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Forbes
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Mamoru Oshii Takes A Swipe At Political Correctness, Sort Of
Mamoru Oshii commented on issues with political correctness in a new interview (Photo credit should ... More read YOSHIKAZU TSUNO/AFP via Getty Images) In a new interview with writer-director Mamoru Oshii, he seemingly has a go at the current spate of excessive political correctness, but it's not that straightforward. Specifically, Oshii has done a new interview over on the Japanese site Pia. The initial responses in the interview are pretty tame, but these aren't what have caught the eye of Western press outlets. No, it seems that some of Oshii's other answers in the interview, which have been archived on X, have a more direct tone towards modern political correctness. The catch? These answers can only be read via the Pia app, and only if you're in Japan. This is not to say the screenshots are wrong, but they could be taken out of context. I only mention this, because back when the Dragon Quest III remaster was released, both Yuji Horii and Kazuhiko Torishima kicked off at all the bizarre changes inflicted on the game due to Western beliefs. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder However, they both quickly retracted these statements, pulled down the video, and claimed they were mistranslated and taken out of context. The same thing could be happening here, and the fact that Oshii's spicier takes are behind a Japan-only paywall does give the general impression that they're not intended for international consumption. Having interviewed Oshii myself, he is indeed outspoken and also plays Western games like Fallout. So, if these quotes are real, then they make sense considering that he does consume current Western media and is open about his opinions. That said, the fact these comments aren't in full public view means he doesn't want to cause a fuss, which is sadly what is happening already. Personally, I agree that political correctness has gone too far and, in the case of games, is actively undermining the quality of some releases. But I don't think people like Oshii, or even Horii and Torishima, can make a difference in this debate. In the case of Horii and Torishima, they created one of Japan's most beloved gaming franchises, and they still backpedalled massively once their complaints went international. The fact that Oshii has said these things behind a paywall is no accident, as it's clear no one wants to get involved in this. I get the frustration of fans, though, as they clearly just want to play games without some agenda shoved in their face. But there will be no Japanese cavalry on this topic; it's clear no one wants the hassle. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
Forbes
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake' Already Looks Astonishingly Lovely
'Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake' will be released later this year. Considering how wondrous the remake of Dragon Quest III was, it's lovely to see how good the remake for Dragon Quest I and II already looks. If you're wondering why these games have been released out of numerical order, it's because Dragon Quest III is chronologically the first game in the narrative. Specifically, it cements the legend of Erdrick and how his descendants deal with the resurgence of evil across Alefgard. That's the other thing, Dragon Quest III was and is a big game. It also featured Alefgard towards the end, although under the cruel rule of Zoma. Combining the first two Dragon Quest games together also helps deal with the fact that on their own, they would have been far shorter. Moreover, the end of the Dragon Quest III remake also had a cool sequence introducing a seemingly well-intentioned Hargon before he becomes the evil baddie in Dragon Quest II. What will be interesting is that the first Dragon Quest had no party system, you were just one guy taking on the hordes of evil on your own. So, that shift after the Dragon Quest III remake for players new to the series may come as a bit of a shock. FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder For me though, I am just curious how they will combine the first two games in the series into a coherent whole. I get why it's being done, but I am very interested in the how in terms of its execution. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will be released for PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series X|S and PC later this year. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
