Tetsuya Nomura

Tetsuya Nomura is a Japanese video game artist, designer, director, and producer. He is best known for his work on the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts series. Born on October 8, 1970, in Kōchi, Japan, he began his career in 1993 working for Square, now known as Square Enix.

Nomura began his career as a designer for Square's Final Fantasy VI video game. Following this, he worked on the character designs of Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy VIII, and Final Fantasy X. His work on the Final Fantasy series has been vastly influential in the world of video game design. He also designed characters and settings for many other Square games, such as Parasite Eve and The Bouncer.

In 2002, Nomura began working on the Kingdom Hearts series. He was responsible for the design of the characters, scenarios, and the story. The series has become one of Square Enix's most popular titles, and has spawned several sequels and merchandise.

Nomura also directed the video game The World Ends With You, released in 2007. The game was critically acclaimed and received numerous awards. He also directed the video game Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, released in 2008. This game was also well-received by critics, and went on to become a best-seller.

In addition to his work in video games, Nomura has also worked on video game-related films. He was the art director for the Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children film, released in 2005. He also designed the characters for the film Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV, released in 2016.

Nomura has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his work. He was named the "Most Valuable Artist" at the 2003 Game Developers Choice Awards, and was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame in 2004.

Tetsuya Nomura has had a long and successful career in the video game industry. His work on the Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts series have had a lasting impact on the world of video game design. He continues to work as a director and designer for Square Enix, and his work is highly praised by fans and critics alike.