Interview with Javier García, Spanish Artist at Capcom

This dataset contains a full, professionally conducted interview with Spanish artist Javier García Oliva, who has contributed to major Capcom franchises including Dead Rising and Puzzle Fighter. Conducted by Andrés Domenech Alcaide for CoolJapan.es in February 2018, the interview explores García’s career path, his early artistic influences, workflow in 2D and 3D digital art, experiences working in international studios, and insights into the video game industry. The interview highlights his personal journey from self-taught experimentation with RPG Maker and M.U.G.E.N., through formal studies in Fine Arts and Graphic Design, to professional work at Capcom Vancouver. García discusses his inspirations, tools and techniques, studio workflow, collaboration with international teams, and practical advice for aspiring video game artists. This dataset also includes high-quality images taken during the interview, depicting García in his workspace, interacting with iconic Capcom characters, and working on 3D models. All content is published under a CC BY 4.0 license, making it fully citable and usable for academic research, teaching, and professional reference in game design, digital art, and media studies. By providing first-hand insights into a professional video game artist’s creative process and industry experience, this interview serves as a valuable resource for scholars, students, and professionals in game design, animation, digital art, and interactive media.Originally published in Spanish on CoolJapan.es