Masahiro Sakurai

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84 titles

Projects in Development (2 titles)	Budget
Kid Icarus Uprising Remake (Video Game) - Writer Writer See fewer
Super Smash Bros. 7 (Video Game) - Director Director See fewer

Past Film & Video (1 title)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
The Death of the Cat in the Hat (2022) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

Past Television (6 titles)	Episodes
Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games (2022– ) (TV Series) - Series Director, Self, Producer, Writer Series Director, Self, Producer, Writer See fewer
Super Mega Crash Adventures (2021) (TV Series) - Sound Designer (1 episode, 2021) Sound Designer (1 episode, 2021) See fewer A Princess, Indeed (Jul 13, 2021) Season 1, Episode 1 - Sound Designer Sound Designer See fewer	1
Kirby Star Allies Gameplay (2018) (TV Series) - Writer (characters) (72 episodes, 2018) Writer (characters) (72 episodes, 2018) See fewer The very end (2018) Season 1, Episode 72 - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	72
Death Battle (2014) (TV Series) - Writer (Kirby created by) (1 episode, 2014) Writer (Kirby created by) (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Kirby VS Majin Buu (Dec 19, 2014) Season 2, Episode 15 - Writer (Kirby created by) Writer (Kirby created by) See fewer	1
Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin'? (2008) (TV Series) - Writer (inspired by: Super Smash Bros. Brawl by Nintendo) (1 episode, 2008) Writer (inspired by: Super Smash Bros. Brawl by Nintendo) (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Smash Bros. (Jul 1, 2008) Season 1, Episode 6 - Writer (inspired by: Super Smash Bros. Brawl by Nintendo) Writer (inspired by: Super Smash Bros. Brawl by Nintendo) See fewer	1
Kirby: Right Back at Ya! (2001–2003) (TV Series) - Writer (characters) (100 episodes, 2001), Original Concept (1 episode, 2001) Writer (characters) (100 episodes, 2001), Original Concept (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Fly! Kirby of the Stars (Sep 27, 2003) Season 4, Episode 24 - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	100

Self (3 titles)
Nintendo Direct (2021) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2021) Self (1 episode, 2021) See fewer Episode #11.2 (Jun 15, 2021) Season 11, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Hoshi no Kirby 25th Anniversary Orchestra Concert (2017) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Fire Emblem Festival Love & Courage 25th Anniversary Concert (2016) (Video) - Self / MC Self / MC See fewer

Archive Footage (4 titles)
SMG4 (2021–2022) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2021) Self (2 episodes, 2021) See fewer SMG4: Mario's Internet Safety (Jun 26, 2021) Season 11, Episode 23 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer Mario Reacts To Nintendo Memes 6 ft. Tari (Jun 1, 2022) Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Scott the Woz (2018) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2018) Self (2 episodes, 2018) See fewer Super Smash Bros. Melee: The Best One, Apparently (Jul 1, 2018) Season 2, Episode 25 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer Super Smash Bros. (N64): Smash Hit (Mar 18, 2018) Season 2, Episode 9 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
IGN Daily Fix (2011–2012) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2011) Self (2 episodes, 2011) See fewer New Smash Bros. & Game of Thrones App! (Apr 26, 2012) Season 4, Episode 80 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer E3 2011: Wii U Price & Battlefield 3 Details (Jun 8, 2011) Season 3, Episode 105 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
M.U.G.E.N (1999) (Video Game) - King Dedede (archive sound) (archive footage) King Dedede (archive sound) (archive footage) See fewer

