Shounen Gangan Interview with Nomura (1/13/10)

Mike · Jan 13, 2010

In the latest issue of Shounen Gangan, a new interview with Tetsuya Nomura has been shown in the latest issue with more information from the new KINGDOM HEARTS title "Birth by Sleep". The information from the interview does not contain spoilers. For the most part, the information that is given is very interesting.

Translations were written by Heart Station.
â€“ Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep expands the story on the world shown in the Secret Movie contained in Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix. I remember the considerably contents of the Kingdom Hearts world represented in it left me with a sense of discomfort.
Nomura: Since the Secret Movie had a lot of surprise meanings, I assume your experience with the KH world up until then had been completely different; the story in it couldnâ€™t possibly be connected! At least thatâ€™s the feeling it seemed to give off.

â€“ Not to say that the true meaning of that movie will be revealed in this titleâ€¦ So there were some things I wanted to ask you about Birth by Sleep, it seems that in this game Keyblades become a point of interest in the story.
Nomura: Indeed. However, in order for the story to proceed, I got the feeling that we needed to explain what exactly this thing that is shrouded in mysteries called a Keyblade really was. In the world of Birth by Sleep, multiple people can use a Keyblade, why is it that this sort of activity has disappeared from Soraâ€™s world, those sorts of concealed secrets are revealed in this title. This time it is established in the story that Terra, Ventus, and Aqua are pupils being raised as successors of a Keyblade Master. From there those threeâ€™s story begins.

â€“ So itâ€™s the story of the three pupils, Terra, Ventus, and Aqua.
Nomura: The three parts of their story are prepared, going to various Disney Worlds on their own respective adventures. The foundation of the story is developing whichever the player chooses; however there are points within the story where the three cross paths. If you only play through one characterâ€™s part, you canâ€™t understand the whole story. When you experience each of the three characterâ€™s parts and complete the various mysteries, their stories connect to make up on big story.

â€“ So the three characters adventure to various Disney Worlds, what kind of ideas did you have in mind when deciding which worlds would be introduced in the game?
Nomura: Since Birth by Sleep is a story about the past that takes place before Kingdom Hearts 1, we wanted the worlds that didnâ€™t appear yet of the seven princesses existing around that time. For that reason, we chose worlds the princessâ€™s worlds to appear like Snow White and Cinderella.

â€“ Other than the princesses, young Riku and Kairi, Hercules in training, and also people resembling Organization XIII members also appear.
Nomura: Keeping in time with the storyline from Kingdom Hearts 1, we put included the past storylines of characters who have already appeared. For the Organization XIII characters, it establishes them during their time as humans. With this battle system, anyone is capable of unleashing the magnificent special moves!

â€“ The battles of this title implement new systems like Style Change among other things, please tell me the reason for it!
Nomura: The Kingdom Hearts series is played by a wide range of players, from lightweight to hardcore. And so, when we were trying to think of a system that both kinds of players could enjoy, we arrived at the current Style Change. The style also automatically changes if you mash the buttons, releasing a magnificent deadly technique, and if you put your Deck Commands together properly, you can initiate Style Change as you aim, also releasing a deadly technique. The system that formed both these methods is Style Change, you see.

â€“ Other than that, there were also new systems called Dimension Link and Shoot Lock!

Nomura: Dimension Link releases a strong technique borrowing the power of far away friends. In this title, thereâ€™s no party battle, so we adopted this system in order to direct the bond with the friends you fight alongside even in battle. As for Shoot Lock, in the series up until now we had Lock On to fix onto attacking enemies, but weâ€™d made an effort to evolve the battle system so far, and thought weâ€™d better evolve Lock On too. Itâ€™s a much more thought out system. Please try to think of this title as Kingdom Hearts, â€œEpisode 0â€!

