An unnamed former Disney chief executive has reportedly admitted he can no longer recall why he approved Kingdom Hearts, the unlikely crossover series blending Disney characters with a Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) format from Square Enix. The remark underscores just how improbable the project seemed even to those who signed off on it, reinforcing the series' reputation as an unusual and unexpected success born from an unconventional partnership between a major American entertainment company and a Japanese games studio.

The article frames the comment as further evidence that Kingdom Hearts' existence was something of a fluke, given how far removed the concept was from Disney's usual output at the time. Note: the full body text of this article was not available for review beyond its title, so further specific details, quotes and context (such as the executive's identity and the interview or event where the comment was made) could not be confirmed.