First Time Hearing "Sanctuary" | KINGDOM HEARTS OP 2 | REACTION

[@GOTGames]

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[@jeremystevens5312]

Don't forget to react to kingdom hearts 3 song called face my fears

[@danielmedela8725]

Kingdom Hearts is, literally, Disney classics meet Final Fantasy. The plot of the first game was Sora, the hero, has seen his home town in a hawaiian island be swallowed by darkness, and is looking for his missing friends, Riku and Kairi. While on another planet, Knight master Goofy and Royal Sorceror Donald discover King Mickey has gone missing, but has left them instructions to find the keeper of the "key-sword", a weapon that will save all worlds, and help whomever has it... and Sora is that person. As for the different worlds, in the first game you visit classic Disney animation movies as worlds: Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, Peter Pan, Little Mermaid, Hercules, etc; while teaming up with characters like Jack Slkellington, Simba, Mushu, Ariel, the Beast... By the third game, the history had gone very convoluted because a dozen of side games in mobile phones and hand consoles were also canon to the plot, but Disney had opened their vaults more, allowing movies like Frozen, Pirates of the Caribbean, Tangled and Big Hero 6 to also be open for visit...

[@gionova1]

The awesome thing about the artist Utada Hikaru is that she is a fluent bilingual artist. She made two versions of 'Simple and Clean' and 'Sanctuary', a fast redition that you heard and a slow one that plays at the end of the game. On top of that she made both versions in English and Japanese. Also for this video they made it after to match the song perfectly which is why it is most people's favorite.

[@userid-c4u]

I hope if you ever play it and I implore you to play this, its a masterpiece by tetsuya nomura , do it in the order it was released in.

[@DemonLion-sb3oz]

Would be cool to see reactions for all the opening animations. You heard the PlantiB remix of "Simple and Clean" from Kingdom Hearts 1 but didn't see the animatic. There's also animations for KH2 (which you just saw) KH Birth By Sleep, Dream Drop Distance, 0.2 Birth By Sleep: A Fragmentary Passage, X Backcover, and of course KH 3. Kingdom Hearts 3 has both a new opening, called "Face My Fears", and a ending called "Don't Think Twice". There's also a remixed version of "Simple and Clean"used in "A Fragmentary Passage". All openings for the series use one of these four songs. All the songs are by Utada Hikari, who sings them all in both their English and Japanese versions. On a side note: the games DO all have story. A common mistake for newer players is to think the side titles are unimportant- they're not. Every game adds to the story in ways that'll get you confused if you skip even a single title. That said, if you're ever interested, the best order for the games to be played/watched/reacted to is this- KH 1 KH Re: Chain of Memories* KH 2 KH 358/2 Days* KH Birth By Sleep KH Re:Coded* KH Dream Drop Distance KH 0.2 Birth By Sleep: A Fragmentary Passage KH X Backcover* KH Union X* KH 3 (+Re:Mind DLC) KH Melody of Memory *: Watching is highly recommended over playing

[@Viggatos]

"Is Kingdom Hearts like Mortal Kombat?" is one of the greatest lines ever. Imagine Goofy ripping your spine out.

[@EskChan19]

That would have made the Mickey vs Xehanort fight much funnier. Mickey jumps in, does a spin attack and cuts Xehanorts ankles.

[@4jgarner]

I'm just still imagining Donald actually healing me!

[@mr.whocares8787]

"you are fu-hyuck-ed, pal!"

[@casscody3488]

As your limp body collapses to the ground, he hits you with a "Gwarsh!"

[@thelegacyofgaming2928]

"GYHUCK!"

[@MrInuhanyou123]

"does kingdom hearts have story" he asks 😂 Kingdom hearts franchise has some of the most story of any game 😂 it is convoluted and complex if your looking from the outside but very emotional and fulfilling if your going through them in context. The characters really sell everything about kingdom hearts through all the games

[@DragonSword35d]

To put it lightly.

[@blickydicky568]

I’ve played every KH game and I’ve stopped caring about the story after BBS. The convoluted story is one thing but I hate how they handled the characters in KH3. A lot of characters seem to have character regression rather than development. Sora is dumber and less mature, Riku is more robotic, Kairi is back to being a damsel in distress despite being a Keyblade Master, Axel is comic relief, etc. I still think the gameplay is great though and it’s the only thing that brings me back, especially the Limit Cut DLC.

[@andrewcook2625]

There's a roughly 4 hour KZbin video just to try and break down the story in an understandable way

[@andrewcook2625]

@@blickydicky568 ya KH3 was my least favorite in the series cause of the regression to characters

[@fedwyn]

It arguably has too much story

[@stryaterra]

Fun fact: The weird lyrics you hear are sung in reverse - "I need more affection than you know" "So many ups and downs" "I need true emotions" All of these have a lot of meaning when put into the context of the game.

[@almostpsych]

I was just about to comment the same. This song is beauty and genius in one.

