Akiko Hirono

Akiko Hirono Current employee of Nintendo Company Limited, having worked mainly in the development department during her time with the company. Hirono is from Yokohama, Japan. After graduating from her university program, she officially joined Nintendo in 2000, initially working as a Graphic Artist for the Entertainment Analysis & Development Division. Her first prize work was graphic design on Pokémon Stadium 3: Gold & Silver for the Nintendo 64. ➥ Extended Profile Her Facebook profile can be found here.

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

Notable Works 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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INFOBOX
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.
Author: Kyoto Ninja

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