Originally Posted by
Wolf Kanno
Considering JRPGs traditionally deal with fantastical elements, I feel it would be very limiting in scope to shift focus to gritty realism, as it will either involve taming down the fantastical elements to create a cohesive visual whole or it will dive so far into uncanny valley territory the games will turn off consumers. I don't feel its a bad idea for a JRPG to attempt it, but VII was unique for its time by fully embracing a heavy anime aesthetic for its characters that it would probably not go over well to see it toned down to something realistic. AC got enough flak for that when it attempted to do so.