[@MsFlashbrand]

I actually never knew there were more reverse lyrics besides the top one. Nice

[@GOTGames]

🤯🤯🤯

[@MasterKombatBro]

Listen to the Metal covers and they usually don't reverse it

[@bobunal362]

It’s been theorized for years that the song normally is Sora, while the song backwards is Riku.

[@fedwyn]

"Why is there so much emotional weight in this?" Kingdom Hearts is an incredibly emotional story, the literal plot of the story revolves around emotions and feelings

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

Xion.... * *mic drop* * 😭😭

[@NarutoTsunadefan1]

@@smashbrandiscootch719 why bring her up 😭😭😭

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

@@NarutoTsunadefan1 Because **SOMEONE** has to remember her 😭😭😭😭😭

[@NarutoTsunadefan1]

@@smashbrandiscootch719 Trust me I remember her well. Honestly she’s one of my favorite KH characters even with how little we get of her. 😭😭😭😭

[@smashbrandiscootch719]

@@NarutoTsunadefan1 Same

[@ReinyaVonMorte]

Utada Hikaru does all the openings, and I love the Japanese versions too

[@MrInuhanyou123]

Yeah I prefer passion to sanctuary but they are both amazing 😂

[@spykemxd]

A shame she turned into one of those they/them weirdos. To much time sniffing that california air. Shame. I've loved her for years.

[@ReinyaVonMorte]

@@spykemxd I thought she still lived in London…

[@spykemxd]

@@ReinyaVonMorte Oh, shit. That's just as bad. There, canada, australia, new zealand etc...

[@MLG_Sora214]

@@spykemxd so what if they are nonbinary how does that effect you or anyone other then them

[@TigStripe]

The original Japanese version of this track is INSANE. It has a standalone music video and I highly recommend checking it out. It's called "Passion" by Utada Hikaru. As for KH's storyline, it's very involved, but deceptively so. Each game truly doesn't have THAT much story, it's just very spread out over the course of many levels because of how they incorporate Disney worlds into the gameplay. (The exception to that being the X series on mobile devices - that's ALL story.) They inflate the story by having it scattered across so many games, so you tend to forget details between installments and it comes off as more confusing that it probably is in reality. KH2 was outstanding, though, and will stand out as a classic in the RPG genre for decades.

[@Ytinasniiable]

The problem is that the main numbered installments cover like 15% of the story, they've fixed it some with the re-releases adding more cross content, but it's still pretty jarring to start kh2 as an established character that wasn't even named in kh1

[@TigStripe]

@@Ytinasniiable I once made a comment that I thought KH3 didn't have enough of the main story for my liking, because I knew Re:Mind was coming out. I was crucified by fans. The re-imports and expansions should NOT contain the main bulk of the plot.

[@calebgoodman3028]

@@TigStripe Well... to be fair they did release every game before the re-imports which frankly speaking the Remaster took away more content than it gave. Then there’s the mobile games which are super important for story but not made for console only fans. The new one coming out might be though.

[@TigStripe]

@@calebgoodman3028 This is all just evidence that the story direction was pretty garbled through the first arc of the series. It's okay. It's still a good story. It just wasn't delivered in a great way. Remember: criticizing something doesn't mean you don't like it, just that you can identify flaws, maybe things you'd like to see improved in the future.

[@ItzCleverYouth]

Passion / Sanctuary are the same tracks just japanese to english counterparts. Due to Hikaru embracing their origin in both their american and japanese roots.

[@saltyk9869]

It's funny, you said that you were on the verge of tears, and I was chocking up a bit at that moment. The ending of KH3 actually did make me cry. For those wondering, it was the reuniting of the Twilight Town group that made me cry. The ones who probably went through the most in the story. Which is saying a lot.

[@DerGeileGangster]

Best part for me was the scene where Sora & Kairi hold hands and the lyrics sing "i want you for a lifetime", while they look into each others eyes and the snap happens

[@NarutoTsunadefan1]

They really did. That’s one of the reasons why I like people playing 358/2 Days instead of just watching the cutscenes in the all-in-one package. The cutscenes do help show their bond and how much they mean to each other, but the parts of the game they leave out just adds even more onto the bond that really helps drive home their friendship even more. (Plus you get to see the ‘Roxas…that’s a stick’ line and get to beat up Saix (which was cathartic in that game))

[@Siddhartha92]

I can't hear this song without tearing up... And you don't even have the context to everything happens... This game is a masterpiece!

[@prismsage3957]

Tales of series each game has beautiful animne openings . Singing as well and it gets better over the years u go through . Also the openings give a glance at major characters u will have in party and usually the main villian.

[@knowingjake]

You're bang on about it being an emotional rollarcoaster. You definitely need to play them. I blubbered in maaaaaany scenes.

[@rock21611]

Kingdom Hearts’ story can get very deep and involved, but it’s great at tugging on your heartstrings. If you’re thinking about playing the series, I’d heavily recommend it! The whole thing has been released as one big collection, too, so it’s really easy to get your hands on a TON of content. Still one of my favorite series ever!

