Junichi Masuda
Japanese video game director, composer
Born
January 12th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Japan
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Director, producer, and composer in the video game industry. Started career at Game Freak, contributing to the Pokémon series. Developed and directed several core Pokémon games, overseeing their growth from simple beginnings to a global franchise. Also composed music for many titles in the series, enhancing the gaming experience with memorable soundtracks. Contributed to the development of spin-off games and additional media related to Pokémon. Played a key role in the evolution of the franchise, implementing new features and innovations in gameplay.
Directed Pokémon Red and Green
Composed music for multiple Pokémon games
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