Takaya Imamura

Imamura in 2021 outside Nintendo headquarters, shortly after retiring.

Takaya Imamura Former employee of Nintendo Company Limited, having worked mainly in the development department during his time with the company. Imamura is a native resident of Japan. After graduating from the Osaka University of Arts, he officially joined Nintendo in 1989, initially working as a Graphic Artist for the Entertainment Analysis & Development Division. His first prize work was character design and background design on F-Zero for the Super Famicom. ➥Extended Profile Imamura retired from Nintendo on January 20, 2021 after almost 32 years of service. His Facebook profile can be found here.

Work History Retired Retired January 20, 2021 - present Developer Nintendo Co., Ltd. April 1989 - January 20, 2021 BA, Faculty of Visual Design Osaka University of Arts Fall 1985 - Spring 1989

Notable Works Tank Troopers (2016) - Director Star Fox Zero The Battle Begins (2016) - Supervisor Steel Diver: Sub Wars (2014) - Director Star Fox 64 3D (2011) - Supervisor Steel Diver (2011) - Director, CG Designer Star Fox Command (2006) - Producer, CG Designer Star Fox Assault (2005) - Producer F-Zero: Climax (2004) - Adviser, Character Designer F-Zero GX (2003) - Supervisor F-Zero: GP Legend (2003) - Supervisor Star Fox Adventures (2002) - Supervisor The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (2000) - Art Director F-Zero X (1998) - Art Director, Character Designer Star Fox 64 (1997) - Art Director Stunt Race FX (1994) - CG Designer Donkey Kong '94 (1994) - CG Designer Star Fox (1993) - CG Designer The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past (1991) - CG Designer F-Zero (1990) - CG Designer

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INFOBOX
Profile: Takaya Imamura / 今村 孝矢 / いまむら たかや
Company: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Source: Game Credits. Japan Media Archives. Kyoto Report Investigative Methods.
Author: Kyoto Ninja

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