[@broshaay]

one of my all time favorite series. it hold a special place in my heart. My dad got me this game when i was like 10 and i instantly fell in love with it and we always played together and he watched me play.. he recently passed but i hold those memories so close. he def put me on to kingdomhearts

[@ashbowden6702]

This was a joy to watch. Kingdom Hearts was the first series I genuinely fell in love with. I have strong nostalgia for the games and especially the music, still caught up with the series to this day. I’m glad (and not surprised) to see that the emotional weight this music can achieve isn’t brought on from nostalgia alone. Kingdom Hearts is a beautifully deep and emotional series that the music fits perfectly. I hope you give the games a try. The in game music is great too!

[@TheLeriShow]

MY DUDE! You need to play these games. imagine the actual emotional rollercoaster this game put you on and you ONLY watched the opening of the SECOND game. Loved your reaction I had to like and sub and also definitely listen to all of Utada Hikaru's songs they're amazing.

[@NikkiTaLance]

KH3 has an opening AND an ending song. "Face Your Fears" and "Don't Think Twice"

[@Ivyroserune]

I just found this today and it was emotional and hilarious at the same time. Funny because your reaction was so cute. I love seeing how people react to my favorite things. Sometimes you kinda get to see yourself when it was your first time watching it. It was emotional because even without you knowing anything, you kinda hit it on the head with your reaction. This is when everything goes wrong, and you have to fight hard to get through a lot of story arc issues in one game, and it can be kinda sad to play. The main character just wants to bring his friends home and everyone (including Disney villains and homemade villains and anything and everything we can get thrown at in between, get in the poor boy's way. The one in red shorts is the main character. Japanese Role Playing Games love to be winding, long, funny, sad, stories.) Every game actually has its own opening, but there's only 4 songs total, most of them are sanctuary and simple and clean replays and remixes. There's also end cutscenes as well if you want to go in depth on the way the music changes with each game. And how heart-rending these cutscenes can be. There's actually 2 versions of sanctuary and one of them is written specifically for one character in the games. One intro that I want you to do is the birth by sleep 0.2 opening. But the cutscene won't make sense unless you watch the first birth by sleep opening. If you loved simple and clean, you can watch the birth by sleep opening on your own, then watch the 0.2 one with the really cool new simple and clean remix. And yes, Hikaru (H short i, K r oo) Utada (oo ta da) does all of the major music for the games. ..... they put Japanese names backwards... last name first. They're writing style is right to left so everything is flipped. I think it's cool. Anyway, I hope this finds you well and you have fun! KH3 got 2 songs... Don't think twice and Face my fears. So watch the beginning and end cutscenes for that game. I would do KH3 last if you plan to do others because it's the last one in the story. There's also different versions of a menu song called Dearly Beloved that all us fans adore if you do orchestral music. Sorry this was so long... cya!

[@krolliox5346]

Going through the rabbit hole of Kingdom Hearts, is never being able to pull yourself out, but you'll love every second of it.

[@silentcalling]

YOOOO this is one of my favorite games ever, I swear to you I was an angsty teen in middle and high school designing my own keyblades from this game. Seeing these videos is an emotional journey indeed. I have to recommend the "Japanese" versions of each song - the lyrics change, the meaning tweaks a little, but it's powerful all the same. So far you've seen Simple and Clean and Sanctuary; the Japanese versions are "Hikari" and "Passion" respectively.

[@shamrock6427]

There are more than three tracks, used for openings. There's Simple and Clean Ray of Hope mix, the instrumental version, and Face My Fears, for you to listen to, and much more for you to watch.

[@JulioAnt2000]

I’ve only played half of the first game and even I don’t understand the story completely. But I’ve heard this song a million times before I ever started playing it and it makes me incredibly emotional. I get teary eye or literally on the verge of crying. Sanctuary is such a beautiful freakin song. Your interpretation I think really nails what’s going on.

[@hereforonereason5820]

Kingdom Hearts is an action JRPG with a heavy (but infamously convoluted and vague, after the first anyway KH1 is a pretty simple hero's journey) story focus. If you're not familiar with the term, games like Final Fantasy and Pokemon are JRPGs (or Japanese Role Playing Games) with turn based, menu based combat, where you take turns making choices, attacking casting spells, using items, and so on. An ACTION JRPG takes the menu, stat based systems of games like that, and removes the turn taking, so combat takes place in real time. Imagine in Pokemon, instead of pressing the attack in your menu and waiting for your turn to end, you selected attack, and then had to run up to enemies and fight them manually by running, jumping, dodging, blocking, and attacking. Put another way, in Kingdom Hearts, you run around wailing on enemies, leveling up, upgrading your character, and unlocking story bits to progress. Part of me wants to compare it to beat'em ups like Double Dragon and the TMNT arcade game, because it is going around beating up enemies until the last one dies and you can move on, but it's got platforming elements like Mario, exploration and puzzle solving elements like Zelda, and the Stat based progression and menu gameplay of some Final Fantasy. My GOD this gameplay is hard to describe. I don't know how much game experience you have so I'm sort of assuming you have none and going with it, but if you have some experience, the Tales of series is pretty similar, in terms of gameplay (I am not TOUCHING the story stuff, KH is like nothing else). It's got a few similarities to Fable, but comparing it to that might give you the wrong idea. KH is pretty unique, despite drawing from so many genres and game ideas. It's pretty fun. I'm not big into RPGs, and the story has just...simply lost me at this point...but it's pretty fun gameplay, good music, fun Disney settings. Really quality music and visuals. I think you'd like it.

