Virtual and real-world fashion.
-Do you change the costumes of the characters you operate?
SHINKNOWNSUKE: Titles that have been played for many years are free to update. So I thought I would pay for them by charging occasionally. It's not like each one costs thousands of yen, and I've been charged about 2,000 yen for a few months.
FACE: Shin-san and Numano-kun (editor, DHC member), you are charging and changing your clothes.
SHINKNOWNSUKE: Titles that have been played for many years are free to update. So I thought I would pay for them by charging occasionally. It's not like each one costs thousands of yen, and I've been charged about 2,000 yen for a few months.
FACE: That may be true. If I don't find a design that I like, I'll go the other way and dress up really crazy. In multiplayer, you don't see people in default costumes. When you look at them, you can tell what they like. I can tell if someone likes military.
-In the past few years, there have been more and more collaborations between games and fashion, and sometimes items used in games become actual products. What are your thoughts on such collaborations between games and fashion?
SHINKNOWNSUKE: I think you should do more. In the last few years, fashion and games have become more accessible.
FACE: Everyone liked the game, but I feel like there is a trend to say it out loud.
SHINKNOWNSUKE: That's right. Compared to the past, games are no longer something to sneak around in.
FACE: Recently, I think it has become easier to wear game apparel because of the popularity of Japanese anime on vintage T-shirts.
-That's for sure. The younger generation in particular is likely to adopt it well without resistance.
FACE: To be honest, many apparel products made by game production companies are difficult to wear from a fashion point of view. However, if it is a collaboration with Puma, a company that understands fashion, the designs and silhouettes are good. In a good sense, there are designs that are not recognizable at first glance as "Monster Hunter" collaborations. I think that designs that are recognizable to those who understand them are even easier to wear.
-The "Suede Vintage" design is also unnoticeable as a "Monhan" collaboration, but in a good way.
SHINKNOWNSUKE: The monsters designed on the foam strips look like Japanese patterns. The gold also looks like gold leaf and works well.
FACE: If I buy these shoes, it would be interesting to wear them in the game.
SHINKNOWNSUKE: If you own shoes even in the game, you will be doubly satisfied. I think games and fashion will be more deeply connected in the future. Like the Metaverse, we can create a community in an imaginary space. There are only possibilities.
FACE: The more immersive the game and your body are linked, the more you will want to focus on the fashion in the game. And then you could release them in the real world and make them wearable. It would be interesting to have "Monhan Now" with Apple Vision Pro.
Suede Vintage ¥16,500
The iconic "PUMA" formstrip features an all-over design of the popular monster. The gold "Lio Leus" on the tongue is a symbol of the Puma brand. The heel is asymmetrical, with the "Lio Leus" on the right and the Puma logo on the left.
T7 Track Jacket ¥13,200
The design used on the "PUMA SUEDE VINTAGE" formstrip is also used on the popular "T7 Track Jacket". It is available in chic monotones and multi-colors that are perfect for the star of your outfits. A special collaboration logo is placed on the chest.
Football Short sleeve T-shirt ¥7,700
The graphics of the loading screen are incorporated into the soccer shirt, making it look like the uniform of a real team. The number on the back is the anniversary year. This shirt can also be worn for light sports activities.
Hoodie ¥8,800
The football-like emblem with "Rio Reus" on the left chest is an excellent design. On the back is the popular character "Airou" straddling the Puma logo. This crossover design, unique to this special collaboration, is a must-have for fans.
Short sleeve T-shirt ¥4,950
The special PUMA logo used in this capsule collection is also available on a T-shirt. The design offers plenty of both charms, making it a piece you'll want to wear from daily use to while playing the game.
