I don't have a KH4 reaction because I didn't expect the announcement to be an entire trailer (haha) and stayed up all night watching it live. Just know I screamed way too loud for 4am in an apartment complex. But I hope this video makes up for it! Part 2 shouldn't take nearly as long because I'm not condensing 8 disney worlds this time. Thank you all so much for your support and patience!
the most shocking moment in kh3 was the realization that the gummi ship flew backwards by blasting its own engines inside itself. those poor chipmunks. godspeed lil dudes.
It would make sense if they ever visit Hades's Underworld. Hades : "what business do you have with me this time?" Sora : "umm, we actually came here by accident....literally"
Man....watching you get so emotional over Winnie the Pooh and then what you said afterward about "growing up and not having time for Pooh anymore" made me pause because you're so right and I've never been able to put into words...and now I can't stop crying lmfao. I think TODAY at 33 years old I finally realized that maybe to be happy in life I just need to "make some time for Pooh" 💜 because being a grownup is hard
Fun fact if I remember reading correctly, Zachary Levi got the part of Flynn Rider/Eugene in Tangled because he was a fan of Kingdom Hearts and hoped he would get to voice the character in a future Kingdom Hearts game ^^
Well, he didn't get the part because of that. They just thought he was a good fit. But he absolutely auditioned for the part because he wanted to voice a character in KH. I hope they give him another side character or something. He's such a big KH fanboy. 🥺
@@Orion_TheyThem I know they didn’t give him the part because of that. I was saying that he auditioned for the role because he wanted to voice the character in Kingdom Hearts.
I take the part where Riku reacts in shock to Mickey saying Aqua is like Sora as Riku thinking he means she’s dumb as fuck like Sora is. Then he’s relieved when Mickey fixes his statement lol
From what I've seen in discussions, apparently the joke was lost in translation and what it sounded like Mickey said in Japanese was "she looks like Sora". I like to think Riku was picturing a Rule 63 Sora.
I appreciate the lost-in-translation comments to explain but I do really like it as "oh god she's reckless and way too eager to sacrifice herself like Sora"
Sora isn’t dumb, dumb would mean he has trouble learning and retaining information. Sora is naive, like dude was swallowed by darkness at the age of 12ish. Of course he doesn’t know what a lot of stuff is. All he knows how to do is fight. Also KH has, is, and will forever be a video game shonen manga. MY FRIENDS ARE MY POWER!
@@xena91388 Seems a little weird. Was Mickey's response to the reaction that she gives off Sora's look or something in the Japanese dub? It may be a translation thing but the joke they did in English seems to click better if that's the case
i know how important this video was/this game is to you. thank you for making this and thank you for being someone i can scream about kingdom hearts with at any time of day.
If you're confused as to what happened between Aeleus/Lexaeus and Roxas that Ienzo was talking about. Basically in the starting days of the game when each orginization members were teaching Roxas about the mechanics, Lexaeus was responible for teaching Roxas his super move... which can generally only be used on low HP. So... Laxaeus socked Roxas when he wasn't expecting it. Wasn't really well shown in the 358/2 days movie but it's a nice callback nonetheless.
Right, but why would that result in Aeleus being mad at Roxas? He's the one who whacked the shit out of Roxas, if anything Roxas would have reason to be pissed at him, not the reverse. Unless Aeleus straight up disapproved of Roxas' entire existence or something I honestly think they just straight up forgot the Roxas had shit all to do with Lexeaus. In the same way that Ienzo talks about how Sora hasn't seen him since Castle Oblivion, when the two never met or interacted. At all. Love KH and all, but this struck me more as lazy writing of "well they're ex-organization and Roxas betrayed the organization so they probably didn't like him too much for that like everyone else in KH2" without anyone bothering to check that no, these two were offed well before that ever happened.
@@NN-ge2wf Lexaeus was dead before Roxas betrayed them, I don't think he's mad at Roxas and maybe moreso ashamed of having done what he did in the first place. Maybe
I really like that little bit when Sora thinks all is lost and he says that without his friends he's nothing. It's like the "dark side" of my friends are my power. No friends, no power. Really pretty sad when you rethink Sora's rallying cry throughout the series.
