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You may recognize Kotaro Uchikoshi from his work directing the Zero Escape games (999, Virtue’s Last Reward, and Zero Time Dilemma), and you might be familiar with Spike Chunsoft’s murder mystery series Danganronpa. But it appears they’re making a somewhat unexpected move related to their next game. They’re promoting their own virtual pop idol and influencer. What a time to be alive.

Iris Sagan, also referred to by her stage names A-set or Tesa, is said to be an important character in Uchikoshi’s and Spike Chunsoft’s upcoming game AI: The Somnium Files. It’s worth noting that her design comes from artist Yusuke Kozaki, who is best known for his character designs in Fire Emblem Awakening (including Fates and Heroes) and the No More Heroes series.

Apparently Iris a big-time streamer, internet pop star, and 18 year-old high school student all at the same time. And it seems that she has an active Twitter account alongside a video in which Uchikoshi-san himself comically introduces A-set, followed by a sort of music video that features her dancing and singing to an original song (feel free to see for yourself below).

I’d like to consider myself a bit of an authority on digital pop idols as I still believe Rise Kujikawa (Persona 4) and Hatsune Miku to be the gold standards–so, my fandom sets the bar is set pretty high. But I won’t write off Iris (or A-set) quite yet, especially if this ties into a larger narrative for AI: The Somnium Files.

AI: The Somnium Files was first revealed during a panel at Anime Expo 2018, and Iris was first introduced as a key character. Not much has been said about the game itself, but it shares similarities to the developers’ previous games; you’ll play as Kaname Date and investigate a series of murders which will involve solving puzzles and gathering evidence that hopefully lead to sound conclusions. It’s set to launch for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC sometime this year.

In Kingdom Hearts III, you learn early on in your adventure about Lucky Emblems, which are Mickey Mouse symbols that you’re encouraged to photograph with your Gummiphone. The reward for photographing Lucky Emblems isn’t made entirely clear at first, but know that doing so will net you the secret ending. If that entices you, then we encourage you to always be on the lookout. Sora, Donald, and Goofy often note when a Lucky Emblem is nearby, so take the time to investigate. They’re usually hidden behind objects, on walls, or somewhere up above.

Depending on the difficulty level you’ve chosen, the number of Lucky Emblems you need to get the secret ending will vary. If you’re playing on easy, you need to get them all, but any difficulty level above that requires less. We’ve yet to collect the full data on how much you need for each difficulty level, but just know that you should start making a habit of snapping shots of these cleverly hidden symbols.

Seeing as you’re here, the importance of this task isn’t lost on you! To help you nab that secret ending, we’ve collected the locations of every Lucky Emblem below. It helps to know that the game organizes all the Lucky Emblems on your Gummiphone in order of where you find them in the world, so if you’re missing one but have the others around it, try covering the ground in-between the two. But if the shots below aren’t enough to point you in the right direction, refer to the video above for further clarification on where each one is.

It’s worth noting that getting all the Lucky Emblems also nets you Orichalcum+, an essential synthesizing material required to craft the best Keyblade in the game, the Ultima Weapon. Photographing all 80 Lucky Emblems is but one of the few ways to get an Orichalcum+; you need seven to craft the Keyblade.

If you’re looking for more Kingdom Hearts 3 guides, be sure to check out our beginner’s tips feature. You can also read our review for our full thoughts about the game.

Olympus

Olympus is a great sampler of the open design of the game’s maps. When you start your journey here alongside Hercules, you unfortunately aren’t made aware of Lucky Emblems, but you might’ve noticed their presence. Aside from the one hidden in the Forge to the north of the Realm of the Gods save point, most of the Lucky Emblems are found along its multiple pathways. For further clarification on where to find them all, jump to the “00:20” mark in the video above.

Twilight Town

Twilight Town covers a relatively small area, which makes getting all nine of its Lucky Emblems a cinch. They’re mostly hidden in easy-to-miss spots and places up high. But if you haven’t been back to Twilight Town in ages, you can jump to the “03:12” mark in the video above for additional clarification.

Toy Box

The Toy Box world has pretty clear delineations between its few areas. That said, most of its Lucky Emblems are cleverly hidden in spots you wouldn’t expect. For additional guidance, jump to the “05:41” mark in the video above.

Kingdom of Corona

With such a lush forest filling up the majority of its runtime, it’s a bit surprising that most of the Kingdom of Corona’s Lucky Emblems are actually located in town. Finding these should be no trouble, but if you need assistance, jump to the “08:10” mark in the video above.

Monstropolis

Monstrolpolis is another area where you might have trouble locating its Lucky Emblems. Clever visual tricks make spotting them all a chore for the untrained eye. These shots should help clear things up, but you’re welcome to jump the “10:46” mark in the video above if you’re lost.

Arendelle

While Arendelle is a beautiful winter wonderland, it’s rather difficult to find many of its Lucky Emblems given how its copious amounts of snow makes a few of its areas look rather similar to each other. If you’re struggling, refer to the “13:19” mark in the video above for more explicit directions on where to find each Lucky Emblem.

Hundred Acre Wood

Winnie the Pooh and friends have the smallest world in Kingdom Hearts III. Its three Lucky Emblems are tucked away in unexpected corners. You can see the locations in more detail at the “17:20” mark in the video above.

San Fransokyo

There’s a lot of vertical space in San Fransokyo, which makes finding its Lucky Emblems difficult. Just know that you’re going to find the majority of them at the world’s highest points. But if the constant climb upwards is waring you down, jump to the “17:52” mark in the video above for additional reference.

The Caribbean

The Caribbean is by far the largest area in the game, which makes it rather tough to root out all of its Lucky Emblems. A bunch of islands make up the sum of its massive map, so if you’re having trouble pinpointing where everything is, we’ve made notes starting at the “20:44” mark in the video above.