Kingdom Hearts Creator Teases Disney+ Anime Series, Urges Fans to Speculate

Kingdom Hearts creator Tetsuya Nomura confirmed production of a new Disney+ anime series and encouraged fans to speculate, saying "Please let your imagination run wild," following its surprise reveal at D23 2026. Nomura stated he has held close consultations with the scenario and art teams, creating new character designs specifically for the project. He noted the single piece of key art released serves as a hint, though he cannot share specific details yet about how the series fits into the franchise's timeline. The anime series has no release date or window, only "coming soon" to Disney+. The reveal coincided with Kingdom Hearts 4's announced 2027 release window, marking an eight-year gap since the last numbered entry, though the franchise has seen longer waits like the 14 years between Kingdom Hearts 2 and 3.