Editing List of Kingdom Hearts references in other media

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This is a list of assorted media references to the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' games shown outside of the series.
==''Disney'' media==
===''{{w|Amphibia (TV series)|Amphibia}}''===
[[File:True Colors Promo Amphibia.png|thumb|125px|"True Colors" promo.]]
A number of promotional images for the episode "True Colors" parody various pieces of pop culture. One such promo by series color designer Andy Garner-Flexner mimics the "Heart" [[Key Art]] from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''.

===''{{w|Chang Can Dunk}}''===
In ''Chang Can Dunk'', the [[Olympus]] level from ''Kingdom Hearts III'' is being played on a PS5 in the background when Chang gets locked in the basement during a party.<ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-hearts-iii-makes-cameo-in-disney-movie-chang-can-dunk-r3783/ '''''KH13''''': Kingdom Hearts III makes cameo in Disney+ movie "Chang Can Dunk"] </ref>

===''{{w|Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (film)|Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers}}''===
The [[Kingdom Key]] and [[Sora]]'s hair are both featured amongst the items that have been stolen from the bootlegged characters.<ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-key-spotted-in-latest-trailer-for-chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-r3675/ '''''KH13''''': "Kingdom Key spotted in latest trailer for Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers"]</ref><ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/soras-hair-has-appeared-in-chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers-r3690/ '''''KH13''''': "Sora's Hair has appeared in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers"]</ref>

===''Disney Emoji Blitz''===
A few Kingdom Hearts characters appear as emojis for the player to collect, namely Sora, Aqua, and Donald and Goofy in their attire from the series. A [[Shadow]] was later added as a free collectible in honor of the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series' 20th anniversary, though it is unusable in the game itself.

===''{{w|Disney Infinity 3.0}}''===
At the D23 Expo 2015, all attending fans were given a power disc which unlocked Mickey's ''Kingdom Hearts'' outfit in the game.

The Kingdom Key appears in the game as the Ultimate Unlock, requiring players to purchase and scan figures of 39 different characters - the amount of figures initially planned for the game (7 additional characters were released afterwards). The Kingdom Key is able to perform 5 spells depending on the player's inputs: [[Fire]], [[Blizzard]], [[Ars Arcanum]], [[Stun Impact]], and [[Ragnarok]]. Outside of combat, the weapon is stored in a heart-shaped backpack resembling the logo of the original Kingdom Hearts.<ref>[https://youtu.be/EcXDMkyLNIc?si=tRMrNzjpexl_fQR1 Disney Infinity Keyblade info]</ref>
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Mickey Mouse Power Disc (KH) DI3.png|The power disc unlocking Mickey's ''Kingdom Hearts'' outfit.
Mickey Mouse (KH) DI3.png|Screenshot of Mickey in his ''Kingdom Hearts'' outfit in-game.
Kingdom Key Promo DI3.png|Screenshot of the Keyblade being used in-game.
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===''Disney Tsum Tsum''===
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Two main ''Kingdom Hearts'' events were available for a limited time in 2019 and 2023, featuring stages based on worlds from the series. Over 20 collectable Tsum Tsum based on ''Kingdom Hearts'' characters have been created, both as part of the special collaboration events and separately.

===''{{w|DuckTales (2017 TV series)|DuckTales}}''===
In the episode "The Shadow War!", Mrs. Beakley creates a dessert which includes [[sea-salt ice cream]] and mentions it being Scrooge's favorite dessert, a homage to the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGrIhhyN2us @SoraAlfheim on YouTube: "DuckTales references Scrooge McDuck's love for sea-salt ice cream in Kingdom Hearts"]</ref>

===''{{w|Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes}}''===
{{w|Deadpool}} can wield a series of weapons named "Keyblades". However, they do not physically resemble the Keyblade from the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series. The in-game description of the Keyblades, "A heart, a heart, my kingdom for a heart", is a reference to {{w|William Shakespeare}}'s ''{{w|Richard III (play)|Richard III}}'', as well as a pun on the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.

