Why I Love Kingdom Hearts III's Disney Worlds

I've made it quite clear in the past that I absolutely loved Kingdom Hearts III's Disney worlds. In my opinion, this game easily had the best collection of worlds in the franchise, and there were many reasons for that. I've discussed certain aspects numerous times, but I never had the chance to fully express all my thoughts on the subject. This video essay acted as the opportunity for me to discuss in detail regarding every reason why I love these worlds. I hope you enjoy!
Please note that this video is only 'Part One.' The second video focuses heavily on just one more point. You can find the second video here:
• Sora's Journey of Inde...
Credits:
-Thanks to KH-Vids for all the cutscenes used in this essay. You can find their cutscene archive here;
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-Kingdom Hearts III Ultimania interview translations thanks to @lunesacree;
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Here are the translations for the interviews featured in this essay;
Interview with Youichi Kimura: www.twitlonger....
Interview with Syo Nohara: www.twitlonger....
-Thanks to Sam Kollins (@SpectreProXy) for the Comic Hearts font type used in this video;
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Here's the link to the font type;
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-Thanks to KZXcellent for the clip from his Kingdom Hearts III playthrough;
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You can find the episode where the clip originated from here;
• Kingdom Hearts III - E...
-Thanks to Nick (@KingEphemera) for the Kingdom Hearts II screenshot;
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-Music Tracks used in this Video by Albums;
-Kingdom Hearts Original Soundtrack Complete:
-"The Force in You" by Yoko Shimomura
-Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX Original Soundtrack:
-"Laughter and Merriment" by Yoko Shimomura
-"Desire for All That Is Lost" by Yoko Shimomura
-"Organization XIII" by Yoko Shimomura
-Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance Original Soundtrack:
-"Xehanort -The Early Years-" by Yoko Shimomura
-Kingdom Hearts - III, II.8, Unchained χ & Union χ [Cross] - Original Soundtrack:
-"Face My Fears (KINGDOM Orchestra Instrumental Version)" arranged by Kaoru Wada, composed by Hikaru Utada, Skrillex & Jason "Poo Bear" Boyd
-"Mount Olympus" by Yoko Shimomura
-"Olympus Coliseum (The Shining Summit)" arranged by Natsumi Kameoka, composed by Yoko Shimomura
-"The Deep End (Rock Titan's Rage)" arranged by Yoshitaka Suzuki, composed by Yoko Shimomura
-"Titanic Clash" by Takeharu Ishimoto
-"Sky of Wonder" by Yoko Shimomura
-"Tension Rising (Angelic Amber)" arranged by Yuko Komiyama, composed by Yoko Shimomura
-"Happy Hair Day" by Yoko Shimomura
-"Happy Hair Day (Into the Forest Deep)" by Yoko Shimomura
-"Maximus' Matchup" arranged by Shotaro Shima, composed by Yoko Shimomura
-"Anger Unchained" by Takeharu Ishimoto
-"Monstropolis Now" by Yoko Shimomura
-"Monstropolis Now (Code 72-16)" arranged by Natsumi Kameoka, composed by Yoko Shimomura
-"Dual Hearts" by Takeharu Ishimoto
-"Hand in Hand (Attraction Flow Version)" arranged by Yuko Komiyama, composed by Yoko Shimomura
-"Frozen Wonderland (Eternal Winter)" arranged by Sachiko Miyano, composed by Yoko Shimomura
-"A Pirate's Adventure" by Takeharu Ishimoto
-"A Pirate's Freedom" by Takeharu Ishimoto
-"Hearts of Courage" by Yoshitaka Suzuki
-"Eye of the Storm" by Yoko Shimomura
-"The Encounter (Metal Charge)" arranged by Yoshiki Nakamura, composed by Yoko Shimomura
-"Heroes' Gathering" by Takeharu Ishimoto
-"Zero Hour (The Rescue)" by Tsuyoshi Sekito
-"The Star Fortress" by Tsuyoshi Sekito
-"Vector to the Heavens (Xion)" arranged by Yuki Kishida, composed by Yoko Shimomura
-"Passing the Power" by Yoko Shimomura
-Music Tracks Unavailable in OST's, Extracted by KHWaterBlock:
-Arrangement of Organization XIII (Arranger Unknown, composed by Yoko Shimomura);
• Kingdom Hearts III Sou...
-Arrangement of Replicas (Arranger Unknown, composed by Takeharu Ishimoto);
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
02:03 - Visuals
02:49 - Recreating the Films
04:05 - Unique Gameplay Elements
05:43 - Lively and Large Environments
12:12 - Charming and Funny Moments
13:49 - Epic Boss Battles
20:18 - Contribution to the Main Plot
22:07 - Contribution to the Main Plot: The New Seven Hearts
26:16 - Contribution to the Main Plot: The 13th Vessel
33:05 - Contribution to the Main Plot: The Black Box
34:31 - Pacing
37:06 - Conclusion
37:49 - Credits