[3] As an only child, Kaneko spent a lot of time watching television (specifically kaiju shows and films like Kamen Rider) and studying mysterious anomalies, which further expanded into the analysis of religious literature and cultures.
[4] Kaneko initially started off his professional career as an animator, but due to low pay rates across Japan, he was hesitant to continue.
[citation needed] Whenever Kaneko made professional appearances on television and published interviews, he always wore black clothing with sunglasses to represent his dark personality and his interest in fashion, specifically influenced by the film Saturday Night Fever.
[6] Whenever Kaneko designs characters and demons for a game, he takes inspiration from all forms of mythology as well as artifacts left behind from ancient civilizations.
Kaneko's character designs usually include modern day fashion and motifs that stray away from the standard fantasy trope in RPGs.
[8] Kaneko also considers the personality traits and backstories of characters during the design process which helps him decide on aspects such as the clothes they wear.