===''{{w|Star vs. the Forces of Evil}}''===
In the episode "St. Olga's Reform School for Wayward Princesses", Rat Princess wears a crown shaped exactly like the reoccuring [[Symbols in the Kingdom Hearts series#Crown|crown motif]] in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series.

===''{{w|The Ghost and Molly McGee}}''===
In the episode "Game On", the Kingdom Key appears on the weapons selection menu for a video game.<ref>[https://www.kh13.com/news/kingdom-key-spotted-in-the-latest-episode-of-the-ghost-and-molly-mcgee-r3810/ '''''KH13''''': Kingdom Key spotted in the latest episode of The Ghost and Molly McGee]</ref>

===''{{w|The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder}}''===
In the episode "Home School", the character KG can be seen playing a game that looks similar to ''Kingdom Hearts'', with him playing through a section that looks near identical to [[Dive to the Heart]], and the side panels bearing resemblance to [[Destiny Islands]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/khinsider/status/1511609848403619842 Kingdom Hearts Insider on Twitter: "''In other news, how cool is it seeing #KingdomHearts appear on Disney TV shows!?''"] </ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220608134218/https://twitter.com/breanimator/status/1511659207593930755 Breana Williams on Twitter: "''I thought...why not Kingdom Hearts?''"] (Accessed via the Wayback Machine on the Internet Archive.)</ref>

===''{{w|The Simpsons Game}}''===
*{{w|Comic Book Guy}} quotes [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|Ansem's]] "Every light must fade, all hearts return to darkness" in the Big Super Happy Fun Fun level of the game.
*The Statues of Santa's Little Helper in the Super Happy Fun Fun level of the game have a Keyblade in their mouths.

===''The Wonderful Spring of Mickey Mouse''===
The [[Kingdom Key D]] appears amongst the objects in Mickey's house.<ref>[https://twitter.com/mbrleigh/status/1507384942056992771 Amber Leigh on Twitter: "''I’d like to thank the Mickey Mouse crew for whoever let me get away with this, happy almost 20th anniversary KH ❤️''"]</ref>

===Tokyo Disney Resort===
In November 2010, a statue inspired by ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'' was shown at the {{w|Ikspiari}} complex in {{w|Tokyo Disney Resort}} to promote the release of the game.
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Tokyo Disney Resort Statue KHREC.png|The ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' statue at Tokyo Disney Resort.
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==''Final Fantasy'' series==
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*In ''{{ff|Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy}}'', DLC costumes are available for {{ff|Cloud Strife/Dissidia|Cloud Strife}}, {{ff|Squall Leonheart/Dissidia|Squall Leonheart}}, and {{ff|Sephiroth/Dissidia|Sephiroth}} based on their appearance in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
*In ''Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy'', when {{ff|Tifa Lockhart/Dissidia|Tifa Lockhart}} is in EX Mode, she equips the {{ff|Premium Heart}} gloves, which have the heart symbol from the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series on them.
*In ''{{ff|Final Fantasy XIII-2}}'', a scene appears, involving {{ff|Lightning}} and {{ff|Serah}}, emulating the iconic scene in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' where [[Riku]] reaches for [[Sora]] to follow him into the darkness, later echoed by [[Vanitas]] and [[Young Xehanort]].
*In the iOS port of ''{{ff|Theatrhythm Final Fantasy}}'' and ''{{ff|Theathrythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call}}'', {{ff|Auron/Other appearances|Auron}} is available as a DLC character in his ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' appearance.
*In ''{{ff|World of Final Fantasy}}'', Sora in his ''Dream Drop Distance'' attire appears as a limited-time free DLC Champion Summon.
*In ''{{ff|Final Fantasy XV}}'', {{ff|Prompto}} refers to the Keyblade by mentioning “a magical key that can unlock any door—like from the video games!”
*In ''{{ff|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius}}'':
**In 2018, an event was held to commemorate the launch of ''Kingdom Hearts III''. Sora, Riku, Cloud, and Sephiroth in their ''Kingdom Hearts'' attire appear as playable characters, while Darkside and Guard Armor appear as bosses for players to fight.
**In 2020, an event taking place in Scala ad Caelum was held. Sora, Riku, and Kairi in their ''Kingdom Hearts III'' appearances, as well as Young Xehanort in his ''Dark Road'' appearance, are available as playable characters.
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File:Cloud (KH outfit) D012.png|Cloud Strife's ''Dissidia 012'' DLC costume based on his appearance in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
File:Squall (KH outfit) D012.png|Squall Leonheart's ''Dissidia 012'' DLC costume based on his appearance in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
File:Sephiroth (KH outfit) D012.png|Sephiroth's ''Dissidia 012'' DLC costume based on his appearance in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
File:Premium Heart D012.png|Tifa Lockhart's Premium Heart Gloves in ''Dissidia 012''.
File:Lightning reaches to Serah FFXIII-2.png|Lightning and Serah emulating the iconic scene in ''Final Fantasy XIII-2''.
File:Auron (KH outfit) TFFCC.png|Auron's ''Kingdom Hearts II'' appearance in ''Theathyrthm Final Fantasy''.
File:Sora WoFF.png|Sora's appearance in ''World of Final Fantasy''.
File:KH Reference FFXV.png|Prompto referencing the Keyblade in ''Final Fantasy XV''.
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==Video Games==
===''{{w|CrossCode}}''===
The "Salty Ice Cream" is a reference to [[sea-salt ice cream]]. The item's description reads "Best enjoyed at sunset on top of a clocktower."<ref>[https://imgur.com/dhvKd69 ''Kingdom Hearts'' Reference in ''CrossCode'']</ref>

