From NieR to PGR: Exclusive Interview with Artist D.K.

[@GrayRavenRadio]

We interviewed D.K., the designer behind beloved characters such as Kainé, Nier, and Emil, and now Bambinata! The original interview was conducted in Japanese and you can check it out in both Japanese and English on GRAY RAVENS here: grayravens.com/wiki/D.K._Interview

[@nem0itt0]

Great interview for a character I truly like a lot

[@matthewalexanderpugar3719]

i have some question how did you make your own website with your friend so detailed and how to make it?

[@AshbornXVI]

Am I the only one interested in Kuro making collabs with external artists like they did with D.K.? Seeing other types of designs being introduced in the game truly introduces a breath of fresh air

[@TarjakaVanita.officials]

Hell yeah! It just so incredibly interesting to see kuro making a collabs with artists like D.K , Its was peak interest to me

[@azref6779]

Iirc the memory arts and bosses have different artists too

[@elsiemay12]

I look forward to Kuro collabing with a korean cyberpunk artist Gharliera. Ya'll should definitely check out his artwork. It definitely fits the sci-fi aesthetics.

[@ZonzaAce]

I’d love to see it too. This actually one of the things I like about FGO. They have their main art team, but they regularly reach out to other artists with different styles for Servant art. Honestly Yinlin in Wuthering gives me some Iida Pochi vibes (vtuber, 2-hit mother, etc.), but it could just be the white pupils. I do hope for pgr and/or wuthering they reach out every so often to other artists.

[@destinationskyline07]

Bambinata is definitely one of my favorite characters in terms of design.

[@SmithOfGear92]

I love D.K.'s responses. There's this sweet and earnest nature to them that only makes me like D.K. even more. Also, I'm surprised that Bambinata was going to resemble Liv, somewhat. I wonder if they'll make a coating for Bambinata that depicts that early concept for her in the future?

[@KyleFreezeAnimation]

Kuro Games pulling each and every classic of JRPG trends is appreciable to see like Nier, DMC, MGR, etc.

[@Sercotani]

those aren't really classic JRPGs though. Classic would be games like Secrets of Mana, Chrono Trigger, Phantasy Star, Star Ocean, Dragon Quest... and the obvious giants that managed to reach global fame like Final Fantasy, SMT, Persona. The Nier series, DMC, MGR are all action RPGs, more so than classic JRPGs. Not that this is a bad thing, just pointing out the inaccuracy. I like that Kuro's taking in inspiration from these sort of games, compared to Hoyo taking inspiration from Zelda (in Genshin) and the Trails series (in HSR). Just to be clear, I fucking hate tribalists, just, give props to gaming companies where its due. Appreciate the things that you enjoy and leave silly fandom wars behind. Video games are cool and I think people who are only able to either love or hate certain things (without anything in-between) are fundamentally unhealthy in mindset.

[@mosengteroosss5485]

I think Nier, DMC, MGR and even newer FF is considered a post-modern JRPG which is resembled by the Hack & Slash combat for the trait but I get your point

[@hijodelsoldeoriente]

See, this is why I love your channel. Your content goes beyond the surface of the game.

[@GabrielHenrique-pq5bo]

I like when different kinds of art are used in a game, it helps you to connect with the character, they called me crazy for not rolling for lucia plume and going for SS bambi

[@GrayRavenRadio]

The correct way to play PGR is whatever way lets you have the most fun! As long as you've got enough information to make an informed decision, it doesn't matter who you do or don't pull for. Glad you're having fun with Bambinata 💕

[@GabrielHenrique-pq5bo]

@@GrayRavenRadio my waidu is qu, it eill take a fairly long time but i can make things with bambi still, as ayla aproaches and i have wanshi, i will have kind of a good thing going, if really needed i can just roll chrome glory, i just dont like lucia plume at all

[@babadookdi4921]

I wish the best for D.K in life, this guy literally made my most favorite characters in my gaming career. NieR characters and now PGR, I hope that Kuro asks him for more characters in the future patches or even for wuthering waves characters.

[@hazelleaf8749]

Bambinata with her hair down is so pretty

[@stefssj1291]

Great video as always guys!

[@ameri7260]

Everytime i see an art from DK on their twitter, nier replicant's peaceful and sad music plays in my head. I feel like no one would've done a better good job than dk to capture the complex emotions and lore of nier replicant. To have such a talented artist that are admired by big names like Yoko taro to work on pgr is just a blessing

[@vialomur__vialomur5682]

Wow thanks for this video!

