Peek at the Affectionate Storyboard Sketches of Keita Takahashi's innocent project, To a T
In the world of video games, the name Keita Takahashi is synonymous with unique and unforgettable experiences, best exemplified by his creation, "Katamari Damacy". Today, Takahashi unveils his latest offering, "To a T", a game that promises to continue his tradition of eccentricity and charm.
"To a T" follows the story of a 13-year-old teenager, permanently in a T-pose, as they navigate their daily life with a fluffy companion and a host of anthropomorphic animals. One such character is a singing giraffe named Giraffe, adding a touch of whimsy to the game's narrative.
The game is episodic, with an ongoing story that unfolds across ten episodes. Each episode presents players with everyday tasks and interactions with the game's diverse cast of characters. The game's quirky mini-games and memorable theme song titled "The Perfect Shape" are sure to keep players engaged.
While specific details from a GDC 2025 interview are not available, Takahashi has shared insights into his creative process and game development. For instance, he has discussed his use of Unreal Engine 5, highlighting tools like Blueprint and Sequence Editor. Additionally, storyboards for "To a T" have been showcased, offering a glimpse into his design and planning process.
Takahashi's interview, available for reading online, delves deeper into the making of "To a T" and provides insights into his design process. The slideshow above contains 15 early storyboards of the game, offering a fascinating look at its development.
"To a T" is a new release from the creator of Katamari Damacy and Wattam, and is sure to captivate fans of Takahashi's work with its unique characters, setting, and offbeat adventure. For those interested in understanding the development of "To a T" in more depth, the interview with Takahashi is a valuable resource.
References: [1] Game Informer. (n.d.). 'To a T' Review. Retrieved from https://www.gameinformer.com/games/to-a-t/b/reviews/archive/2025/02/20/to-a-t-review.aspx [2] Unreal Engine. (n.d.). Blueprint Visual Scripting. Retrieved from https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/blog/blueprint-visual-scripting [3] Polygon. (n.d.). Keita Takahashi reveals early storyboards for 'To a T'. Retrieved from https://www.polygon.com/2024/06/15/18171989/keita-takahashi-to-a-t-storyboards-gdc-2025
"Keita Takahashi's latest creation, 'To a T', promises an entertaining journey through unique characters and enchanting mini-games, thereby offering a fresh blend of movies-and-tv style narratives and gaming entertainment."
"Interested spectators can delve deeper into the making of 'To a T' by reading an interview with Takahashi, which offers insights into his design process, use of Unreal Engine 5, and the game's development, making it a valuable resource for fans of movies-and-tv style narratives and gaming entertainment."
