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Demon Artist Kaneko Reveals JoJo's Influence on Persona

7/18/2025

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Kazuma Kaneko, renowned as the "Demon Artist" of Atlus, shared in a recent interview how Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has profoundly influenced his character designs in the Persona series. Both creators draw from their love of fashion and Western music, even channeling supermodel Trish Goff for characters named "Trish," blending artistry and pop culture seamlessly.

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Kazuma Kaneko, renowned as the "Demon Artist" of Atlus, shared in a recent interview how Hirohiko Araki's JoJo's Bizarre Adventure has profoundly influenced his character designs in the Persona series. Both creators draw from their love of fashion and Western music, even channeling supermodel Trish Goff for characters named "Trish," blending artistry and pop culture seamlessly.