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Takaya Imamura concerned about Link speaking in Zelda movie as could ruin the magic
Former Nintendo artist Takaya Imamura expressed concern that Link speaking in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie could diminish the franchise's established magic. His comments reflect broader fan discussions about the adaptation, which is slated for release in 2027.
Majora’s Mask art director worried about Link speaking in the Zelda movie
Takaya Imamura, art director for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, has expressed concerns about the protagonist Link speaking in the upcoming movie adaptation. He worries that Link's dialogue could diminish the series' established "Zelda magic." Imamura noted that while Link will talk, he is expected to be a taciturn character.
The animator behind Fox's intro in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been revealed, and they previously worked on…
Animator Benjamin Faure, who previously worked on Jujutsu Kaisen, revealed his involvement as a 3D supervising animator for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, specifically handling the 2D Fox intro sequence. He credited Takaya Imamura for the original Fox McCloud design and noted Shigeru Miyamoto's initial surprise at the potential for a Mario and Star Fox crossover.
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask lead worries Link speaking in the movie will ruin the magic for some fans
Takaya Imamura, art director for The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, expressed concern that Link speaking in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie could diminish the series' magical quality. This follows discussions about Link's potential dialogue in the film, with director Wes Ball hinting at the character having spoken lines.
Super Mario 64, Star Fox programmer says devs weren't historically given free copies of their games, so they had to "wait until supply caught up with demand" if their work sold out
Former Nintendo developers Takaya Imamura and Giles Goddard revealed that they were not historically given free copies of the games they worked on, such as Super Mario 64 and Star Fox. They would have to wait for retail supply to catch up with demand if the games sold out. This practice was common among Japanese companies, even for employees who were still with the company.
Nintendo legend had "high hopes" for a Star Fox movie, and after today's Super Mario Galaxy Movie reveal he's full of gratitude: "Thank you, Miyamoto-san"
Legendary Nintendo designer Takaya Imamura expressed gratitude after Fox McCloud's appearance was revealed in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie poster. Imamura, who created the Star Fox character, had previously hoped for a Star Fox movie and discussed this with Shigeru Miyamoto. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to release on April 1.
The first wave of information about BitSummit PUNCH stage events!
BitSummit PUNCH, Japan's largest indie game festival, has announced its first wave of stage events for the May 22-24, 2026 festival in Kyoto. The lineup includes a collaborative live performance by Musou Infinity and Mumeixxx, a KENJI ENO 55 Memorial Live featuring Shauno Isomura and Katsutoshi Ishigaki, and a special stage show by Ririka Ichijou highlighting selected indie games.