I wanna submit SiIvagunner to DriDim but idk if they'd qualify since they're sort of a crossover but also their characters are sometimes really different from their original versions and even then it's got a lot of completely original stuff.
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Which is why 99% of the emulation, mod, and fangame scene is western based - It's a lot easier to do over here when there's a more healthy outlook on it and the realization that "Hey, this isn't linked to piracy or copyright infringement intrinsically. It's a tool that can be used innocently for educational, hobbyist, and preservationist efforts." We also have a LOT of people in our corner compared to Nintendo's nowadays (most notably Linus Tech Tips is a HUGE supporter of legal emulation via ROM dumping, and he has a legal team behind him).
The environment over in Japan is pretty much that they think it's all illegal no matter what, and the ONLY instance where it isn't is if the original creators give exact, specific permission amidst legal notices and creative work guidelines.