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[RecRoulette]

That was obviously Nomura's Nobody. The real Nomura's trapped in his pod thing.

 

[Caelestis]

Keep doing what you doing Lord Nomura-sama.

 

[Trago]

We need more people like Nomura working in video games.

 

[MrSaturn99]

hilariously, they would have forgotten about him after Chain of Memories.

Realizing that was actually what got me thinking about the whole thing, LOL

The vague functions behind the series' original settings is really weird if you think about it long enough; still can't get over Roxas's room.

 

[yunbuns]

what

lmao

 

[LinkSlayer64]

What about Sora's parents? Are they worried sick about him? I hope Nomura touches on this in Kingdom Hearts 3.

To the guy who said they're dead - no proof of that, but there is proof of them existing in the first place, so for all intents and purposes, Sora's mom is at least alive.

People seem to forget (or maybe the just don't realize) that after KH2, Sora goes home, and it isn't like he takes off immediately for Yen Sid, he has time to actually see his family and explain things. I'm sure they were worried before that once they remembered he existed, but It's not as if they can tell him no he can't go adventuring. He's gonna stay doing it, and for that reason they are inconsequential to the story and have no reason (sadly, for those who want to see them) to be featured. Typical anime trope of eliminating the parents so kids can go off adventuring, but at least they didn't kill his parents like Disney always does.

inb4 Sora's mom is Lightning.

 

[Tiops]

what

LMAO, perfect first post.

Seriously, what

 

[LinkSlayer64]

Realizing that was actually what got me thinking about the whole thing, LOL

The vague functions behind the series' original settings is really weird if you think about it long enough; still can't get over Roxas's room.

What's the big deal about Roxas' room? (also don't forget, it technically only existed in the Data version of Twilight Town, we never see it in the real version.)

 

[McMoneyman]

To the guy who said they're dead - no proof of that, but there is proof of them existing in the first place, so for all intents and purposes, Sora's mom is at least alive.

People seem to forget (or maybe the just don't realize) that after KH2, Sora goes home, and it isn't like he takes off immediately for Yen Sid, he has time to actually see his family and explain things. I'm sure they were worried before that once they remembered he existed, but It's not as if they can tell him no he can't go adventuring. He's gonna stay doing it, and for that reason they are inconsequential to the story and have no reason (sadly, for those who want to see them) to be featured. Typical anime trope of eliminating the parents so kids can go off adventuring, but at least they didn't kill his parents like Disney always does.

inb4 Sora's mom is Lightning.

Good summary haha. And yeah I doubt they are dead although... maybe Sora's mom is

Spoiler

Stella.

 

[13ruce]

I want to know what kind of weed he is smoking must be good.

 

[kennyamr]

inb4 Sora's mom is Lightning.

Spiky light brownish hair...

Why does that remind me of Cloud and Aerith?

 

[Rymuth]

 

[Psychological Intellect]

No KH 0.8 leaks yet????

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Fitting words for a series that makes as much sense as Kingdom Hearts

 

[Lynx_7]

By putting it simply, surely everyone lives while feeling the emotions in someone else's heart, and they should all be on their own adventure. With that in mind, Sora is just like any other boy.

Dat moment when you're feeling the emotions in someone else's heart.

Spoiler

The "with that in mind Sora is just like any other boy" part kills me.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Never change kh. Never change nomura

 

[ocean]

I mean it makes sense coming from the mind who gave us KH.

 

[freikugeln]

Even if you try to live a just life these days, just by that you'll wear yourself out. The feeling of leaving the road you should travel on is a strangely sweet one.

tabata_laughs.gif

 

[MrSaturn99]

What's the big deal about Roxas' room? (also don't forget, it technically only existed in the Data version of Twilight Town, we never see it in the real version.)

It's mainly the giant chain behind his bed. Like, what is that? lol

There's some other goofy-looking furniture but that one always gets me.

 

[Kurumi]

 

[Mediking]

Yeah, no. Sora isn't normal at all.... I love KH but don't say Sora is normal.

 

[LordKasual]

what

NeoGAF has something magical about its first posts man

 

[addik]

Are we sure these aren't just poor translations? Because they really seem like literal translations that were too literal it ended up sounding it was written by someone who was high lol

 

[brad-t]

I don't really think that anything he said is that confusing, just slightly flowery. And of course who knows re: translation quality (or if he said this himself, his English ability).

 

[TetraGenesis]

what

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, my exact reaction

 

[komplanen]

Oh wow this is some next level ascension shit right here.

 

[Ray Down]

It's always been Kingdom Hearts vs Bleach in my mind for what's the worst story I've ever witnessed. Their similarities are often striking too.

Can't say I've never though of some connection between Nomura and Kubo.

Both are terrible with long running stories it seems.

Though at least Nomura can make fun although dumb games.

Maybe Nomura should get into poetry like Kubo...or cosplay.

 

[DKHF]

Are we sure these aren't just poor translations? Because they really seem like literal translations that were too literal it ended up sounding it was written by someone who was high lol

I think they are overly literal, this translator can't be found anywhere online besides recently providing some translations for this site so I'm not sure they are that experienced (but again, not knowing their background I can't say that with certainty).

