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This is a list of assorted media references to the ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|series}}'' games shown outside of the series.
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]]''.


==Video Games==
===''{{w|Chang Can Dunk}}''===
===''{{w|CrossCode}}''===
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>
In ''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|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}}''===
===''{{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 Keyblade appears in the game as the Ultimate Unlock, requiring players to purchase and scan every figure available for that version of the game.
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 Power Disc (KH) DI3.png|The power disc unlocking Mickey's ''Kingdom Hearts'' outfit.
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===''{{w|Disney Tsum Tsum}}''===
===''Disney Tsum Tsum''===
Several Kingdom Hearts characters are available as Tsums, including: Sora (''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts III'', Halloween, and Pirate versions), Riku, Kairi, Terra, Ventus, Aqua, King Mickey (in a black coat), Chirithy, Ansem, Xemnas, Young Xehanort, and a Shadow. Donald and Goofy in their Halloweentown appearances are also available.
{{main|LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum}}
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.


In 2019, an event themed around ''Kingdom Hearts'' was held. During this event, players cleared stages in order to seal the keyholes in seven worlds: Traverse Town, Wonderland, Agrabah, Atlantica, 100 Acre Wood, Never Land, and Hollow Bastion.
===''{{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===
==''Final Fantasy'' series==
{{main|Final Fantasy Record Keeper}}
*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 ''{{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 ''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.
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**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.
**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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Cloud (KH outfit) D012.png|Cloud Strife's ''Dissidia 012'' DLC costume based on his appearance in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
File:Cloud (KH outfit) D012.png|Cloud Strife's ''Dissidia 012'' DLC costume based on his appearance in ''Kingdom Hearts''.
Squall (KH outfit) D012.png|Squall Leonheart'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''.
Sephiroth (KH outfit) D012.png|Sephiroth'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''.
Premium Heart D012.png|Tifa Lockhart's Premium Heart Gloves in ''Dissidia 012''.
File:Premium Heart D012.png|Tifa Lockhart's Premium Heart Gloves in ''Dissidia 012''.
Lightning reaches to Serah FFXIII-2.png|Lightning and Serah emulating the iconic scene in ''Final Fantasy XIII-2''.
File:Lightning reaches to Serah FFXIII-2.png|Lightning and Serah emulating the iconic scene in ''Final Fantasy XIII-2''.
Auron (KH outfit) TFFCC.png|Auron's ''Kingdom Hearts II'' appearance in ''Theathyrthm Final Fantasy''.
File:Auron (KH outfit) TFFCC.png|Auron's ''Kingdom Hearts II'' appearance in ''Theathyrthm Final Fantasy''.
Sora WoFF.png|Sora's appearance in ''World of Final Fantasy''.
File:Sora WoFF.png|Sora's appearance in ''World of Final Fantasy''.
KH Reference FFXV.png|Prompto referencing the Keyblade in ''Final Fantasy XV''.
File:KH Reference FFXV.png|Prompto referencing the Keyblade in ''Final Fantasy XV''.
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</gallery>


===''{{w|Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes}}''===
==Video Games==
In ''Marvel Heroes'', {{w|Deadpool}} can wield a series of weapons named "Keyblades". However, they do not physically resemble the Keyblades 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|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, including 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 has appeared in the game as the final boss and will be 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]].


===''{{w|The Simpsons Game}}''===
===''{{ssb|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}''===
*{{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.
{{main|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate}}
*The Statues of Santa's Little Helper in the Super Happy Fun Fun level of the game have a Keyblade in their mouths.
{{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}}''===
===''{{w|Terraria}}''===
In ''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.
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''===
===''Undermine''===
In ''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>
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==
==Miscellaneous==
==={{w|2020 Summer Olympics}}===
==={{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>
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|Starbomb}}===
==={{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>
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>
 
-->
===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.
<gallery>
Tokyo Disney Resort Statue KHREC.png|The ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'' statue at Tokyo Disney Resort.
</gallery>


==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==
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Latest revision as of 02:39, 24 April 2024

This is a list of assorted media references to the Kingdom Hearts games shown outside of the series.

Disney media[edit]

Amphibia[edit]

Amphibia promo referencing the "Heart" artwork
"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.

Chang Can Dunk[edit]

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.[1]

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers[edit]

The Kingdom Key and Sora's hair are both featured amongst the items that have been stolen from the bootlegged characters.[2][3]

Disney Emoji Blitz[edit]

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.

Disney Infinity 3.0[edit]

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.[4]

  • The power disc unlocking Mickey's Kingdom Hearts outfit.

    The power disc unlocking Mickey's Kingdom Hearts outfit.

  • Screenshot of Mickey in his Kingdom Hearts outfit in-game.

    Screenshot of Mickey in his Kingdom Hearts outfit in-game.

  • Screenshot of the Keyblade being used in-game.

    Screenshot of the Keyblade being used in-game.

Disney Tsum Tsum[edit]

Main article: LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum

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.

DuckTales[edit]

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.[5]

Marvel Heroes[edit]

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 William Shakespeare's Richard III, as well as a pun on the Kingdom Hearts series.

