Comments on: Designing Bayonetta Part 2 – Jeanne

By: Asynca

Asynca — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:36:50 +0000

I prefer Jeanne, but only marginally. I adore the voice actress chosen for her (a perfect level of dry sarcasm, and the lines are just delivered so impeccably), and I found her eye makeup striking and memorable. Also her glasses are awesome (must… resist…. urge… to go to the optometrist and replace my own!). I also appreciate the decision to have a 'sexy' video game character without cartoonishly enormous breasts. The more modest bustline makes her more fashion-model-like in my opinion.

You've done really well to develop likeable, complex characters in the context of such a light-hearted game, and it makes the player wonder about them. The game asks so many questions about Jeanne and Bayonetta's past, I find myself wondering about all the details. A sequel hasn't been mentioned (woe!), but if it were, I would love to know more about their upbringing, and their close relationship.

By: Chase

Chase — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:14:59 +0000

No, Jeanne is badass and all, but i prefer Bayonetta too. And I'm definitely glad you put Jeanne's glasses on her head instead. Love this game soooo much! I'm trying for the platinum trophy, never gotten one before so I hope I can *fingers crossed*

By: vincent.

vincent. — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:55:36 +0000

Jeanne looks like she would be a certain person that you shouldn't mess with…she looks a bit sinister yet with an air of sexyness…in a way. She may even turn out to be the complete opposite of Bayonetta, but who knows? Only the creators, obviously. Lol. But i digress; great work shimazaki-san, i salute you..you are officially my new favorite person. This work is really impressive and really creative. Its absolutely better than my work in many ways…care to take a look??? check it out. distortion-vince.deviantart.com

By: Captain_Falcpwn

Captain_Falcpwn — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:40:55 +0000

I love the rivals that go along with the main characters in Clover's games like Waka and Shiranui from Okami, Alastor from Viewtiful Joe and Azel from God Hand. From the opening trailer where you first saw Bayonetta fighting Jeanne I knew that the tradition was going to carry on. I'm sure Jeanne will prove a tough opponent and a fine character.

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Bayonetta’s rival looks like Cruella de Vil | Techorade.com — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:19:20 +0000

[...] Platinum Games has been blogging up a storm to promote its upcoming (and highly sexy) action game Bayonetta. In one blog, the team talks about the environments, and in another, we get to learn about Bayonetta’s arch rival, the Cruella de Vil-esque Jeanne. [...]

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Platinum Games talks Bayonetta; Background and Jeanne design | PS3 Attitude — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:07:00 +0000

[...] you’ve seen the videos, then you probably already know about Bayonetta’s female rival, Jeanne. In order to stand out, each character has their own definitive trait. With Bayonetta, it’s [...]

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Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:06:40 +0000

[...] Platinum Games has been blogging up a storm to promote its upcoming (and highly sexy) action game Bayonetta. In one blog, the team talks about the environments, and in another, we get to learn about Bayonetta's arch rival, the Cruella de Vil-esque Jeanne. [...]

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Bayonetta’s rival looks like Cruella de Vil | Game Core News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:35:04 +0000

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By: Edsabre

Edsabre — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:06:47 +0000

I think she looks amazing! However, I have to say I still prefer Bayonetta for her black outfit and long hair.

I love reading these blogs, keep up the good work! ^^

By: prabu

prabu — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:21:01 +0000

Bayonetta is the one I prefer. Excellent work Miss.Shimazaki.

By: PlayBoy

PlayBoy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:31:14 +0000

Incredible. I love this kind of art! Very retro.

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:09:21 +0000

Keep up the good work, you are amazing, guys!

I love these behind the scenes for the game, even though they make this wait even more unbearable

No, wait, I love you all!

By: suneo

suneo — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:24:52 +0000

great insight to the game! Def lookin forward to this one, but I kinda suck at these games so I hope it's not too difficult to get through lol. Jeanne does look good, but I do like Bayonetta a bit more as well!

By: hadoota

hadoota — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:46:40 +0000

I really enjoy your notes on how the characters were designed. There was a lot of care taken to how the looks reflect certain aspects of the character’s personality. I hope you can post about other characters!

I love how Jeane looks, but I too am more in love with Bayonetta!

By: 60Hertz

60Hertz — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:14:39 +0000

I hope she is playable!

By: Crow T. Robot

Crow T. Robot — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:10:50 +0000

I love that last piece of her. I do like the way her eyelashes are, I've always loved it when women do that. I also love the fact her eyes are also light green *swoon*

But I'm still in love with B.

Thanks for the blog post, I hope you get to post another one on the others soon.

By: baberific

baberific — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:26:41 +0000

hmmm…even thoughJeanne's character design is a bit simple……..sometimes, uncomplicated designs can really shine in the end.

The whole 1950's mom and pop feel of her clothing feels like a good fit for bayonetta's rival.
But as for a favorite….Bayonetta herself already has me covered. Anyways, thanx for the awesome character designs!

By: Rizhall

Rizhall — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:52:39 +0000

I love this design! I think all the subtlety is amazing, but at the same time, it's very over the top, and it's amazing.

I think you drew influences from Dante. She dresses similarly, has white hair and hold the guns almost the same way.

But not only that, but they both seem to have similar attitudes. In DMC3, Dante wears his coat unbuttoned with no shirt on; I think wearing the glasses on the top and having that slit on the leg opening is almost the equivalent.

