The developer of Yandere Simulator explains the background of Kokona Haruka, a character in the game. Kokona was originally a test character created using a modified version of the game's main character, Yandere-chan. The developer chose to feature Kokona in many videos to test and demonstrate the game's features, and as a result, she became a fan favorite.
However, with the introduction of a new rival character, Kisana, who shares similarities with Kokona, the developer is considering how to differentiate the two characters. Options include changing Kisana's hairstyle, having Kokona change her hairstyle, or giving Kisana a unique personality trait.
The developer also discusses potential future roles for Kokona, including a possible tutorial role and a potential DLC (downloadable content) rival character. Despite Kokona eventually becoming a background character, the developer plans to give her a small role in the final game.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The creator of Yandere Simulator, YandereDev, used the Unity Asset Store to find a character model for the game.
2. The character model used for Kokona Haruka was originally purchased from the Unity Asset Store.
3. Kokona Haruka was named after a character from the anime series Kon.
4. The creator of Yandere Simulator, YandereDev, had trouble coming up with names for characters.
5. YandereDev used a list of popular Japanese girl names to name the first few students in the game.
6. Kokona Haruka was given the 11th and 12th most popular female names in Japan, "Kokona" and "Haruka".
7. Kokona Haruka was initially used as a test subject for the game's elimination methods.
8. Kokona Haruka was given a unique hairstyle, twin drills, to make her stand out.
9. The creator of Yandere Simulator, YandereDev, designed Yandere Simulator's rivals by thinking of unique ways for a person to die.
10. Kana, the president of the School drama club, was designed to be arrogant, conceited, egotistical, self-centered, and snobby.
11. Kana was given purple hair to associate with royalty.
12. Kana's hairstyle was designed to resemble the shape of a heart that had been split in half.
13. The creator of Yandere Simulator, YandereDev, wants to include a feature that allows players to instantly know what club a character belongs to by looking at them.
14. The drama club members will all have purple hair and drill hairstyles.
15. Kana, the leader of the club, will have six or more drills in her hair.
16. Kokona Haruka will eventually turn into a normal student with no special events attached to her once the game's first official rival is implemented.
17. The creator of Yandere Simulator, YandereDev, plans to include an optional playable tutorial that teaches players the basic mechanics of the game, with Kokona Haruka as the guide.
18. The creator of Yandere Simulator, YandereDev, imagines Kokona Haruka as a potential DLC rival who has been forced to relive one week of her life over and over, trapped in a time loop.