When I first played KH3 the compilation of the entire series at the beginning made me cry. This series is 20 years in the making and is still one of my favorites. I remember finding KH1 on a whim at a GameStop by my house as a kid thinking it would be silly. Little did I know that this series will forever hold a special place in my heart
**music hits** *Leigh: cries* Congrats on finishing the vid, Leigh, but please PLEASE get some rest… I know that despite the hype after staying up most of us are questioning whether KH4 is still real (it is, I checked)
1:03:53 is the moment I use now as my reinforcement for the idea that Sora views Roxas like the brother he never had cause HE'S LITERALLY TALKING TO HIRO ABOUT HIS BROTHER WHEN HE SUDDENLY GET'S THIS MOMENT ABOUT ROXAS. It's such a beautiful evolution of their relationship and I love it so much to see Sora just care about making Roxas comfortable and doing whatever he can to help him. Also, I'm loving your playthrough of Kingdom Hearts, and as a fellow Roxas fan I must say I both laughed at your tears and cried alongside you during those Kingdom Hearts 2 moments, and don't even get me started on 358/2 days.
I headcanon that Riku's incredulous "Whaaat?!" upon hearing Aqua is "like Sora" is because he's thinking "Oh God do I have another optimistic dumbass I have to babysit?!"
I adore what you said about Twilight Town and totally feel the same way. Even when I first played KH2 as a teen, I felt drawn to the town and it totally does exude those feelings of summertime nostalgia, especially with the perpetual sunset and the charming music. I'm sure the story does aid that feeling to some extent. When I first played Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2, it was thanks to my friend letting me borrow his copy of the game. His parents were divorced so he only lived near me for a couple months out of the year. We did our best to make those brief moments count, but goodness if I didn't relate to Roxas's somber way of saying farewell to his summer vacation. It's been well over a decade now and that friend and I don't really keep in touch anymore, but I still find joy and value in those memories, just as Hayner says in KH2-- that when you never forget your friends, you're never really apart. Memories like those truly are etched on my heart and I'm so glad this series is a part of my life. Anyway, sorry for the long comment. I've loved watching your reaction videos and re-experiencing the series through someone who has next-to no knowledge of what happens. It really is lovely. Thank you for sharing with us all.
Congraaaats on finally finishing this beast of a video. Totally ahead of schedule not a single delay which is super impressive 😄 Would've loved a reaction stream to the Anniversary announcements but at least we heard your screams (and Nyxi's) through Sarah's chat 😃
I will never forget my first experience playing this game after waiting so many years for its release. I was in Olympus Colosseum and found a hidden mickey. I pulled out the gummy phone to take a picture. Hercules was in frame and he literally walked over to the hidden mickey, stopped just beside it, and POSED FOR A PICTURE. Moments like that really make me love this series lol!
So knowing that you e finished the series months ago. I’m watching the VODs and I gotta say. It makes sense why Sora has no confidence in himself. When he had no powers everyone left him. After that he always surrounded himself with people. I think his journey in KH4 and the next trilogy will be him discovery who he is. These first games are about a child and his innocent naivety. He’s gotta grow up now:(
The one thing I noticed after going back through the series is that, just before Axel sees Xion's image when looking at Kairi, Kairi says multiple things that Xion had said in the past. "You're sweet, Lea" -> "You're sweet, Axel" when Axel had called Roxas and Xion his best friends after she woke up from passing out. "Don't hold Back, Lea. Promise" -> "Please don't hold back Axel. Promise" when Axel had to forcefully take Xion back when she was in front of the mansion.
Tbf Yen Sid mentioned at the beginning of this game that Sora "had lost *most* of the power [he] had gained", the key word being "most", so Sora technically didn't forget "everything". I guess it's another way of making him go back to square one but also allowing him to keep some of the previous gameplay mechanics.
This is the first video of yours I've seen, and I'm immediately enamored with how honestly you share your emotions, and how fully you allow yourself to really enjoy something you love. I can already tell you're an absolute treasure. Happy to be a new subscriber along for the ride ^_^
The way Leigh reacts to everything is how a true fan of KH reacts a lot of the fan base was divided when KH3 came out honestly if you were a fan from the beginning you’d deep down love KH3 ( but that’s just my opinion lol )
I agree. Actually, the vast majority of us KH fans liked KHIII and then it only got better with Re:Mind. The ones spewing hate were a minority.......they were just louder than us who loved it. Been with this series since day 1. I was 12. I legit screamed and cried when I saw 4. He looks so grown up and it got me in my feels. I can't believe he's canonically 17 now. That means Kairi is 17 too and Riku is 18. UGH.
Yes!!! I've been patiently waiting for this! You'll always have my support in you making all your amazing content, and not just because i think you're so beautiful. Love your reactions to playing KH games that i love so much! "May your heart be your guiding key."
I love your videos because it makes me feel like I'm reliving the experience for the first time again! Haven't even started watching this yet and I know I'm going to cry whenever something beautiful happens like the last time I played haha
I recall a lot of times you said “I’m gonna cry” well kh games been a part of my childhood and ever since my best friend (who loved kh) died I’ve always played every single game in his honor and aqua was his favorite character so every time I see her I always pay a salute to him and I play in his honor.
