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Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix #1
Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix Vol. 1
Por fin en nuestro país el esperado manga de Kingdom Hearts!
Una extraña tormenta separa a Sora de sus amigos Riku y Kairi y lo transporta a un mundo misterioso donde conoce al capitán Goofy y al mago Donald, que han emprendido un peligroso viaje en busca de su rey, Mickey, para que vuelva a ocupar su legítimo lugar en el trono del casillo Disney. Tras darse cuenta de que tienen un enemigo común, Goofy, Donald y Sora unen sus fuerzas para salvar a los amigos de Sora, al rey Mickey y de paso, ¡al mundo!
Una extraña tormenta separa a Sora de sus amigos Riku y Kairi y lo transporta a un mundo misterioso donde conoce al capitán Goofy y al mago Donald, que han emprendido un peligroso viaje en busca de su rey, Mickey, para que vuelva a ocupar su legítimo lugar en el trono del casillo Disney. Tras darse cuenta de que tienen un enemigo común, Goofy, Donald y Sora unen sus fuerzas para salvar a los amigos de Sora, al rey Mickey y de paso, ¡al mundo!
Kingdom Hearts empezó como un videojuego para Playstation 2 que combinaba a los personajes más conocidos del universo Disney (Goofy, Mickey, Maléfica, Gepetto, etc) con los protagonistas de la saga Final Fantasy, que cuenta con millones de fans en todo el mundo. Sora es el hilo conductor de la trama, un joven que reúne todo su valor para rescatar a su amigos y salvar los mundos fantásticos que encuentra en su camino.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2016
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Shiro Amano
133 books239 followersShiro Amano (天野 シロ, born January 4, 1976) is a Japanese manga artist who has worked on several projects, including his adaptation on the popular Kingdom Hearts series.
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March 22, 2022
I read this for the 20th anniversary of Kingdom Hearts!! Check out my reading vlog celebrating all things Kingdom Hearts here: https://youtu.be/8OKxewqlecc
July 24, 2017
This story was super cute! I really enjoyed reading it, and reliving the beginning of Sora's journey. I am a huge fan of the Kingdom Hearts series and this just made me really happy while reading it. However, I found the biggest downside was that reading it made me want to be playing the game instead of reading. If you are a fan of KH, I recommend 100%.
February 3, 2022
its a nice retelling of the story if you know the game. love the humor😄
November 3, 2013
I just want to say that I am a huge fan of the “Kingdom Hearts” games, as I played all of them (at least, the ones that came out on Playstation) and I enjoyed the game play and the storylines involved. So, imagine my surprise when I found out that they were making a manga series about the famous “Kingdom Hearts” games and I just had to pick this series up to see if it is just as good as the games were!
In this volume, Sora is separated from his friends Riku and Kairi when a terrible storm hits his home island and he is thrown into another world. In that world, Sora meets up with Donald and Goofy, who were travelling to other worlds to find King Mickey, who had suddenly gone missing. It was then that Sora, Donald and Goofy decided to work together to find both King Mickey and Riku and Kairi while Sora defends the world from the monstrous Heartless, using his newfound Keyblade.
Shiro Amano had done a fantastic job at adapting Tetsuya Nomura’s concept for the “Kingdom Hearts” video game series into manga format. I loved the fact that Shiro Amano made the manga faithful to the original games, with a few changes here and there, and it was great seeing my favorite characters from the “Kingdom Hearts” games come to life in manga format. I also loved the strong friendship built between Sora, Donald and Goofy as it was a hilarious yet heartwarming type of friendship as they were bonded when they were all trying to find people that they care about and I loved how this story emphasized the importance of friendship, even during rough times. But, what always intrigued me about the “Kingdom Hearts” series was the fact that we are able to see our favorite Disney characters intertwine with the characters from “Final Fantasy” and such. Even though Sora was a made up character for the “Kingdom Hearts” games, it was great seeing him mingle with other Disney characters such as “Hercules,” “Alice in Wonderland,” and “Aladdin.” It was also interesting that Shiro Amano made the manga version of “Kingdom Hearts” much funnier than the original games as Sora seems to act more childish in this version than in the games and I really enjoyed the hilarious bantering between Sora, Donald and Goofy. The artwork for this volume was extremely well done as the characters look both realistic and slightly exaggerated, which gives this volume a dramatic yet comedic feel.
