Soulcalibur 5 getting costumes from Bayonetta designer

Soulcalibur isn't exactly known for down-to-earth costumes, and now 1UP reports that Soulcalibur 5's wardrobe is about to get just a touch stranger. Namco has announced that Mari Shimazaki, character designer for Bayonetta, has designed three costumes for Soulcalibur 5. Specifically, Shimazaki has clothed Ivy, Tira and the series' newest sword dancer, Leixia.

As one might expect, the costumes are flamboyant to say the least. Check out some images and design sketches in the gallery below.

SoulCalibur V (Mari Shimazaki Costumes)

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NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. today released new SOULCALIBUR® V assets for download. The new screen shots and art highlight a trio of costume designs that have been produced by Mari Shimazaki, who previously worked on character design for Platinum Games' Bayonetta. The three designs are alternate costumes for Ivy and Tira, and the official design for Leixia. SOULCALIBUR V will be available in North America for both Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system on January 31, 2012.

Developed by the legendary Project Soul™ team, SOULCALIBUR V picks up 17 years after the events of SOULCALIBUR®IV with new heroes and returning warriors, including guest character Ezio Auditore from Ubisoft Entertainment's Assassin's Creed series, clashing in an epic showdown between good and evil. The tale of Patroklos, son of Sophitia Alexandra, unfolds as his family's destiny intertwines with the Soul swords. With the series' revolutionary 8-way run, allowing for true 3D movement during matches, refined battle systems, and stunning graphics, SOULCALIBUR V will be the top game of 2012 for anyone looking for a knock-down, drag-out fight.

Reader Comments (29)

.....Those aren't good. I might go so far as to say they're bad.

@The Blank Mage Returns
What are you talking about? Those breas-
Oh, you meant the costumes.

@The Blank Mage Returns what are you talking about!? these are so much better than the regular designs. ivy looks hilarious now, as opposed to, well, embarrassing

@The Blank Mage Returns Well you design better then.

@The Blank Mage Returns At least her head is the right size. Means the Bayonetta guy didnt design her proportions

@Extinction

IT'S A TRAP!

These aren't bad, but I really do miss the more subdued and iconic character designs of Soul Blade and Soul Calibur 1. Characters tend to be more memorable when you can pare them down to a couple colors and a distinct style. Street Fighter II nailed this right from the beginning.

That's less revealing than Ivy's normal outfit. I'd say it's a huge improvement.

@Copybass Ah jeez zombies You're looking at her SC4 outfit. This is more revealing, and less supportive, than her SC5 outfit.

Are you sure he didn't design Voldo's new costume as well?

I swear all they would have to do is include Itagaki and Soulcalibur 5 would have more boobage than the South Park homage episode to Heavy Metal, Major Boobage

Ivy's is very Christmas-y. Plus: it's Ivy.

...which just reminded me that a year or two ago, around Christmas time, while plundering free stuff on PSN, I downloaded some Ivy Christmas wallpaper for the PS3. She seems like a very Christmas-y gal overall.

Does this mean Bayonetta could be a playable character along with Ezio? I'd take it.

I actually really like the design for Tira's costume. The feather's make it pretty cool.

I really like them, Ivy's is odd sure but I think it works, I like it.

Will be recolouring it purple though assuming we can edit the colours like we could in 4, just like I recoloured Ivy's white SC3 outfit. It's the principle.

Even crazier and flashier outfits.... just what we needed. Not.

wtf is this shit

giggity

Well.. it's good to see that ivy is as skimpy as ever

Gotta love how almost all of the screenshots were dominated by either insane or seemingly immortal rather beetchy women, leaving the only and most likely to be normal one with 2 screenshots and a couple of concept art pages.

@brettjr25
Time to grab a stick and show that prehistoric bitch how we do things downtown.

Ivy and Bayonetta. That very concept alone made my brain (and another, lower part of my body) explode.

Richard, I will NOT be drawing you in any of these costumes for any reason. So PLEASE. Don't ask.

1 this is the first game in a decade where Ivy didn't look like a complete Tranny

2 can we skip this and just get Bayonetta 2?

Oh no...

Oh...sorry, I missed what you said after "cleavage".

Bayonetta Character DLC.

That is all.

okay so the actual costumes look kinda weird on the character, but I think that the sketches are so pretty!!!(the coug one is more fierce...but look at those titties) Where can I buy these for next halloween?????

SC is usually a pretty much guaranteed "get" for me, but thanks anyway!

SoulCalibur V

Soulcalibur 5 getting costumes from Bayonetta designer

SoulCalibur V (Mari Shimazaki Costumes)

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