“Among all the deities of heaven, there was one famous laughingstock of the three realms.” So the story of Heaven Official’s Blessing opens, with a statement of fact about our protagonist – not about his bravery, his skill, or his great heart, but about his role as the butt of a cosmic joke.

The following is an excerpt from “Witch Time”, my book exploring the themes and symbolism of the first two Bayonetta games. If you’re interested in reading more, you can purchase the full book in the bookstore.