Tomoyoshi Yamane

Tomoyoshi Yamane Tomoyoshi Yamane is a current employee of Nintendo Company Limited, having worked mainly in the development department during his time with the company. Yamane was born in Yamaguchi, Japan in 1968. He is a fan of Japanese comic books, specifically ones by artist Tony Takezaki. After graduating from the Osaka University of Arts, he officially joined Nintendo in 1990, initially working as a graphic artist for the Research & Development 1 Division. ➥ Extended Profile

Work History Developer Nintendo Co., Ltd. April 1990 - Present BA, Faculty of Visual Design Osaka University of Arts Fall 1986 – Spring 1990

Notable Works Mario Golf: Super Rush (2021) - Art Director Mario Tennis Aces (2018) - Art Director Joy-Cons (2017) - Staff Mario Party 9 (2012) - Coordinator Mario & Sonic in the London 2012 Olympic Games (2012) - Project Manager Mario Sports Mix (2010) - Design Support Glory of Heracles (2008) - Coordinator Mario Party DS (2007) - Associate Producer Tetris DS (2006) - Designer Super Mario 64 DS (2004) - Development Environment Support Nintendo Puzzle Collection (2003) - Designer Metroid Fusion (2002) - Art Director Metroid Prime (2002) - Character Supervisor Wario Land 4 (2001) - Designer Pokemon Puzzle Challenge (2000) - Designer Pokémon Stadium 3: Gold & Silver (2000) - 3D Artist Pokémon Stadium 2 (1999) - 3D Artist Pokémon Stadium (1998) - 3D Artist Famicom Tantei Club 2: Ushiro ni Tatsu Shōjo (SNES) (1998) - Lead Artist Tetris Attack (GB, 1996) - Support Virtual Boy: Wario Land (1995) - Designer Super Metroid (1993) - Designer Kaeru No Tame Ni Kane Wa Naru (1992) - Designer Mario Paint (SNES, 1992) - Support Metroid II: Return of Samus (1991) - Designer Game Boy Wars (1991) - Designer

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Profile: Tomoyoshi Yamane / 山根 知美 / やまね ともよし
Author: Kyoto Ninja
Source: Game Credits. Facebook Japan. Nintendo Japan Homepage. Kyoto Report Investigative Methods.
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