I don't really think that anything he said is that confusing, just slightly flowery. And of course who knows re: translation quality (or if he said this himself, his English ability).

He definitely didn't say this in English, these are translations from photos of plaques with Japanese text placed around the memorial stained glass clock exhibit.

 

[Jay RaR]

So help me Nomura...

 

[YoRHa No.2 Type B]

I just wish every developer would answer questions like these.

 

[True Fire]

They're original in their birth and ages,

Literally what

 

[Qwark]

Reminds me so much of the Kingdom Hearts letter in Dear Bosman (Not sure if Bosman made this up or if it's actual KH material, props if made up):

If there is a truth in hearts, the deeper I fall, the harder I find it to wake. Do you ever feel destined to release fragments of darkness that are an everlasting nightmare?

Nomura and Kingdom Hearts are perfect for each other.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i0OGSXF6NU

 

[Arkeband]

It's mainly the giant chain behind his bed. Like, what is that? lol

There's some other goofy-looking furniture but that one always gets me.

That's his chain of memories, DUH.

 

[Vital Tundra]

Okay now thats babble.

 

[Opa-Pa]

I know Nomura is incapable of writing comprehensive and non-pretentious stuff most of the time, but had no idea he was like that in his everyday life as well. Tragic.

 

[MrSaturn99]

That's his chain of memories, DUH.

lmao

 

[Plywood]

Keyblade might happen upon the long journey we have been unto yet. For I feel like it is the feeling from them that happens to be a enjoying one.

 

[botty]

Still less confusing than Time Travel.

 

[addik]

I think they are overly literal, this translator can't be found anywhere online besides recently providing some translations for this site so I'm not sure they are that experienced (but again, not knowing their background I can't say that with certainty).


He definitely didn't say this in English, these are translations from photos of plaques with Japanese text placed around the memorial stained glass clock exhibit.

This is honestly what I'm expecting too. I work as a quality checker for translations and these sentences sound like translations done by newbies or someone just rushing to get the job done lol.

 

[dark_chris]

What does it all MEAN?!

"The numbers Sora!! What does it mean?!"

 

[Jocund]

N-NANI?!

 

[HonMirin]

Even if you try to live a just life these days, just by that you'll wear yourself out. The feeling of leaving the road you should travel on is a strangely sweet one. I think that's the kind of existence they have.

I kinda like this quote. Rather deep... Think I'll use it in future.

Needs more keyblade though.

 

[Chaserjoey]

Do these make more sense?

- It's often said that Sora is an "ordinary boy" however he also has some odd points.
How is adventuring through worlds you can only fathom in your dreams while withholding within you connections to many different hearts ordinary?
Well, to simply express this, I'm sure everyone is on their own adventure, living day by day with the thought and connection of at least one other inside them. By this, we can see that Sora is a boy that can be found anywhere. And just like each and everyone of us, he will continue to grow through these connections and experiences, however I believe that his universal presence will remain as is in our hearts.

- Trying to live each day righteously will only bring exhaustion. Temptations that arise outside of the path one should be following are especially sweet and alluring...
I believe they live as a sentiment to that.

- Satisfaction through simple operation. For a long time this has been my concept of creation. Even for one not skilled with games, by a simple touch, one is able to freely traverse a world, delivering brilliant, beautiful movements and actions about it. These battles may apt to bring forth savagery, however I think the key to contain this is the Keyblade.

- The Final Fantasy characters that players are familiar with in Kingdom Hearts are not the same entities as the ones that appear from their respective games. Delivered as a different kind of birth from their originals, their age and motifs are also different. Meeting with these characters who, while being the same individual in terms of character, are complete separate existences is one of the exciting points of this adventure.

http://www.khinsider.com/news/Kingd...-Clock-Exhibit-Opens-in-Shinjuku-Station-8052

 

[Yabberwocky]

Do these make more sense?



http://www.khinsider.com/news/Kingd...-Clock-Exhibit-Opens-in-Shinjuku-Station-8052

50% more sense! Gimme more FF characters, gimmeeeeee.

 

[CielTynave]

Do these make more sense?



http://www.khinsider.com/news/Kingd...-Clock-Exhibit-Opens-in-Shinjuku-Station-8052

Much more, so everyone is probably going to ignore your post.

 

[Chaserjoey]

Much more, so everyone is probably going to ignore your post.

It's understandable. The lol's are more worthy.

 

[DKHF]

Do these make more sense?



http://www.khinsider.com/news/Kingd...-Clock-Exhibit-Opens-in-Shinjuku-Station-8052

Yeah those convey the sentiments better.

 

[Hektor]

Lovely as Nomura caring touch of light might be, it never will defeat the darkness festering and growing in thee, for the road to be traveled must be a hardshipped one, so eventually past deeds of sin and sorrow can be undone, like sora harnessing the force of the keyblade, i will eagerly await videogames Nomura-san has made, to bath in the shine of blissful lights tan and witness it's glory, enjoy his games as much as you can, memento mori

 

[ULTROS!]

Done at the screens at the Clock thing-y in Japan apparently.

 

[Via Purifico]

Every time someone in fiction starts to get melodramatic about hearts, I always get annoyed and want to shout at them that it's just a fucking pump (A very complex one yes, but basically just a pump).