Akira Otani

Akira Otani Current employee of Nintendo Company Limited, having worked mainly in the development department during his time with the company. Otani is a native resident of Japan. After graduating from his university program, he worked for Data East before officially joining Nintendo in 2001 as a Coordinator for the Software Planning & Development Division. ➥ Extended Profile Otani's Facebook profile can be found here.

Work History Developer Nintendo Co., Ltd. January 2001 - Present Developer Data East Ltd. April 1988 - December 2000

Notable Works Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam (2015) - Producer Zero: Maiden of Black Water (2014) - Co-Producer Mario & Luigi: Dream Team (2013) - Producer Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (2009) - Producer Soma Bringer (2008) - Co-Producer Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time (2005) - Project Manager Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (2004) - Assistant Producer Metroid Prime (2002) - Co-Producer Wave Race: Blue Storm (2001) - Special Thanks High Seas Havoc (1993) - Lead Designer Chelnov: Atomic Runner (1992) - Lead Designer Two Crude Dudes (1990) - Designer

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Profile: Akira Otani / 大谷 明 / おおたに あきら
Author: Kyoto Ninja
Source: Game Credits. Facebook Japan. Nintendo Japan Homepage. Kyoto Report Investigative Methods.
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