Other (68 titles)
Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker (2021) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode Intermission (2021) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory (2020) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Final Fantasy VII Remake (2020) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Super Kirby Clash (2019) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (2019) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn (2019) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kingdom Hearts III (2019) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018) (Video Game) - Director, Lyrics ("Lifelight (JP) / Inochi no Tomoshibi", "Lifelight (English)", "Fire Emblem Theme (Brawl)", "Main Theme - Super Smash Bros. Brawl") Director, Lyrics ("Lifelight (JP) / Inochi no Tomoshibi", "Lifelight (English)", "Fire Emblem Theme (Brawl)", "Main Theme - Super Smash Bros. Brawl") See fewer
Kirby Star Allies (2018) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kirby Battle Royale (2017) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood (2017) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Final Fantasy XV (2016) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby's Dream Land Advance (2016) (Video Game) - Writer (characters by) Writer (characters by) See fewer
Kirby: Planet Robobot (2016) (Video Game) - Writer (based on characters created by) (uncredited) Writer (based on characters created by) (uncredited) See fewer
Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward (2015) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (2015) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014) (Video Game) - King Dedede (voice), Director King Dedede (voice), Director See fewer
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014) (Video Game) - King Dedede (voice) (uncredited), Director King Dedede (voice) (uncredited), Director See fewer
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (2013) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (2012) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance (2012) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012) (Video Game) - Director, Writer (written by) Director, Writer (written by) See fewer
Final Fantasy XIII-2 (2011) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby's Return to Dream Land (2011) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kirby Mass Attack (2011) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kirby's Epic Yarn (2010) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Final Fantasy XIV (2010) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (2010) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Final Fantasy XIII (2009) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (2009) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby Super Star Ultra (2008) (Video Game) - Writer (Kirby created by) (uncredited) Writer (Kirby created by) (uncredited) See fewer
Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008) (Video Game) - King Dedede (voice) (uncredited), Director, Lyrics ("Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme", "Fire Emblem Theme") King Dedede (voice) (uncredited), Director, Lyrics ("Super Smash Bros. Brawl: Main Theme", "Fire Emblem Theme") See fewer
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (2007) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories (2007) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII (2006) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby: Squeak Squad (2006) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Final Fantasy XII (2006) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII (2006) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kingdom Hearts II (2005) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby: Canvas Curse (2005) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror (2004) (Video Game) - Special Advisor, Writer (based on characters created by) (uncredited) Special Advisor, Writer (based on characters created by) (uncredited) See fewer
Kirby Air Ride (2003) (Video Game) - Director, General Director, Writer (based on characters created by) (uncredited) Director, General Director, Writer (based on characters created by) (uncredited) See fewer
Final Fantasy X-2 (2003) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Final Fantasy XI (2002) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (2002) (Video Game) - Chief Director, Writer (characters) Chief Director, Writer (characters) See fewer
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade (2002) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kingdom Hearts (2002) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001) (Video Game) - Director, Music Supervisor, Writer (character design: Kirby), Writer (game design) Director, Music Supervisor, Writer (character design: Kirby), Writer (game design) See fewer
Final Fantasy X (2001) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby Tilt 'n' Tumble (2000) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Final Fantasy IX (2000) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (2000) (Video Game) - King Dedede (voice), Writer (characters) King Dedede (voice), Writer (characters) See fewer
Final Fantasy VIII (1999) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Super Smash Bros. (1999) (Video Game) - Director, Writer (character design: Kirby), Writer (planning) Director, Writer (character design: Kirby), Writer (planning) See fewer
Kirby's Dream Land 3 (1997) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Final Fantasy VII (1997) (Video Game) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer
Kirby's Star Stacker (1997) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kirby Super Star (1996) (Video Game) - Microphone Kirby scream #3 (voice) (uncredited), Director, Writer (creator) (uncredited) Microphone Kirby scream #3 (voice) (uncredited), Director, Writer (creator) (uncredited) See fewer
Kirby's Block Ball (1995) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kirby's Dream Land 2 (1995) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kirby's Avalanche (1995) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kirby's Dream Course (1994) (Video Game) - Writer (based on characters created by) (uncredited) Writer (based on characters created by) (uncredited) See fewer
Kirby's Pinball Land (1993) (Video Game) - Writer (characters) Writer (characters) See fewer
Kirby's Adventure (1993) (Video Game) - Director, Writer (creator) Director, Writer (creator) See fewer
Kirby's Dream Land (1992) (Video Game) - Director (as Masa Sakurai), Writer (creator) (as Masa Sakurai) Director (as Masa Sakurai), Writer (creator) (as Masa Sakurai) See fewer

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