KADOKAWA Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President, and CEO: Tsuyoshi Natsuno) will release the book "The World of Hideki Kamiya: All the Game Design Work That Creates 'Pleasure'" on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The book will be available at bookstores nationwide and online bookstores.
Furthermore, a special message from Hideki Kamiya himself has arrived for the release. It discusses the background leading to the realization of this book project, his thoughts on his works, and his stance as a creator.
This book features game designer Hideki Kamiya's approach to game creation and his thoughts on the works he has created, presented in nearly 150,000 characters of text and hundreds of concept art pieces.
All the work of Hideki Kamiya, who has been involved in game production for 30 years, is here!
This book comprehensively covers the game titles Kamiya has worked on, including:
'Resident Evil 2'
'Devil May Cry'
'Viewtiful Joe'
'Okami'
'Bayonetta' series (including 'Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon')
'The Wonderful 101'
'Sol Cresta'
It includes his journey from early childhood experiences to joining a game company!
Development episodes and the origins of ideas for his works are fully included.
Comments from Kamiya himself regarding the birth stories and backgrounds of each character are a must-read!
He spoke about his future direction as a director and as a creator.
◆Message from Hideki Kamiya
The works introduced in this book are, for me, like my own children that I have walked through life with. To be able to compile them into a single book like this, and to delve deeply into each memory and behind-the-scenes story, is truly a miraculous opportunity.
None of these works were created by my strength alone; the companies I belonged to and the team staff were different at each time. So, when KADOKAWA first approached me with this project, I really wanted to do it! ...but I was half-convinced that it would be difficult in many ways. However, thanks to the kind approval from the rights holders of each title and the creators mentioned in the book, it has miraculously come to fruition.
For each title, I spoke freely from my perspective at the time of its development, putting into words the scenes from my memory as they were, so that everyone can get a sense of how each work took shape, what the development site was like, and the atmosphere of the time.
Furthermore, I have laid bare everything in my mind, including my journey as a game designer facing game production, my way of thinking, and the source of my ideas, with the hope that it will be fruitful not only for those who love games but also for those who aspire to be game creators.
It's a long story (laughs), but like this greeting, it's not told in difficult words, so I think you'll be able to read it smoothly. And by the time you finish reading, your love for each title will surely have deepened even further.
◆Profile
Hideki Kamiya
Born in Matsumoto City, Shinshu in 1970.
As a director, he developed 'Resident Evil 2', 'Devil May Cry', 'Viewtiful Joe', 'Okami', 'Bayonetta', and 'The Wonderful 101'.
For 'Bayonetta 2', 'Bayonetta 3', 'Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon', and 'Sol Cresta', he served as executive director, overseeing overall supervision, original concept, and scenario.
After working at Capcom, Clover Studio, and PlatinumGames, he was appointed Studio Head / Chief Game Designer at CloverZ Inc. in October 2024. He is currently working as a director on the 'Okami Complete New Work' project.
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◆Bibliographic Information
Title: The World of Hideki Kamiya: All the Game Design Work That Creates 'Pleasure'
Author: "The World of Hideki Kamiya" Production Committee
Price: 3,520 yen (3,200 yen + tax)
Release Date: April 2, 2026 (Thursday) *E-book also released on the same day
Format: B5 size / All color / 176 pages
ISBN: 978-4-04-684865-9
Publisher: KADOKAWA Corporation
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