Overall, “Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix Volume One” is a fantastic volume for anyone who is a huge fan of the “Kingdom Hearts” games and I will definitely be checking out the second volume to this series! I would recommend this volume to children ages five and up since there is nothing inappropriate in this volume.
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November 25, 2025
Having played the game, this was an enjoyable read.
I will say this is an abridged version of the game, with a lot of bits not in the game, but it was still a lot of fun to read.
I think people who haven't played or watched Let's Play's of the game might be a bit lost as to how things happen and why.
I will say this is an abridged version of the game, with a lot of bits not in the game, but it was still a lot of fun to read.
I think people who haven't played or watched Let's Play's of the game might be a bit lost as to how things happen and why.
May 15, 2021
Disappointed with it
I'm a huge Kingdom Hearts fan, but this book is a mess. With no breathing room, it jumps from plot point to plot point at a frenetic pace. It's very hard to follow at times and it won't make ANY sense unless you've played the game and watch the movies. Also, the so-called "action scenes" are lazy and messy.
I'm a huge Kingdom Hearts fan, but this book is a mess. With no breathing room, it jumps from plot point to plot point at a frenetic pace. It's very hard to follow at times and it won't make ANY sense unless you've played the game and watch the movies. Also, the so-called "action scenes" are lazy and messy.
April 11, 2020
O.W.L. Readathon - Acient Runes
heart rune: heart on the cover or in the title
This was a good read but I guess it's not for someone who didn't play the games. If I hadn't known the story and plot I would have been lost.
heart rune: heart on the cover or in the title
This was a good read but I guess it's not for someone who didn't play the games. If I hadn't known the story and plot I would have been lost.
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May 1, 2016Best manga ever
November 14, 2019
This jumped around all over the place. It made me cringe a little bit. I'm not super invested because I'm not a Disney fangirl nor have I played the games sooo.. guess this isn't for me.
December 21, 2020
A fun and engaging retelling of the game's plot up to some point during the Olympus world. I loved the added bits of content here and there. Very nice touch! I can't wait to read the other volumes.
May 9, 2023
This is basically the first half of the first game in manga form which is great honestly
April 16, 2024
Definitely best if you played the game before, but I loved it!
The biggest reason this isn't 5 stars is because it is glazing over a lot. There's only Wonderland and Agrabah as far as full walkable worlds.
But all in all, I am so glad I read this! It makes me want to play the games again. I can't wait to read the rest.
The biggest reason this isn't 5 stars is because it is glazing over a lot. There's only Wonderland and Agrabah as far as full walkable worlds.
But all in all, I am so glad I read this! It makes me want to play the games again. I can't wait to read the rest.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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March 5, 2024I love Kingdom Hearts!
November 29, 2024
Its been a long time since I've read the older Manga (the one in the style of the actual Japanese Manga where you read backwards). This is a faithful adaptations of the games. It's a quick read.
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February 17, 2025i have read the entire series.
April 15, 2025
I absolutely love the games and am really happy to read the books!!
June 27, 2025
This was awesome! I've tried reading it before but just wasn't interested. I'm so glad I tried again! I can't wait to rear more, and maybe even play the games! Awesome mix of art styles.
November 26, 2025
Nice streamlined story, but hard to read because of the mass of tiny panels jammed into one page, yet also not really displaying clearly what’s happening in what’s presented
November 26, 2025
silly and confusing, but I think I like it?
December 21, 2025
I haven’t been reading—but I have replayed two kingdom hearts game within the span of two weeks
August 18, 2023
Good
Good story like the Disney characters, good funny jokes, like the art, can't wait to read more of this series
Good story like the Disney characters, good funny jokes, like the art, can't wait to read more of this series
January 4, 2025
Adaptions are a hard subjects that a few may agree and disagree.
For a long time since the dawn of cinema, many books and novels and other books such as comic books, graphic novels have all being adapted to the big screen. Like all adaptions some are successful while other are completely disappointment of the production. The big problem of adapting something may it be into television, movies, video games, comic books and what else is, how much concept, characters, story can be brought over into something that is fun to read, see and touch.
