The most recent issue of V-Jump lists May as the new release month for the Japanese release of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. I'll get a hold of a copy asap, but I think it's pretty solid. Thanks to FF7AC reunion for the heads up.

UPDATE: We now have a scan of the V Jump article listing May as the release date. The scan also features missions with Luxord in Wonderland dealing with the Queen of Hearts. Click the thumbnail on the right to view it.

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I translated the Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days article in my copy of the March issue of VJump for you guys, hope you enjoy reading the four page spread entirely in English! The spread focuses on the Panel System and the scenario taking place in Olympus Coliseum, as well as offering some explanation to the new cutscenes being revealed. Just click the thumbnails to read them:

Famitsu.com also updated their website today with an article featuring similar information as well some of the screens...

Finally have the exclusive interviews with Tetsuya Nomura found in the Re:Riplai book translated! Thanks for everyone's patience, I'd nearly forgotten about them over vacation, but I have them available now. Please enjoy reading them and if you post them outside of Kingdom Hearts Insider don't forget to credit us.

 

Re: Riplai Interview with Tetsuya Nomura KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep

Q. Why does Maleficent know about "Kingdom Hearts"?
A. She is influenced by conta...

Next week's issue of Japanese magazine Shonen Jump features an article on Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days!

The article contains the first detailed look at Demyx and his role in the new title, as well as Roxas participating and training inside the Olympus Coliseum! In the bottom left of the scan, details about the new panel feature are shown. The panels can be set to change your character's attributes, much like an accessory. Thanks to FF7AC Reunion for the scan!

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Special thanks to KHInsider Forum member Aluminumticket for bringing this to our attention!

A fan recently emailed voice actor Vincent Corazza who voiced Zexion in the English release of Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, asking if he would return to the role in the English release of Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days. Corazza responded confirming that he will be reprising the role!

Along with Quinton Flynn, that adds another confirmed voice to the English 358/2 Days roster. We'll continu...

Famitsu.com updated with a new article on Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days featuring some screenshots, most of which were also shown in Shonen Jump's February issue. The translated article with screenshots is below.

Fighting against their tragic fate.The Secrets of Organization XIII Revealed in 358/2 Days?

The shadow of Sora, the main character of Kingdom Hearts II, Roxas is the leading role of this title. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (Three Five Eight Days Over Two) is a RPG that revolves ar...

Happy holidays from the staff here at KHInsider!

As you may have noticed, we came bearing gifts. Our entire staff and I have been working very diligently over the past few months on revamping the site to create a more appealing and accessible place for our visitors to enjoy. The setup is still new, so not everything is perfect yet. Expect over the next month for every feature to become fully available.

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I got hold of the February 2009 issue of V Jump magazine and have scanned the four page article covering the new information on Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days released at Jump Festa 2009.

The pages feature new screenshots, as well as another focus on Agrahbah and the missions taking place there. I don't have the time to translate everything right now, but here are translations of the text/word bubbles:

PAGE ONE Roxas: Even if that guy says it, I'll obey itXion: As for me... I've com...

Hey guys! Thanks for sticking with KHInsider over the weekend as we updated about Jump Festa 2009 event! Now that it's over, here's a review of the information we learned about the event.

KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days

- The Japanese release date for 358/2 Days has changed from February 2009 to Spring 2009.

- A new illustration featuring Roxas, Axel, Xion, Riku, and Mickey was displayed.

- Luxord and Demyx were introduced as playable in the multiplayer demo. Arika-san from ...