Summary
Hideki Kamiya, the game director behindOkami,Bayonetta, andDevil May Cry, has recently confirmed all the games he’s directed co-exist in the same universe. Despite the art style of games differing wildly in Kamiya’s portfolio, likeOkami’s unique visuals, the action-adventure genre is a recurring element. Kamiya also directedResident Evil 2,Viewtiful Joe,The Wonderful 101, and served as the creative director onSol Cresta.
Kamiya kicked off his career with Capcom, working with the publisher’s subsidiary, Clover Studio, between 2004 and 2006. The professional later left Capcom to form PlatinumGames with other former staff members in 2006, serving as vice president between 2017 and 2023.Kamiya explained why he left PlatinumGamesto follow his creative direction, while the publisher took a different route, and just last year he formed the independent studio, Clovers Inc., to tackle theOkamisequel.
On the director’s YouTube channel, Kamiya posted a video responding to questions from fans about his catalog of projects, both past and future.Kamiya launched his own YouTube channel back in 2023, to keep fans updated on his projects after leaving PlatinumGames. One query addressedBayonettaandDevil May Cryexisting in the same universe because of Easter eggs in each game, and Kamiya casually responded, “All the games I create exist in the same single universe: the Kamiya-verse.” Additionally, Kamiya specifically confirmedViewtiful Joe,Okami, andThe Wonderful 101are all part of the same universe, and he concluded with words of encouragement for fans, saying “Everything is interconnected, so please let your imaginations run wild.”
Hideki Kamiya Confirms His Games Exist in the Same Universe
Fans responded on YouTube, saying it made a lot of sense for the director’s games to take place in the same universe, because of their fairytale elements and recurring themes of good overthrowing evil to create a “reassuring” world. In other recent news concerning the director,Kamiya criticized Nintendo Switch 2 leakers, expressing his frustration towards the “shameful people” that also highlights the recurring issue of leaks in the industry.
AnOkamisequel was announced to be in developmentat The Game Awards 2024, serving as one of the event’s most surprising announcements. Kamiya was confirmed to be returning to the IP, alongside Capcom and a revived Clover Studio, and the successor will also be retaining the cel-shaded art style and feature the return of the Celestial Brush. The sequel has no release date or window currently, but it’s expected to debut on the Switch 2 console and take advantage of its new and improved software.
Okami
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Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution. Take on the role of Amaterasu, the Japanese sun goddess who inhabits the form of a legendary white wolf, on a quest to defeat Orochi, an eight-headed demon and tyrannical monster responsible for turning the world of Nippon into a ruined wasteland.Players will be able to choose between modern widescreen format or the original release’s 4:3 ratio. Interactive loading game screens from the original game are also included.
