Maybe Bluemue or another German speaking user can do a quick check on this Yu Suzuki interview if needed, in the meantime, here's a google translation of Suzuki San interview by Spieletester.com
https://translate.google.com/translate? ... t=&act=urlSpieletester.com: How does it feel to finally work on Shenmue again and complete the series?
Yu Suzuki: [laughs] Fantastic. Like new born, I tell you.
But no one of us speaks more about Shenmue III's conclusion. If I am honest, I have already thought about finishing my work on the series after III. But because of the huge interest of the fans, the new collaboration with Deep Silver / Koch Media and the multitude of ideas that I have now, this is no longer enough for a single game. That is why I decided to continue.
Spieletester.com: You have already indicated that Chai is returning. Can you give us more information on his return today?
Yu Suzuki: You're also one of the Chai fans, right?
Spieletester.com: Definitely!
Yu Suzuki: I love Chai also (directly translated from: チ ャ イ が も 大好 き). Chai wanted to go with the Chi You Men and therefore contacted the leader of this group to join them. As you surely know, he still has to settle an open account with Ryo after being beaten twice by him.
As you see here on this artwork [ d. Editor: Concept Artworks for Backers], we have also significantly increased the graphics quality of the characters. They look very credible.
Spieletester.com: Do the same artists work on the characters like Shenmue 1 and 2? Shenhua looks a little more cute than before, but still has the same unmistakable look.
Yu Suzuki: We have definitely retained some of the old guard, but a large part of the team has been reintroduced. Because you're talking about Shenhua, we've been able to win the same person who created Shenhua in parts 1 and 2. Thanks to him, she now looks better than before. Well recognized!
Spieletester.com: Can you speak a little bit about Romances in Shenmue III?
Yu Suzuki: Unfortunately, not yet. I have been inspired by different sources, but I can not give any concrete details. So much I can say: she is deeply rooted in the game's history and plays a big role.
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