Masahiro Sakurai
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Masahiro Sakurai is a Japanese game developer.
Bio[edit | edit source]
Sakurai entered the game industry by joining HAL Laboratory in the late 80s. He garnered quick success by creating the character Kirby and thereby spawning the eponymous series, but the constant need to create sequels for the latter led him to leave HAL in 2003. By 2005, he and his wife (also a former HAL employee) formed Sora Ltd. (no relation) and has allowed both to work as freelance devs.
While already having made a name for himself, Sakurai became the subject of public knowledge after Nintendo hired him to direct Super Smash Bros. This, and perceived role as the ultimate authority on who does or doesn't get into Smash has made him into a man that is praised when he adds characters like Mega Man, and cursed when he adds another Fire Emblem character. Or, gods help us, a fucking plant.
In 8chanmania[edit | edit source]
Sakurai debuted in 8chanmania XL, where he faced Bob from Animal Crossing. It goes beyond saying that Bob pestered him about getting himself into Smash, but despite of Sakurai's initial refusal to let him in, Bob's convincing arguments (such as threatening to dislocate his shoulder) eventually saw Bob confirmed for Smash.
Sakurai had another appearance in the PilotMania prior to 8chanmania:Season 3. He was set up to fight Dante, who promptly went a bit crazy on him.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Aside from working as the director, Sakurai also serves as the voice actor for King Dedede in Smash.
- Sakurai is not to be confused with The Concept of Nomination
- Nor with Spooky Sakurai