Akira Kinashi

Akira Kinashi is a producer for Nintendo that mainly works on the Pokémon series. He joined in 2002 as Technical Support, mostly helping with the localization of the main Pokémon titles, and later becoming a coordinator. In 2020, he succeeded Hitoshi Yamagami's role in Nintendo EPD. managing the Pokémon, Kirby, Fire Emblem and Xenoblade series.

Game Works

• Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2003) - Programmer (International Version), Graphic Designer (International Version)
• Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004) - Coordinator, Programmer (International Version), Graphic Designer (International Version)
• Pokémon Emerald (2004) - Coordinator, Programmer (International Version), Graphic Designer (International Version)
• Wario: Master of Disguise (2007) - Director
• Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2007) - Localization
• Mario Strikers Charged (2007) - Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Technical Support
• Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (2008) - Technical Support
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008) - Programming Support
• Style Savvy (2008) - Assistant Director
• Pokémon Platinum (2009) - Localization
• Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2010) - Localization
• Pokémon Black and White (2010) - Globalization Coordinator, Localization
• Pokédex 3D (2011) - Product Coordinator
• Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012) - Coordinator, Localization
• Pokémon Dream Radar (2012) - Coordinator
• Pokédex 3D Pro (2012) - Product Coordinator
• Pokémon X and Y (2013) - Coordinator
• The Band of Thieves and 1000 Pokémon (2014) - Development Support
• Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014) - Coordinator
• Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014) - Testing Support
• Pokkén Tournament (2016) - Coordinator
• Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016) - Coordinator
• Pokkén Tournament DX (2017) - Coordinator
• Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017) - Coordinator
• Pokémon Quest (2018) - Coordinator
• Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go Eevee! (2018) - Producer
• Tetris 99 (2019) - Producer
• Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) - Producer
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020) - Product Management
• Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (2020) - Producer
• Pokémon Café Mix (2020) - Producer
• Kirby Fighters 2 (2020) - Producer
• Part Time UFO (Switch) (2020) - Producer
• Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (Switch) (2020) - Producer
• Buddy Mission BOND (2021) - Project Manager
• New Pokémon Snap (2021) - Producer
• Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (2021) - Producer
• Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022) - Producer
• Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) - Producer
• Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (2022) - Project Manager
• Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022) - Project Management
• Bayonetta 3 (2022) - Project Management
• Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022) - Producer
• Fire Emblem Engage (2023) - Project Manager
• Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023) - Project Management
• Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon (2023) - Project Management
• Detective Pikachu Returns (2023) - Producer
• Endless Ocean: Luminous (2024) - Producer
• Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (2025) - Project Manager

Interviews

• Nintendo 2008 Recruit Interview
• 4Gamer: Tetris 99