â€“ Finally, please say one more line to the readers and the fans of the series!
Nomura: Since Birth by Sleep is the first part of the Kingdom Hearts storyline, Iâ€™d like if you considered it as Kingdom Hearts, â€œEpisode 0â€. This title isnâ€™t placed as a side story, with its storyline and battle system, it is substantial like that of a numbered title. Also, there are Secret Movie-like contents in it. Since you could say that is the true ending, I want you to see it by all means! By seeing it, you can tell how much further the Kingdom Hearts story expands!
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hlmactiii · Jan 13, 2010

Dang ... still nothing about a U.S release ...

KHfan094 · Jan 13, 2010

still without news on the u.s release its exciting! i cant wait for more news!!! Thnxs

KL93 · Jan 13, 2010

- But when does the game come out in NA?
Nomura: lol

5wwia16 · Jan 13, 2010

Someone really should tell us when the game will be released in other territories.

Ienzo · Jan 13, 2010

They're holding it in suspense or they just can't decide, it would be really nice to know when but I want to know if it's defiantly coming out in USA and Europe

Mr. Pumpkin · Jan 13, 2010

I think they're still busy with English voice acting stuff, so it'll take a while.
Interview wasn't really interesting, imo.

ken · Jan 13, 2010

C'MON TETSUYA NAMOURA, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO TELL US THE RELEASE DATE?!!!??!
MOST OF US ARE DYING TO HEAR ABOUT IT!!!!!
lol

C'MON TETSUYA NOMURA, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO TELL US THE RELEASE DATE?!!!??!
MOST OF US ARE DYING TO HEAR ABOUT IT!!!!!
lol

khfan1661 · Jan 13, 2010

I'm really hoping we'll get an N.A. release date soon!
:)

Interesting read.

Wildfire916 · Jan 13, 2010

KL93 said: ↑

- But when does the game come out in NA?
Nomura: lol
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Ahaha, I lol'd.

Anyways.
I heard a rumour the game is coming out in May for NA. Anyone else hear that?

AndreaAras26 · Jan 13, 2010

man, I want to know the USA release date! but still, that interview was interesting, "KH Episode 0" XP.

ken · Jan 14, 2010

Wildfire916 said: ↑

Ahaha, I lol'd.

Anyways.
I heard a rumour the game is coming out in May for NA. Anyone else hear that?
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yea I heard about that. they say its on May 15

Satoshi Kusanagi · Jan 14, 2010

â€“ Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep expands the story on the world shown in the Secret Movie contained in Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix. I remember the considerably contents of the Kingdom Hearts world represented in it left me with a sense of discomfort.
Nomura: Since the Secret Movie had a lot of surprise meanings, I assume your experience with the KH world up until then had been completely different; the story in it couldnâ€™t possibly be connected! At least thatâ€™s the feeling it seemed to give off.
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...Nomura just made himself look like a dumbass. Seriously. Does he NOT know his own stuff? XD

Peace and War · Jan 14, 2010

KL93 said: ↑

- But when does the game come out in NA?
Nomura: lol
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- But when does the game come out in NA?
Nomura: I'm happy to announce that with cooperation with our business in the west, the game will be finished earlier than expected, so it should be released on: 5/6/3010

KingOfKingdom · Jan 14, 2010

Besides a NA release date I would also like to hear the Europe release date =P

If they are as fast like with FFXIII it shouldn't take to long. Though I highly doubt it will... >.<"

Mr. Van Whippy ♥ · Jan 14, 2010

KingOfKingdom said: ↑

Besides a NA release date I would also like to hear the Europe release date =P
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Same here.

Now, i'm really curious about the Keyblades. Rest of the interview was boring...

ken · Jan 14, 2010

man i cant wait for it to come out in NA. It would be awesome. Even though i've seen the secret ending, i would understand it better if everything was in english dub and english sub. what's the point of showing the ending if you can't understand it? (it's a rhetorical question)

Count DiZ · Jan 16, 2010

I imagine it'd come out around May. Days came out in May (I believe [or was it March?]) in Japan, then September in the US, and that's about 4 months, so January (JP)/May (US) sounds about right to me.

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