Hideki Kamiya marks Okami's 20th anniversary as sequel development continues

Two decades after Okami first arrived in 2006, Capcom used the anniversary to do the one thing long-waiting fans wanted most: confirm that the sequel is still moving. Hideki Kamiya, who directed the original game, marked the milestone with a message tied to the anniversary celebrations, and Capcom’s official sequel page says the project is underway with Kamiya back in the director’s chair.

That reassurance matters because Capcom is not pretending the sequel is close to ready. The company says it will be “some time” before the next update, even as the project continues to be co-developed by M-TWO Inc., Machine Head Works Inc., and CLOVERS Inc. Kamiya joined CLOVERS in October 2024 as studio head and chief game designer, and his message described the sequel as “a small bud that is blossoming.” The game was first announced at The Game Awards 2024 on December 12, 2024, but Capcom still has not announced a release date or any platforms.

The anniversary push went beyond a single message. Capcom’s celebration included the Okami + Kunitsu-Gami Bundle, pairing Okami HD with Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and the company also invited fans to share their own messages on the anniversary site. Celebratory artwork appeared alongside the campaign, while Fangamer and Capcom announced six anniversary products, including a desk mat, socks, a keychain, a T-shirt, a blanket, and a jacket.

That mix of commemorative goods and sequel reassurance says a lot about how Capcom wants Okami positioned right now. This is not being treated like a museum piece. It is being kept active as a brand with a living audience, one that can still support a remaster, anniversary merchandise, and a new project at the same time. Kamiya’s message thanked fans for sustaining Okami for 20 years and said he is putting his “blood, sweat, and tears” into the sequel, which signals a project meant to satisfy the series’ long-time followers without rushing a reveal before it is ready.

For fans, the clearest takeaway is simple: Okami’s legacy is still being built, not archived. The original game’s reputation for its visual style, mythic setting, and artistic ambition now has a sequel in motion, and Capcom is keeping the franchise visible while the next chapter continues to take shape.