Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (anime)

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep (キングダム ハーツ バース バイ スリープ Kingudamu Hātsu Bāsu Bai Surīpu) is a Japanese anime series animated by A-1 Pictures and Madhouse, based on the Kingdom Hearts video game series creator and directed by Tetsuya Nomura. This series was followed up by a sequel called Kingdom Hearts (2015 TV series).

Plot synopsis
The story focuses primarily on Terra, Aqua, and Ventus, three young Keybearers from before Sora's generation. Also, it will give focus on the origins of Sora and Xehanort, delving deep into the mysteries of Xehanort's bleak past and forgotten memories as well as how Sora and Riku came to wield the Keyblade in the first place.

Protagonists

 * Terra
 * Aqua
 * Ventus
 * Eraqus
 * Mickey Mouse
 * Yen Sid
 * Donald Duck
 * Goofy
 * Iron Man (Tony Stark)
 * Wolverine (Logan)
 * Leina
 * Tomoe
 * Tom Cat
 * Jerry Mouse
 * Looney Tunes

Antagonists

 * Xehanort
 * Vanitas
 * Rasetsu (Minister of Defense Kuroda)
 * Iron Man Dio (Ho Yinsen)
 * Shingen Yashida
 * Hideki Kurohagi
 * Aldra

Episodes
Main article: List of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep episodes

Trivia

 * Between Japanese and English versions, some alterations are made: dialogue changes, BGM, cuts or additions of mentions to characters and items, and even changes in plot details.
 * This will be the first anime collaboration between Square-Enix, Disney, and Marvel.