So here is the original Japanese boxart which i really like. 
 

That monster looks so kickass

Ha, I like it. I have no idea what's going on... I mean, that guy has a soccer ball on his back, but that monster looks awesome.

This boxart actually surprised me for the same reason that the japanese boxart is usually better. The US one looks awesome, and you could probably say it gives you a better idea of what you're gonna be doing in the game (for the consumer who first sees the game in a store, it's blowing shit up)  
 
Plus, very glad to see Yasushi Suzuki's art being used here. That was my worst fear, that Nintendo of America would use some other art or something different from the original style, but nope. Glad to see. AND, I still need to check out the dude's artbook.

At least they used the hand drawn art, it seems stupid when they do that in one territory but not the other, like...ICO

I really like the US one, but i still prefer the japanese one, the text is integrated much better and the composition is more appealing.

I prefer the original Japanese version, but I do agree that the US one looks good.  
 
Treasure have a history of producing good art, it's nice to see them taking advantage of it in this way.

" I prefer the original Japanese version, but I do agree that the US one looks good.   Treasure have a history of producing good art, it's nice to see them taking advantage of it in this way. "

I think they're both good. Its just that the Japanese box art brings more warmth due to the colors of its logo. Its like a shining sun.

Not to shabby.      :)