Hey Leigh just wanted to thank you for reigniting my Love for this Franchise again, especially with KH2 and 358/2. It was such an emotional Rollercoaster, many tissue´s got taken, but what i love the most is, with what innocence and pure Heart you play these Games. It was like i expierenced it all over threw your eyes again, like i was 10 and played KH1 for the first time and for that i would really like to thank you Leigh. ♥ Ps: I already watched your KH3 Stream but of course i will watch your Video, because i know you put a lot of effort in it. May your Heart be your guiding Key 🗝
That game is fantastic, I remember playing this and having chills, get surprising or crying every time. The end is so satisfying. You are doing a good gameplay thou, I am loving.
I...have been waiting to see your experience with this game. I know that there are going to be so many happy tears and "wait, WHAT" moments. I'm so ready to watch this
It’s finally here!! Thank you Leigh for all of your reactions and the work you put into editing them. I was too young to really understand all of the emotional nuances and seeing your reactions in the other games were the ones I felt when I replayed them years later when I was older. And you had the same reactions to KH3 that I did playing it in 2019. To the music, the improved graphics, all of it was and still is magical. Can’t wait to see your part two and Re:Mind reaction! Much love ❤️
i can't wait for the next part. watching you go through one of my favorite series has truly been a treat, and it genuinely sparked my love back up to 100 for it again, just in time for the anniversary.
I was saving this video for when I finished KH3, I finally got to play it for the first time a few weeks ago and finished it yesterday, and it was an absolutely magical experience. I had some gripes with the story towards the end, but overall my favourite game in a series that has been with me for almost my entire life.
So much of your reactions are exactly the same as mine and the friends I played this with, just being blown away by absolutely everything. This game means so much to me
I love how with each new KH video, I can see you slowly letting in the trauma that is KH. AT 38:00-38:30, if you haven't have one of these moment, do you really love KH? This is trauma! I love your videos and series so much!!
Finally I can see your reaction on one of the best chapters in the saga of Kingdom Hearts. A chapter unfairly underrated and misunderstood by some, but for many is a chapter of great value that gave not only a worthy conclusion to the Xehanort Saga, but opened a new one focused on the master of masters. The future is very bright and I look forward to seeing your reaction to Missing - Link and KH 4 as well. For now, I'm content to see your reaction to this beautiful game. ☺️
I love your little titles for each section of the video xD lol. I love it. "I'll leave it here, for the other me"....who could be the other me? Hmm. I think with everything that's happened it would have to be Ansem himself. A big and complicated thing this game tackles is "losing sense of one's self" I do feel like. Sora constantly struggles with his identity. And I think that's one reason he disappeared from Pooh's heart.
My first Kingdom Hearts game was 2 and the ammount of time I spent playing as Roxas and inside Twilight Town was way to much, my reaction going back was basically the same as yours, it felt like coming back home and the tears of joy and disbelief just didn't stop pouring for a while. It feels nice to see it meant so much for other people as well.
It was an absolute blast playing this game 3 years ago on the day It came out, as a longtime fan I littrealy had just about the same reactions as you just completely blown away in my first playthrough and it only got better the more I played especially after we all waited so long for it to finally arrive. It's right there with KH2 as my favorite kingdom hearts game ever😁😆 can't wait for KH 4😁🙏
WOAH!! I HAD TO COMMENT AGAIN NOW THAT I'VE FULLY WATCHED THE VIDEO! I'm not just saying this because you took a lot of time to finish the video, but the amount of edits and their quality are through the roof!!! I'm not a video editing guy but the amount of cuts and zooms and added text within each sentence were super noticeably A LOT (in a praiseworthy way). I'm sure editing every tiny pause between words is a pain in the butt. You've also included unimportant (story-wise) parts where you made a passing comment or admired the beauty of the game and that means you had to go through ALL the footage not just the big story beats which must have been time consuming. I also loved the text meta-commentary. My favourite one is hands down [emotionally dancing] 😂😂 close second is [derogatory] lol. Finally, you've perfected the balance between funny, entertaining edits and between quiet moments that manage to convey your emotional resonance with the scenery/dialogue/music. I'm honestly now impressed it didn't take you way longer to finish this. Can't wait for two (whenever you work on it at your own leisure). Good stuff Leigh. P.S. I think that this .... might be a good spot to find some ingredients 🤣
- The Lucky Emblem thing is actually used in real-life Disney World (as "hidden Mickeys"). - Wow, Andy had access to high-def graphics like those in the 1990s? The Toy Story world's technology must be REALLY ahead of our own, if that's the case. (And don't you worry, we'll be talking about Verum Rex and Yozora some more later on.) - A-Also, Larxene's electromagnetism was strong enough to bend time and space within. Think of how much she's holding back in battle. - The ancient Keyblade legacy...Well, we already knew Marluxia and Larxene were from the age of fairy tales (as Lauriam and Elrena). Demyx and Luxord being connected was news, though. - Riku's new Keyblade is Braveheart, and Mickey's is Star Cluster (technically Kingdom Key D infused with his old Star Seeker). - We get to see the Nobodies that Marluxia and Larxene commanded (Reapers and Ninjas), but still not Vexen's. Though I'd probably guess Mimes (since his whole deal is replicating others' data). - If you think about it, San Fransokyo is the first Marvel world in Kingdom Hearts.