===''{{w|Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart}}''===
A Wrench and Hammer Swap for the player characters called "Key" is unlockable. This weapon heavily resembles a Keyblade.

===''{{w|Saints Row (2022 video game)|Saints Row (2022)}}''===
A skin for the pickaxe called the "Saintsblade" can be unlocked. This weapon strongly resembles a Keyblade, which includes a keychain, and will generate star-shaped particle effects upon hitting an enemy.

===''{{w|Skullgirls}}''===
A skin for the character Eliza recolors her to be based on [[Sora]], specifically on his appearance in ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]''; her lackeys, Horace and Albus, are additionally respectively recolored to be based on [[Donald]] and [[Goofy]], and her Parasite, Sekhmet, is recolored to be based on a [[Shadow]]. Additionally, the character Marie, who is the game's final boss and was later made playable via DLC, has a recolor based on [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], with her skeletal partner, Hilgard, being recolored to be based on the [[Dark Figure]], and her vacuum being recolored to be based on [[Soul Eater]].

===''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}''===
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{{ssb|Sora (SSBU)|Sora}} is available as a DLC fighter, based on his appearance in ''Kingdom Hearts''. He comes with alternate outfits of his appearances in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', ''Dream Drop Distance'', and ''Kingdom Hearts III'', as well as his appearance in [[Timeless River]], [[Valor Form]], [[Wisdom Form]], and [[Ultimate Form]]. [[Hollow Bastion]] and the [[Dive to the Heart]] are featured as a {{ssb|stage}}, several characters are available as {{ssb|List of spirits (Kingdom Hearts series)|Spirits}}, and numerous songs from the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series are featured as {{ssb|List of SSBU Music (Kingdom Hearts series)|music tracks}}.

===''{{w|Terraria}}''===
A melee weapon called the "Keybrand" can drop from certain enemies. The item bears a strong resemblance to the Kingdom Key and is swung in a similar fashion, hitting enemies with the blunt end of the weapon rather than with the key's teeth.

