Japanese version of The Philosopher's Stone, local adaptation of the first Potter episode. Japanese character names and localised dialogues let Japanese fans discover early Hogwarts in their language. An accessible franchise entry point for young Japanese players.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
Japanese EA Burnaby edition released in 2003, equivalent to the international Philosopher's Stone. Harry's first year at Hogwarts, translated and dubbed into Japanese. The first Japanese entry of EA's Harry Potter franchise on PS2, in a careful localization by EA Square and its local partner.
Harry Potter to Kenja no Ishi review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾1,4 GB📅11/12/2003
Published by Electronic Arts
Harry Potter to Kenja no Ishi (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Harry Potter to Kenja no Ishi still worth playing in 2026?
An adaptation of the first Harry Potter film, this EA action adventure lets you discover Hogwarts through the eyes of a young wizard learning spells, exploring the castle and tackling small puzzles. The fidelity to the world, the magical mood and the accessible progression mainly appeal to younger players and fans of the saga. The simple gameplay and a dated production confine it to flat family entertainment. An endearing tie-in for nostalgics of the early days of Harry Potter cinema.
