I wouldn't be against a western studio taking a crack at a Castlevania game so long as they kept KCET's art studios. Or at least hire a decent one to fill the void. Or perhaps a joint US/Japanese developed Castlevania. I generally don't like the result when a Japanese franchise gets put entirely in the hands of a western developer, even though there are a few notable exceptions.
Lament of Innocence was one of the least enjoyable "Castlevania" games I've played.
