| “ | My town... It's nothing but a hive of monsters now...
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A map of Ebisugaoka.
Ebisugaoka (戎ヶ丘) is a rural[1] town in Japan situated in a mountain pass.[2] According to Hinako Shimizu's journal, the town mostly consists of worshipers of Inari-sama (also called Oinari-sama) and is full of statues built in reverence to the deity.
History[]
The economy of Ebisugaoka was once bolstered by coal mining and dam construction industries. Eventually, it underwent a period of decline and the grand iron bridge to the city was regarded as a reminder of better times.[3] In the 1960s, the town was enshrouded by fog as teenage resident Hinako fought unusual creatures roaming the area.[2]
Behind the scenes[]
| “ | [T]hat is what the heart of Silent Hill is—or should I say, a component of it. Even though it was set in the US, it still had that Japanese essence, which made it unique. |
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Since the revival of the Silent Hill franchise in 2023, producer Motoi Okamoto has stated his intention to make the brand synonymous with the psychological horror genre rather than a location.[4] Silent Hill: Ascension showrunner Jacob Navok elaborated, "We had a requirement to write a story that went worldwide. ... Growing the franchise means that you can't set everything in Silent Hill, in the same way that Biohazard broke past Raccoon City."[5]
The original Silent Hill games blended western horror with Japanese elements. After Team Silent, the Konami team that developed the first four installments, was disbanded, the games were outsourced to third party studios in the west. Okamoto, composer Akira Yamaoka, and staff within the company felt that the series had strayed too far from its roots and the idea was born to set a new installment entirely in Japan. The concept was developed into the video game Silent Hill ƒ.[1]
Ebisugaoka was inspired by the real world location Kanayama, Gero.
A real location, Kanayama, Gero, in the Gifu Prefecture, served as the basis for Ebisugaoka. It was chosen by writer Ryukishi07 for its architecture and "labyrinthine" alleyways. The development team collected reference materials by photographing the area and recording the sounds of everyday life. For historical accuracy, research went into the 1960s time period and adjustments were made to the environment design to create the setting of the game.[1]
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Concept Art[]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 SILENT HILL Transmission (EN) with subtitles | March 13, 2025 | KONAMI
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 SILENT HILL f Official Website
- ↑ https://x.com/SilentHill/status/1903177593899323867
- ↑ Silent Hill 2 Remake: World Exclusive Deep Dive Interview - IGN
- ↑ https://www.resetera.com/threads/silent-hill-ascension-official-trailer-interactive-series-2023.724482/page-5?post=106694784#post-106694784
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| Characters |
| Major Characters |
| Hinako Shimizu - Shu Iwai - Rinko Nishida - Sakuko Igarashi - Fox Mask |
| Other Characters |
| Junko Kinuta - Kanta Shimizu - Kimie Shimizu - Mayumi Suzutani - Hidetoshi Tsuneki - Sachie Fujitori |
| Monsters |
| Ara-abare - Ayakakashi - Harai Katashiro - Irohihi - Kashimashi - Kamugara - Kyubi - Oi-omoi - Shichibi - Shiromuku - Tsukumogami |
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| Locations |
| Chizuruya General Store - Ebisugaoka - Ebisugaoka Middle School - Forgotten Shrine - Tsuneyoshi Shrine - Shimizu Residence - Sennensugi Shrine - Iwai Residence |
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