Keita Takahashi’s Quirky Comeback: Embracing…

In games like Noby Noby Boy and Katamari Damacy, Keita Takahashi’s whimsical concepts shine through his characters. His latest title, To a T, continues this playful spirit. The main character, a young teen named Teen, is humorously stuck in a perpetual T-pose. Although they can wiggle their fingers and maneuver their wrists, they lack elbows entirely.

No problem! True to Takahashi’s style, To a T is a warm story centered on self-acceptance. The English indie pop band Prep has contributed a catchy theme song that celebrates being the perfect shape, embracing who you are.

In a world where elbows are essential, Teen faces unique challenges due to their rigid arms. Basic tasks like dressing, using the restroom, or even washing their face become tricky when their arms are constantly outstretched. Thankfully, Teen has a loyal companion—a dog named Dog—who helps with these daily activities.

Take, for instance, the act of washing your face. As Teen, you must twist your upper body to reach a tap specially designed for your situation and lean forward to let the water splash up to your face. You then hold this awkward position until your face is clean. Brushing your teeth is similarly quirky, requiring you to use a long-handled toothbrush and enlist Dog’s assistance to get toothpaste, followed by scrubbing your teeth until they shine.

These tasks aren’t tedious; they’re just new routines to master. With arms unwaveringly at a right angle, these activities become part of your everyday life.

There’s also pure joy in these actions, even if they seem unnecessary. For example, rinsing your mouth involves wiggling the controller, pressing a button to spit the water into the sink, and you’d even shake your head to create a mini waterfall effect with your spit. Using the bathroom requires button mashing, letting you listen to Teen’s amusing grunts, all for the sake of a laugh. To a T embraces its goofy nature without pretense.

Interestingly, To a T offers the option to skip any of these routines. Don’t feel like brushing your teeth before breakfast? If you’re okay with the thought