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Yoko Taro Backs Hideki Kamiya's Hardline Replies to Abusive Fans

The Nier director casts visible pushback as a deterrent to harassment that reassures peers.

Overview

  • Taro voiced his support during a recent Café Four Leaf episode hosted by Kamiya.
  • He said public-facing creators attract "real weirdos" and usually cannot respond at full force because those people are also customers.
  • Kamiya is known for calling rude users "insects" and conducting widespread blocking on social media.
  • Kamiya said many people expect developers to be punching bags and are surprised when he pushes back.
  • Taro and colleagues at CLOVERS say Kamiya’s in-person and workplace behavior differs from his combative online persona.