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Kingdom Hearts II

  • Video Game
  • 2005
  • E10+
IMDb RATING
9.3/10
8K
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Haley Joel Osment, Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo, Bill Farmer, David Gallagher, and Hayden Panettiere in Kingdom Hearts II (2005)
Fantasy EpicActionAdventureFamilyFantasy

Sora and friends face mysterious new enemies as they continue their journey to save all worlds, and find Riku and King Mickey.Sora and friends face mysterious new enemies as they continue their journey to save all worlds, and find Riku and King Mickey.Sora and friends face mysterious new enemies as they continue their journey to save all worlds, and find Riku and King Mickey.

  • Director
    • Tetsuya Nomura
  • Writers
    • Kazushige Nojima
    • Tetsuya Nomura
    • Masaru Oka
  • Stars
    • Haley Joel Osment
    • David Gallagher
    • Hayden Panettiere
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.3/10
    8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tetsuya Nomura
    • Writers
      • Kazushige Nojima
      • Tetsuya Nomura
      • Masaru Oka
    • Stars
      • Haley Joel Osment
      • David Gallagher
      • Hayden Panettiere
    • 46User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Haley Joel Osment
    Haley Joel Osment
    • Sora
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    David Gallagher
    David Gallagher
    • Riku
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere
    • Kairi
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jesse McCartney
    Jesse McCartney
    • Roxas
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Brittany Snow
    Brittany Snow
    • Naminé
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Justin Cowden
    • Hayner
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Sean Marquette
    Sean Marquette
    • Pence
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Jessica DiCicco
    Jessica DiCicco
    • Olette
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Richard Epcar
    Richard Epcar
    • Ansem (Xehanort's Heartless)
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Robin Atkin Downes
    Robin Atkin Downes
    • Luxord
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Ryan O'Donohue
    • Demyx
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Quinton Flynn
    Quinton Flynn
    • Axel
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Kirk Thornton
    Kirk Thornton
    • Saïx
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    David Dayan Fisher
    David Dayan Fisher
    • Xaldin
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    James Patrick Stuart
    James Patrick Stuart
    • Xigbar
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • (as James Patrick Stewart)
    Paul St. Peter
    Paul St. Peter
    • Xemnas
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    Christopher Lee
    Christopher Lee
    • DiZ
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Crispin Freeman
    Crispin Freeman
    • Setzer Gabbiani
    • (English version)
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Tetsuya Nomura
    • Writers
      • Kazushige Nojima
      • Tetsuya Nomura
      • Masaru Oka
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews46

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    10applemacco11

    May our hearts be our guiding key...

    When I think about Kingdom Hearts II, I think that it is without a doubt the best game ever made in my opinion and deserves an obvious 10/10 if I could I would do 11/10 haha. This game was my childhood, I played it all the time as a kid and had so much fun with it I was so happy when they SE decided to make 2.5 that I actually bought a PS3 (and then PS4 for 1.5 + 2.5) just for that single game and 1.5 of course, can't wait for KHIII. May my heart be my guiding key...
    10Ref65

    The best of them all

    Kingdom Hearts2 (in my opinion)is the best game I've ever played.The animation and graphics really impressed me.It's a sequel to Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts:Chain of memories.In the game,Sora is still continuing his search for Riku but evil awaits....

    I have played this game over again and I still love it.If you haven't heard of this game then I suggest you play the first one.Then play this one.

    I don't know how people hate it 'cos I don't see anything wrong or bad about it.Kingdom Hearts fans won't be disappointed or maybe they will because I was not.Enjoy the game!
    10keybladek

    A magical masterpiece presented to us by Disney Square Enix

    The game series Kingdom Hearts reshaped my thoughts on video games. Prior to playing the first game, I had not given much interest toward the medium... However after playing the first game several years ago and inserting myself into the fandom I found out there was a second game released. I played through this game with my mind continuously being blown by a wide array of characters, worlds, and the seamless transition of anime and American animation. This game manages to appeal to all ages while staying clean enough that anyone of any age could play it, the difficulty is well balanced with there being a comfortable setting for any level of skill, and the music is hands down some of the best in video game history. In short buy it for yourself, share it with your children, and make sure to check out the other games in the series.
    10thumpergirl03

    Absolutely beautiful...

