Mixed Heritage

Stranger Than Heaven director says Makoto Daito's life story is 'not just entertainment' and hopes it will break the barriers of racism — 'I hope that Makoto’s life journey really speaks to people around the globe who have had similar experiences'

Stranger Than Heaven director Mikinobu Abe emphasizes that the game's narrative, focusing on protagonist Makoto Daito's life journey and experiences with racism due to his mixed heritage, is intended to be more than just entertainment. Abe hopes the multi-era story will resonate with players globally who have faced similar discrimination, highlighting how music served as a key element for Daito to break down barriers.