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Disney+ Lands Kingdom Hearts Anime With Nomura

8/15/2026

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Disney Announces Anime

Disney announced a Kingdom Hearts anime series for Disney+ and Disney Channel at D23 in Anaheim.
The series will be co-produced with creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix.
Ayo Davis, Disney Kids & Family president, said the show will add a brand-new story to the Kingdom Hearts universe.
Benjamin Bratt will voice Ernesto de la Cruz in Kingdom Hearts IV, which will feature a world based on Pixar’s “Coco.”

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Square Enix Confirms

Square Enix confirmed Kingdom Hearts 4 will launch on PC (Epic and Steam), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, the first title for the upcoming Switch 2.
Disney will livestream a D23 “DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS” panel on August 15 at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET with Nana Gadd and Tai Yasue.
Square Enix’s description says Sora will explore the city of Quadratum, meet figures, and awaken new powers.

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Disney Announces Anime

Disney announced a Kingdom Hearts anime series for Disney+ and Disney Channel at D23 in Anaheim.
The series will be co-produced with creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix.
Ayo Davis, Disney Kids & Family president, said the show will add a brand-new story to the Kingdom Hearts universe.
Benjamin Bratt will voice Ernesto de la Cruz in Kingdom Hearts IV, which will feature a world based on Pixar’s “Coco.”

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