[@mr.merchandise4350]

If this almost made you cry, then the Ray of Hope mix for Simple and Clean will tear your heart out.

[@nel-son2364]

My first Kingdom Hearts game. That opening bewitched me. Awesome times!

[@ronvins]

I've been playing Kingdom Hearts for 20 years, and it still hits as hard as the first time I put it in my PlayStation 2.

[@treemanboy1]

Sanctuary gets me every time. Played the game when it first came out as a kid 1000 times. Best game and opener of all time.

[@NovaSchilling]

Soul Edge also known as Soul Blade the opening for that game is pretty good imo... I would like to see your reaction to that

[@1UPCherry]

This exact opening is the first thing I ever saw from Kingdom Hearts. I cried, and it changed the chemistry in my brain lol. I never heard a song or saw a video that overwhelmed me in such a way. This series has had such a large impact on my life, I cannot think of a teen memory that does not involve Kingdom Hearts in some way. It's melancholy, magical, and heart-warming all at the same time.

[@dogti2959]

Kindgom Hearts has an incredible ost from all the games. I recommand listening to "Roxas Theme", probably one of the most emotional one. Basically, it's an action based game when you kill monsters with brute force or more strategic tactics like magic or summoning. And its story isn't as complicated as people tend to describe it if you just listen and read what the game is giving you.

[@nefilimlean9087]

The singer of all the songs of Kingdom Hearts is Utada Hikaru! The story of this game is long and elaborate, it goes around a lot but everything has a reason, it's a beautiful story that speaks a lot about friendship and the values ​​of life. There are 11 games in total and even the mobile games are relevant to the story itself.

[@zair498]

When i was 15 years old, me and my best friend where waiting for the release of this game for a long time, unfortunatly he passed away in the summer before the game came out... I made sure i completed the this game 100%, and i did. I will never forget this song because of him, and the ones who know the story of KH will know my pain :') Keep up with the good reactions!

[@HeavyMetalJesus02]

Utada Hikaru goes hard, I have such fond memories of this song and the game, and now I'm feeling emotional. 🤣

[@mmaaaaaxxx]

I just finished playing Kingdom Hearts 3 and oh my god I can't wait for you to listen to Don't Think Twice. That song had me feeling so many emotions.

[@Dratom1990]

When I heard this song I fell in love with the game and replayed it on a recording on my old phone riding my bike to school lool

[@sanktumtomb5659]

It has one of the most addictive video game stories of all time that span across multiple games

[@kuasar_9181]

“What is this?” “What is happening?” And “What have you done to me?” Are very fitting things to say with anything Kingdom Hearts related. lol 😂

[@TwilightPrinceTV]

The emotions and nostalgia of Kingdom Hearts music brings me to tears almost all of the time, especially the Dream Drop Distance opening

[@Doco160]

The dream drop distance opening is a good choice for next, it uses the orchestral version of Simple and Clean, Hikari, and it comes in the story between II and III. Another emotional opening, it celebrates the 10 years of the series up to that point, bringing it all together before heading into III which finished off the first major story arc

[@Nathan55411]

Most Kingdom Hearts games are action RPG's and have very fun hack and slash gameplay. I will note however that a lot of these openings tend to recap the story so far and foreshadow the events to come. Your guess about him trying to save multiple friends was actually very spot on.

[@JuiceBoxRage]

I would just play the game, I'm gonna be playing through the series again real soon. It's a huge roller coaster that you never want to end.

[@underblader9675]

Kingdom hearts is a RPG with an important story, this opening resumes what happened in KH1 and KH chain of memories. Edit : Also the emotions you have here are but a fraction of what you experience when playing the game.

[@Saprimacy]

I've been playing Kingdom Hearts since 2006. It DEFINITELY has a story. A relatively anime-esque story and cast of original characters.

[@sebastello1258]

OMG! Glad I found this video! Loved your reaction haha Kingdom Hearts Franchise has one of the most beautiful storylines on videogames, I'm sure that if you give it a try you'll find that not only the openings are full with emotions, but the soundtrack and the characters are so heartful!! This franchise has given me a lot!! I think before you react to the Kingdom Hearts 3 opening, you should react to the Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep, Kingdom Hearts 0.2 A Fragmentary Passage and Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance, these three openings have amazing cinematics, I think you would like them!!

