Square Enix announced today that Kingdom Hearts fans would be treated to the return of a number of familiar voices for the series, including mainstays Haley Joel Osment and David Gallagher. Also returning for this entry is Leonard Nimoy, Hayden Panetierre, Jesse McCartney, and Quinton Flynn.
It’s definitely nice to see that so much of the voice talent is returning again, which is sure to make this entry a memorable experience for the fans out there.
Read more about the cast in the full press release from Square Enix below, and take a look at a selection of new screens showing off “The Grid” and “Symphony of Sorcery”.
KINGDOM HEARTS ALUMNI RETURN TO VOICE FAN-FAVORITE ROLES
IN KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance]
LOS ANGELES (May 31, 2012) ? Square Enix, Inc., the publishers of SQUARE ENIX? interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced the voice-over talent for KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] for the Nintendo 3DS? system, including Leonard Nimoy (Master Xehanort), Haley Joel Osment (Sora), David Gallagher (Riku), Hayden Panetierre (Xion), Jesse McCartney (Roxas/Ventus) and Quinton Flynn (Axel/Lea).
Characters
- Leonard Nimoy ? Best known for his role as Spock on Star Trek, Leonard Nimoy reprises his role as Master Xehanort, the main antagonist of the KINGDOM HEARTS series and archenemy of Sora and Riku.
- Haley Joel Osment ? Known for his role in the critically acclaimed The Sixth Sense, Haley Joel Osment returns to play Sora, the main protagonist in the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise, working to complete the Mark of Mastery exam and become a true Keyblade Master.
- David Gallagher ? Remembered for his work on 7th Heaven, David Gallagher joins the cast again as Riku, struggling to become a true Keyblade Master alongside his best friend, Sora.
- Hayden Panetierre ? Noted for her performance on Heroes, Hayden Panetierre returns to voice Xion, the 14thmember of Organization XIII, an organization that stands against Sora and his friends.
- Jesse McCartney ? Recording artist Jesse McCartney reprises his roles as the heroes, Roxas and Ventus.
- Quinton Flynn ? Known best for his voice acting on Robot Chicken, Quinton Flynn returns as Axel / Lea, another member of Organization XIII.
About KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance]
In preparation for an impending threat, Sora and Riku enter the Sleeping Worlds to complete the Mark of Mastery exam. They will encounter new enemies and make new friends in worlds they have never set foot in, and if successful in their quest, they will become true Keyblade Masters. With brand-new gameplay features, worlds and creatures, KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] continues the tradition of engaging entertainment.
KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] is available now for preorder at $59.99 for the ?Mark of Mastery? Collector?s Edition and $39.99 for the standard edition.
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KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] is rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and older). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
About the KINGDOM HEARTS series
KINGDOM HEARTS is a series of role-playing games created through the collaboration of Disney Interactive Studios and Square Enix. Since the first KINGDOM HEARTS was released in March 2002 for the PlayStation?2 system, the series has expanded with several additional entries, and has shipped over 17 million units worldwide.
About Disney Interactive Media Group
Disney Interactive Media Group (DIMG), one of the world?s largest creators of high-quality interactive entertainment across all platforms, is the segment of The Walt Disney Company responsible for the global creation and delivery of interactive entertainment, multi-platform video games, and lifestyle content across all current and emerging digital media platforms. DIMG produces and distributes a broad portfolio of content from its five primary lines of business: Disney Interactive Studios, Disney Online, Disney Online Studios, Disney Mobile, and Playdom. Products and content released and operated by DIMG include blockbuster mobile and console games, online virtual worlds, and #1-ranked web destinations Disney.com and the Moms and Family network of websites.Disney Interactive Media Group is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NSYE: DIS).
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX?, EIDOS? and TAITO? branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY?, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST?, which has sold over 59 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER?, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS?. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix, Inc. can be found at http://www.square-enix.com/na.
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