Junzo Hosoi, producer of the Atelier series, discusses how economic conditions influence character design preferences in gaming. Notably, during recessions, characters like Ryza with curvier body types gain popularity, reflecting a desire for physical signs of prosperity. This observation is supported by academic research indicating that people find abundance-related traits attractive in hard times. Conversely, another character, Yumia, is designed with a slimmer profile to appeal to global markets amid Japan's ongoing financial troubles, showing how economic factors guide design choices in the gaming industry.
"This is just my perception, but I think that the economy has an influence on what kind of designs become popular. There are certain types of characters that are needed in times of recession..."
"Back to Hosoi's interview, he would later speak on Atelier's next protagonist, Yumia. Now, Yumia doesn't share the same body type as Ryza..."
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