Thank you so much for putting these videos together and sharing your journey! The first Kingdom Hearts game came out when I was 15 years old, and I've played the whole series since as it's slowly been released. Seeing someone new to the series react just as emotionally as me is deeply moving, I really feel seen when I watch you play.
Hey Leigh, glad to see you made it this far into the Kingdom Hearts franchise, and that you're enjoying it. Kingdom Hearts isn't the easiest game to get into, especially starting late. So I think you deserve the highest congratulations for getting to 3. And a thank you, for putting so much effort into editing these videos down, Kingdom Hearts and all. Here's to more fun gameplays, fun times. And here's to Kingdom Hearts 4!
I rewatched some of your full playthrough and my favorite part is when you were looking for the lucky emblem in Tangled and you were literally STANDING ON IT. Your chat went ballistic
I'm watching all of this back yet again. And if you think about it Mickey knew Aqua was trapped in the dark realm since KH1 but it took him a while to tell people and actually go to save her LOL. Also, I loved KH2 because they brought the organization into the story. Since the beginning, Xigbar has been my favorite (and Luxord.) Of course I have a way of getting into very important characters before we truly know them. I can't even think of Xigbar as Xigbar (if you know the deeper lore)
After watching all your reactions, by the KH3 it seems like they go “oh we haven’t made Leigh cry in a min, let’s show her something emotional real quick”
I was waiting for this but I wasn't expecting it so soon especially not off the heels of the announcement that is ROCKING KH fans everywhere. I love this video, i've loved watching the kh journey you've been on. I hope you find time to breathe in between the hype. Can't wait for part 2!!! 🥰
My favorite series always and your play throughs have only helped reinspire that love for it. Your genuine love and appreciation for it all is the most refreshing thing in the world and I appreciated it all so much. Hope to watch you play through 4 some day!
@@mellemadswoestenburg1296 He has amnesia, remember? He doesn't start to remember anything until you defeat him at the end of the game. Larxene never got such a cop out excuse.
This is a fantastic vid. I dont know if I just grew away from the series but I couldnt find the same magic from the first 2 in this one and didn't finish. But seeing it through your eyes and the emotions its supposed to give to someone really brings that magic back for me. Thank you
I'm optimistic KH4 will come out way quicker than KH3 took. The only major obstacle is they're upgrading from Unreal 4 (what was in the trailer) to 5, which isn't bad at all. Probably going to be the game that forces me to buy a PS5, lol
That's pretty impressive that you picked up on Dark Riku being the replica rather than Riku-Ansem. Most people, myself included, assume the later since even the game tries to convince you it is until the very end haha.
I've loved watching your newcomer reaction to this series. Kingdom Hearts was my first console game I owned and what truly took me from handheld gaming to console. I started with GBA chain of memories and thought it was one of the best games I'd played. Oh how naive young me was. Your excitement and pure joy reminds me of why I love this game so much. Welcome to the family. Now you just gotta join us down the conspiracy rabbit hole
I think it's really a testament to how beautiful these games are that they draw a similar reaction from both new fans and old. your reactions are super relatable to me, despite me having played kh since I was a kid. when you teared up while listening to dearly beloved on the loading screen it reminded me of playing kh3 for the first time. i think I took at least five minutes just listening to dearly beloved and crying a bit. the feeling is really indescribable. it's really comforting to see you have such similar reactions. I love all the wholesome and cute stuff too ❤ kh hurts but it's so sweet at the same time, it's been a treat to see you fall in love with the series and characters
you are amazing! almost made me cry to see the joy and storm of emotions you got even only on the start and i finished it 3 years ago and obviesly that KH4 announcement that no one i think was ready for its just that i think that kh players from all over the world are he0artfull like this video was so i can only thank you for your experience and again you are trully amazing 💛
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