Tetsuya Nomura confirms involvement in Kingdom Hearts anime for Disney+
Tetsuya Nomura, the creator of Kingdom Hearts, has confirmed he is working on an original Kingdom Hearts anime series that will stream on Disney+, the announcement was published on 2026-08-16. The disclosure came alongside a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 and a promotional reveal for the anime.
Kingdom Hearts official social media accounts shared that an original anime series inspired by the video game franchise is coming to Disney Channel and Disney+. Nomura said he has been working closely with the anime production team and has collaborated with the scenario writers during development. He is also involved with members of the game’s art team, the production has created multiple original characters, and Nomura has not revealed plot details but assured fans the creative team is working very hard to deliver an authentic Kingdom Hearts experience. The anime will feature an entirely original storyline rather than directly adapting the events of the games.
Nomura has indicated the released promotional cover artwork contains some hints and clues, according to the announcement from Kingdom Hearts channels. The production’s addition of exclusive characters, the article notes, indicates the anime may delve into new areas, battles, or timelines of the Kingdom Hearts universe and potentially introduce new storylines and content beyond the main game series. Alongside familiar faces from the games, the team has designed several brand-new characters specifically for the Disney+ series.
The article states those original characters can play a major part in expanding the franchise’s mythology and that the anime may also connect with a future Kingdom Hearts game. Disney confirmed the series will stream exclusively on Disney channels and Disney+. Kingdom Hearts’ social post read: "An original Kingdom Hearts anime series inspired by the beloved video game franchise is coming soon to @DisneyChannel and @DisneyPlus pic.twitter.com/ZJMl3LS4yr".
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