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Tekken 8 Director Slams Fan Over Anna Williams' New Look: 'Unconstructive and Pointless'

Author : Liam Apr 26,2025

The return of Tekken 8 veteran Anna Williams has stirred up a mix of reactions among fans due to her revamped design. While the majority of the community seems to embrace the new look, a vocal minority has drawn comparisons to Santa Claus, igniting a debate across social platforms.

In response to a fan's request to revert to Anna's older design, Tekken's game director and chief producer, Katsuhiro Harada, firmly defended the new design. He stated, "If you prefer the old design, I am not taking those away from you." Harada highlighted that 98% of fans welcomed the redesign and criticized the detractors for their unconstructive feedback and disrespectful attitude towards other fans. He pointed out the inconsistency in their demands, suggesting that reverting the design would simply be labeled as "recycling."

The discussion escalated when another commenter criticized the lack of rereleases of older Tekken games with modern netcode, to which Harada retorted sharply, labeling the comment as "POINTLESS" and muting the user.

Despite the controversy, many fans expressed satisfaction with Anna's new design. Redditor AngryBreadRevolution appreciated the edgier look, aligning with their vision of an Anna seeking revenge. They noted that while the hair might not suit all outfits, the overall design complemented her personality well. However, the coat's resemblance to Christmas attire drew criticism, with some fans like troonpins and Cheap_Ad4756 feeling it detracted from her previous dominatrix vibe and made her appear younger.

The debate over Anna's design continued on platforms like Reddit, where users such as spiralqq criticized the new look as overly complex and reminiscent of Santa Claus, suggesting a simpler design without the coat might be more appealing.

Amidst the design discussions, Tekken 8 has achieved significant commercial success, selling 3 million copies within a year of its release—a faster pace than Tekken 7, which took a decade to reach 12 million copies. In IGN's Tekken 8 review, the game received a 9/10 score, praised for its innovative tweaks to the classic fighting system, engaging offline modes, new characters, robust training tools, and an enhanced online experience. The review concluded that by respecting its legacy while pushing forward, Tekken 8 stands out as a remarkable entry in the series.

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