Kingdom Hearts 4 Is the Perfect Opportunity to Adapt Disney TV Cartoons
It might come as a bit of a shocker to some as a game developed by Square that primarily focuses on its original characters, but Kingdom Hearts is actually owned by Disney. This includes the likes of Sora and other elements of the series, in additions to the dozens of Disney characters that show up in the games. Indeed, despite some criticism from fans, the Disney side of Kingdom Hearts’ identity has always been a key selling point, and is here to stay. Disney’s ownership of Kingdom Hearts guarantees the longevity of Disney content beyond the basics like Donald, Goofy, King Mickey, Yensid, and Jiminy Cricket’s notebook.
With Kingdom Hearts 4 on the way, fans will inevitably talk about which worlds should be included in the game, especially new ones. Talks about Star Wars or Marvel representation are already occurring, potentially steering Kingdom Hearts away from “original” Disney works, which are what the series has traditionally represented. Kingdom Hearts 3 showed an interest in the series diverging from its representational habits, if only a little. Due to this, Kingdom Hearts 4 should pursue this interest and develop it, specifically by introducing Disney animated series to the franchise.
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Kingdom Hearts was made before Disney became infamous for its interest in IP acquisition in the American entertainment industry. Before The Walt Disney Company was able to rely on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and countless Star Wars projects, it was comfortable promoting its brand with what made it famous to begin with. It was only a couple of decades ago when Disney was well-known for its classic Golden Age shorts and the films by Walt Disney Animation Studios,
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