Kingdom Hearts II is an RPG video game sequel to 2002 Kingdom Hearts. Currently in development by video game conglomerate Square Enix, Kingdom Hearts II is tentatively scheduled for a worldwide release sometime in Q3 2005.
Plot summary
- Sora's adventures continue as he, Donald Duck, Goofy have to not only stop the Heartless, but the mysterious Organization as well.
Very little is known about this game to date, save for the trailer that has been released at E³ 2003 and on TechTV. Interviews have revealed that Sora will be able to change clothes in this game, and the main setting is a new world called "Twilight Town". There will be old characters returning, as well as new ones as members of the Organization's (referred to as Unknowns by fans) identities are further revealed.
Also, a new gameplay mechanic regarding the dual-wielding of Keyblades has been revealed recently: by combining his powers with one of his teammates, Sora can alter his costume and use a second Keyblade in his off-hand. Few further details about this mechanic are known at this time.
Worlds
It has been confirmed, mostly indirectly (through the images of the game's trailers), that the "worlds" in this game will be a combination of the original Kingdom Hearts's worlds, plus new ones made especially for this game.
The Disney-based worlds (shown so far):
- Fabled Countryside from Beauty and the Beast
- Ancient China, from Mulan
- Agrabah, from Return of Jafar
- Olympus Coliseum, from Hercules
- Halloween Town, from The Nightmare Before Christmas
- Disney Castle (it's now playable; it was used as background for cutscenes in the original Kingdom Hearts, but wasn't playable otherwise)
Original worlds (shown so far):
- Hollow Bastion
- Twlight Town
- Destiny Islands
- Deep Dive (from the secret ending in Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix)
Voice cast (English, Tentative)
Note that these are to change at a update's notice, depending on any returning characters and such.
- Haley Joel Osment ... as Sora
- Tony Anselmo ... as Donald Duck
- Bill Farmer ... as Goofy
- David Gallagher ... as Riku
- Eddie Carroll ... as Jiminy Cricket
- Wayne Allwine ... as Mickey Mouse
- Jim Cummings ... as Pete
- Hayden Panettiere ... as Kairi
- Molly Keck ... as Selphie
- Sean Astin ... as Hercules
- Susan Egan ... as Megara (Meg)
- Bobby Castanzo ... as Philoctetes (Phil)
- James Woods ... as Hades
- Matt Mckenzie ... as Auron
- Robby Benson ... as Beast
- Paige O'Hara ... Belle
- Scott Weinger ... as Aladdin
- Jonathan Freeman ... as Jafar
- Linda Larkin ... as Jasmine
- Dan Castellaneta ... as Genie
- Ming-Na ... as Fa Mulan
- Mark Mosely ... as Mushu
- Miguel Ferrer ... as Shan Yu
- Chris Sarandon ... Jack Skellington
Voice cast (Japanese, Tentative)
Keiji Fujiwara ... as Axel
Characters
Sora
Where Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories left off, he now searches for Riku and King Mickey, with Donald Duck and Goofy helping. But they also have to deal with the Organization and Pete.
Riku
Where Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories left off, he travels in a black robe on the same path as the Organization, only with the agenda of helping Sora with Mickey Mouse at his side.
Kairi
Where Kingdom Hearts left off, she's still waiting for Sora and Riku on Destiny Islands.
BHK (Blonde Haired Kid)
A boy who lives in Twilight Town. He is being targeted by the Organization, due to some mysterious connection he has to Sora. He can weild two Keyblades and is compared to the blonde figure seen in the Deep-Dive/Another Side, Another Story promos from both versions of Kingdom Hearts. His face, which has never been publicly revealed, can be seen after completing Riku's story in Reverse/Rebirth in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.
Naminé
The mysterious girl from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.
A villian from the same world Donald and Goofy came from, Pete intents to stop Sora and cause trouble. To that end, he's rounding up some of Sora's old enemies (like Hades and Jafar), as well as new ones. He may be helping the Organization for his own benefit.
The Organization
The villains from Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, only Axel and DiZ survived the end of the game and now only eight members remain. But what they are planning is unknown.
The Heartless
The mysterious beings that hunt Sora in Kingdom Hearts. There are more types of Heartless, some that appeared in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.
The Dusk
The opposite of a Heartless, Sora has to deal with these new foes as well.
Disney Cameos
Besides, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and Pete, some of the Disney Characters that were in Kingdom Hearts are returning. Including new characters like Megara and Pegasus from Hercules, the animate objects from Beauty and the Beast, Santa Claus from The Nightmare Before Christmas, and the characters from Mulan.
Final Fantasy Cameos
Auron of Final Fantasy X has been confirmed to appear, and will be a party member as he helps Sora fight Cerberus in the Underworld. Some of the Final Fantasy characters in Kingdom Hearts are said to return as well. Square Enix has also confirmed that Yuna of Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 will appear as well.