Now, what great about comic books, graphic novels and manga, that unlike television and movies, they are not limited by either copy rights problems, too many characters that may or cannot be created for the adaption of the version of particular story or budget problem of assets, actors and etc. Graphics and drawing are easier to express emotions, easier to bring to life characters, and evolved better the story, however some adaptions are also... TERRIBLE...
But Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Vol 1 (Which Yen Press released with both Volumes 1 and 2 combined into one omnibus book) is an excellent example of a comic book or a manga can offer of an adaption of video game brought into life.
Our story revolves around three friends, Sora, Riku and Kairi. Childhood friends who lived their life at Destiny Islands and wants to live to see other worlds out there. Of course, nothing is never that simple, especially if you're planning on traveling to another world on a raft. Now as much as I would love telling more of the story, it's better that you either play the game, such as I did back in my childhood, as it is was my first video game I've ever played, or read the manga.
The manga does a great job with the story such as kingdom hearts, do to the fact the pacing and the narration as much as it seems fast, fits, do to the urgency and conflict that brought throughout the game about who and what is responsible and how are we solving this issue. The art is done by Shiro Amano, a game designer and a mangka that many know for his infamous adaption of Legend of Mana manga and Lord of Vermilion game. Shiro Amano works fits perfectly with the funny and crazy and roller-coaster of emotions that kingdom hearts is. His artwork never ceased to amazed and it shouldn't bother you to, cause it contribute so much for the manga and lighten the mood of its reader to read.
Basically, in short terms of words, Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Vol 1, is a highly recommendation to any one who has free time to read, or is the fan of series, or just a fan of reading quirky yet excellent comic book. Give it a try, why don'tcha?
For a long time since the dawn of cinema, many books and novels and other books such as comic books, graphic novels have all being adapted to the big screen. Like all adaptions some are successful while other are completely disappointment of the production. The big problem of adapting something may it be into television, movies, video games, comic books and what else is, how much concept, characters, story can be brought over into something that is fun to read, see and touch.
Now, what great about comic books, graphic novels and manga, that unlike television and movies, they are not limited by either copy rights problems, too many characters that may or cannot be created for the adaption of the version of particular story or budget problem of assets, actors and etc. Graphics and drawing are easier to express emotions, easier to bring to life characters, and evolved better the story, however some adaptions are also... TERRIBLE...
But Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Vol 1 (Which Yen Press released with both Volumes 1 and 2 combined into one omnibus book) is an excellent example of a comic book or a manga can offer of an adaption of video game brought into life.
Our story revolves around three friends, Sora, Riku and Kairi. Childhood friends who lived their life at Destiny Islands and wants to live to see other worlds out there. Of course, nothing is never that simple, especially if you're planning on traveling to another world on a raft. Now as much as I would love telling more of the story, it's better that you either play the game, such as I did back in my childhood, as it is was my first video game I've ever played, or read the manga.
The manga does a great job with the story such as kingdom hearts, do to the fact the pacing and the narration as much as it seems fast, fits, do to the urgency and conflict that brought throughout the game about who and what is responsible and how are we solving this issue. The art is done by Shiro Amano, a game designer and a mangka that many know for his infamous adaption of Legend of Mana manga and Lord of Vermilion game. Shiro Amano works fits perfectly with the funny and crazy and roller-coaster of emotions that kingdom hearts is. His artwork never ceased to amazed and it shouldn't bother you to, cause it contribute so much for the manga and lighten the mood of its reader to read.
Basically, in short terms of words, Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Vol 1, is a highly recommendation to any one who has free time to read, or is the fan of series, or just a fan of reading quirky yet excellent comic book. Give it a try, why don'tcha?
January 31, 2016
Based off the video game, Kingdom Hearts, this manga follows the plot very well as well as give a bonus chapter called "Beyond the Door Secret Place". It is very well done and the expressions are just so funny, the way manga usually is. The thing that is so special about this manga (well, game series too) is that it is has very familiar characters such as those from Final Fantasy games (Aerith, Yuffie, Leon ((or Squall)), and Cloud Strife), main characters from the Disney movies in each world (Tarzan, Aladdin, Hercules, Alice, the list goes on). It also has a special treat of characters like Mickey Mouse (King Mickey), Donald Duck, Goofy, and Chip and Dale.