[@brittanygidley1291]

such a good song and such a good game

[@danisle4379]

Not sure if anyone has said this. But, there’s like 11 Kingdom Hearts games. Here’s the order to play them: Kingdom Hearts KH Chain of memories KH2 KH 358/2 Days KH Re:Coded KH Birth By Sleep KH 3D Dream Drop Distance KH X/Unchained/Union X (mobile game that’s unplayable now) KH Dark Road (mobile game) KH 0.2 A Fragmentary Passage KH3 KH Melody of Memory You can get the entire franchise on PS4, XBoxOne or Epic Games on PC. Some of the games will only have cutscenes because a lot of the games were on different platforms (Game Boy Advance, PSP, Nintendo DS, etc). All the games (except KH3) have the same 2 songs played, but different renditions. As the games progress, each game opening tells the story of what’s happened up to that point. Watching/playing KH1 and then going into Kh2 will leave you confused. So, you’ll want to play kh1 and then KH chain of memories and then KH2. Going from KH2 to KH3 will leave you WILDLY confused! So, you’ll need to play/watch all 5,048,084,036,846 games in between if you want to understand the story. Amazingly great games! Music is top notch, as you’ve witnessed already. Oh, also These games are a crossover between Disney and Final fantasy. So, if you like either of those, then you’re in for a real treat!! Also also, here is the 1st commercial I saw about the 1st Kingdom Hearts game kzbin.info/www/bejne/baawfn56mZZ5qJI

[@RyoHazuki224]

Utada Hikaru does the opening songs for Kingdom Hearts I and II. Amazingly enough, she recorded them both in English AND in Japanese for the two region's releases. Funny enough the Japanese version is just titled "Passion", not sure why they title them different, but there you go. I was really hoping this reaction would be for the Japanese version though. Both are excellent no doubt, no slight against the English version. But I think the Japanese version is slightly better, and I really hope you take the time to check that out!

[@dracologistmaster]

Good sir, if you do indeed play these games I would enjoy seeing your first experience with them in a stream. They are one of my favorite story/RPG of all time games and I replay them every once in a while.

[@shanamoens822]

I've only played the two first main games and Chains of Memories in the past. As well as the mobile game that I forgot the name of. Chains of Memories and the 2nd main game were the most emotional for me. I cried, ngl. I don't want to spoil anything but I especially felt for a few of what I think was called the Nobodies. I'm sure they had another name too for their group but I can't recall it anymore. I loved these games and should really replay them again. Or at least watch the scenes from it. I've seen the video so many times and I still almost cry honestly. I prefer the Japanese version over the English one. Feels more natural. But yeah, I'm not surprised you got tears in your eyes from it. I know you're already incredibly busy but should you ever feel like doing a playthrough series of those games, I'll definitely be there to watch it!

[@Cephalon_Carinae]

I appreciated the emotional response, i always have the same when i hear so many of the KH themes Can't wait till he gets to some Nier music now

[@sithemperorlucas7531]

Utada Hikaru Also sings this anime opening to your eternity and the name of the song is called pink blood and I think you would like it G.O.T games

[@Foxxy_420]

You should for sure make a post when you go to play the game because I would definitely be watching 👍💜😊

[@johnhogue9402]

A song that really hits me in the feels is You’re Not Alone from Final Fantasy 9. Maybe try that one out.

[@masteroflight7296]

the story for Kingdom hearts has been going on for nearly 21 years with countless games all greatly advancing the story

[@RevTower]

Utada Hikaru is by far my favorite Japanese artist and singer. She's got a ton of music, I think 9 albums, 2 of which are American releases. If you like this, check out her other stuff. It's great.

[@genjixi7589]

Kingdom hearts is such a beloved game I'm surprise you haven't heard of it or seen it but I'm glad your doing a video reaction to it I recommend playing the game you fall in love with it and it's cast of characters and the way your having feeling in way you don't even know is yes square enix has lots of game that tends to make you feel lots of emotions lol good luck and enjoy

[@Crowned_Hearts]

yep Hikaru Utada voices all 3 OP's both Japanese and English versions. KH is an action RPG game where you go from disney world to disney world, fight enemies, meet each worlds main character and help them etc. and then you move onto the next world. There are some KH exclusive worlds you visit them too you can return to any previous world sometimes plot doesnt allow you to return to spesific worlds for plot reasons but they eventually open back up once you progress trough the story. Games are all focused around sword and magic combat Just like Final Fantasy. Square enix own both KH and FF so its understandable. Final Fantasy characters make cameo's in KH too especially in KH 1 and 2 even tho Disney has more focus most of the time. as you level up you gain either more stats or new abilities that you can equip and as you progress trough the story you gain different keychains that upgrade and change your keyblade. A keyblade is a magical weapon and its the most powerful weapon in existance with feats such as RESTORING THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE. A keyblades power is directly linked to its wielders heart and it only chooses the ones with the strongest and purest of hearts and if someone were to loose that purity completely and loose themselves to darkness they loose their keyblade.... Most of the time. and also they can unlock any Locks both physical and methaphorical hence the name KeyBlade. They are giant sword shaped keys. They can also unlock gateways between worlds wich is how our group travels between worlds. Without the power of a keyblade its almost impossible. Some Keyblades even unlock hearts and seperate them from their bodies etc. etc. KH is the fantasy of going on adventures with our favorite cartoon characters we all had as kids. It has this fairy tale charm and is mostly whimsy and fun but has a lot of gut wrenching and scarring moments and can be REALLY dark at times cough cough Roxas (the blond character you see at the end of the intro) Cough Cough. Thats why I love KH. It doesnt shy away from being serious (and somewhat edgy) when it needs to be. I wont say anything about the story I dont wanna give spoilers so yeah this is what KH is.

