It was mentioned on FB by I think Rikuto (?), Matt (?), don't remember but if that's the case. Can't exactly blame him. I'm neutral with DOA's hold system since I tolerated it over the years but can see why.
@inochinagi It'd be best to ask Rikuto that. But I hear Shimbori hates the hold system entirely.
I mean hey, a few years back someone at NEC asked Tom Lee on what they thought about a new fighting game IP. Tom said the team likes the idea but it's honestly up to the higher ups. I would imagine Shimbori would be in it to avoid it's implementation probably.