Senran Kagura is an unlikely series. What looks on the surface like the most lascivious sort of anime game hides an involved story beneath its pervy veneer. A fair description: it's about breasts, ninjas, interpersonal relationships, gender dysmorphia, gender identity, and friendship. Seriously. It's that dynamic that's earned the series an international following and multiple sequels.
Ryan Graff, the localization lead at XSEED Games, joined us to talk about localizing Senran Kagura Estival Versus on PlayStation 4 for the west, censorship, gender, representation in games, and much more.
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Tuesday 4:30PM – 6PM ET/1:30PM – 3PM PT 12DOVE joins fascinating folks from every walk of life, playing their favorite games and other treasures from the history of gaming. This is you chance to chat with creators from the world of music, film, comics, and everything else under the sun.
Thursday 4:30PM – 6PM ET/1:30PM – 3PM PT Arthur C. Clarke said that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Maybe that's why video games seem so remarkable. We meet with the creators of the best games to demystify the process.
