Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | August 3, 1970 |
Birth Place | Japan |
Age | 53 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Leo |
Net worth: $10 million (2024)
Masahiro Sakurai, a renowned game designer from Japan, is speculated to have an impressive net worth of $10 million by the year 2024. Sakurai is widely recognized for his remarkable contributions to the gaming industry, attracting admirers worldwide. He rose to prominence as the creator and director of the iconic Super Smash Bros. series, which gained immense popularity among gamers of all ages. With his masterful game design skills, Sakurai has earned both acclaim and financial success throughout his career, solidifying his position as one of Japan's most influential game designers.
About
Japanese video game designer who is best known for being the creator of the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. series. He is also the director of the software development for Sora Ltd which he created and founded in 2005.
Before Fame
He first earned recognition as a designer working for the HAL Laboratory. At the age of 19, he created and directed his first title Kirby's Dream Land. With pressure for sequels and restrained creative freedom, he left HAL to work with Q Entertainment before forming his own company Sora in 2005.
Trivia
He is known for having provided the voice for King Dedede in Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards as well as in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He also directed games such as Kid Icarus: Uprising and Meteos.
Family Life
He was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. His wife Michiko Sakurai collaborates with him as a graphical user interface on a range of his games.
Associated With
He has worked with and collaborated with Satoru Iwata at the HAL Laboratories.