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''One feature stands out, though: the jacket.'' Casually thrown over a skin-tight uniform, it is strongly reminiscent of Motoko Kusanagi from [[Ghost in the Shell]] (a ''major'' influence for Oni; no pun intended).<ref>As far as jackets go, [[Armitage III]] comes to mind as well, but Armitage's jacket is bundled with other skimpy clothing, whereas Motoko sports a more unique jacket-catsuit combination. Not sure which of the two "Mark Zero" is leaning towards the most.</ref> | ''One feature stands out, though: the jacket.'' Casually thrown over a skin-tight uniform, it is strongly reminiscent of Motoko Kusanagi from [[Ghost in the Shell]] (a ''major'' influence for Oni; no pun intended).<ref>As far as jackets go, [[Armitage III]] comes to mind as well, but Armitage's jacket is bundled with other skimpy clothing, whereas Motoko sports a more unique jacket-catsuit combination. Not sure which of the two "Mark Zero" is leaning towards the most.</ref> | ||
It is interesting how the jacket apparently "survived the purge" and ended up ([[: | It is interesting how the jacket apparently "survived the purge" and ended up ([[:Image:Konoko_Leather_Render.jpg|with somewhat longer sleeves]]) in Konoko's ingame wardrobe, as well as in [[:Image:Biker_Konoko.jpg|THIS]] prom art piece. | ||
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The whole trailer looks like a tribute to Konoko's early versions: | The whole trailer looks like a tribute to Konoko's early versions: | ||
*the metal plates are visible under the eyes, just as surprising to modern Oni players as seeing Konoko run around with a naked belly in an otherwise familiar "Mark VII"; | *the metal plates are visible under the eyes, just as surprising to modern Oni players as seeing Konoko run around with a naked belly in an otherwise familiar "Mark VII"; | ||
*Mark I, Mark II and even Mark Zero concept art flashes by, as well as [[: | *Mark I, Mark II and even Mark Zero concept art flashes by, as well as [[:Image:Early_Konoko_2.jpg|THIS]] piece where Konoko apparently wears nothing besides an armband and a pair of gloves). | ||
*in the first ten seconds or so, a female figure is shown either reclining, suspended or propped up – not clearly identifiable as Konoko (or as a human, for that matter), but rather definitely female and unclothed. | *in the first ten seconds or so, a female figure is shown either reclining, suspended or propped up – not clearly identifiable as Konoko (or as a human, for that matter), but rather definitely female and unclothed. | ||