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addedIdea Factory International (IFI): In the upcoming release of DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia , we are introduced to a new character original to the game, Ren. What did you try to do differently with Ren's story arc vs. Rio's story arc? Were there any specific emotions you wanted fans to understand in Ren Dystopia vs. Rio Reincarnation ?
addedIFI: Ren and Mayuri are new additions to the visual novel game, DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia . Were there any specific directions you were given to show off the characters' personality? If so, what were those directions, and how did you implement those personalities into their outfits/looks/etc.?
addedTsunako: The initial design concept for Ren was as a prisoner completely wrapped in bandages or chains, with the image of a villain. Later, elements like snakes and grapes from the angel Samael, whom she uses, and a jester-like costume based on her behavior and image were added. The package illustration also has a theatre-themed background, reflecting her character as someone who seems to be playing a role. She is in a semi-sealed state for a certain reason, and initially, both her eyes are sealed, making it difficult for other characters to see her face. As the story progresses, her appearance and inner mysteries gradually become clear.
changedMayuri is the heroine of the theatrical anime, Mayuri Judgment. She makes a guest appearance as a fan service, but she has connections with some of the characters in the story, so fans familiar with the series should keep an eye out! Discussing the design specifications in detail here might spoil the movie… (laughs). She wears a pure white uniform with feather-like hair ornaments, designed with the image of an angel or a white bird. Key features include a mascot attached to her bag and glass bead earrings. In the anime, these reacted to spiritual power and displayed various colors. There might be some similarities with Mio's equipment from the 5th season… For those who have seen the movie, I hope you will also enjoy Mayuri in the game!
DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia changes
addedIdea Factory International (IFI): In the upcoming release of DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia , we are introduced to a new character original to the game, Ren. What did you try to do differently with Ren's story arc vs. Rio's story arc? Were there any specific emotions you wanted fans to understand in Ren Dystopia vs. Rio Reincarnation ?
addedIFI: Ren and Mayuri are new additions to the visual novel game, DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia . Were there any specific directions you were given to show off the characters' personality? If so, what were those directions, and how did you implement those personalities into their outfits/looks/etc.?
addedTsunako: The initial design concept for Ren was as a prisoner completely wrapped in bandages or chains, with the image of a villain. Later, elements like snakes and grapes from the angel Samael, whom she uses, and a jester-like costume based on her behavior and image were added. The package illustration also has a theatre-themed background, reflecting her character as someone who seems to be playing a role. She is in a semi-sealed state for a certain reason, and initially, both her eyes are sealed, making it difficult for other characters to see her face. As the story progresses, her appearance and inner mysteries gradually become clear.
changedMayuri is the heroine of the theatrical anime, Mayuri Judgment. She makes a guest appearance as a fan service, but she has connections with some of the characters in the story, so fans familiar with the series should keep an eye out! Discussing the design specifications in detail here might spoil the movie… (laughs). She wears a pure white uniform with feather-like hair ornaments, designed with the image of an angel or a white bird. Key features include a mascot attached to her bag and glass bead earrings. In the anime, these reacted to spiritual power and displayed various colors. There might be some similarities with Mio's equipment from the 5th season… For those who have seen the movie, I hope you will also enjoy Mayuri in the game!
Idea Factory International (IFI): In the upcoming release of DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia, we are introduced to a new character original to the game, Ren. What did you try to do differently with Ren's story arc vs. Rio's story arc? Were there any specific emotions you wanted fans to understand in Ren Dystopia vs. Rio Reincarnation?
Koushi Tachibana: Ren Dystopia is, as the name suggests, a story conceived as a counterpart to Rinne Utopia, which is included in Rio Reincarnation. The concepts for Ren are "villain" and "jester," as she clearly tries to deceive and beguile Shido and the Spirits. As you can see from the packaging, we focused on creating a dark atmosphere. We hope you enjoy the creeping evils of daily life and the various "wishes" of every character and their outcomes.
IFI: Ren and Mayuri are new additions to the visual novel game, DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia. Were there any specific directions you were given to show off the characters' personality? If so, what were those directions, and how did you implement those personalities into their outfits/looks/etc.?
Tsunako: The initial design concept for Ren was as a prisoner completely wrapped in bandages or chains, with the image of a villain. Later, elements like snakes and grapes from the angel Samael, whom she uses, and a jester-like costume based on her behavior and image were added. The package illustration also has a theatre-themed background, reflecting her character as someone who seems to be playing a role. She is in a semi-sealed state for a certain reason, and initially, both her eyes are sealed, making it difficult for other characters to see her face. As the story progresses, her appearance and inner mysteries gradually become clear.
Mayuri is the heroine of the theatrical anime, Mayuri Judgment. She makes a guest appearance as a fan service, but she has connections with some of the characters in the story, so fans familiar with the series should keep an eye out! Discussing the design specifications in detail here might spoil the movie… (laughs). She wears a pure white uniform with feather-like hair ornaments, designed with the image of an angel or a white bird. Key features include a mascot attached to her bag and glass bead earrings. In the anime, these reacted to spiritual power and displayed various colors. There might be some similarities with Mio's equipment from the 5th season… For those who have seen the movie, I hope you will also enjoy Mayuri in the game!
IFI: DATE A LIVE: Ren Dystopia is finally headed westward, and Western fans are excited for this title to finally be localized. Are you amazed with the western fans' excitement, and have you noticed any differences in what JP audiences enjoy (i.e. popular/favorite characters) vs. what western audiences enjoy?
Tachibana: I am very surprised and extremely pleased that DATE A LIVE is loved by so many people. I believe that the popularity of the characters and the story, at its core, is not significantly different between Japan and the West. It seems everyone loves the girl with the clock eye (laughs).
IFI: As fans of any popular series, DATE A LIVE fans are very vocal about the direction the series is taking. Whether it is the portrayal of certain characters or the plot of the story, fans often speak up about what they are hoping to see for the future of DATE A LIVE. Can you talk about how you process fan feedback?
