 Luca himself was portrayed as a shy and introverted type, unlike many previous "Tales" protagonists, which were portrayed as outgoing and confident.As well as themes of coexistence common in the "Tales" series, the team incorporated aesthetics and motifs from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The characters were designed by regular "Tales" artist Mutsumi Inomata, who almost turned down the offer to work on the title due to scheduling conflicts.