Masahiro Kawanishi

Masahiro Kawanishi Masahiro Kawanishi is a current employee of Nintendo Company Limited, having worked mainly in the development department during his time with the company. Kawanishi was born in Tokushima, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from the Osaka University of Arts, he officially joined Nintendo in 2005, initially working as a graphic artist for the Entertainment Analysis & Development Division. His first prize work was field design on The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for the Nintendo GameCube and Wii. ➥ Extended Profile His Facebook profile can be found here.

Work History Developer Nintendo Co., Ltd. April 2005 - Present BA, Faculty of Visual Design Osaka University of Arts Fall 2001 - Spring 2005

Notable Works Arms (2017) - Character Design Lead Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (2017) - Art Director Mario Kart 8 (2014) - Course Design Lead New Super Mario Bros. 2 (2012) - 3D Designer Mario Kart 7 (2011) - 3D Designer The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011) - 3D Designer The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks (2009) - Enemy Design Mario Kart Wii (2008) - 3D Designer The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006) - Field Design

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INFOBOX
Name: Masahiro Kawanishi / 川西 正洋 / かわにし まさひろ
Gender: ♂ Male
Company: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Sources: Game Credits. Interviews. Japan Media Archives. Kyoto Report Investigative Methods.
Authors: Kyoto Ninja, takamori shiho

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