Akiko Hirono

Akiko Hirono Currently listed as a full-time employee of Nintendo Company Limited, a global manufacturer and developer of entertainment software and hardware. Throughout this time with the company, history of work spans mainly as a developer in the software development sector. Akiko Hirono is a native resident of Japan. After graduating from their respective university program, Hirono officially joined Nintendo in 2000, initially working in the Visual Design Department. Most recently, Hirono has worked as an UI Artist and Object Artist on software related projects for the Entertainment Planning & Development Division. The first public work was graphic art for Pokémon Stadium 3: Gold & Silver released on the Nintendo 64. ➥ Extended Profile

Work History Nintendo Co., Ltd. Developer April 2000 - Present

Notable Works Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (2026) - Object Design Ring Fit Adventure (2019) - NPC Art Super Mario Odyssey (2017) - Character Art Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (2015) - 3D Designer The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (2013) - NPC Design Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2012) - 3D Designer The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011) - 3D Designer The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009) - NPC Design Wii Music (2008) - UI Designer Mario Kart Wii (2008) - Design Support Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree (2007) - Art Director New Super Mario Bros. (2006) - 3D Designer Yoshi Touch & Go (2005) - 2D Designer The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventure (2004) - 2D Designer Pokémon Box: Ruby & Sapphire (2003) - Illustrator Super Mario Sunshine (2002) - Character Design Pokémon Stadium 3: Gold & Silver (2000) - 2D Designer

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Profile: Akiko Hirono / 廣野 著子 / ひろの あきこ
Company: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Source: Game Credits. Japan Media Archives. Kyoto Report Investigative Methods.
Authors: Kyoto Ninja

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