Operation: Art Legacy

This was a no-brainer - YES!

That said, I'm not saying her art's better than Natsume's, or that it should be more prominent than his.

I'm just saying it's really good, so the more we get, the better.

If you asked me whose art should grace the cover, I'd love for it to be Kojima's.

Mana's art is fantastic

I can't overstate how badass Mana's art is. No disrespect at all to Natsume, whose art is also splendid. Still, Mana's I would frame and hang in my room. In fact, please consider pestering her to sign a poster and mail it to me because, you know, my paltry +1 forum vote totally merits that kind of individualized attention.

Enkeria So her art is already being used in game and for promotional use (ie: slipcase)

I'm only here because of some email telling me this is important. However, reading this I get the feeling this isn't something I want to vote for. There is nothing wrong with either of the art, but there is a lot I find to be questionable with the intent. From what I understand Natsume-san's art is what IGA has chosen and Mana's art is that something that you personally are pushing for. You said the artist herself can't go up to IGA and ask to be involved in the project because there would be bias and it would be unprofessional due to her existing position as an employee of ArtPlay. So then you would just gather a group of fans to ask instead in your place because ArtPlay is incapable of asking? That also doesn't sound very professional to me. Not to mention that the OP seems completely biased towards Mana. There is no mention of what Natsume-san's art detracts from the game or what it does for the game.

I backed this game so I can enjoy a game that IGA himself envisioned, I believe the choice should be left to him and whoever has a hand in the creation and development. ArtPlay should make this proposal in an official capacity instead of trying to round up a bunch of fans to force the change by popular opinion. If IGA himself thinks changing artists is the right choice, then as a backer I have no objections whatsoever.

This is just my opinion as someone who only reads the development updates and not acquainted with the community. Please correct me if I have my facts wrong.

Natsume san is extremely talented don't get me wrong, but look at the detail in Mana san's artwork! Nothing is left out, and there's so many gorgeous things to look at! Mana nailed the style Ayami Kojima set forth 20 years ago (although with more realistic body and clothing proportions, but I liked the exaggeration too). I feel bad for Natsume, but if you're asking me which is better... Mana san wins. But if for some reason Mana san isn't available, Natsume san does bring a different eye and should be a second choice.

gracidia and everyone else. IntiCreates is no longer making assets for Bloodstained with the exception of the prequel mini game. I can't tell you exactly how I know this at this point in time, but I assure you it's true.

This is our opportunity to get as close to Ayami Kojima as we are going to get.

Mana 's art is so clean and detailed that I just can't say no to it.