'It's Better if You Don't Have Many Expectations' — Hideki Kamiya Opens Up on Okami Sequel

IGN got the chance to bend Hideki Kamiya’s ear about the long-awaited Okami sequel at Lucca Comics and Games Festival 2026, where he shed some light on his creative process and addressed fans’ expectations about the upcoming title. In December 2024 — almost 20 years after Okami was first released — fans of Clover Studio's critically acclaimed, cult-classic game were treated to news they never could’ve expected: a proper sequel was being made , led by the game’s original director, Hideki Kamiya.