US EditionYou Can Thank Capcom's Female Devs for 'Hot Uncle' Leon in Resident Evil Requiem
Female Capcom staff meticulously refined Leon Kennedy’s aged design, preserving his appeal as a 'silver fox' in Resident Evil Requiem ahead of the February launch.
- Capcom credited its female staff for refining Leon S. Kennedy's silver fox look, including neck wrinkles, to polish his appeal within the franchise's roster.
- Set 30 years after Resident Evil 3, Resident Evil Requiem portrays Leon in his 50s and pairs him with new playable character Grace Ashcroft, shaping design and spotlight decisions.
- Director Koshi Nakanishi said the team polished Leon's visuals to 'make anyone's heart throb', while the reveal trailer sparked 'hot uncle' references and female journalists showed enthusiasm at previews.
- Fans and media reacted as Leon remains arguably the franchise's most popular character, sharing top billing with Grace as a playable lead shaping expectations.
- Franchise hallmarks like one-liners and style define the Resident Evil series, where Leon retains franchise character traits such as memorable quips, jacket style, and a distinctive haircut.
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Thank the women of Capcom for Resident Evil Requiem's hot Leon Kennedy
After it was announced that Leon Kennedy would be a playable character in Capcom's upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, fans of the franchise reacted in one of two ways: expressing excitement about Leon's return, and expressing excitement at how darn handsome his new in-game model is, with Japanese fans in particular referring to him as a "ikeoji" or "hot uncle."
RE9’s Leon S. Kennedy Design Should Make ‘Anyone’s Heart Throb'
Photo Credit: Capcom (via YouTube) In the build-up to Resident Evil Requiem (RE9), game director Koshi Nakanishi has come out to share his thoughts on the design of the iteration’s leading character, Leon S. Kennedy. The seasoned Japanese game developer opened up about the alluring looks of the iconic federal agent in a recent interview, noting that many female employees have worked on his design to make him as captivating as possible. Resident …
Resident Evil Requiem director says there are 'many fans' of Leon S. Kennedy at the studio and that 'women in particular were pretty strict' when reviewing his 'hot uncle' design
Leon S. Kennedy's design for Resident Evil Requiem took a long time to create and was refined by the female staff at Capcom, according to game director Koshi Nakanishi.
Leon Is a "Hot Uncle' in Resident Evil Requiem Because of the Work of CAPCOM's Female Developers
The confirmation that Leon S. Kennedy was indeed a playable character in Resident Evil Requiem, as promised by CAPCOM leaker Dusk Golem, was a soothing balm for series fans - especially after they saw what he looks like in the game. Requiem takes place much further in the timeline. Thirty years have passed since the bombing of Raccoon City, when Leon was a rookie police officer who had a very bad first day at the local Police Department in Resid…
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