Kingdom Hearts Anime TV Series Set at Disney+
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Disney+ and Disney Channel have ordered an anime TV series based on the popular video game franchise "Kingdom Hearts," developed in partnership with creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix.
- The anime will feature a brand-new story expanding the "Kingdom Hearts" universe while celebrating its iconic characters, with a first-look image showing protagonist Sora and his Keyblade.
- Since its 2002 debut, the "Kingdom Hearts" franchise has grown to over a dozen games and sold more than 39 million units globally.
- Actor Benjamin Bratt announced the series at Disney’s D23 event and revealed he will voice Ernesto de la Cruz in the upcoming "Kingdom Hearts IV" game, set for release in late 2027.
- The new series is part of Disney+'s expanding slate of original animated content, aiming to bring the beloved game world to life with close collaboration from Tetsuya Nomura.