Sora, a child from a place called Destiny Islands--along with Riku and Kairi--make a raft to explore the seas and find other worlds. But the eve of their maiden voyage brings a dark storm. Creatures called Heartless come and attack them and in a strange way, Sora finds himself in another world called Traverse Town. It is here that he discovers that he is the keeper of the keyblade and is the only hope of multiple words, including Wonderland, Agrabah, and the Deep Jungle of Tarzan, to save the worlds from the Heartless. Along the way he meets familiar faces from each of the worlds he visits.
Sora, a child from a place called Destiny Islands--along with Riku and Kairi--make a raft to explore the seas and find other worlds. But the eve of their maiden voyage brings a dark storm. Creatures called Heartless come and attack them and in a strange way, Sora finds himself in another world called Traverse Town. It is here that he discovers that he is the keeper of the keyblade and is the only hope of multiple words, including Wonderland, Agrabah, and the Deep Jungle of Tarzan, to save the worlds from the Heartless. Along the way he meets familiar faces from each of the worlds he visits.
August 5, 2014
Follow the epic Kingdom Hearts adventure from the beginning, with the new Final Mix version based on the acclaimed game. Disney and Final Fantasy come together in this charming tale about the strength of one's heart, and the bonds one forms. Sora, Kairi, and Riku live on the peaceful Destiny Islands until the day the door opens and the Heartless consume their world. Each gets transported to another world. Now, Sora must join up with Goofy and Donald in order to master the Keyblade, find his friends, and save the worlds from darkness. A mixture of humour, action, and heartwarming sentiment give broad appeal to this series; both genders and all ages will find something to enjoy. The adapter is very faithful to the game, however he does add some of his own flavour, particularly in the facial expressions, and in the interactions with minor characters. This omnibus is made in the western style (reads left to right) to encourage younger readers unfamiliar with manga to try it out. The story is easy to quick-paced and easy to follow, although it should be noted that the series does become more complex the further it goes on.
October 24, 2013
Note: I haven't played the games. So I'm judging this title as a manga by itself rather than based upon the storyline of the games.
I mainly read this because I've been intrigued by the Kingdom Hearts saga. My impression of it from reading this one volume is that it's basically Tsubasa (of CLAMP notoriety) on crack. Every couple of pages, the characters slide into a different world in order to a)lock the kingdoms from badness and b) pick up the Princesses (instead of golden Memory Feathers of Sakura variety). They haven't been very successful at the latter thus far, but given the way this series has been going, I really doubt anything too terrible will happen in the end. I finished this in one morning - a light, fluffy read, and because my particular volume was so crispy new from the library shelves, I loved sniffing the pages.
I mainly read this because I've been intrigued by the Kingdom Hearts saga. My impression of it from reading this one volume is that it's basically Tsubasa (of CLAMP notoriety) on crack. Every couple of pages, the characters slide into a different world in order to a)lock the kingdoms from badness and b) pick up the Princesses (instead of golden Memory Feathers of Sakura variety). They haven't been very successful at the latter thus far, but given the way this series has been going, I really doubt anything too terrible will happen in the end. I finished this in one morning - a light, fluffy read, and because my particular volume was so crispy new from the library shelves, I loved sniffing the pages.
January 5, 2014
On paper the Kingdom Hearts franchise should be everything I love, but I've tried multiple times to get into the series and haven't been able to do it.
So I selected the manga re-release as an Otaku title because the kids were clamoring for it and this time I for sure had to engage with the series.
The manga was enjoyable but it felt a little disparate. Perhaps it was written for the readers who had completed the game, but it just felt like the plot was taking huge jumps at times that were expected to be filled in by the video game experience.
That being said, I did enjoy seeing what they were trying to do with the franchise and it just proves to me that yet again, I love the idea of mash-ups and taking established characters and putting them in a new situation.
So I selected the manga re-release as an Otaku title because the kids were clamoring for it and this time I for sure had to engage with the series.
The manga was enjoyable but it felt a little disparate. Perhaps it was written for the readers who had completed the game, but it just felt like the plot was taking huge jumps at times that were expected to be filled in by the video game experience.
That being said, I did enjoy seeing what they were trying to do with the franchise and it just proves to me that yet again, I love the idea of mash-ups and taking established characters and putting them in a new situation.
March 31, 2014
- Why do these read from left to right? They should read the other way!
