Final Fantasy
Japanese media franchise
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| 2025 | Motomu Toriyama serves as supervisor for the 'Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy' project |
| 2025 | Scheduled release of Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles, with Matsuno serving as original script writer, scenario writer, and editor |
| 2025 | Planned release of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, with Asano continuing his work on reimagining classic RPG titles. |
| 2025 | Worked as an image illustrator for multiple cards in the Final Fantasy Universalist Battles (UB) set for Magic: The Gathering. |
| 2025 | Motomu Toriyama serves as deputy head of studio for SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered video game project |
| 2025 | Kitase serves as Head of Studio for SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered. |
| March 2025 | Final Fantasy series reached cumulative global physical and digital sales of 200 million units. |
| 2024 | Served as general manager for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, further contributing to the iconic Nintendo franchise. |
| 2024 | Asano served as executive producer for the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, bringing a classic game to modern audiences. |
| 2024 | Motomu Toriyama works as deputy head of studio for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven video game project |
| 2024 | Kitase will be the producer for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth |
| 2024 | Kitase worked as Square Enix special tester for Foamstars, became vice president for SaGa Emerald Beyond and Star Ocean: The Second Story R, and provided special thanks for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail. He also became Head of Studio for Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. |
| 2024 | Returns as co-director for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, again contributing scenario, lyrics, and song titles to the project |
| 2024 | Confirmed as director and producer for Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail and co-producer for Fantasian: Neo Dimension |
| 2024 | Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was released on PlayStation 5, the second installment in the remake trilogy. |
| August 2024 | Released Visions of Mana, a new entry in the Mana franchise, which Ishii was involved in developing during its early stages. |
| 2023 | Koichi Ishii directed and produced Jet Dragon, showcasing his versatility in game development. |
| 2023 | Octopath Traveler II was produced by Asano, continuing the successful series. |
| 2023 | Collaborated with Fortnite on the 'Amano's Heart' project, designing characters and image illustrations, and created the Title Logo for Final Fantasy XVI, demonstrating his ongoing relevance in the video game design world. |
| 2023 |
Hiromichi Tanaka
Hiromichi Tanaka received special thanks credit for the iOS game JET DRAGON
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| 2023 | Kitase served as executive producer for Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis |
| 2023 | Serving as vice president, Kitase was involved with Theatrhythm Final Bar Line and Star Ocean: The Second Story R. He also provided special thanks for Final Fantasy XVI. |
| 2023 | Motomu Toriyama served as a supervisor for the Final Fantasy X kabuki play production |
| 2023 | Directs Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis, continuing the Final Fantasy VII expanded universe project |
| 2023 | Provided special thanks for Theatrhythm Final Bar Line and produced Final Fantasy XVI |
| 2023 | Final Fantasy Union collaborated with Lost in Cult on the sixth volume of Lock-On art journal, featuring interviews with Hironobu Sakaguchi, Nobuo Uematsu, and Matt Mercer, and an exclusive cover illustration by Yoshitaka Amano. |
| 2023 | Final Fantasy XVI was released for PlayStation 5, continuing the mainline series. |
| July 2 2023 | Appeared at Anime Expo to reveal the cover art for the classical single 'Requiem' by rock artist Yoshiki. |
| June 2023 | Final Fantasy series reached cumulative global physical and digital sales of 185 million units. |
| June 22 2023 | Final Fantasy XVI was released, with Minagawa serving as art director, focusing on blending Kazuya Takahashi's light art style with the game's dark setting. |
| 2022 | Matsuno worked on game design and scenario for Tactics Ogre: Reborn |
| 2022 | Asano was involved in two major projects: producing Triangle Strategy and the Live A Live Remake. |
| 2022 | Created the 'Exception' animation. |
| 2022 | Kitase continued his vice president role for multiple titles including Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin, Chrono Cross The Radical Dreamers Edition, Star Ocean: The Divine Force, and Tactics Ogre: Reborn. He was also executive officer for Romancing SaGa Minstrel Song Remastered. |
| 2022 | Kitase supervised Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster and served as executive producer for Chocobo GP and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion |
| 2022 | Provided special thanks for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin |
| 2021 | Asano produced Bravely Default 2, furthering his reputation in the RPG game development scene. |
| 2021 | Received special thanks credit for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker |
| 2021 | Developed Fantasian, a two-part RPG for Apple Arcade, potentially his last major game project due to advancing age. |
| 2021 | As executive officer, Kitase oversaw SaGa Frontier Remastered. He also served as vice president for Neo: The World Ends with You and Dungeon Encounters, and provided special thanks for Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker. |
| 2021 | Kitase supervised multiple Pixel Remaster projects including Final Fantasy II, III, IV, V, and served as executive producer for Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier |
| 2021 | Provides supervisory support for Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier mobile game |
| 2021 | Yoshida directed and produced Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker expansion |
| 2020 | Revealed he had left the Unsung Story project before it was handed to Little Orbit, distancing himself from the game's current development. |
| 2020 | Yasumi Matsuno contributed the 'Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr' scenario to Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers |
| 2020 | Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent was produced by Asano, expanding on the original game's concept. |
| 2020 | Designed the Title Logo for Final Fantasy VII Remake, continuing his long-standing collaboration with the Final Fantasy series. |
| 2020 | Worked on the 'Gibiate' animation. |
| 2020 | Kitase took on the vice president role for Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, and served as executive officer for Collection of SaGa. |
| 2020 | Kitase worked as producer for Final Fantasy VII Remake |
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