2 NudeFan00
I think because the Japanese were too keen on rebranding. And just not Capcom.
Why did they change the appearance of Lara Croft and turned the British lady into some kind of girl with a typically Asian appearance?
They think that rebranding will add them fans among young gamers who do not know old games. It is possible.
But most of the gamers, like me, for example, who remember what Jill or Lara looked like, they only get angry and scared.