[@Akiramaster]

Kingdom hearts is a deep deeeeep rabbithole story wise, with around 13 games. Where each game continue story of the previous game. it's an action RPG and is known for having a good and hard combat system. it's an amazing game series and it's easy to get hooked and it gets better the further into the game series you get. Some of the games were on handheld devices, but have been remade as a game and some of them remade as a movie. You can buy the complete package and have all the games and movies on one gaming system(pc, playstation, xbox and switch). Only thing that is missing from the complete package is the mobile games, but they can be watched on KZbin. Plenty of good collection of the "cutscenes/dialogues" that are relevant to the story.

[@BladeofApollo13]

Kingdom hearts has one of the largest stories in video game history spanning over 20 years of one progressing story every game must be played or watched in order to fully grasp every plot point or watch a nice long recap video of all the games so far I highly recommend it it's one of my favorite series and most of them are pretty heartbreaking which comes across in the music you just listened too. And yes it is a JRPG

[@Blackholelord]

Without revealing everything, but Kingdom Hearts is a series of games that gives tell to a storyline about their universe and the bonds of friendship. It began with the old Playstation 2 system, moved to the handheld game system, then back to PS2, then into other systems as the storyline continued. It's a rather complex game, which is heavily connected to Disney as popular Disney characters serve as support and secondary characters. I will state that between Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts 2, another game happened, which was designed for the handheld game, but later was converted to PS2. Not playing can leave confusion as what happened. You want game music, then check out music from the Final Fantasy game series. Each a separate game with a similar title.

[@anceledusstorm7534]

Kingdom Hearts is why you're feeling like this. Welcome my friend

[@saix_unicorn]

my favourite one is the 3rd one, face my fears, i cry every time i hear it

[@Harlequin669]

Without spoilers, Kingdom hearts story centers on Sora, Kairi, and Riku. 3 best friends whose island paradise gets destroyed by the "Heartless." The heartless are shadow creatures powered by darkness. They get flung into the disney universe and have to find each other, while saving Disney characters from disney villians and original story villians.

[@dunkbuscusgaming7016]

There aren't just 3 like KH 1, 2, & 3 have different songs but every game has an opening and while they do reuse the songs of previous games it is remixed or is different to a certain degree so while I wouldn't recommend binge watching them all I'd definitely give each games opening a listen/watch.

[@tracisr]

Utada Hikaru didn't need to go as hard as she did for these OSTs! She did it for us!!!

[@pancakes4days985]

3:40 🤣🤣🤣 the look of absolute confusion on his face is killing me he has no idea what happened on the screen, right now

[@AmandaComeauCreates]

KH2 is my absolute favourite game even having never played any of the others myself.

[@jordanaukema8956]

"Face my Fears" is the KH3 intro. Also, please do a reaction to either (or both) Barry Kramer's "a good enough summary of Kingdom Hearts" and Just a Pancake's "Kingdom Hearts nutshells within nutshells" videos.

[@ksgk805]

kgindom hearts is an RPG game, first 2 games are meant for controller! storyline: kid finds out he is a keyblade wielder after his world gets destroyed by darkness. he works to save the worlds and to find/save his friends!

[@tevinkp2313]

If it makes you feel any better, when the commercial for this game game out I broke down into tears. This game series has so much feeling behind it. It also has a really interesting story but it is convoluted.

[@matheusheringer9569]

just to point out. This intro cover a summarization of the past games to this point, the KH: 1 (until 4:25), KH: chain of memories (the staircase section and the white corridors), which is the reason of the philosophy in the beginning, building up to start the KH: 2, which start with the guy alone in the darkness This Chronological order for Kingdom Hearts: (in game history, without mobile) Kingdom Hearts: birth by sleep Kingdom Hearts 0.2: birth by sleep - fragmentary passage Kingdom Hearts 1 Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 days Kingdom Hearts 2 Kingdom Hearts: coded Kingdom Hearts "3D" - Dream Drop at Distance Kingdom Hearts 3 Kingdom Hearts Melody of a Memory

[@BlightVonDrake]

Definitely do Face My Fears next! And I wholeheartedly recommend the games as well! Also, as for other games. Do I have to say the game nominated for best soundtrack at the game awards? Metal: Hellsinger. I HIGHLY recommend No Tomorrow, ESPECIALLY if you like Serj Tankian.

