Ep.188 – Capcom's Breathing Fire: The Origins of Breath of Fire
A Trip Down Memory Card Lane · David Kassin and Robert Kassin
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Show Notes
In 1993, Capcom released Breath of Fire, its first major entry into the RPG genre. In this episode, we explore how producer Tokuro Fujiwara and artist Keiji Inafune, known for hits like Ghosts ’n Goblins and Mega Man, helped shape the game’s colorful world and enduring characters. We trace how Capcom, inspired by Square and Enix’s success, sought to create its own fantasy saga filled with dragons, transformation mechanics, and heartfelt storytelling. Our conversation covers the collaboration with Square Soft for the English localization, Ted Woolsey’s creative truncations, and how Breath of Fire sparked a long-running series. Join us as we fish, transform, and breathe new life into Capcom’s fantasy roots on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.