The first time I was involved with the series was KINGDOM HEARTS II, released in 2005.Īt the time of recording, I was in my second year of middle school. Roxas & Ventus JP Voice Actor – Koki Uchiyama I hope that lots and lots of hearts become connected in the future, through the KINGDOM HEARTS!
It made me realize again how many people have really poured their hearts and souls into working on it. One memory that made a particularly strong impression on me was when I got to visit the site of development. I simply can’t count the number of memories I have about KINGDOM HEARTS. I’m so happy to be able to connect with everyone through KINGDOM HEARTS, and with everyone reading this message now. Kairi & Xion JP Voice Actor – Risa Uchida I hope to be able to grow even more as an actor, and stay by his side forever! To this day, I’m delighted to be able to walk alongside Riku. I’m really, really grateful and so happy.Īt the time, I was inexperienced – but since I was able to record together with Miyu and Risa, I enjoyed myself (eating dango together, for example) at the same time as growing and improving, step-by-step. I had the opportunity to work on KINGDOM HEARTS right when I was starting out as a voice actor, so it’s the work that I’ve been personally involved with for the longest. Thank you for all your support – now, and into the future.Ĭongratulations on the 20th Anniversary of KINGDOM HEARTS! I hope to keep travelling to all kinds of worlds, together with all the different kinds of people who make KINGDOM HEARTS such a vibrant place. I’m so grateful for the miracle of being given the opportunity to be a part of something so beloved regardless of generation, that’s more than just a game. Memories…I have far too many to mention here!īecause KINGDOM HEARTS is a part of my life – it’s an absolutely essential part of my own story.īut what I can say for sure is that over the past twenty years, I’ve met so many people, overcome many struggles and grown as a person, just like Sora, thanks to KINGDOM HEARTS. Sora & Vanitas JP Voice Actor – Miyu Irino I hope that, in the same way, the music of KINGDOM HEARTS will always stay in the hearts of the fans. Music has always been there for me, in difficult times and times of joy. It contains so many memories for me that each song takes me right back to how I was feeling at the time when I composed it. KINGDOM HEARTS has always been deeply, intricately connected to my life. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years already… I’m in shock to think that so much time has passed. I have nothing but thanks and gratitude for the entire team, including the director, Tetsuya Nomura!Īnd I am truly happy to have met and shared the emotional journey with the KINGDOM HEARTS fans, all over the world – you are the greatest treasure of all.Īlthough I will be stepping away from more direct involvement myself, I hope everyone around the world will continue to look after and support the KINGDOM HEARTS series.Ĭongratulations on the 20th Anniversary of KINGDOM HEARTS!! It came as a shock, even to myself!Īnd yet, as an individual producer, I am happy to have been involved with such a long running title to this day. It’s already been 20 years – how time flies!īefore I even realised, I’d arrived at retirement and found myself handing the reigns over to the next generation of staff. I am so grateful for your support over these past 20 years, and I hope you’ll continue to lend your support in the future.įormer Kingdom Hearts Brand Manager – Shinji Hashimoto Perhaps that’s why I feel so drained and empty every time a work is completed – but, I’ve always rejuvenated my heart with the thought of how I want KINGDOM HEARTS to make everyone happy.Īnd I’ve infused the story of KINGDOM HEARTS – a story about hearts – with the belief that people’s hearts are always together, even if they may be far apart. Looking back over the past, I’ve always poured my all into KINGDOM HEARTS. Kingdom Hearts Series Director – Tetsuya Nomura
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