{
  "id": 938093,
  "title": "‘Kingdom Hearts’ Anime Series Coming to Disney+",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kingdom-hearts-anime-series-coming-to-disney",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T03:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/kingdom-hearts-anime-disney-plus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Disney announced the arrival of an upcoming animated \"Kingdom Hearts\" series during the D23 convention on Friday night. Created in collaboration with video game developer Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix's creative team, the series will be an anime adaptation of the popular video game franchise, premiering on both Disney Channel and Disney+. The untitled series was described as a \"reimagining of the iconic adventure\" with a fresh storyline set to expand the Kingdom Hearts universe while honoring its beloved characters. According to Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, \"Kingdom Hearts has captivated gamers everywhere\" with its unique blend of adventure and imagination. \"There's something really exciting about taking a world fans have spent years exploring through the games and bringing it to life in a completely new way,\" she added. The \"Kingdom Hearts\" franchise, which launched in 2002, has continued to gain popularity over the past two decades, incorporating beloved Disney characters into its games. This marks the first time the franchise has been adapted into a TV series or film.",
  "summary": "The beloved video game is getting the TV treatment The post ‘Kingdom Hearts’ Anime Series Coming to Disney+ appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Disney announced Kingdom Hearts anime series at D23 convention.",
    "Series will premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+.",
    "Reimagines iconic adventure with fresh storyline."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The anime series brings the Kingdom Hearts franchise to a new medium, expanding its universe while staying true to its characters, in a collaboration that blends gaming and Disney storytelling.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "‘Kingdom Hearts’ Series Announced For Disney+",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/kingdom-hearts-series-announced-for-disney",
        "published": "2026-08-15T03:09:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}