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Masahiro Sakurai

さくらい まさひろ

Sakurai Masahiro

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1970-08-03 （Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan）
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese

経歴

職業
Game creator, Game designer, Entrepreneur, YouTuber
活動期間
1989年〜
所属
HAL Laboratory, Sora Co., Ltd., Project Sora Co., Ltd.
影響を受けた人物
Shigeru Miyamoto, Satoru Iwata
影響を与えた人物
Younger game designers, Game developers worldwide

受賞歴

Phantasy Star II Story Campaign — Game System Award
1988
部門: ゲームシステム大賞
主催: Sega
結果: Winner
Japan Game Awards — METI (Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry) Award
2015
部門: 個人表彰
主催: Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA)
結果: Winner
CEDEC AWARDS — Special Award
2019
部門: 特別賞
主催: CEDEC (CESA)
結果: Winner
Famitsu Awards 2018 — MVP
2019
対象作品: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
部門: MVP
主催: Famitsu Awards
結果: Winner
Famitsu / Dengeki Game Awards — MVC (Most Valuable Creator)
2022
部門: MVC
主催: Famitsu / Dengeki Game Awards
結果: Winner
YouTube Creator Awards — Silver Creator Award
2022
対象作品: Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games (channel)
主催: YouTube
結果: Winner
CEDEC AWARDS — Visual Arts Division, Best Award
2023
対象作品: Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games (YouTube)
部門: ビジュアル・アーツ部門
主催: CEDEC (CESA)
結果: Winner
CEDEC AWARDS — Game Design Division, Best Award
2023
対象作品: Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games (YouTube)
部門: ゲームデザイン部門
主催: CEDEC (CESA)
結果: Winner
Arts Award (Agency for Cultural Affairs) — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (Media Arts)
2025
対象作品: Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games
部門: メディア芸術部門
主催: Agency for Cultural Affairs (Arts Awards)
結果: Winner
Digital Contents of the Year '24 / AMD Award — Achievement Award
2025
対象作品: Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games
部門: 功労賞
主催: Association of Digital Media (AMD)
結果: Winner

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Kirby

1992年 Action (platformer)

An action platformer featuring inhaling and copy abilities. Sakurai directed and designed the character, leading to a long-running franchise.

Accessibility and approachable difficultyCharacter-driven game design
映像化・舞台化
  • [Anime] Kirby (anime) (2001)

Nintendo All-Star! Super Smash Bros.

1999年 Fighting / Party fighting

A crossover fighting game gathering Nintendo characters. Sakurai directed the original title and established the series' combat and crossover format.

Crossover charactersPlayer-focused tuning and balance

Kirby Air Ride

2003年 Racing / Action

A Kirby spin-off introducing racing mechanics. Sakurai served as director.

Concise rulesSense of speed

Meteos

2005年 Puzzle

A puzzle game for Nintendo DS. Sakurai handled the game design.

Tempo-focused gameplayIntuitive controls

Kid Icarus: Uprising (new Palutena's Mirror)

2012年 Action / Shooting

A 3DS action/shooter directed by Sakurai; he also contributed to the scenario.

Fast-paced actionEmphasis on presentation

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

2018年 Fighting / Party fighting

The 2018 series entry featuring many guest characters and extensive content; Sakurai directed the project and it received wide acclaim.

Comprehensive rosterBalancing competitive play and accessibility

全著作

  • Think about the Video Games
  • Think about the Video Games, Vol.2
  • Think about the Video Games DX
  • Think about the Video Games X
  • Thoughts on Playing Games
  • Thoughts on Making Games
  • Thoughts on Playing Games 2
  • Thoughts on Making Games 2
  • Think about the Video Games 2015-2019

翻案

  • Kirby (anime, 2001-2003)

作風・主題

文体
Concise, practical explanationsEmphasis on player-centric design thinking
頻出モチーフ
Design that prioritizes user experienceClarity and intuitiveness

健康

  • Calcific tendinitis (rotator cuff)
    2012頃 - 2018頃（完治報告は2021年頃）
    Affected the right shoulder and later left arm/shoulder; impacted work and public appearances but was later reported healed.
  • Dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis sicca)
    2021年頃 -
    Reported ongoing symptoms associated with long periods of screen work.

評価・遺産

Masahiro Sakurai is a leading Japanese game creator known for Kirby and Super Smash Bros. His player-focused design and clear explanations have influenced many subsequent developers and students. In recent years his educational YouTube output has further increased his recognition in media arts.

大衆文化への影響

  • KIRBY CAFÉ (Kirby-related commercial ventures)
  • Extensive media presence of the Kirby franchise (games, anime, picture books, merchandise)

引用

  • The goal of this channel is to raise the future of upcoming games just a little.
    出典: YouTube channel 'Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games' — introductory video (2022年)

豆知識

  • A big cat lover; often shares photos of his pet cat 'Fukura'.
  • Received the Silver Creator Award (100k subscribers) shortly after launching his YouTube channel.
  • Started programming with Family BASIC in high school, which he cites as a turning point in his career.