[@azizyahaya2174]

D.K.'s art is amazing. Great job on the interview, GRR.

[@ben-taobeneton3945]

I have ton of arts of _Dkgrounds._ One of the best PGR artist out there. 👏 P.s. Hopefully a Crimson Weaver will be drawn on February. 😏

[@barbatosistheone4581]

Great interview and I hope your feeling better after your fall

[@castronimussi6050]

This channel is top notch quality

[@SolarFlorad]

This was wonderful. I don't know how it slipped through my feed. Thank you for helping me see another slice of the beauty of PGR.

[@BeardGrizzly]

This is very cool; thanks for sharing!

[@disarraymaycry]

Cool view, thank you

[@ken_kenaki2317]

I love you ❤❤❤ You provide us so much about pgr❤❤❤

[@lilblkrose]

3:40 That is actually pretty surprising and explains why most of their recent artwork are so... whole.

[@nottazegames]

This Game is Absolutely EPIC, The Best Of All, And this Video is AMAZING, Good Quality ❤!!!

[@cosmicillusion788]

I hope kuro collab with my fav artist DHK. He one of creator for Dota2 Windranger/Drow/QOP arcana and marci. I love his work.

[@Tantalust17]

Bambi with her hair down was so cute, i could just cuddle her all day

[@Shino_666]

just form the first glance, i knew there's something about her braided hair.. 😅

[@arx48]

this is such cool content and something we need more of for such gacha games

[@Zino.0o]

Woah she got that good at art in only 7 years?? Mashallah that’s so impressive!

[@sendu6884]

i love your voice so much. your voice makes my day

[@alez9250]

If Bambinata ever get a S-Rank frame, she will be more popular.

[@jo3y960]

YES THIS IS SO GOOD

[@shotgunshogun4707]

This is truly awesome to see and makes me wonder what pgr could introduce in the future in terms of collabs (post BRS i mean). Bambi is a ridiculously good execution on the concept of both a marionette and a ballerina with a lil sprinkle of praying mantis, which was added perfectly which at this point is common W for kuro. It's nice to see where it all started with such an awesome character.

[@NizarAlwi07]

Hey, can you make tierlist of signature weapon you should pull? i'm still confused should i priority my DPS or Debuffer (that really need signature weapon) like Rosetta and Glory

[@akilouissifou9957]

thanks

[@kastlewind1759]

Does DK speak english? I know for this particular interview, it was done in japanese and you translate it for us in english, but the reason that I ask is because I've noticed that he uses english sometimes while on Twitter, and I'm not sure if it's because if he's somewhat become fluent in english now, or he just uses a translator 😅. I'd also like to email him on an offer regarding business on a project of my own that I want him to do the art for so I'm just wondering.

[@Nomimonyo]

4:42 MAH KWEEN!!

[@Cloudiroth462]

Yo, Bambi Vitra :O

[@dennissrin6600]

Bambinata = kaine Wait that for real ?

[@gamogm8234]

that why her gameplay not strong enough like plume , still a rank character its just for ice team who dont want spent too much build team

[@AyVaZzZ4o0]

I feel like this interview was two Chat GPT talking to each other pretending to be humans... Altho Cachernsins i have seen its very similar to this game except its more religious in concept..

[@TheOne-dn9mr]

Is D.K. korean? I can't but notice their art kinda does have Korean aesthetics

[@Yuakiyounglord998]

The Thumbnail sauce please~

[@eyywannn8601]

He’s very terse.

[@JK-np8dr]

3D modeller didn't do the drawings justice

[@Sercotani]

I had the same opinions for Nier's 3D models. They're beautiful on their own merits for sure, but those character artworks are just in a different realm entirely. DK really knows their stuff...and I'd definitely read a manga/visual novel with them as the artist.

[@RanRan_11]

I mean, a 2D drawing would definitely look different than a 3d model. Also, just like most concept arts, they don't always become the end product.

[@JK-np8dr]

Honkai Star Rail did it right. I'm not talking about getting those pencils lines texture. There's a degree of detail and facial nuances that make the design good that can easily be modelled accurately if they took the time to.

[@whatamess8894]

Man, the 3D modeling doesn't follow D.K's artistic style, of course he was the one who designed it, but the artistic style they followed was from the game itself. so of course D.k's art will diverge in art style when compared to in game model.

[@elliexd4730]

FIRST OMG

[@hitomi-chanisshywithstrang56]

We love her so much the ppl from ch1 always goes 😭😭😭

[@ZXJL]

If you are unsure who is going to win... Always bet...... On hakari