Character designer Bayonetta celebrates the series’ 15th anniversary with new artwork

PlatinumGames logo bayonet is currently celebrating its 15th anniversary, and although there were no major announcements, the development team and creators took to social media to acknowledge Umbra Witch’s time in the spotlight

Platinum shared a brief message on social media about her original outing that started on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2009. Of course, it eventually made its way to the Wii U in 2014. and followed by a Nintendo Switch release in 2018.

Platinum Games: “Released in Japan on October 29, 2009, #Bayonetta came out 15 years ago”

Character designer Mari Shimazaki also shared a special message and some great artwork to commemorate the original Bayonetta outing:

Mari Shimazaki: “Happy 15th anniversary of Bayonetta and 2nd anniversary of Bayonetta 3! Sorry, this is a WIP drawing, I drew it in the middle of work. I wanted to create a beautiful and soft picture, but first when I learned that, the contrast became too great.” I want to use the symbolic colors red, blue, purple of 1, 2 and 3. I don’t have enough time so I will finish it before the 15th anniversary.”

Series creator Hideki Kamiya left PlatinumGames last year after its release Bayonetta’s Origin: Cereza and the Lost Demon. His previous comments in November 2023 suggested he would take “his Bayonetta vision to the grave” but thinks the franchise will continue without him.

Earlier this year in August, Bayonetta’s original Japanese vocalist Atsuko Tanaka passed away.