- These follow the video game pretty well. There are a couple of worlds missing though, and I wish they had included everything.
- I love seeing Final Fantasy characters mixed with Disney characters! So brilliant!!
- The story is a bit confusing. I wish they explained things better.
- I like how some of the panels overlap. Some of pages are crazy organized chaos.
- Reading these makes me want to play the game again.
- Seeing Goofy as a turtle will never get old.
- I wish these were in color. I wonder why they decided to do them in black and white?
- These were fun to read, but I probably wouldn't buy them. I'd rather play the video game.
- These follow the video game pretty well. There are a couple of worlds missing though, and I wish they had included everything.
- I love seeing Final Fantasy characters mixed with Disney characters! So brilliant!!
- The story is a bit confusing. I wish they explained things better.
- I like how some of the panels overlap. Some of pages are crazy organized chaos.
- Reading these makes me want to play the game again.
- Seeing Goofy as a turtle will never get old.
- I wish these were in color. I wonder why they decided to do them in black and white?
- These were fun to read, but I probably wouldn't buy them. I'd rather play the video game.
April 16, 2022
Pitkästä aikaa mangaa 😁
Tämä osui silmään kauppareissulla. Tuttu hahmo ja vieläkin tutumpi logo komeili kannessa ja pakkohan se oli ottaa mukaan 😅
Olen aikoinani pelannut muutamaakin Kingdom Hearts sarjaan kuulunutta peliä ja niistä onkin jäänyt hyviä muistoja. Muutenkin mangan ja Disneyn sekoittaminen on kiehtova ajatus ja toimii yllättävän hyvin.
Itse kirja oli nopea lukea ja kuvajälki oli siistiä. Muutenkin tykkään ajatuksesta, että tähän sarjaan kuuluu vain 3 kirjaa, jolloin koko sarjan kerääminen on helpompaa.
Tai niin sitä luulisi.... Kakkos osan piti ilmestyä 5.11.21, mutta eipähän ole vielä osunut silmään lehtihyllyllä 😕 Minne lienee jäänyt? 🤔 Toivottavasti löydän jatkoa, sillä tarina rullasi hyvin ja olisi kiva tietää, mitä seuraavaksi tapahtuu.
Tämä osui silmään kauppareissulla. Tuttu hahmo ja vieläkin tutumpi logo komeili kannessa ja pakkohan se oli ottaa mukaan 😅
Olen aikoinani pelannut muutamaakin Kingdom Hearts sarjaan kuulunutta peliä ja niistä onkin jäänyt hyviä muistoja. Muutenkin mangan ja Disneyn sekoittaminen on kiehtova ajatus ja toimii yllättävän hyvin.
Itse kirja oli nopea lukea ja kuvajälki oli siistiä. Muutenkin tykkään ajatuksesta, että tähän sarjaan kuuluu vain 3 kirjaa, jolloin koko sarjan kerääminen on helpompaa.
Tai niin sitä luulisi.... Kakkos osan piti ilmestyä 5.11.21, mutta eipähän ole vielä osunut silmään lehtihyllyllä 😕 Minne lienee jäänyt? 🤔 Toivottavasti löydän jatkoa, sillä tarina rullasi hyvin ja olisi kiva tietää, mitä seuraavaksi tapahtuu.
July 16, 2022
I loved this game when I was younger. I love this manga! I loved seeing all the Disney characters.
So here's the thing I loved the most, this volume doesn't have all the super hyped and popular Disney characters. In fact, the rescue team is: Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto. Love that! Also love the worlds and characters in this one: Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Merlin and Sword in the Stone, Hercules... seems pretty random, but I love it all the same. Shout out to Chip and Dale and Jiminy Cricket who help on the ship - love them too!
This one is totally being added to my middle school collection and I may even need to invest in the next volumes in the series! I kinda want to see which Disney characters pop up next!
So here's the thing I loved the most, this volume doesn't have all the super hyped and popular Disney characters. In fact, the rescue team is: Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto. Love that! Also love the worlds and characters in this one: Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Merlin and Sword in the Stone, Hercules... seems pretty random, but I love it all the same. Shout out to Chip and Dale and Jiminy Cricket who help on the ship - love them too!
This one is totally being added to my middle school collection and I may even need to invest in the next volumes in the series! I kinda want to see which Disney characters pop up next!
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