Thanks Gunlord. Everyone, please... I hate to ask, but I think it's important to vote yes. It may appear like the response is overwhelming, but look at it from the publisher view. 468 votes may sound like a lot to you, but this is a game backed by 65,000. The post has been updated to reflect new information, but I'll try and summarize.
It's not about changing the art style of the game. This is about changing the marketing art assets as its presented to the public. IntiCreates is no longer part of the main project. Natsume sans artwork isn't an option anymore. DICO is doing production work, but this game needs an art style to define it from here on out in a market friendly way. Not just for Bloodstained, but also for any future games.
IGA isn't taking full advantage of Mana's artistic potential. As it was explained to me, I don't think he has the resources to currently do so. This voting thing is to convince 505 Games to push a bit more money at IGA so that he can man an easy decision about this, and trust me 505 has their eyes on this poll.
Look, maybe 1000+ votes is a bit much to expect. Let's at least get 505 yes votes and then throw it to the publisher.
There are two paths before you. Have Mana's style appear more to help sell the game and possible future games, or get by with minimal marketing material from DICO. Mana's style obviously upholds the legacy. DICO has provided monster and character concept art, but the only post IntiCreates promotional art assets we have seen is the new poster art by Mana.
Come on, Army of the Night. IGA is probably too humble to expect his fans to be able to make a publisher consider this. Let's show 505 Games we are a passionate group who can be both respectful and organized.
It's a weird feeling to see almost 4000 guests visit the forum in a 24 hour span and not have that poll at 1000 by now. It's not like it costs anything. ArtPlay (IGA) pays for that forum's hosting costs. I'd like to think it's worth it.
http://bloodstainedfanforums.com/thread/2647/operation-art-legacy