5/5 is one of several birthdays (from the 16th century) of Zasalamel, the Dark Side of Karma! Let's celebrate this giant scythe-wielding sorcerer who repeatedly reincarnates and schemes!#SOULCALIBUR pic.twitter.com/MJvCIJHosK
— SOULCALIBUR (@soulcalibur) May 5, 2021
This is the concept art of Zasalamel, whose emblem, inherited from SC3, is an "infinite hourglass" decorated with the sun, moon and ouroboros, representing the eternal "time" in which he lives. The costume design also consists of those same motifs. (1/2)#SOULCALIBUR pic.twitter.com/2by9RcZc2c
— SOULCALIBUR (@soulcalibur) May 5, 2021
(2/2) At the rough draft stage, we considered an image that combines elements of both a "priest" and a "grim reaper", similar to the design concept of past works. His golden eye cannot be removed, as it is the "vessel of soul" that repeatedly reincarnates.#SOULCALIBUR pic.twitter.com/Pj3FMX10Sh
— SOULCALIBUR (@soulcalibur) May 5, 2021
Zasalamel's backgrounds are filled with motifs related to "time," and the symmetrical composition indicates perfection. The use of motifs reminiscent of the Mesopotamian civilization in some of the patterns is a clue to his roots.#SOULCALIBUR pic.twitter.com/8Y1TFI9ltS
— SOULCALIBUR (@soulcalibur) May 5, 2021
SC3のザサラメール、その外見は古代の神官"Cleric"をモチーフにしていました。
— Hideo Yoshie (@hidero4ca) August 8, 2020
大鎌を持つ死神"Grim Reaper"のイメージも見せつつ、神聖な白い装束と力強い褐色の肌とのコントラストが良いと考えました。#ソウルキャリバー #SOULCALIBUR pic.twitter.com/1JuJnXko64