I don't know which one I like better. I really have to play the game and get to know the characters better before I can say that. I can't wait. =)

By: Phantasos

Phantasos — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:06:16 +0000

While i prefer your original Bayonetta´s sketches, Ms Shimazaki, which i personally find them superior over her 3D model (Much more stylish in my opinion, she looks better in a drawing format), the attractive aspect of Jeanne is that she looks like someone who´s just ready to make your day *very* hard, her smug look in her face is only amplified by the fact that she´s not even wearing her glasses but hangs them on her forehead, which i think was a pretty good decision from you. She look less experimental all in all.

Hope to hear more from you in the future, as i enjoy your artstyle and your Blog post are my favorite so far.

By: The Baroness

The Baroness — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:39:47 +0000

I really enjoy your notes on how the characters were designed. There was a lot of care taken to how the looks reflect certain aspects of the character's personality. I hope you can post about other characters!

I love how Jeane looks, but I too am more in love with Bayonetta!

By: zacattack214

zacattack214 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:26:02 +0000

I DEFINATELY prefer Jeanne, mainly because I love the eyelashes and the lipstick combined with her more angular facial structure, but also I think she is just more attractive overall. Though I do admit, Bayonetta’s costume design is much sleeker and more attractive; this one feels a bit, clown-like to me because of its puffs.

By: Phillip

Phillip — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 06:21:52 +0000

Hehe, I'm torn between Bayonetta and Jeanne. On one hand, I tend to lean towards liking the "good guy" (or "good gal," in this case), which definitely seems to be Bayonetta's role. But on the other hand, I like characters that show off and possibly seem a bit overconfident. I think my preference also still leans towards Bayonetta, but it's safe to say both characters seem like they have quite interesting styles and stories to tell.

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By: FAUNA

FAUNA — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:49:06 +0000

The art style on this game is the best I have ever seen. Please release a concept art book like the one for Okami.

By: Marink

Marink — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:48:17 +0000

I like Bayonetta more.

But the game overall looks and sounds awesome.

Can't wait.

And the last picture looks awesome.

By: Humberto

Humberto — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:49:39 +0000

Red, black and silver? is that Dante, Joe, or Amaterasu? Or maybe all three.

Anyway, I love seeing othier people's creative prosses, It's great. Althiugh I am corious as to why everyone has ether reading glasses or shades.

As to which one I prefer? I have to be honest, the first time I saw Bayonetta or Jeanne I really didn't like their design, maybe because they are so radical and different, but after a while you really beggin seeing the appeal and you can really get in to them. I still like Bayonetta more out of the two.

By: SonicTHP

SonicTHP — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:47:25 +0000

Amazing character design. All the little details really make the difference, and I think Jeanne is the perfect rival to Bayonetta. You can tell Jeanne has a good design because it's just as easy to imagine a game with her as the protagonist as it is about Bayonetta.

All that said though, I think that I prefer the more subtle Bayonetta personally.

By: txGreg

txGreg — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:25:31 +0000

Thanks so much for these ongoing posts – very cool to see these "behind the scenes" glimpses.

Hmmm – I like 'em both, but Bayonetta's had longer to grow on me. I don't foresee Jeanne usurping B's place in my heart. I can't tell you how much I look forward to getting my hands on this game. With the price increase this generation, I've waited on most games to drop before buying them. At this point, I don't see Bayonetta being one of those – I'm pretty certain it will be a day 1 purchase.

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By: karmacoma

karmacoma — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:59:18 +0000

Excellent art~! The Dante influence is obvious, but it's cool. It's little side references like that that make the game more enjoyable.

Personally, I prefer Bayonetta as well, but Jeanne seems cool.

By: gpsato

gpsato — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:40:28 +0000

I saw this at Bayo-blog, she's beatiful i like her also, but I still prefer Bayonetta aahah. I loved the concept of Jeanne.

And I'm happy that you like our comments ( and as always my comments are so strangers lol )

By: Pheonix03

Pheonix03 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:49:55 +0000

Truly excellent design work Shimazaki-san!!! The originality and style of Bayonetta and Jeanne really stand out, and I'm really impressed by how you think of how she will look in battle, and thus you added her awesome plume ornaments on her guns.

As for your question. I prefer Bayonetta. Jeanne is amazing, while Bayonetta is simply epic!!

By: RVR- 42

RVR- 42 — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:39:58 +0000

! Thank you so much for posting this. I love that you all enjoy our comments…I find it so cool and just flatout awesome, that you all really take time to let us get involved. Means so much to us fans! As for Jeanne…I too am starting to like her alot. Red looks good on her, yes? And what you said about Bayo's rival needing to be a woman, because only a woman could rival a woman…I love that. So true too. lol And in case you didn't know on the boards here there seems to be a huge Jeanne following. I, myself, prefer Bayonetta still, though. Looks like we have that in common! Once again thank you so very much!

By: zaka

zaka — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:43:25 +0000

She is basically vergil, anithesis of dante(bayonetta).

Good to have you guys doing freely whatever you hoped for, i hope it does good sales wise.

I personally am not thrilled and wowed like when i first got DMC or first checked DMC trailer. The problem is this game feels like made in frustration from DMC franchise lost, but its hard to get out of the shadow of dante or do better than dante and vergil.

Also the game would be really good action/adevnture but it doesnt seem to reinvent the genre which kamiya claimed that he wants to(its been 7 years and stuff interview he once did).