Our original correspondence with Igusa Matsuyama in Japanese. This is provided for the benefit of Japanese readers and fans wishing to translate Igusa Matsuyama's words on their own.
Something Special: Igusa Matsuyama Interviewed by Ranch Story Community!
As a fan of Story of Seasons since the earliest days in Flowerbud Village, I have always adored the artwork of Igusa Matsuyama, who has helped make the worlds of Bokumono feel so alive, colorful, vibrant and filled with characters who I adore so much. That’s why, today, I’m especially delighted to bring a rare treat: Thanks to the collaboration of several of our community’s members doing translations, submitting questions, and providing guidance; I present a brief interview with the artist themselves!
Then and now: Mary
Unlike a lot of characters, Mary's Flowerbud Village and Mineral Town selves are both very similar, likely in part to most of their influence coming from their mother, Anna.
Harvest Moon: 64 and the Missing Festivals
Snow Festivals are held annually in Japan and usually span over a few days. People build statues out of snow that turn into ice sculptures around the area of the festival, and people enjoy treats from vendors.
Harvest Moon Origins, Part 1: Harvest Moon 64
Some of the unused items in Harvest Moon: 64 are extraordinarily familiar, mainly because they appeared in later games in some shape or form. We’ll be going through some of the items, tools and gameplay additions that were shelved before the game’s official release - and their appearance later in the series.
Harvest Moon 64’s Vegetable Festival was Educational!
When playing Harvest Moon: 64, did you ever feel like you might be learning something? You were right.
Then and Now: Jennifer
Like Brandon, Jennifer wasn’t in Mineral Town in either the original Back to Nature or the GBA versions.
Then and now: Brandon
As we can see, Brandon’s original design was that of thin air.
Then and now: Basil
Basil is pretty much a massive plant enthusiast who dresses for work and little else.
Then and now: Gray
Though Mineral Town Gray doesn’t broadcast it as openly, he still loves horses, so that may mean that his new shirt says “UMA” after all, appropriately covered up due to being a more subdued part of his character now.
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