It sounds like he would fight like hell for his employees. Based

He basically said, “If you want layoffs, then you’ll have to start with me.” ❤️

Kadokawa: "So about those layof- why do i hear boss music?" Miyazaki: (Exudes Final boss energy) "Put these foolish ambitions to rest"

Quoting the late Iwata-san is a power move

It feels so rare to see such a creatively driven person in a strong leadership position. I’m so glad Miyazaki is manning the ship!

Bro miyazaki is actually the goat taking care of his employees like that actual leader right there

his description of beauty made Caelid immediately pop into my mind, as much of a meme as it has become, it has exactly the feeling he described, how this hellish nightmare land filled with monsters still makes you empathize with it's story, how this place suffered and transformed into this due to the war from the demigods and the releasing of basically a magic nuke on top of it, yet having things like Sellia still existing and Radahn's army enduring and fending off the rot and monsters from redmane castle, it's the little details

I see you sneaking that Metroid ost in the back, buddy

Miyazaki GOAT

Hidetaka Miyazaki is one of those great minds that you just wanna talk to for hours, you can tell that he has an intimate understanding of not just games but art in general. I hope to one day be even a little bit as knowledgeable as him.

You know what my mind first went to when to when i heard this quote? A Lotus flower, something considered beautiful growing in the mud, something which is considered ugly.

He's someone truly worth supporting.

Holy goat Miyazaki

This Zaki man gets more mythical with the day

I feel like Morgott really encapsulates his idea of beauty.

Myazaki is the ultimate goat, he doesn't say PR bullshits, he's a man of strong words with no fear in the eyes

I will follow his creative path, wherever it goes. As far as art, poetry, gameplay, consumer value, and broader games philosophy, I’m completely won over. Great video, man

Always funny that Miyazaki makes the darkest worlds but seems like a really nice guy. Instead of using his power in his company for his own sake he leverages on behalf of the other workers

I wish Bluepoint had read that interview about beauty before remaking Demon's Souls. They did exactly what he said he doesn't like.

This is exactly why I respect Miyazaki so much, not only as a game designer, but an artist as well. He knows exactly what he wants in a design and how to portray it.

We have to protect this man at all cost.

I know you shouldn't assume things about people, but Miyazaki just sounds like such a genuinely nice guy.

i'm not one for cult of personality type thinkin', but gawd is Miyazaki a fuckin' beast

In other words, Miyazaki essentially is saying “brilliance shines brighter with contrast” you know just how far things have fallen, which allows one to respect things more with that hindsight. It’s always nice to know Miyazaki shares the same sentiment as most of his fanbase.

Algorithm enhancement for Ratatoskr

Miyazaki just impresses me more each time I learn more about him. Its really no surprise that nearly everything he is intimately involved in is consistently great

Miyazaki = Legend... truly the G.O.A.T.

I’d love to see Miyazaki direct a game about a thriving high fantasy world and not a dying one. I totally get his vision, but it makes me even more curious what would a fromsoft game look like where everything went right

What a fuckin guy. Jesus. I'm a bit of a Miyazaki simp

A point about layoff in Japan is that Japanese companies rarely lay their employees off, even when facing enormous financial adversities, they still try to keep people. This phenomenon is in part due to the stringent labor laws in Japan but also in part due to the Japanese culture. Not having many layoffs in Japan also somewhat translates to very high difficultly when an employee tries to quit the job outright or tries to quit the job and join another company. In Japan, there are specialized companies that exist for sole purpose of quitting the job for you so that you, as an employee, don't have to face the hassle and embarrassment of quitting.

Basically what i've been saying, most other western devs create very generic designs, Messmer would have been another ripped humanoid with a generic demon face and a sword. It is so ridiculous how they constantly keep beating the same dead horse over and over without ever thinking outside of the box. As an artist, the lack of ambiguity and thought in symbology makes it feel so dull.

As a Labor Activist and FromSoftware fan it is great to see Miyazaki's dedication to his employees and point to him as a strong role model for managers everywhere.

Miyazaki is such a champion, a man of valor and integrity 🗿

Shout out to Iwata-san, the legend himself. He was taken from us far too soon.

Miyazaki js truly something special. I hope he is always able to share his art with the world. Magnificent!

Risk taking is the heart of great ideas. Safe ideas are never great, only decent. If you're scared of losing your job, you're scared of implementing those risky ideas that could be great. I think it's amazing that Miyazaki is willing to nurture that risk taking and creativity. No one has to worry about losing their job if their ideas are bad, so they are free to fail until they get it right. And I massively respect him for this.

