Norio Asakura

Asakura in 2015. Source: Nintendo

Norio Asakura Norio Asakura is a current employee of Nintendo Company Limited, having worked mainly in the development department during his time with the company. Asakura is a native resident of Japan. After graduating from his university program, he officially joined Nintendo in circa 2008, initially working as a graphic artist for the Software Planning & Development Division. His first prize work was creating artwork for Rhythm Heaven for the Nintendo DS. ➥ Extended Profile

Work History Developer Nintendo Co., Ltd. c. 2008 - Present

Notable Works The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) - Nintendo Team Super Nintendo World (2022) - Visual Supervision Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring the Legend of Zelda (2019) - Special Thanks Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018) - Original Game Supervisor WarioWare: Gold (2018) - Special Thanks Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (2018) - Special Thanks The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) - Zelda Glyphs Font Design Super Mario Maker (2015) - Special Thanks Amiibo (2014 - Present) - Manager Wii Party U (2013) - Artwork Wii Fit U (2013) - Special Thanks Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (2013) - Artwork New Super Mario Bros. U (2012) - Special Thanks Ketzal's Corridors (2011) - Artwork Nintendogs + Cats (2011) - Artwork The Last Story (2011) - Artwork Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (2010) - Artwork Wii Fit Plus (2009) - Artwork Rhythm Heaven (2008) - Artwork

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INFOBOX
Profile: Norio Asakura / 朝倉 徳雄 / あさくら のりお
Company: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Source: Game Credits. Japan Media Archives. Kyoto Report Investigative Methods.
Author: takamori shiho

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