Cabel tells the detailed story of the new Katamari Damacy tees:
When you read translated interviews with Takahashi in the American press, you get the impression that he brashly hates everything. In reality, this is only partially true. He's actually pretty shy person, and you quickly realize it's not "I hate everything", but honest, thoughtful opinion – his vision is so specific, and many things don't live up to his expectations and their potential. What also doesn't come across in the press is his dry sense of humor and mischievousness – his critiques are generally said with a sly smile and a laugh, as if he knows he's being marginally ridiculous by admitting, for example, that he didn't really like Mother 3.
That's not to say I have him fully figured out. We know he has a low tolerance for anyone who takes the "safe road". So, you'd think he'd be a huge fan of the convention-shunning Nintendo Wii system, right? Wrong! He's currently playing the GameCube version of Twilight Princess, intentionally avoiding the Wii version! Why? Who knows! The lesson? Takahashi will keep you guessing, but in a good way: you'll be suprised, confused, and delighted, just like when you play his games.
(Thanks, John!)
See also:
Katamari Damacy phone-pouch
Katamari Damacy checks
Katamari Damacy earmuffs
Handmade magnetic wooly Katamari
Katamari Damacy radio-controlled toys
Katamari Damacy Hallowe'en costume
Katamari Damacy glass beads fundraiser
Hand-embroidered Katamari Damacy patch
Katamari crochet patterns
Katamari Damacy fans in costume
Katamari Damacy fan-cake of extraordinary coolth
Katamari Damacy nerd pride tee
Katamari Damacy homemade models
Katamari Damacy reenactment in Play-Doh
Katamari Damacy made from paper
Handmade yarn Katamari Damacy hats
Katamari Damacy hand-puppet
Official Katamari Damacy shirts
Katamari sushi
Katamari Damacy crocheted Little Prince rug
Wooly magnetic Katamaries for sale on Etsy