    I love this game! As a huge fan of KH1,i must say that KH2 carries on the story perfectly. The graphics have improved, and i must say that i like the extended version of The nightmare before Christmas. It also has more songs from the movies, including Part of your world, and Beauty and the Beast (after you defeat Xaldin). I think Hailey Joel Osment is perfect as Sora, Christopher Lee is brilliant as Diz, and all the other voice overs are good as well. And there's more worlds too including the fabulous Pride Lands, and Mulan just to name a few. The only complaint i have is that you don't hear the Circle of life in the Pride lands. By the way the new characters are just as likable as the familiar ones.

    All in all, this is my most favorite PS2 game and like KH1 it's a good game for Disney and FF lovers alike.
    kaboomzor

    Sora's triumphant return

    The first Kingdom Hearts game was a genre-defining title. Squaresft had a huge hit on its hands, spawned from its partnership with Disney, that no one really expected. When the sequel was announced, fans of the game (myself included) were overjoyed. And now that it's here, we know that our reaction was justified.

    This game is everything it promises to be and more. Everything, from the graphics to the gameplay, has been completely redone, with stunning results. It still shows the same crisp look and feel you expect from Square, but with a new polish that's readily evident.

    The game feels the same, but different - like an old car with a brand new engine. Sora jumps and attacks with speed and flourish, just as he did in the first game. Only this time, they've thrown in a couple new features for you to play with - the Drive and Limit functions.

    The Drive command is a stroke of genius on Square's part - when selected, you transform into one of 5 forms with the help of your allies - Valor (Goofy), Wisdom (Donald), Master (Both), Final (Both), and AntiForm (All allies). The first three are gained as the story progresses, but Final form and AntiForm are random occurrences. The Drive forms imbue Sora with new skills and abilities, allowing him to take down his enemies in ways never thought possible.

    Anyone who's played Final Fantasy will recognize the Limit command. Sora teams up with his partners to unleash a flashy, devastating combo attack that decimates the enemies around him. Limit attacks do ridiculous damage and are often graphically stunning. Each ally (including those specific to the current world) has his own limit attack, and each one is completely unique.

    As with he first game, the story is a brilliantly crafted and well-told narrative. All your favorite characters from the first game are back, including some new faces, like Stitch, Tifa, and, of course, the three stars of Final Fantasy X-2, Yuna, Rikku and Paine (making their appearance this time as three mischievous fairies that inhabit Hollow Bastion).

    Overall, this is a fantastic and well-thought-out game that anyone who even mildly enjoyed the first. Games like this really only come once in a great while, and this should definitely keep you busy until the next ground-breaking new hit is released.

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    • Trivia
      Stitch was included because a survey said that Stitch was the second favorite Disney character in Japan.
    • Goofs
      When Roxas sees Sora's memories in his dreams, he also sees scenes that Sora never witnessed, such as Jafar's line "The boy is a problem; he found one of the Keyholes" which was at Maleficent's council in Hollow Bastion. Sora was never present to hear Jafar say this line.
    • Quotes

      Axel: [to Sora, about Roxas] He was the only one I liked. He made me feel... like I had a heart.

    • Crazy credits
      After the credits are finished you see Sora, and Riku at their old hang out on Destiny Islands talking about how a whole lot has not changed. Then Kairi comes running with a bottle in her hand that has a note contained inside it. The note is from the king which is insinuating that he is asking for their help.
    • Alternate versions
      While playing the Atlantica Rhythm mini-games in the Japanese version, the O button is used as a rhythm trigger a majority of the time. In the English version it's replaced with the X button.
    • Connections
      Edited from The Lion King (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Sanctuary -opening version-
      Written and Performed by Hikaru Utada (as Utada)

      Produced by Hikaru Utada (as Utada), Miyake Akira, Teruzane Utada

      Keyboard and Programming: Hikaru Utada (as Utada), Matt Rohde

      Additional Programming: Alexis Smith

      Drums: Forrest Robinson

      All Vocals: Hikaru Utada (as Utada)

      Recorded by Pat Woodward and Matsui Atsushi

      Pro-Tools Operation: Glenn Erwin

      Recorded at Westlake Audio, LA, Bunkamura Studio, Tokyo

      Mixed by Goetz B. for 365 Artists

      Mixed at Bunkamura Studio, Tokyo

      (P) 2005 The Island Def Jam Music Group (C) 2005 Walt Disney Music Company

      (US version only)

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    • Release date
      • March 28, 2006 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Square Enix (Japan)
      • Square Enix (United States)
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • キングダム ハーツII
    • Filming locations
      • Japan
    • Production companies
      • Buena Vista Games
      • Disney Interactive Japan
      • Square Enix Company
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    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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