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Interview: Ubisoft's Watch Dogs Comes to Tokyo!

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Watch Dogs Tokyo 

Originally released by Japanese publisher Shinchosha and adapted for the U.S. by TokyoPop, Watch Dogs Tokyo promises the same anti-authoritarian thrills that made the Ubisoft franchise so unique.  

PREVIEWSworld talked with writer Seiichi Shirato to find out more.

Watch Dogs Tokyo 

 

So, what is Watch Dogs: Tokyo

This Tokyo story arc takes place between Watch Dogs 2 and 3.

The members of DedSec Tokyo, including SSB, have some sort of collaborative relationship with the San Francisco branch, but they’re each doing their own thing.

How did you get involved with this franchise?

Ubisoft approached [Japanese publisher] Shinchosha with a proposal to make a manga for Watch Dogs. I’m a fan of the series, so I asked to create a Watch Dogs story set in Tokyo.

 Watch Dogs Tokyo

Watch Dogs is a global story, but what makes this installment uniquely Japanese?

I believe that the mass surveillance state shown in Watch Dogs is becoming a reality here in Japan. I came up with this story because I thought it would be interesting for a group like DedSec to be actively working against the surveillance state in Tokyo.

How has it been working with artist Shuuhei Kamo?

It’s been great working with them. They have an amazing way of illustrating action sequences that really draws you in, and the character designs for SSB and Goda are really compelling.

 Watch Dogs Tokyo

Will fans of the games get any easter eggs?

There are some, here and there. For example, I named the fixer Yamanoi, who first appeared in volume 2, after Jin Yamanoi, who did the Japanese voice for Jordi Chin.

Looking forward, what can readers expect from Watch Dogs: Tokyo?

I’m honored to have the chance to be a part of the Watch Dogs franchise. If the readers like what they see, I’d love to come up with more adventures for Goda, SSB, and the rest of DedSec Tokyo.

 Watch Dogs Tokyo

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TOKYOPOP
WATCH DOGS TOKYO GN VOL 01
(W) Seiichi Shirato (A) Shuuhei Kamo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government decided to introduce J-ctOS, an urban infrastructure management system developed by Blume Japan. People's lives have changed completely due to the convenience of improved infrastructure, and the ease of interconnectivity. Everything is fine, as long as they don't think too hard about what lurks in the shadows behind closed doors at the Blume corporation...
In Shops: May 01, 2024
SRP: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #451

TOKYOPOP
WATCH DOGS TOKYO GN VOL 02
(W) Seiichi Shirato (A) Shuuhei Kamo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government decided to introduce J-ctOS, an urban infrastructure management system developed by Blume Japan. People's lives have changed completely due to the convenience of improved infrastructure, and the ease of interconnectivity. Everything is fine, as long as they don't think too hard about what lurks in the shadows behind closed doors at the Blume corporation...
In Shops: Jul 10, 2024
SRP: $14.99
PREVIEWS Page #431

BEHEMOTH COMICS
WATCH DOGS LEGION #1 (OF 4) CVR A MASSAGGIA (MR)
(W) Sylvain Runberg (A) Gabriel Germain (CA) Alberto Massaggia
London Calling! Mass surveillance, private militias bringing order to the streets, organized crime... the city of London has become a symbol of widespread oppression, and only its people can free it. A resistance movement bringing together genius hackers and insurgents ready for combat, DedSec stands up to free the city from the yoke of these profiteers. While investigating mysterious disappearances in Kennington Oval Camp, journalist Louise Hartford will cross paths with Adam Logan, known as "Spiral", a London DJ whose music has become a symbol of revolt. Together, and with other companions in misfortune, they will have to infiltrate the spheres of power to unravel the truth.
In Shops: Nov 17, 2021
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #262

BEHEMOTH COMICS
WATCH DOGS LEGION #1 (OF 4) CVR B MASSAGGIA (MR)
(W) Sylvain Runberg (A) Gabriel Germain (CA) Alberto Massaggia
Keep Calm and Resist Variant

London Calling! Mass surveillance, private militias bringing order to the streets, organized crime... the city of London has become a symbol of widespread oppression, and only its people can free it. A resistance movement bringing together genius hackers and insurgents ready for combat, DedSec stands up to free the city from the yoke of these profiteers. While investigating mysterious disappearances in Kennington Oval Camp, journalist Louise Hartford will cross paths with Adam Logan, known as "Spiral", a London DJ whose music has become a symbol of revolt. Together, and with other companions in misfortune, they will have to infiltrate the spheres of power to unravel the truth.
In Shops: Nov 17, 2021
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #262

BEHEMOTH COMICS
WATCH DOGS LEGION #1 (OF 4) CVR C MASSAGGIA (MR)
(W) Sylvain Runberg (A) Gabriel Germain (CA) Alberto Massaggia
Stay Alert Variant


London Calling! Mass surveillance, private militias bringing order to the streets, organized crime... the city of London has become a symbol of widespread oppression, and only its people can free it. A resistance movement bringing together genius hackers and insurgents ready for combat, DedSec stands up to free the city from the yoke of these profiteers. While investigating mysterious disappearances in Kennington Oval Camp, journalist Louise Hartford will cross paths with Adam Logan, known as "Spiral", a London DJ whose music has become a symbol of revolt. Together, and with other companions in misfortune, they will have to infiltrate the spheres of power to unravel the truth.
In Shops: Nov 17, 2021
SRP: $3.99
PREVIEWS Page #262

TITAN COMICS
WATCH DOGS TP
(W) Simon Kansara (A) Horne (CA) Fernando Dagnino
Watch_Dogs goes global, in a new, canonical thriller exploring the cybercrime world of Ubisoft's record-breaking hacktivist video game series. Young hacker Sauda returns to her old home in the slums of Brazil, to confront the corruption that drew her brother into a life of crime. She finds a mysterious ally in her war against South America's underworld - the hacker group DEDSEC! Collects Watch_Dogs #1-2.
In Shops: Oct 23, 2019
SRP: $16.99
PREVIEWS Page #395

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 Troy-Jeffrey Allen is the producer and co-host of PREVIEWSworld Weekly. His comics work includes MF DOOM: All Caps, Public Enemy's Apocalypse '91, Fight of the Century, the Harvey Award-nominated District Comics, and the Ringo Awards-nominated Magic Bullet.

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