Disney's D23 fan convention continues with a dedicated presentation titled ‘DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS.’ The panel kicks off today, August 15, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the games with insights from creative minds and character voice talent.
Streaming Schedule and Where to Watch
The panel streams live starting at 4:30 PM PT / 7:30 PM ET, which translates to August 16 at 12:30 AM UK Time. Viewers can watch the presentation on IGN's YouTube channel.
Panel Guests and Developers
The presentation features a mix of creators and performers from the franchise. Confirmed guests include Nana Gadd, director of games at the Walt Disney Company's Japan branch, and Tai Yasue from Square Enix. They are joined by Haley Joel Osment (the voice of Sora), David Gallagher (the voice of Riku), and Renée Johnson, who provides several Disney character voices.
Recent Series Updates
This panel follows gameplay footage shown during D23's Friday night showcase at the Honda Center, which featured Sora battling the Heartless in Coco's Land of the Dead. Additionally, a Kingdom Hearts animated series was announced for Disney+ with an unannounced release date.