Kingdom Hearts Re Coded The Novel Light Novel
Introduction
Kingdom Hearts Re Coded, also known as Kingdom Hearts coded or Kingdom Hearts Mobile, is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square Enix for mobile phones. The game was released in Japan in November 2008 and in North America, Europe, and Australia in January 2011. It is a remake of the 2008 Nintendo DS game Kingdom Hearts coded, and the seventh installment in the Kingdom Hearts series.
The game's story follows Jiminy Cricket, who discovers a mysterious message in his journal, "Their hurting will be mended when you return to end it", and realizes that the message refers to Sora, who must once again save the world from the Heartless and the mysterious "Bug Blox" that are corrupting the data of Jiminy's journal.
The Novel
Kingdom Hearts Re Coded has been adapted into a light novel, which was written by Tomoco Kanemaki and published by Square Enix in Japan in May 2011. The novel is based on the game's story and follows Sora, Donald Duck, and Goofy as they enter Jiminy's journal to fix the corrupted data and uncover the mysteries behind the message.
The novel features new scenes and dialogue that were not present in the game, as well as additional character development and world-building. It also explores the themes of memories, identity, and the power of friendship that are central to the Kingdom Hearts series.
Characters
The novel features a number of characters from the Kingdom Hearts series, including:
- Sora - The main protagonist, a Keyblade wielder on a quest to save his friends and the world from darkness.
- Donald Duck - Sora's best friend and a powerful mage.
- Goofy - Sora's other best friend and a skilled warrior.
- Jiminy Cricket - The keeper of Sora's journal, who discovers the mysterious message and enlists Sora's help to fix the corrupted data.
- King Mickey - The king of Disney Castle and a powerful Keyblade wielder.
- Riku - Sora's best friend and rival, who struggles with his own darkness and identity.
- Organization XIII - A mysterious group of Nobodies who seek to regain their hearts and become complete beings.
Worlds
The novel features a number of worlds from the Kingdom Hearts series, including:
- Destiny Islands - Sora's home world, which is attacked by the Heartless and sets him on his journey.
- Disney Castle - The home of King Mickey and the headquarters of the Disney characters.
- Agrabah - The world of Aladdin and the Genie, which is plagued by the manipulations of Jafar and the Heartless.
- Hollow Bastion - A mysterious castle that holds the secrets of the Keyblade and the true nature of the Heartless.
- The World That Never Was - The home world of Organization XIII, which is shrouded in darkness and holds the key to their plans.
Reception
The Kingdom Hearts Re Coded light novel has received positive reviews from fans and critics alike, who praise its faithful adaptation of the game's story and its expanded characterization and world-building. The novel has also been praised for its emotional depth and themes, which resonate with fans of the Kingdom Hearts series.
Overall, Kingdom Hearts Re Coded The Novel Light Novel is a must-read for fans of the Kingdom Hearts series, as well as anyone who enjoys a good adventure story with themes of friendship, identity, and the power of memories.