Pro laborers Miyazaki. The man never misses.

This design philosophy that Miyazaki talks about is nowhere to be found in the Demon Souls remake. Bluepoint butchered the art style, the architecture and the music of that game.

You're keeping me going thanks for these videos, interesting and well put together as always

I described dark souls like that before I knew of the quote so he did his job and I share this ethos. Dark Souls 3 was on its A game in that regard with the bosses. Yhorm the giant and the twin princes is just fantastic examples of beauty in the absolutely depressing. Bit of an out of left field example is from Inuyasha with Inuyasha father inside that weird realm. A great warrior in stasis in some weird pocket dimension. Could easily have made it pretty sad and grotesque but they chose to make it beautiful. You really feel the majesty of what was once a powerful demon. Been so many years since I seen it at a very early age but I think about it every once in awhile because it captures what Miyazaki is getting it.

There's a small brewery in my town owned by a man who used to be a teacher, who quit his teaching job despite being one of the most well-known and beloved teachers at the high school, so he could pursue his dream of running a brewery. After he did that, the brewery has been incredibly successful. It is one of the most popular places to go for food and drink in town, and my dad and I often go to hang out. The reason I bring this up is because my dad said something today that I think really applies here. He said "It makes me happy when good people who deserve success, not only get success, but surpass those who don't deserve it". And I think that quote can and does apply to Miyazaki. He is a man who truly cares for his employees and is uncompromising on creating his vision. That level of creativity and passion which he knows is only possible because of his team that bring his ideas into reality, is the kind of thing that deserves success. And it makes me happy that a man like Miyazaki has attained such success, and with Elden Ring, surpassed other CEOs of companies that do not deserve the same success he has gotten.

Wow, Miyazaki is a real one. It is refreshing to see someone with strong principles in the gaming industry.

Miyazaki quoting Iwata made me tear up alittle.

Nice video, and same goes for the reflective pause to close out the video. Miyazaki is the complete package. Also, really glad to see you stopped saying "don't forget to unsubscribe" because your perspective and commentary is really good and what initially drew me to your channel.

The One Reborn: Why did you abandon me, Oh Creator mine?

HIMetaka Miyazaki.

The more I know about Miyazaki, the more I respect him.

This guy doesn't miss. We're witnessing gaming history.

The part about dignity and beauty is something I instantly felt after I played one of his games. There's simply something there that I can't feel in other games, beloved or not. It's so hard to put into words, but you absolutely miss it when you appreciate it and play something else.

I AM SPARTACUS! (Hidetaka Miyazaki)

That first quote about dignity and elegance in all of Miyazaki's designs is exactly why the Demon's Souls remake wasn't great. It didn't reflect the intent of the original designers. I know Rata outlined this in his video about the DS remake, but it's worth mentioning again as it's 100% true.

i guess the one reborn was an exception

Truly on of the best of his generation. And I'll play his games until the day I day.

2:35 "..need something ugly", not "needs to be ugly". Sorry, i know it's a really small thing but I just need to point that one out so I can sleep well. Appreciate the video. Been enjoying this series of videos for the past few days

Disgruntled is a very polite way to such things.

That quote about beauty in a tragic character, kinda makes me think of the Furtive Pygmy. Something small, ugly, seemingly insignificant, but would lead to the beauty of mankind, and the eventual answer to the end of the age.

Miyazaki goes, we all go

Thank you Miyazaki T_T

Miyazaki is definitely the type of guy who would rather take a paycut than layoffs his staff just like Iwata

This “ethos,” “aesthetic,” and “ugly in beauty” that Miyazaki pursues is greatly evident in Elden Ring’s bosses as you (Rat Lord) mention. For instance, most of the Demi Gods are inflicted with a curse from birth or out of their own volition. For instance, Morgott was born with the “gift” of the primordial crucible, only to be perceived as an abomination by the people of Leyndell, yet still holds fast in maintaining its glory as its ruler, although lost. There is an aspect of ugliness within his design, yet is dignified in the fact that he holds firm to his beliefs and does not let his circumstances falter him. On the other hand we have our beloved General Radahn. He was not “cursed” since birth like Morgott (unless you want to call his heritage as a giant to be a curse?), but cursed his fate when engaging Malenia in The Shattering war. This was his choice, and resulted in the consequence, the ugliness to where he became corrupt by the scarlet rot. Although he suffers this ailment, he isn’t rotting on the outside, but from within, starting with his feet. There is dignity in his design in the fact that he still wears his immaculate armor and how his steed, Leonard still wishes to ride with the master who took care of him all these years.

