Bokeh Game Studio, a new game studio founded by Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, teased a collaboration with Junji Ito in a recent Twitter post. Read on to learn more about the details of the post and which project we think they’ll be a part of.
Bokeh Studios in Collaboration with Manga Author Junji Ito
Cryptic Teaser Draws Speculation from Fans
Bokeh Game Studio just teased a possible collaboration with Junji Ito in a Twitter post. The post featured a cropped version of the cover art for Tomie Volume 1, one of Ito's better-known works. Lacking any caption whatsoever, fans were left to speculate, though the excitement for the news was undeniable.
Junji Ito is known internationally for his iconic illustrations and has garnered a massive mainstream following. While not extensively connected to the video game world, his previous minor contributions to the now-cancelled Silent Hills project may have paved the way for a potential collaboration with Bokeh Game Studio.
Possible Relation to Slitterhead Project
Bokeh Game Studio unveiled its trailer for Slitterhead in late 2021, enamoring fans with its grotesque monsters and unmistakable Ito-esque aesthetics. With the latest teaser, many fans speculate that Ito will be working with the studio on this particular project.
The full extent of Ito's involvement in any project, much less this one, is yet to be confirmed. However, fans are still extemely excited about the possible collaboration between the mangaka and the studio. For now, the specific details of the Twitter post's relevance remain uncertain.
Source:
Official Bokeh Game Studio Twitter Page
