Two decades after Amaterasu first descended upon a cursed Nippon, Capcom has begun sketching out Okami's 20th anniversary with a new illustration of the sun goddess and her gregarious poncle companion Issun. Posted via the official Japanese X account on April 5, the artwork coincides with the reminder that the PS2 original launched exactly 20 years ago on April 20, 2006—and teases an undisclosed anniversary project. It's the kind of subtle herald that lore hounds like us appreciate, though it leaves more questions than the game's ancient scrolls ever did.

The dedicated 20th anniversary site fleshes out the promise with vows of commemorative goods, events, and even nods to the ongoing Okami sequel project under original director Hideki Kamiya. A calligraphy logo by artist Masumi Narita evokes the brushwork artistry at Okami's core, while reports confirm a special concert, 'Okami Otoemaki,' slated for April 29 in Japan. No word yet on ports, remasters, or sequel timelines, but the site's optimism mirrors Issun's unflagging chatter.

X erupted in a chorus of nostalgia and cautious hope, with fans from Tokyo to the West sharing tales of PS2 marathons and pleas for Kamiya's follow-up to paint bolder strokes. Replies to the art drop brim with wishes for merchandise, concerts, and 'Okami 2' reveals—evidence that Amaterasu's myth still binds a devoted pack. If Capcom's celebrations match the depth of the original's mythology, it could be a revival worthy of the Celestial Brush itself.