Hideki Kamiya Regrets Insulting Okami Fan

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Summary

  • Hideki Kamiya regrets insulting a fan on Twitter following the announcement of the Okami sequel.
  • Kamiya formed Clovers, a successor studio to Clover Studio.
  • Fans rejoice at the Okami sequel announcement, while Kamiya remains outspoken on Twitter, often blocking users.

As a fervent admirer of Hideki Kamiya, I find myself consistently captivated by his unique blend of creativity, audacity, and unapologetic candor. His life experience, marked by the creation of timeless masterpieces like Okami, Viewtiful Joe, and Bayonetta, paints a vivid portrait of a visionary who is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

Hideki Kamiya, a video game director infamous for his heated and contentious tweets, expressed remorse after criticizing an admirer of the game Okami. This game is recognized as one of Capcom’s beloved niche masterpieces due to its distinctive visual style and gameplay. Kamiya has been instrumental in developing several games for Capcom, including this title, and is renowned in the gaming community for his boldness in expressing opinions and blocking fans on Twitter who provoke him. Another notable figure of outspoken directors is Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada.

Kamiya, famously associated with Platinum Games, has returned to Capcom after a departure. He’s now helping establish Clovers, a studio that follows in the footsteps of the old Clover Studio from 20 years back. The debut of this new studio was concurrent with the unveiling of an upcoming Okami sequel at the Game Awards 2024. Given that it’s been a decade since the last release in the series, a new Okami game wasn’t something most viewers anticipated, especially fans of the beloved franchise, who have been eagerly waiting for a fresh installment since the 2010 spin-off, Okamiden.

Indeed, many enthusiasts of the game Okami were elated by this news announcement. Notably, Hideki Kamiya himself, the creator of the game, shared his excitement by watching numerous reaction videos on YouTube. Subsequent to the announcement, he posted a tweet from his personal account (translation provided by Automaton), commenting that he had watched a video of someone expressing immense joy over the upcoming Okami sequel. However, Kamiya recognized the YouTuber, Skittzipoo, as someone who seemed familiar to him. Upon further investigation through his Twitter logs, Kamiya discovered that she had previously posed questions to him, and he had responded in a less than flattering manner. Regrettably, Kamiya admits, “I wish I could break my own neck…

Hideki Kamiya Apologizes to Skittzipoo for Insulting Her on Twitter

In his subsequent post, Kamiya expresses remorse to Skittzipoo by stating, “I hold this individual in high regard… I regret my past actions…” On Twitter, Kamiya is recognized for his candid and assertive nature. He often declines to respond to queries posed in English, with some questions being sincere while others are aimed at inciting him. Consequently, Kamiya frequently blocks such users on the platform.

After this comment, the director of Okami was questioned by fans about possibly unblocking them on Twitter. In typical Kamiya style, he’s mostly declined these requests, bluntly saying no and even referring to some individuals as “pests.” He suggested they leave him alone if they continue to ask questions that annoy him with persistence.

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2024-12-18 08:43