Eiji Aonuma facts for kids
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Eiji Aonuma
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Aonuma in 2013
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Eiji Onozuka (小野塚 英二)
March 16, 1963 |
| Alma mater | Tokyo University of the Arts |
| Occupation | Video game designer, director, producer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Employer | Nintendo |
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The Legend of Zelda |
| Title | Senior Officer, Nintendo EPD |
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Eiji Aonuma (Japanese: 青沼 英二, Hepburn: Aonuma Eiji, born March 16, 1963) is a famous Japanese video game designer, director, and producer. He works at Nintendo, one of the biggest video game companies in the world. He is a senior officer in Nintendo's Nintendo EPD division. He is best known as the main producer for the Legend of Zelda game series.
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Eiji Aonuma's Journey in Gaming
Eiji Aonuma was born on March 16, 1963, in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. He went to the Tokyo University of the Arts. In 1988, he earned a master's degree in design. He even worked on animated puppets called karakuri during his studies.
After finishing university, Aonuma applied for a job at Nintendo. He met Shigeru Miyamoto, a very famous game creator, during his interview. Aonuma showed Miyamoto his college projects. He got the job even though he had never played a video game before! His girlfriend introduced him to his first games. These were Dragon Quest and The Portopia Serial Murder Case.
His first jobs at Nintendo involved graphic design. He created images for games like NES Open Tournament Golf in 1991. He also directed a game called Marvelous: Mōhitotsu no Takarajima for the Super NES in 1996.
Working on The Legend of Zelda
Soon, Shigeru Miyamoto asked Aonuma to join the team making The Legend of Zelda games. This was a big step in his career. He became a lead designer for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. This game is often called one of the greatest video games ever made. He also worked on its sequel, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask.
After working on The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Aonuma thought about trying other projects. But Miyamoto convinced him to stay with the Zelda series. Since then, Aonuma has led the creation of many more Zelda games. These include The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. He helps make sure these games are fun and exciting for players.
Beyond Game Design
Outside of making games, Eiji Aonuma has another interesting hobby. He plays percussion in a brass band called the Wind Wakers. This band started in 1995 and has over 70 Nintendo employees. They perform concerts a few times a year.
Aonuma has also moved up in his career at Nintendo. In 2019, he became a deputy general manager. By 2023, he was promoted to a senior officer in the company's Entertainment Planning & Development (EPD) division.
Awards and Recognition
Eiji Aonuma has received special honors for his work. In 2016, he got a lifetime achievement award at the Golden Joystick Awards. This award celebrates his long and successful career in video games.
In 2023, the Ministry of Culture in France also honored him. They gave him the Order of Arts and Letters. This is a special award for people who have made important contributions to arts and literature.
Games Eiji Aonuma Worked On
Here are some of the games Eiji Aonuma has worked on:
See also
In Spanish: Eiji Aonuma para niños