Star vs. the Forces of Evil[edit]

In the episode "St. Olga's Reform School for Wayward Princesses", Rat Princess wears a crown shaped exactly like the reoccuring crown motif in the Kingdom Hearts series.

The Ghost and Molly McGee[edit]

In the episode "Game On", the Kingdom Key appears on the weapons selection menu for a video game.[6]

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder[edit]

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.[7][8]

The Simpsons Game[edit]

  • Comic Book Guy quotes 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[edit]

The Kingdom Key D appears amongst the objects in Mickey's house.[9]

Tokyo Disney Resort[edit]

In November 2010, a statue inspired by Kingdom Hearts Re:coded was shown at the Ikspiari complex in Tokyo Disney Resort to promote the release of the game.

  • The Kingdom Hearts Re:coded statue at Tokyo Disney Resort.

    The Kingdom Hearts Re:coded statue at Tokyo Disney Resort.

Final Fantasy series[edit]

Main article: Final Fantasy Record Keeper
  • Cloud Strife's Dissidia 012 DLC costume based on his appearance in Kingdom Hearts.

    Cloud Strife's Dissidia 012 DLC costume based on his appearance in Kingdom Hearts.

  • Squall Leonheart's Dissidia 012 DLC costume based on his appearance in Kingdom Hearts.

    Squall Leonheart's Dissidia 012 DLC costume based on his appearance in Kingdom Hearts.

  • Sephiroth's Dissidia 012 DLC costume based on his appearance in Kingdom Hearts.

    Sephiroth's Dissidia 012 DLC costume based on his appearance in Kingdom Hearts.

  • Tifa Lockhart's Premium Heart Gloves in Dissidia 012.

    Tifa Lockhart's Premium Heart Gloves in Dissidia 012.

  • Lightning and Serah emulating the iconic scene in Final Fantasy XIII-2.

    Lightning and Serah emulating the iconic scene in Final Fantasy XIII-2.

  • Auron's Kingdom Hearts II appearance in Theathyrthm Final Fantasy.

    Auron's Kingdom Hearts II appearance in Theathyrthm Final Fantasy.

  • Sora's appearance in World of Final Fantasy.

    Sora's appearance in World of Final Fantasy.

  • Prompto referencing the Keyblade in Final Fantasy XV.

    Prompto referencing the Keyblade in Final Fantasy XV.

Video Games[edit]

CrossCode[edit]

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."[10]

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart[edit]

A Wrench and Hammer Swap for the player characters called "Key" is unlockable. This weapon heavily resembles a Keyblade.

Saints Row (2022)[edit]

A skin for the pickaxe called the "Saintsblade" can be unlocked. This weapon strongly resembles a Keyblade, including a keychain, and will generate star-shaped particle effects upon hitting an enemy.

Skullgirls[edit]

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 has appeared in the game as the final boss and will be 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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

Main article: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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 stage, several characters are available as Spirits, and numerous songs from the Kingdom Hearts series are featured as music tracks.

Terraria[edit]

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[edit]

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.""[11]

Film and television[edit]

The Big Bang Theory[edit]

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.

Dragon Ball Heroes[edit]

The 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.

My Adventures with Superman[edit]

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.[12]

Rick and Morty[edit]

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.[13]

Robot Chicken[edit]

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.

Hazbin Hotel[edit]

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[edit]

2020 Summer Olympics[edit]

During the 2020 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, "Olympus Coliseum" and "Hero's Fanfare" played during the Parade of Nations.[14][15]

D23 Expo 2022[edit]

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.[16]

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ KH13: Kingdom Hearts III makes cameo in Disney+ movie "Chang Can Dunk"
  2. ^ KH13: "Kingdom Key spotted in latest trailer for Chip N' Dale: Rescue Rangers"
  3. ^ KH13: "Sora's Hair has appeared in Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers"
  4. ^ Disney Infinity Keyblade info
  5. ^ @SoraAlfheim on YouTube: "DuckTales references Scrooge McDuck's love for sea-salt ice cream in Kingdom Hearts"
  6. ^ KH13: Kingdom Key spotted in the latest episode of The Ghost and Molly McGee
  7. ^ Kingdom Hearts Insider on Twitter: "In other news, how cool is it seeing #KingdomHearts appear on Disney TV shows!?"
  8. ^ Breana Williams on Twitter: "I thought...why not Kingdom Hearts?" (Accessed via the Wayback Machine on the Internet Archive.)
  9. ^ 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 ❤️"
  10. ^ Kingdom Hearts Reference in CrossCode
  11. ^ Kingdom Hearts Reference in Undermine
  12. ^ Kingdom Hearts Reference in My Adventures with Superman
  13. ^ Page of Rick and Morty #50
  14. ^ Nikkei Asia "Japan rounds off entrance of teams to ceremony"
  15. ^ Youtube "The Tokyo 2020 Opening Ceremony - in FULL LENGTH!" (at 1:01:14 and 1:24:47)
  16. ^ 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."
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