Hideki Kamiya Reflects on Bayonetta 3 Controversy Three Years Later

Hideki Kamiya Disputes $4k Offer to Helena Taylor in Bayonetta 3 Voice Acting Debate

Series creator Hideki Kamiya recently addressed the controversy surrounding the replacement of Bayonetta’s lead voice actress, Helena Taylor, in Bayonetta 3. The debate began in 2022, nearly three years after the game’s Nintendo Switch release, when Taylor, who voiced the protagonist in the first two Bayonetta games, was replaced by Jennifer Hale. At the time, Taylor publicly claimed that PlatinumGames had offered her only $4,000 to reprise her role in Bayonetta 3, an amount she considered insufficient. However, this information was later disputed by subsequent data. Taylor herself confirmed in a later post on X that she was initially offered $10,000 for the lead role, which was then increased to $15,000 after direct negotiations with Kamiya. The $15,000 offer for the lead role was for five recording sessions, with an estimated pay of $3,000 to $4,000 per session, totaling at least $15,000 for the complete role. Taylor ultimately declined this offer. The $4,000 offer she referenced was for a minor role in the game, requiring only a single recording session, which she also declined.

Hideki Kamiya Addresses Persistent Social Media Criticism in Bayonetta 3 Controversy Repercussions

In a new response video on YouTube, Kamiya discussed the impact the controversy had on him, stating he received a significant volume of insults from both general users and notable public figures. While not directly mentioning Taylor, Kamiya criticized how many attackers deleted their comments once the factual information was clarified, expressing frustration with those who refuse to publicly admit their errors on social media. He emphasized his belief that “If you post something on social media and you’re wrong, you should publicly admit it.” He added that despite this stance, he follows a personal code: not apologizing if he believes he is right, but acknowledging mistakes when they are made. Taylor has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding Kamiya’s recent video, though she previously denied some aspects of the pay dispute claim. This incident further illustrates ongoing disputes between voice actors and gaming companies concerning pay and talent acquisition, conflicts that have recently led to a year-long strike in the industry.

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