Sumi-e in Assassin’s Creed Shadows is more than just an artistic nod to Japanese culture — it plays a role in both ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be sold ...

Sumi is an animal guardian spirit. It is a mythical creature called chimera, which features characteristics of other creatures. Designed by Vicki Wong and Michael Murphy of Meomi Design, the ...