Ryuji Kobayashi

Ryuji Kobayashi Current employee of Nintendo Company Limited, having worked mainly in the development department during his time with the company. Kobayashi is a native resident of Japan. After graduating from his university program, he officially joined Nintendo in 1998, initially working as a Graphic Artist for the Entertainment Analysis & Development Division. ➥ Extended Profile

Work History Developer Nintendo Co., Ltd. April 1998 - Present

Notable Works The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (2023) - Art Team Support Nintendo Switch Sports (2022) - Art-Progress Management The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (2021) - Art Supervisor Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020) - Design Advisor The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) - Animation The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013) - Design Support Animal Crossing: New Leaf (2012) - Art Director The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (2011) - Art Director, CG Designer Tomodachi Collection (2009) - Design Support Animal Crossing: City Folk (2008) - Art Director, CG Designer New Super Mario Bros. (2006) - CG Designer Wii Play (2006) - CG Designer Wii Sports (2006) - Lead 3D Design Mii Channel (2006) - CG Designer Animal Crossing: Wild World (2005) - Art Director Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (2003) - CG Designer The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (2002) - Character Design Super Mario Sunshine (2002) - Special Thanks Animal Crossing (2002) - Animator Animal Forest (2001) - Animator Luigi's Mansion (2001) - Ending Design Mario Artist: Talent Studio (2000) - CG Designer Pokémon Stadium 2 (1999) - CG Designer Pokémon Stadium (1998) - CG Designer

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Profile: Ryuji Kobayashi / 小林 竜二 / こばやし りゅうじ
Author: Kyoto Ninja
Source: Game Credits. Facebook Japan. Nintendo Japan Homepage. Kyoto Report Investigative Methods.
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