Hideki Kamiya's Passion for Okami 2 and Viewtiful Joe 3 Reignited
In a recent Unseen YouTube interview with Ikumi Nakamura, Hideki Kamiya, the visionary behind Okami and Viewtiful Joe, rekindled hopes for sequels to these beloved titles. Kamiya expressed a strong sense of responsibility to complete Okami's unfinished narrative, citing the game's abrupt ending. He highlighted a previous viral Twitter (X) video where he and Nakamura hinted at a potential sequel, emphasizing his desire to resolve the story's unresolved plot points. The recent Capcom survey, which ranked Okami among the top seven games fans want to see a sequel for, further fueled his ambition.
Kamiya also addressed the desire for a Viewtiful Joe 3, acknowledging its smaller but still dedicated fanbase and the incomplete narrative. He humorously recounted submitting feedback advocating for a sequel to the Capcom survey, only to find his input excluded from the results.
This isn't a new aspiration for Kamiya. A 2021 interview with Cutscenes revealed his thoughts on leaving Capcom and the unfinished business with Okami, emphasizing his desire to revisit and expand upon concepts that didn't make it into the original game. The subsequent release of Okami HD broadened the fanbase, intensifying the calls for a sequel.
The Unseen interview also highlighted the creative synergy between Kamiya and Nakamura, whose collaboration on Okami and Bayonetta demonstrated their shared vision and mutual respect. Nakamura's contributions to Bayonetta's art and world-building were specifically praised by Kamiya.
Despite leaving PlatinumGames last year, Kamiya remains dedicated to game development. Nakamura emphasized the rarity of seeing Kamiya in an independent capacity, highlighting his unwavering passion. The interview concluded with both expressing their hopes for future projects and their lasting impact on the gaming industry.
The interview has generated considerable excitement, with the future of Okami 2 and Viewtiful Joe 3 largely dependent on Capcom's decision. The gaming community eagerly awaits official announcements regarding these highly anticipated sequels.
