Root Film's character designer explains the change in visual style

Root Film was announced for Switch recently, and it's featuring a bit of a different art style for the Root series. Character Designer Tarou Mino was asked about the style change by Dengeki PlayStation, who said the call for the revamp came from higher-up. Mino said the director wanted a style that matched the game's movie theme, so they decided on a more cel-shaded look. They hopes are that this design appeals to a wider audience.