# Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 took inspiration from Attack on Titan and Bleach’s instantly recognizable characters: “It’s an absolute masterpiece for me”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/clair-obscur-expedition-33-took-inspiration-from-attack-on-titan-and-bleachs-instantly-recognizable-characters-its-an-absolute-masterpiece-for-me/
- Published: 2026-08-01T10:58:30+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-01T11:05:12+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/rpg/clair-obscur-expedition-33-took-inspiration-from-attack-on-titan-and-bleachs-instantly-recognizable-characters-its-an-absolute-masterpiece-for-me/
- Topics: Gaming

## Key points

- Anime influenced Expedition 33’s character design
- Attack on Titan was praised as a masterpiece
- Recognisable characters were a key aim

## Summary

The developers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 said its character design drew inspiration from anime, particularly Attack on Titan and Bleach. They highlighted the importance of creating characters that are immediately recognisable, a quality they associate with those series.

One developer described Attack on Titan as “an absolute masterpiece”, indicating its strong creative influence on the role-playing game. The article focuses on how anime references informed the game’s visual identity and memorable cast, rather than suggesting a direct adaptation or collaboration.

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