===''Undermine''===
An item called the "Key Blade" can be obtained. The item's description reads "A sword in the shape of a dull key. Not practical as a key or blade.""<ref>[https://i.redd.it/6kiyin87vqg51.jpg ''Kingdom Hearts'' Reference in ''Undermine'']</ref>

==Film and television==
===''{{w|The Big Bang Theory}}''===
In the episode "The Excelsior Acquisition", on the back of a comic that Raj is reading, there is a ad for ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.

===''{{w|Dragon Ball Heroes}}''===
The {{nihongo|'''Key Sword'''|キーソード|Kī Sōdo}} is a weapon that appears in the manga, anime, and game adaptions of ''Dragon Ball Heroes''. Originally created to seal the Demon Realm, Xeno Trunks uses it to combat the Dark Empire. Its name, design, and function are references to the Keyblade.

===''{{w|My Adventures with Superman}}''===
In the episode "Kiss Kiss Fall in Portal", a holographic image of an alternate version of Lois Lane from Earth-24 is shown dressed in clothing similar to Sora's and holding a key that resembles a Keyblade.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Key_Cast/status/1690064460868706304 ''Kingdom Hearts'' Reference in ''My Adventures with Superman'']</ref>

===''{{w|Rick and Morty}}''===
In Rick and Morty issue 50 of the tie-in comic, the character of Morty is seen playing a videogame called ''Imagine Balls'', featuring a key-wielding hero of appearance similar to Sora battling alongside a cartoon character, being a clear parody of ''Kingdom Hearts''. Rick criticizes Morty for playing the game because of its premise, but later gets hooked into it, enough to buy a cosplay and changing his hairdo to be close to Sora's.<ref>[https://static1.srcdn.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Rick-and-Morty-Kingdom-Hearts-Cosplay.jpg?q=50&fit=crop&w=1500&dpr=1.5 Page of Rick and Morty #50]</ref>

===''{{w|Robot Chicken}}''===
In the episode "May Cause Numb Butthole", Sora, Donald, Goofy, and Master Xehanort were featured in the skit "Kingdom Hearts' Key Party", alongside other Disney characters.

===''{{w|Hazbin Hotel}}''===
In the final episode of the first season, Keekee, Charlie's pet and key to the hotel, gets transformed by Lucifer into a sword reminiscent of a Keyblade to help repair the broken building.

==Miscellaneous==
==={{w|2020 Summer Olympics}}===
During the {{w|2020 Summer Olympics opening ceremony}}, "{{c|Olympus Coliseum|track}}" and "[[Hero's Fanfare]]" played during the {{w|2020 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations|Parade of Nations}}.<ref>[https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Tokyo-2020-Olympics/Olympics-latest-Japan-rounds-off-entrance-of-teams-to-ceremony '''''Nikkei Asia''''' "Japan rounds off entrance of teams to ceremony"]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u6uCbe6zh8 '''''Youtube''''' "The Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony - in FULL LENGTH!"] (at 1:01:14 and 1:24:47)</ref>

==={{w|D23 (Disney)#2022|D23 Expo 2022}}===
At the 2022 D3 Expo, a poster celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company was available to Gold Members. Said poster contains fifty-eight different references to Disney media, including a silhouette of the [[Kingdom Key]] on the left side of Sleeping Beauty's castle, near a TRON Identity Disc.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DisneyD23/status/1565108320527998977 Disney D23 on Twitter: "''See if you can spot all 58 hidden Disney references in our D23 Gold Member poster! This poster will be available to Gold Members during #D23Expo – pick yours up at the D23 Ultimate Fan Lounge in Hall A.''"]</ref>
<!--===''{{w|Death Battle}}''===
Sora appears in episode 92 in Rooster Teeth's Death Battle video fighting against Pit from Kid Icarus, with Sora emerging as the victor. In this video, Sora was voiced by Bryce Papenbrook.
--><!--==={{w|Starbomb}}===
Music group Starbomb wrote a song for their third album, ''The TryForce'', called "The Simple Plot of Kingdom Hearts", with Sora recounting the events of ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3N_Cy40kiM The Simple Plot of Kingdom Hearts]</ref>
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