Profound stuff. He's really something special.

What a legend.

Absolute legend

With every interview, Miyazaki becomes more and more based in my eyes.

How can one man be so perfect

Truly this man contributed more than any living person to the gaming world

Miyazaki is our magnificent savior in this doomed modern gaming industry

Miyazaki has absolutely succeeded in creating intensely beautiful art. Possibly my favorite artist period. Much gratitude towards him! How lucky we are to have been born at the same time as from!

Damn, I swear to God, I would comment about Godrick before you say, I don't know why, but there's something about Godrick that makes me feel empathy for him, I strange feeling of sorrow

Miyazaki keeping on being a boss.

when i see gi ants in Elden ring and foot soldiers i know i'm in ds2 remasterthank you Miyazaki san

On the topic of layoffs, I think it's extremely important to point out that the expectations for a Japanese developer are very different from those in the western world, particularly those in the USA. Everyone is paid much less than a westerner would expect as well as working far longer hours as well. The average salary, apparently, of FromSoftware staff in 2022 was ¥3.41 million, which is around $25k USD (in 2022, the Yen has fallen since). It's also not uncommon for people to work 60 to 80 hours and not get paid overtime or have overtime only paid at half rate. During crunch, Japanese developers frequently sleep at the office and spend literally all waking hours at work. Sure, layoffs are rare, but there is a massive tradeoff that I doubt most developers in the USA would take. Working culture in Japan in general is brutal.

Miyazaki going "let me solo her!" against the Layoffs Cleaver

Hey all, this is NOT Ratatoskr and we're 48 hours away from the release at this point.

When you press a button, Something awesome has to happen! Button! Awesome!

Unsurprisingly Miyasaki undertsands the dark souls of men and retorts with a based response. What a king.

Didn’t think I could like Miyazaki any more than I already did but I do. What a based human being

They should put Miyazaki in on of the games as an actual character. He'd fit right in

😢 For who would Miyazaki bless if not for the lowly and the meek devs

He's the goat, through and through.

Miyazaki is a god.

I 1000% percent agree with you in praise of Miyazaki's defense of From's employees. And I say that as someone who has done that exact same thing. Years back I was a contractor on a project with an educational technology company. Almost all of their employees were from India, working in the US on visas. This meant that, were they to be laid off or otherwise lose their job there, they would have to move back to India; this visa does not allow the worker to shop around for other jobs, it ties them to the specific company that hired them. As a result, the management there was the most tyrannical I had ever seen in my career, and wildly disrespectful towards the quality work that was being done. As a result, I directly threatened to walk off the project if a specific manager did not correct his attitude and apologize for the degrading language he used referring to our work. Fortunately, I was very critical to this project's completion, and so they had no choice but to comply, and no further such incidents occurred through the completion of the project. Not everyone often finds them in such a position of leverage. But when you do, to me it is obvious that this obligates you to use it for good. Anything less is cowardice.

For those who dont know Satoru Iwata cut his own salary in half to prevent layoffs or salary reductions for the employees when the WiiU failed An absolute goat, just like Miyazaki

One of the great things about Japan's work culture is the fact companies can't just layoff employees without a serious reason (a crime, serious work violation or some serious financial crisis that hits Japan), Japan's work culture has its downsides too but that's definitely a good thing western gaming companies should learn from them.

I live in California so 2 days !!!! Thursday at 4pm 🎉

Miyazaki: "Ew, maggots. That's not very cash money." The Cathedral of the Deep:

Thought I was on ziostorm page with background

Seems like yesterday when we still had months for the dlc

Wormfaces: 👀

It's a bit uncanny how cool this guy is.

Damn, Miyazaki though Quelaag was his favorite waifu.

Cool.

Yo what a fucking legend

Ziostorm ost goes hard

Ziostorms alt channel is cool. (Playing metroid while talking about fromsoft)

I think another aspect of heroic themes. Are what other characters think of each Demigod. Rhodan is still highly respected, due to the festival. Melania is reveered as well by insect creatures and people. While GIDDEON THE ALL KNOWING, is probably the only one that doesn't have respect for others. Which also adds to his character as well.

Watch the background music buddy Ziostorm might start jarbomaxxing.

Super Metroid OST goes hard

Damn Rata busy today

Let's just call it what it is Miyazaki let his nuts hang with this one