{"rewrite":{"id":"r_82a976322236a27c54e88a11","clusterId":"c_f0cf63e7557dd87b238afa07","slug":"this-week-in-games-kingdom-hearts-4-princess-maker-return","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"This Week in Games: Kingdom Hearts 4, Princess Maker Return","summary":"Anime News Network's weekly games column covers Sony's State of Play with Phantom Blade Zero, the return of Kingdom Hearts and Princess Maker, plus Kingdom Hearts 4 footage from D23 and a new Kingdom Hearts TV series. The column also notes the passing of Hayden Panettiere, the original voice of Kairi.","whyItMatters":"The column frames a week of major Kingdom Hearts announcements against the loss of the franchise's original Kairi voice actor, setting a somber tone for the series' future.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe column opens with the tragic news of Hayden Panettiere\u0026#39;s death, remembering her as the original voice of Kairi. The official Kingdom Hearts account posted condolences, and current Kairi voice actor Alyson Stoner was among those who paid tribute.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the brighter side, D23 brought new Kingdom Hearts 4 footage showing a Coco-inspired world, and a Kingdom Hearts TV series was confirmed. The column also covers Sony\u0026#39;s State of Play, including Phantom Blade Zero and the return of Princess Maker.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKingdom Hearts 4\u003c/strong\u003e: New footage from D23, featuring a Coco-based world\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKingdom Hearts TV series\u003c/strong\u003e: Confirmed, though the column expresses skepticism\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom Blade Zero\u003c/strong\u003e: Shown at Sony\u0026#39;s State of Play\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrincess Maker\u003c/strong\u003e: The series returns\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHayden Panettiere tribute\u003c/strong\u003e: The original Kairi voice actor passed away\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"This Week in Games: Kingdom Hearts 4 footage, a new Kingdom Hearts series, Phantom Blade Zero at State of Play, and a somber tribute to Hayden Panettiere.","twitterPost":"This Week in Games: Kingdom Hearts 4 shows Coco world, series announced, Phantom Blade Zero at State of Play, Princess Maker returns, and a tribute to Hayden Panettiere.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Anime News Network's games column rounds up a busy week: Kingdom Hearts 4 footage from D23, a new Kingdom Hearts series, Phantom Blade Zero at Sony's State of Play, and the return of Princess Maker. The column also mourns the passing of Hayden Panettiere, the original voice of Kairi.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Anime News Network\",\"url\":\"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2026-08-20/sony-state-of-play-phantom-blade-zero-also-the-return-of-kingdom-hearts-and-princess-maker/.240671\",\"title\":\"This Week in Games: Sony State of Play: Phantom Blade Zero, Also, The Return of Kingdom Hearts and Princess Maker\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5066,"outputTokens":671,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1787332672,"createdAt":"2026-08-21T17:13:21.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-21T17:16:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-21T17:13:21.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_f0cf63e7557dd87b238afa07","canonicalTitle":"This Week in Games\nSony State of Play: Phantom Blade Zero, Also, The Return of Kingdom Hearts and Princess Maker","representativeArticleId":"a_0cc23d295e26f9d82a1c7340","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Phantom Blade Zero\",\"Kingdom Hearts\",\"Princess Maker\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":true}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-21T14:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-21T14:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-21T17:16:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"Anime News Network","url":"https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-games/2026-08-20/sony-state-of-play-phantom-blade-zero-also-the-return-of-kingdom-hearts-and-princess-maker/.240671","title":"This Week in Games\nSony State of Play: Phantom Blade Zero, Also, The Return of Kingdom Hearts and Princess Maker"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Phantom Blade Zero","Kingdom Hearts","Princess Maker"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":true},"keyFacts":null}