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The novels attempt to cover the entire story and script of the game, although some scenes are combined into one for tighter flow, such as the two [[Parasite Cage]] battles. Most noticeable is the complete absence of [[Olympus Coliseum]], [[Halloween Town]], and [[Atlantica]], as well as any characters from those worlds, even during scenes that originally contained those characters.<!--ex. the scene introducing Maleficent's group gets rid of everyone but Maleficent, Jafar, and Hook--> | The novels attempt to cover the entire story and script of the game, although some scenes are combined into one for tighter flow, such as the two [[Parasite Cage]] battles. Most noticeable is the complete absence of [[Olympus Coliseum]], [[Halloween Town]], and [[Atlantica]], as well as any characters from those worlds, even during scenes that originally contained those characters.<!--ex. the scene introducing Maleficent's group gets rid of everyone but Maleficent, Jafar, and Hook--> | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts Novel 1.png|Volume 1 | File:Kingdom Hearts Novel 1.png|Volume 1 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts Novel 2.png|Volume 2 | File:Kingdom Hearts Novel 2.png|Volume 2 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts Novel (English).png|English | File:Kingdom Hearts Novel (English).png|Volume 1 (English) | ||
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All three novels were published in English as ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories The Novel'' as a single 600-page book on September 22, 2015 by Yen Press.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Hearts-Chain-Memories-Novel/dp/0316261734/ Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories The Novel - Amazon.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kingdom-hearts-tomoco-kanemaki/1121006104?ean=9780316261739 Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories The Novel by Tomoco Kanemaki - Barnes & Noble]</ref> | All three novels were published in English as ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories The Novel'' as a single 600-page book on September 22, 2015 by Yen Press.<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Hearts-Chain-Memories-Novel/dp/0316261734/ Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories The Novel - Amazon.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kingdom-hearts-tomoco-kanemaki/1121006104?ean=9780316261739 Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories The Novel by Tomoco Kanemaki - Barnes & Noble]</ref> | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Novel 1.png|Volume 1 | File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Novel 1.png|Volume 1 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Novel 2.png|Volume 2 | File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Novel 2.png|Volume 2 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Novel 3.png|Volume 3 | File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Novel 3.png|Volume 3 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Novel (English).png|English | File:Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Novel (English).png|Volume 1 (English) | ||
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''Kingdom Hearts II: The Novel'' (Volume 1) was published in English on June 20, 2017, by Yen Press as a two-volume omnibus edition.<ref>[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Kingdom-Hearts-II-The-Novel-Volume-1-to-release-June-2017-7452 Kingdom Hearts II: The Novel Volume 1 to release June 2017!]</ref><ref name ="YPKHVols">[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-02/yen-press-licenses-more-kingdom-hearts-light-novel-series/.109443 Yen Press Licenses More Kingdom Hearts Light Novel Series]</ref> The second volume was published in English on December 19, 2017 by Yen Press. | ''Kingdom Hearts II: The Novel'' (Volume 1) was published in English on June 20, 2017, by Yen Press as a two-volume omnibus edition.<ref>[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Kingdom-Hearts-II-The-Novel-Volume-1-to-release-June-2017-7452 Kingdom Hearts II: The Novel Volume 1 to release June 2017!]</ref><ref name ="YPKHVols">[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2016-12-02/yen-press-licenses-more-kingdom-hearts-light-novel-series/.109443 Yen Press Licenses More Kingdom Hearts Light Novel Series]</ref> The second volume was published in English on December 19, 2017 by Yen Press. | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts II Novel 1.png|Volume 1 | File:Kingdom Hearts II Novel 1.png|Volume 1 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II Novel 2.png|Volume 2 | File:Kingdom Hearts II Novel 2.png|Volume 2 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II Novel 3.png|Volume 3 | File:Kingdom Hearts II Novel 3.png|Volume 3 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II Novel 4.png|Volume 4 | File:Kingdom Hearts II Novel 4.png|Volume 4 (Japanese) | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Novel 2.png|Volume 2 | File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Novel 2.png|Volume 2 | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Novel 3.png|Volume 3 | File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Novel 3.png|Volume 3 | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Novel (English).png|English | File:Kingdom Hearts 358-2 Days Novel (English).png|Volume 1 (English) | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Novel 2.png|Volume 2 | File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Novel 2.png|Volume 2 | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Novel 3.png|Volume 3 | File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Novel 3.png|Volume 3 | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Novel (English).png|English | File:Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Novel (English).png|Volume 1 (English) | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts Recoded Novel 1.png|Volume 1 | File:Kingdom Hearts Recoded Novel 1.png|Volume 1 | ||
