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Yoshio Sakamoto(I)

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  • Writer
  • Additional Crew
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Yoshio Sakamoto was born on 23 July 1959 in Nara Prefecture, Japan. He is a producer and writer, known for Metroid Dread (2021), Metroid: Fusion (2002) and Metroid: Other M (2010).
BornJuly 23, 1959
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      • 2 nominations total

    Known for

    Metroid Dread (2021)
    Metroid Dread
    8.5
    Video Game
    • Producer
    • 2021
    Metroid: Fusion (2002)
    Metroid: Fusion
    8.4
    Video Game
    • Writer(uncredited)
    • 2002
    Metroid: Other M (2010)
    Metroid: Other M
    6.3
    Video Game
    • Producer
    • 2010
    Metroid (1986)
    Metroid
    7.8
    Video Game
    • Writer(uncredited)
    • 1986

    Credits

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    Producer

    • Metroid Ravenous
      • producer
      • Pre-production
      • Video Game
    • Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
      Video Game
      • general producer
      • 2026
    • Rhythm Heaven Groove (2026)
      Rhythm Heaven Groove
      8.0
      Video Game
      • general producer
      • 2026
    • Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (2026)
      Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
      8.0
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2026
    • Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club (2024)
      Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
      7.6
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2024
    • Metroid Dread (2021)
      Metroid Dread
      8.5
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir (2021)
      Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir
      7.0
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind (2021)
      Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind
      7.5
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Metroid: Samus Returns (2017)
      Metroid: Samus Returns
      7.9
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2017
    • Rhythm Heaven Megamix (2015)
      Rhythm Heaven Megamix
      7.8
      Video Game
      • general producer
      • 2015
    • Tomodachi Life (2013)
      Tomodachi Life
      7.8
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Game & Wario (2013)
      Game & Wario
      5.8
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2013
    • Rhythm Heaven Fever (2011)
      Rhythm Heaven Fever
      7.7
      Video Game
      • general producer
      • 2011
    • Metroid: Other M (2010)
      Metroid: Other M
      6.3
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2010
    • Tomodachi Collection (2009)
      Tomodachi Collection
      6.8
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2009
    • WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase (2009)
      WarioWare: D.I.Y. Showcase
      6.1
      Video Game
      • producer
      • 2009

    Writer

    • Metroid Ravenous
      • Writer
      • Pre-production
      • Video Game
    • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (2025)
      Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
      7.0
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2025
    • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
      6.2
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2025
    • Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club (2024)
      Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club
      7.6
      Video Game
      • scenario
      • characters
      • 2024
    • Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir (2021)
      Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir
      7.0
      Video Game
      • scenario
      • 2021
    • Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind (2021)
      Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind
      7.5
      Video Game
      • scenario
      • 2021
    • Metroid: Other M (2010)
      Metroid: Other M
      6.3
      Video Game
      • story
      • 2010
    • Metroid Prime: Pinball (2005)
      Metroid Prime: Pinball
      6.8
      Video Game
      • co-creator (uncredited)
      • 2005
    • Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (2004)
      Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
      8.3
      Video Game
      • co-creator (uncredited)
      • 2004
    • Metroid: Zero Mission (2004)
      Metroid: Zero Mission
      8.4
      Video Game
      • Samus created by (uncredited)
      • 2004
    • Metroid: Fusion (2002)
      Metroid: Fusion
      8.4
      Video Game
      • story & scenario
      • Samus created by (uncredited)
      • 2002
    • Metroid Prime (2002)
      Metroid Prime
      8.8
      Video Game
      • co-creator (uncredited)
      • 2002
    • Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)
      Super Smash Bros. Melee
      9.0
      Video Game
      • game design: Metroid
      • 2001
    • Super Metroid (1994)
      Super Metroid
      9.1
      Video Game
      • Samus created by
      • written by (uncredited, uncredited)
      • 1994
    • Kaeru no tame ni kane wa naru (1992)
      Kaeru no tame ni kane wa naru
      7.8
      Video Game
      • scenario
      • 1992
    • Metroid II: Return of Samus (1991)
      Metroid II: Return of Samus
      7.4
      Video Game
      • co-creator (uncredited)
      • 1991

    Additional Crew

    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
      Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
      8.8
      Video Game
      • original game supervisor: Nintendo (as Yoshiko Sakamoto)
      • 2018
    • Metroid Prime: Federation Force (2016)
      Metroid Prime: Federation Force
      4.9
      Video Game
      • special advisor
      • 2016
    • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014)
      Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
      8.3
      Video Game
      • supervisor: Original Games
      • 2014
    • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014)
      Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
      7.8
      Video Game
      • supervisor: Original Games
      • 2014
    • Game & Wario (2013)
      Game & Wario
      5.8
      Video Game
      • game designer
      • 2013
    • Kiki Trick (2012)
      Kiki Trick
      Video Game
      • supervisor
      • 2012
    • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
      Super Smash Bros. Brawl
      8.6
      Video Game
      • original game supervisor
      • 2008
    • WarioWare: Smooth Moves (2006)
      WarioWare: Smooth Moves
      7.7
      Video Game
      • game designer
      • 2006
    • Rhythm Tengoku (2006)
      Rhythm Tengoku
      7.3
      Video Game
      • game designer
      • 2006
    • WarioWare: Touched! (2004)
      WarioWare: Touched!
      7.5
      Video Game
      • game designer
      • 2004
    • WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$! (2003)
      WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Party Game$!
      7.3
      Video Game
      • supervisor
      • 2003
    • Wario World (2003)
      Wario World
      6.6
      Video Game
      • advisor
      • 2003
    • Game & Watch Gallery (1997)
      Game & Watch Gallery
      6.6
      Video Game
      • advisor
      • 1997
    • Famicom Detective Club Part II: The Girl in the Back (1989)
      Famicom Detective Club Part II: The Girl in the Back
      Video Game
      • scenario
      • 1989
    • Kid Icarus (1986)
      Kid Icarus
      6.7
      Video Game
      • game designer
      • 1986

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • Yoshiko Sakamoto
    • Born
      • July 23, 1959
      • Nara Prefecture, Japan

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