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A year ago, we launched a 2-part documentary on the Dreamcast, where the directors from Eternal Arcadia, Ikaruga, Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Segagaga, Rez, Seaman and SoulCalibur recollected on SEGA's last console.
Part 1: youtu.be/eD7JYqty8aE
Part 2: youtu.be/kzXSZTk-J8A
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Puzzled on why YouTube decided that it will remove the Community Contributions feature for providing subtitles in additional languages or closed captions. Some of our videos are subtitled in 10+ languages, providing access to many viewers, all with the help of the community.
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Follow @SailToArchipel & RT this tweet in order to get a chance to win an AKIRA original poster and sticker set, only sold during the AKIRA exhibition held for the PARCO reopening in Shibuya last November. Apply by 8/31. (We'll be holding these regularly around things we like.)
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Shigenori Soejima is one of the most renowned illustrators in the game industry, known for his work on Atlus' Persona series. We previously had a chance to chat during the development of Catherine: Full Body to learn about his approach on character design. youtu.be/MwpLv3ZhC5M
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Announcing Archipel Caravan - a series of weekly content around Japanese games. We have spent time with directors, illustrators and musicians, for content that spreads over multiple formats, ranging from interviews, live performances to in-depth portraits.
Starting Oct. 1st.
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Archipel Caravan - Lineup (1/2):
- Kazutaka Kodaka: Danganronpa 10th Anniversary | Interview
- Saori Kobayashi: Panzer Dragoon 25th Anniversary | Musical Interludes
- Shinji Mikami: Career 30th Anniversary | In-depth Portrait
- Takenobu Mitsuyoshi: Interview/Live Performance
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Archipel Caravan starts today with an interview of game director and writer Kazutaka Kodaka (@kazkodaka), creator of the Danganronpa series, celebrating its 10th anniversary. We look at his scenario writing approach and his views on the "death game" genre. youtu.be/-WTmkwXSI6I
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Happy 25th anniversary to Tactics Ogre - a masterpiece by Yasumi Matsuno.
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Recently stumbled again upon Yasushi Suzuki’s artworks and his stunning illustrations on Ikaruga. His art goes across many styles, which can be seen on his Instagram (that deserves much, much more followers): instagram.com/elegantsuzuki/
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For the 25th anniversary of Panzer Dragoon, Saga and Orta composer Saori Kobayashi performed an acoustic session of some of the games' soundtrack, which we'll release one track at a time as short musical interludes. Track one - Ecce valde generous ale: youtu.be/bYGU3PWuc1I
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This year marks the 10th anniversary since Final Fantasy XIV's original launch. Producer & Director Naoki Yoshida will share on the evolution of the game and the MMO genre, his collab with FFT & Vagrant Story creator Yasumi Matsuno and more in an upcoming interview. December 3rd.
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We will release the first part of our long portrait of Shinji Mikami tomorrow - it's a triple anniversary: 30 years since the start of his career, 10 years since the foundation of Tango Gameworks and the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Resident Evil series next year.
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As the father of Resident Evil, Shinji Mikami is one of the most significant contributors to the game industry. Celebrating his 30th career anniversary, we look back at his legacy, his beginnings at Capcom and his take on the horror genre. Part One: youtu.be/NKYX3GstHlw
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After leaving off at Resident Evil 4 and his views on horror, Shinji Mikami opened up on the unique projects (including unheard of pitches) of his post-Capcom days, all the way to the upcoming Ghostwire: Tokyo. Shinji Mikami, Part 2 - An Eclectic Journey: youtu.be/_37pVVpzg98
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Our full portrait of Shinji Mikami is now available, from his beginnings in the game industry, the birth of Resident Evil, the various projects of his post-Capcom days to the vision behind his studio Tango Gameworks.
Part 1: youtu.be/NKYX3GstHlw
Part 2: youtu.be/_37pVVpzg98
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Takenobu Mitsuyoshi stands as a unique character in SEGA's history, being the voice behind iconic titles such as Daytona USA or Burning Rangers. He shared more about his career, before we could witness a legendary studio live performance. youtu.be/hiWL6JDHpC0
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DAY-EE-TO-NAAAA!
Track: Let's Go Away
Artist: Takenobu Mitsuyoshi
Watch with sound. Full video: youtu.be/hiWL6JDHpC0
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Over the course of 15 years, Yakuza has risen to become one of SEGA's top ongoing game IPs. As part of the "Caravan" series, its creator Toshihiro Nagoshi recollects on the Yakuza beginnings and evolution as a prolific story-driven action series. Out now: youtu.be/MTI7BUZ4rgc
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Next in our "Caravan" series, we'll be releasing an interview with Naoki Yoshida, producer & director of FFXIV (and now appointed on FFXVI), for its 10th anniversary, covering its evolution, his relationship with Yasumi Matsuno and his views on the MMORPG genre. December 3rd.
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Archipelの「Caravan」シリーズで、名作『AZEL -パンツァードラグーンRPG-』で作曲を務めた小林早織さんに即興的なピアノのアレンジとして、エンディングテーマの「其は聖なる御使いなりや」を演奏していただきました。youtu.be/VEeDR7qRYRM（見よ，いと貴き翼、放浪、ゾアの街に加え計4曲配信中）
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Congratulations to our friends Keiichiro Toyama (Silent Hill, SIREN & Gravity Rush director), Kazunobu Sato (producer on The Last Guardian) and Junya Okura for taking a new step in their career and founding @BokehGameStudio, after many years spent at SIE. youtu.be/YSkdD6S-YRE
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After 10 years and an unprecedented full reboot, Final Fantasy XIV stands as one of the top MMORPGs worldwide. Its director & producer Naoki Yoshida recollected on his career, the game's evolution and his love for the multiplayer in our "Caravan" series: youtu.be/emFem0PJdd0
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初代『ファイナルファンタジーXIV』の10周年を記念に、「吉P」こと吉田直樹さんをインタビューし、キャリアやゲームの進化、MMORPGというジャンルに対する思いについて伺いました。Archipelのゲームを題材とした「Caravan」シリーズにて配信： youtu.be/emFem0PJdd0
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Isamu Kamikokuryo (@kamikoku2009) shared his experience as an art director of almost two decades on the Final Fantasy series, while we took a field trip to the surreal places that inspired him. This portrait brings the Archipel "Caravan" series to a close: youtu.be/6qVGn6fZIUg
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Happy New Year! We're wishing everyone the best and a much better year. One of our first videos of 2021 will be a portrait of @ShingoTamagawa, the talented animator who single-handedly created the mysterious and unique short film "PUPARIA" (youtu.be/CWnqX41JHuM). Stay safe.
We make documentaries about Japan's creative minds and culture on YouTube. 日本とクリエイターを題材としたドキュメンタリーを配信。sail@archipel.jp / patreon.com/archipel