A Kingdom Hearts anime television series is coming to Disney+ and Disney Channel!
The series is being developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix. Kingdom Hearts is the current working title, but it hasn’t yet been revealed who might be cast in the film or the cast.
In Disney’s official description, the anime is said to reimagine “the iconic adventure with a brand-new story that will expand on the universe of Kingdom Hearts while celebrating the characters that have captured the hearts of millions of fans around the world.”
Benjamin Bratt will return as his Coco character in Kingdom Hearts IV
Along with the big anime announcement, Disney also revealed that Benjamin Bratt is set to return as his Coco character Ernesto de la Cruz for the upcoming and highly-anticipated Kingdom Hearts IV from Square Enix.
“’Kingdom Hearts’ has captivated gamers everywhere with its unique blend of adventure and imagination,” Disney Kids & Family president Ayo Davis said. “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. And with a creative team that is working closely with the legendary Tetsuya Nomura, our new series will be unmistakably ‘Kingdom Hearts,’ while giving fans a whole new way to experience the world they love.”
Here’s the first trailer for the game!
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