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Revision as of 17:31, 7 June 2021
Fatal Frame Changes
When Fatal Frame was released in America, one of the major regional changes made (besides English language and voice acting) was to Miku's character design and default costume. These differences in Miku's form and costume were aimed at making her more appealing to western audiences. The game's chapter panel artwork was also changed to reflect the new, more westernized, design. While the original costume is only available in the PS2 Japanese version (and Fatal Frame III), the Japanese costume is still considered Miku's 'official' costume, and when she appears in other games she is always wearing it. The other special costumes, which are simply edited and recoloured versions of the costume, were not changed. When the game was released on the Xbox, more costumes were added that complemented the new design.
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Changes Included
- Miku's hair colour - went from dark brown to a more auburn colour.
- Skin tone - went from pale white to a more pinkish colour.
- Height - the new design is a few inches taller than the original.
- Skirt - went from a layered design to a solid skirt.
- Body - gained more curves.
- Shirt - she has a scarf tied around her collar, which was switched to a golden clip with four symbols on it.
- Choker - went from black to gold.
Misc Info
- The Xbox version of the game uses the new Miku design in all regions, and the original version of the outfit is not present.
- Miku's age (canonically) remains at 17 (aging two years to 19 in Fatal Frame III).
- Miku's original Japanese costume is unlockable in Fatal Frame III, and is not replaced with the alternative design in overseas releases.
Fatal Frame III
This time, Miku's outfit remains the same in all regions. Early concept artwork and depictions in the Zero 3 Comic Anthology suggest that her costume was originally going to have more of a midriff top. Her design was modelled on her original outfit, with a Japanese-style flavour to it,[1] and she still wears her grandmother's hairclip. At night she wears pink pyjamas, which were based on a design by Makoto Shibata.[1]
Other Game Appearances
- Miku's original Japanese costume appears in Monster Rancher IV.
- In Fatal Frame II, one of the unlockable costumes for Mio and Mayu is similar to Miku's original costume in colour scheme.
- Miku's original costume is an unlockable in Super Swing Golf.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Column #3 - 28 July 2005, Official site. (English translation)