Yu Tsukada | Characters of Manga Real— "The Great Capcom Exhibition: Game Creations That Charm the World" (Part 1)
This article by Yu Tsukada reviews the Great Capcom Exhibition, focusing on the history and characteristics of Capcom's game creation, especially character design.Summary
The "Great Capcom Exhibition: Game Creations That Charm the World," held in Tokyo after touring other cities, reviews Capcom's history through interactive exhibits explaining its creative process, such as dot-picture creation and sound design evolution. The exhibition also highlights Capcom's historical emphasis on poster art, noting differences like the realistic style of the European 'Rockman' (Mega Man) art. The article specifically discusses how the character designs in the 'Street Fighter' series were shaped by the constraints of early dot-picture graphics—for instance, Chun-Li's design was optimized for visibility. This clarity, combined with an excessive taste blending international stereotypes and influences from manga like 'Kinnikuman' and 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure,' propelled the series to global success.
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