Stellar Blade director clashes with Nier Automata designer following accusations of an AI-generated celebratory image

Stellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim has drawn the ire of Nier: Automata character designer Yoshikaze Matsushita thanks to an image the former posted in celebration of Yoko Taro's new Evangelion project. Matsushita, who worked on enemy design for Nier: Automata, is best known for sculpting the 'Emil head' mask that you'll often see Yoko Taro wearing during public appearances. He took exception to the image, which was shared by Kim to commemorate the news of the Evangelion anime directed by the Nier creator. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS:As Nier Automata hits a massive sales milestone, Square Enix drops its most promising sequel hint yetNier Automata might get a sequel, teased in the weirdest way possibleNier Automata creator says he wants aliens to destroy the Earth

Feb 27, 2026 - 19:00
Stellar Blade director clashes with Nier Automata designer following accusations of an AI-generated celebratory image
Stellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim has drawn the ire of Nier: Automata character designer Yoshikaze Matsushita thanks to an image the former posted in celebration of Yoko Taro's new Evangelion project. Matsushita, who worked on enemy design for Nier: Automata, is best known for sculpting the 'Emil head' mask that you'll often see Yoko Taro wearing during public appearances. He took exception to the image, which was shared by Kim to commemorate the news of the Evangelion anime directed by the Nier creator.

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