So, we've known for a while now that Okami (Wii version, of course) contains MDL0 files. This means that Amaterasu could be imported on a character.
The only thing stopping this has been the fact that Amaterasu's model is in actuality 4 models. This renders it impossible to make an import of that model.
HOWEVER, everyone who has completed Okami knows that you get alternate forms of Ammy in new game +
You know the realistic Amaterasu form? It's one model.
Now realistic Amaterasu has the main problem of having a, well, realistic texture, as opposed to the default form. BUT, replacing one texture allows it to look almost exactly like that form.
Here is a picture of what it looks like:
Now, this model is missing the shoulder decoration of Ammy's default form. Those could be vertexed on by a decent vertexer (a certain Okami-loving one, perhaps).
There is nothing stopping us from making an import of Ammy, except a lot of work to be done. This thread will serve as a center of development for an import of Ammy.
MEMBERS OF THIS COLLABORATION:
Getting models from Okami:
Me
Vertexer:
None as of yet
Animators:
IWasAPerson
PSAers:
None as of yet
Testers:
DS8X
If you'd like to join in the collab, feel free. I, for one, would love to see this done.