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The '''''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' novels''' cover the story of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' and the first volume, "'''Side Sora'''", was published on June 28, 2012. "'''Side Riku'''", the second novel, was published on September 27, 2012. It was released in English on October 29, 2019. <ref>[https://yenpress.com/9781975358617/kingdom-hearts-3d-dream-drop-distance-the-novel-light-novel/ ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' (light novel) on Yen Press official website]</ref> | The '''''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' novels''' cover the story of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'' and the first volume, "'''Side Sora'''", was published on June 28, 2012. "'''Side Riku'''", the second novel, was published on September 27, 2012. It was released in English on October 29, 2019. <ref>[https://yenpress.com/9781975358617/kingdom-hearts-3d-dream-drop-distance-the-novel-light-novel/ ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' (light novel) on Yen Press official website]</ref> | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Novel 1.png| | File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Novel 1.png|Volume 1 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Novel 2.png| | File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Novel 2.png|Volume 1 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Novel (English).png|English | File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Novel (English).png|Volume 1 (English) | ||
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'''''Kingdom Hearts χ: The Story of You and the Keyblade''''' is a story focused on ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''. It was published in Japan on January 25, 2019. It was released in English on December 24, 2019.<ref>[https://yenpress.com/9781975387341/kingdom-hearts-x-your-keyblade-your-story-the-novel-light-novel/ ''Kingdom Hearts X: Your Keyblade, Your Story The Novel'' (light novel) on Yen Press official website]</ref> | '''''Kingdom Hearts χ: The Story of You and the Keyblade''''' is a story focused on ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ]]''. It was published in Japan on January 25, 2019. It was released in English on December 24, 2019.<ref>[https://yenpress.com/9781975387341/kingdom-hearts-x-your-keyblade-your-story-the-novel-light-novel/ ''Kingdom Hearts X: Your Keyblade, Your Story The Novel'' (light novel) on Yen Press official website]</ref> | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts χ Novel 1.png|Volume 1 | File:Kingdom Hearts χ Novel 1.png|Volume 1 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts χ Novel (English).png|English | File:Kingdom Hearts χ Novel (English).png|Volume 1 (English) | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 1.png|Volume 1 | File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 1.png|Volume 1 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 2.png|Volume 2 | File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 2.png|Volume 2 (Japanese) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 3.png|Volume 3 | File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 3.png|Volume 3 (Japanese) | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 1 (English).png|English | File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 1 (English).png|Volume 1 (English) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 2 (English).png|English | File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 2 (English).png|Volume 2 (English) | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 3 (English).png|English | File:Kingdom Hearts III Novel 3 (English).png|Volume 3 (English) | ||
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Released along with ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Another Report]]'' pre-order bonus book. | Released along with ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'' in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Another Report]]'' pre-order bonus book. | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts II Short Stories 1.png|Cover to the first short story volume from ''Kingdom Hearts II'' | File:Kingdom Hearts II Short Stories 1.png|Cover to the first short story volume from ''Kingdom Hearts II''. | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts II Short Stories 2.png|Cover to the second short story volume from ''Kingdom Hearts II'' | File:Kingdom Hearts II Short Stories 2.png|Cover to the second short story volume from ''Kingdom Hearts II''. | ||
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