[@marvincastillo8835]

Not me bursting into tears when the song started. Simple and Clean and Sanctuary. Emotional weight is an understatement.

[@bambithewasian]

"One Winged Angel" and "The Airbuster" from Final Fantasy 7 Remake!

[@AetheIWuIf]

Kingdom is a rpg level 1-99 story game that is a disney with some final fantasy characters. Three kids are on a island and Heartless (when people lose their heart but more their spirit they become a heartless,) destroy the world. You go to different Disney worlds. The intro is a basic recap of the important things. Games go in this order kingdom hearts final mix, kingdom hearts re:chain of memories, kingdom hearts 358/2 days, kingdom hearts 2, kingdom hearts birth by sleep, kingdom hearts re:coded, kingdom hearts dream drop distance, kingdom hearts 0.2 birth by sleep-fragmentary passage-, kingdom hearts 3, and then kingdom hearts melody of memory then kingdom hearts 4 (??) When it comes out not including the two phone games. It's a game series if you don't play the side games (not 1 2 3) you'll be confused.

[@keralindsay3553]

These are some of my favorite songs, and I'm super excited to watch you react to them, but may I make a small suggestion. Watch the video in its entity without pauses, and then you can watch it a second and pause and talk about parts that stood out to you. You'll get a much better viewing experience if you don't pause every 10 seconds.

[@Xorrin]

"What's going on?" *_GOOD QUESTION_*

[@craftedinsanity406]

If you're planning on playing through this series, make sure you play/ watch them in order, and get ready to go through an absolute *TRIP*! it will be long and you have to 100% them all if you want full context for the next game. Some of the games have like a video version I guess you could call them, some of them only have a video version, and then I recommend watching a youtube video for the mobile game. KH doesn't just have 1 2 & 3 ether, here's the list: Kingdom Hearts Kingdom Hearts RE: Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts 2 Kingdom Hearts RE: Coded Kingdom Hearts 385/2 days Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance Kingdom Hearts X (Unchained X/Union X Dark Road) These are the mobile games. And you say "cross" in stead of "X", but in the written name it's still "X". Ik, it's weird. Kingdom Hearts 3 (With the RE: Mind DLC) Fair warning: Spoilers below. Wait, this just made me realize something. The master key blade is called the X blade, but the X is still pronounced as key. could it actually be called the cross blade? Every one crossed blades in the key blade war. good and evil had to clash to create the X blade. The X blade's design looks like 2 blades CROSSING EACH OTHER! IT MAKES SOO MUCH SENSE NOW!!!!

[@AnotherGeek....]

Kingdom hearts has one more opening, fragmentary passage. Its a special version of simple and clean if i remember correctly

[@electricion712]

Kingdom Hearts is a crossover series between Square Enix and Disney. So characters like Mickey Mouse regularly make appearances in in the series along with characters from Final Fantasy. It’s a action RPG (basically an action game with RPG mechanics).

[@patricklatham3897]

I would recommend "That Person's Name Is" by Revo from Bravely Default. One of the best boss fight themes you'll ever hear.

[@kc9218]

This opening is actually (in a hard to follow if you've never played way) showing the story of the 1st game and a game from the gameboy that takes place between 1 and 2. The whole series storyline is definitely pretty out there, but its very awesome all the same.

[@kaze7781]

It is so interesting to see your reaction! Because it really is an emotional story in the KH games. But yes..Kingdom hearts have a very complicated and long story^^ I obviously played them all but I still have the same feelings about the songs and especially about this one. I always tear up. Utada Hikaru did sing the song just like she did the first and third and I can not state enough how underrated she is! She have one of the most beautiful voices on this planet

[@MrInuhanyou123]

Kingdom hearts let's goooo! I love to see some fighting game music, where some of the best video game music is found 😂 how about some Tekken music, or soul calibur, or BlazBlue?

[@lukasthelucario6938]

As a giant Kingdom hearts fan myself! ^•^ Kingdom hearts is an action RPG with Disney and final fantasy elements. It's story is actually quite vast and if you're willing to go into it in my opinion amazing! Though some will say it's overly convoluted and complicated in my opinion it's no worse than a normal anime story when you get into the longer parts of the seasons. And for people who say the story is very basic I tell them, they're not looking deep enough and not actually taking the story for more than face value, as the games have deeper meanings in my opinion. ^•^ Ps. Kingdom hearts is a very emotional journey In fact I think that's its most powerful part and if you're willing to go through it, it's so worth it!

[@evilmandrake]

Kingdom Hearts is absolutely my favorite Action RPG. Since you asked here is the simplest synopsis of the series I can muster, but fair warning: Every single game in the franchise is important to truly understand the story, and I believe there are over 13 titles. Kingdom Hearts is about Sora, whose World fell to Darkness, and he needs to use the Keyblade, a weapon of Light, to find his friends Riku and Kairi. To do so, Sora teams up with Donald Duck and Goofy to search the different Disney worlds. They learn while doing so that Maleficent is kidnapping "Princesses of Heart," rare people with no Darkness in their Hearts, to construct a key to Kingdom Hearts. They eventually learn Riku is working for Maleficent, and I won't spoil any more than that. There are many good twists and turns for a satisfying story, but that's just KH1. It only gets bigger and crazier from there.

