INTERVIEWS

Shiro Yamada

  • You have been the illustrator and character designer for Ikémen Sengoku: Romances Across Time for over 10 years. Tell us if there's anything you changed or valued the most.

    First of all, I'm incredibly grateful that I could work on this project for 10 years.
    When I work on illustrations, I do take trends and changes into consideration, but I always make sure to never stray far away from the character designs you all have known and loved from the very beginning.
    To ensure that the next years of Sengoku are more captivating than ever, I am committed to revealing refreshingly new sides of your favorites, whether it's drawing them in situations you've never imagined before, or in exciting new attire.

  • For the character design of the 5 new warlords in Ikémen Sengoku: Romances Beyond Eternity, tell us if there was anything in particular you focused on.

    When I designed the original warlords, I intentionally went for a classic Sengoku-era design mixed with a slightly modern taste.
    Through my illustrations throughout the years, I developed an "Ikémen Sengoku aesthetic" which I blended with a refreshing new aura for the new characters.
    While the original character designs are based on brighter shades of vermillion and gold, I wanted the five new warlords to embody a slightly darker image.

  • Please tell us what you want us to watch out for in the main visual of Ikémen Sengoku: Romances Beyond Eternity.

    I received instructions from the development team to focus on creating a cooler image, which differs from the usual romantic vibe.
    So I added more layers of color to the illustration.
    Since the main theme of Sengoku revolves around warfare and I personally like illustrations depicting its intensity and awesomeness, I really enjoyed creating the main visual.

  • Is there anything you're looking forward to in "Ikémen Sengoku: Romances Beyond Eternity" or other Ikemen Sengoku-related content?

    It's thanks to all your support that the game made it this far, and I'm looking forward to the appeal of the new characters and their stories.
    I really hope that new fans can discover Ikémen Sengoku, and that long-time fans can also continue to love and support the game.

  • Lastly, please send a message to all the fans of Ikémen Sengoku.

    Thank you so much for loving Ikémen Sengoku even from outside Japan!
    Due to everyone's love and support, Ikémen Sengoku welcomed its 10th anniversary in Japan last year (2025).
    Along with the Oda, Uesugi-Takeda, and Independent Forces, the Ashikaga Forces will appear for the first time in Ikémen Sengoku: Romances Beyond Eternity.
    The character lineup will be even more alluring and attractive than ever!
    Please come and meet the 5 new warlords to experience the same heart-pounding excitement you felt when you first encountered the Oda Forces!
    Enjoy Sengoku life!