Japanese devs on 2017 ambitions – Atlus, Capcom, Inti Creates, more
Today, 4Gamer put up an extensive article containing end-of-year creator interviews with various Japanese developers. Representatives from Atlus, Capcom, Inti Creates, Arc System Works, SEGA, Marvelous, Level-5, and more were included. Comments pertained to franchises such as Etrian Odyssey, Shin Megami Tensei, The Great Ace Attorney 2, among others. There was even one developer from Arc System Works who mentioned wanting to announce a game in a Nintendo Direct.
We’ve picked out the Nintendo-related comments below. Gematsu has even more developers here.
Kyuta Yamada, Director at Arc System Works
- Known for: Gotcha Racing, Sabaku no Nezumi-dan!
- Favorite title of 2016: Inside
“Next, I want to make a game that can be introduced in a Nintendo Direct. I will do my best.”
Shigeo Komori, First Production Director at Atlus
- Known for: Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Legends
- Favorite title of 2016: Final Fantasy XV
“In 2017, the Etrian Odyssey series will celebrate its 10th anniversary. Thank you very much to everyone who has supported the series so far. Thank you for sticking by Etrian Odyssey.”
Kazuyuki Yamai, First Production Director at Atlus
- Known for: Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
- Favorite title of 2016: Pokemon GO
“Next year, the Shin Megami Tensei series will celebrate its 25th anniversary. In order to respond tho the encouragement we have received from everyone and to even the smallest valuable opinions, I hope to make a variety of preparations through events and such.”
Takuya Aizu, Representative Director & Producer at Inti Creates
- Known for: Mega Man Zero series, Mega Man 9, Mega Man 10, Mega Man ZX series, Azure Striker Gunvolt series, Gal Gun series
- Favorite title of 2016: Pokemon GO
“While late, in 2017 we’ll be working hard to release the VR title Gal Gun VR. Additionally, in the spring there is the 3DS title Blaster Master Zero, and we also have a little surprise planned there. Also, let’s not forget downloadable content developments for Azure Striker Gunvolt 2.”
Eshiro Motohide, Producer at Capcom
- Known for: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
- Favorite title of 2016: Persona 5
“In 2017, while we’re fully committed to the development of The Great Ace Attorney 2, I want to do my best to make it a year appropriate to the 15th anniversary of the Ace Attorney. In addition to the “Ace Attorney 15th Anniversary Special Courtroom,” we are planning projects that all the fans can enjoy, so please give your support to the Ace Attorney series in 2017 as well!”
Takeshi Yamazaki, Director at Capcom
- Known for: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Justice For All, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
- Favorite title of 2016: Persona 5
“Starting October 2016, Ace Attorney entered its 15th anniversary year. I think 2017 will be an enjoyable year for fans of the series.”
Mizuki Hosoyamada, Puyo Puyo Series General Producer at Sega
- Known for: Puyo Puyo Chronicle, Puyo Puyo Quest, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Puyo Puyo series
- Favorite (non-)title of 2016: NES Classic Mini
“We’re considering announcing something around mid-January, so I’ll be happy if everyone can get excited.”
Yoshifumi Hashimoto, Marvelous Operating Officer and CCO
- Known for: Story of Seasons series, Rune Factory series, Muramasa
- Favorite title of 2016: The Last Guardian
“So then, there’s a lot of things we’re working on for 2017, so we will announce those things another time. Thanks and please support us next year too!”
Akihiro Hino, Representative Director and CEO of Level-5
- Known for: Yo-kai Watch series, Professor Layton series, Inazuma Eleven series, Ni no Kuni series
- Favorite title of 2016: Pokemon GO
“Level-5 will challenge new things in 2017 as well, we want to create a large wave. 4Gamer readers, please pay attention to Level-5 in 2017.”