[@2DSunterz]

I would love to see you play the games

[@danyaalakhtar4382]

Another game music is nier automatra (don't know if i spelt it right) but the ost slaps in that. 1 i would ask you to react to is probably city ruins. they also just started an anime so you could also watch the anime opening as well

[@arixmas325]

Kingdom Hearts is emotional pain wrapped in bright colors and disney characters. 10/10 would recommend :D

[@silv4276]

Final Fantasy 8 opening: Liberi Fatali (sincerely recommend this one) Make sure to also get the opening. FInal Fantasy 10 opening: Also recommend these. Kingdom Hearts is a crossover between Final Fantasy and Disney stuff so getting a taste of some of these other gems will be nice to go along with this journey. Also cause I think you'd really enjoy them in general. If/when you go to look them up Final Fantasy games use roman numerals so you'll see FFVII and FFX (I figured I'd use the numbers in case that helped you know which ones were which but if you search for those you should find them) I'm happy to add some links in on any of these to help you in the sea of videos and amv's and all those fun things. Glad you're going through these!

[@ShadowArabesque]

I had the same facial expression as 3:42 back in 2006

[@nicolearriaga9887]

It’s mind blowing that Jesse McCartney voices Sora

[@Izentahmed]

If you want more Square Enix game music, you can listen to any FF ost. My recent favorites ones are "Close in the distance" and "Scream" of FFXIV

[@yukifoxdemon]

There's really no fully explaining the storyline without experiencing it yourself, it's pretty complicated 😂 But the basic premise is Sora is trying to reunite with all his friends while stopping dark forces that have their own agenda and get in the way, even if their intentions aren't always what they seem. The underlying message is all about fighting for what you believe in and those you care about, finding yourself through adversity, and how sometimes situations aren't always as black and white as they seem. It's a wonderful, heartfelt, amazing series if you have the patience to go through them all!

[@IndraTenseiXIII]

Third person adventure RPG game with the best storyline and OST behind, it's all about exploring different Disney/Square Enix worlds fighting with a key blade and magic going up with Donald (sorcerer) & Goofy (tank support) to fight against the darkness and find/save your friends & the world

[@TheQuancy]

Kingdom Hearts is my favorite franchinse, but it isnt for everyone. It is one of those convoluted and complex stories if you look at it face value, but its a puzzle the rewards you the more you put the pieces in its place. It is very rewarding and emotional when you understand it If you are planning to play it, forewarning, there are alot of games. I recommend playing in Release order Kingdom Hearts 1 Kingdom Hearts Re:chain of memories (play or watch the cutscenes) Kingdom Hearts 2 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (gameplay is tedious, I recommend watching the remastered cutscenes) Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep (This is where the story gets a bit tricky) Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (Play or watch cutscenes) Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance Kingdom Hearts Union X (cross) (not a game, but a cutscenes based off important story from the mobile game) Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue (This is a very short game set as a demo for Kingdom Hearts 3, but i liked the story for it) Kingdom Hearts 3 + DLC (ReMind) Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory (Just a rhythm game, only importance is the FINAL cutscene) Each game takes about 15-20 hours if you are not trying to 100% it. The ones i recommend watching the cutscenes take about 2-3 hours each

[@brentsteven4944]

the intro to KH2 is a bunch of stuff that happens in KH1 and a game called KH chain of memories, the boy at the end is my favorite character in the story. The story of KH is my favorite story and game series i have ever experienced, i can admit it has flaws in KH3 and the story starts getting a bit too deep in some spots but i fucking love it and recommend it to anyone

[@gekikudo]

Kingdom Hearts is an rpg and it has one of the most expansive plot lines in gaming to the point where it's kind of a meme of how much story there is to get. For a quick run down. You play as Sora, a kid who was granted a mystical weapon called a Keyblade. You travel around Disney worlds to find your friends and save the world from the forces of darkness.

[@FF-tp7qs]

Final Fantasy 14, if you haven't already Answers, Dragonsong, Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Close in the Distance, Flow Fiend, In the Balance, Scream

[@yepyep86]

Also I would recommend Don't Think Twice before watching the third video Face My Fears

[@Kadash10]

Kingdom Hearts is a JRPG, a japanese role-playing game. In simplistic terms, it's an anime story that you play as a video game. JRPGs tend to be incredibly long, deep, existential, and potentially incredibly emotional games. They also tend to be incredibly confusing with their plot, often starting as a simple adventurer and ending with killing the physical manifestation of a negative emotion turned evil god XD They are fantastic and Kingdom Hearts is one of the more famous ones, combining Disney characters and worlds with the incredible minds behind the Final Fantasy series. Speaking of the Final Fantasy series, I fully recommend you reacting to some of their music/openings/plots as well!