The r1999 characters seem to take more inspiration from a French art deco style through the 1910s-1920s. But I think the same purple inspiration applies
:0 i see... that's very interesting to know! those characters above are all also have this high, dignifie aura about them. i always thought the choice is just bc among every colors purple (and sometimes blue) is the one that really shows that kind of... regalness (?)
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In other words character designs inspired by the middles ages and the Victorian era use purple to signify nobility