About Akira Nishitani
Born 1967. Akira Nishitani is a Japanese businessperson, animator, character designer and video game designer.
, also known as "Nin-Nin" or simply "Pom G", is a Japanese game director, game designer and character designer.
Nishitani started working for Capcom in 1986, where he became mostly known for designing Street Fighter II and Final Fight alongside Akira Yasuda, aka Akiman. In 1995, he left Capcom to found his own company, Arika, whose first works were on the Street Fighter EX series that they developed for Capcom.
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Who is Akira Nishitani?
Japanese game designer
When was Akira Nishitani born?
Akira Nishitani was born on 10 September 1967 in Tokyo.
What is Akira Nishitani's occupation?
Akira Nishitani is a businessperson, animator, character designer and video game designer.
What nationality is Akira Nishitani?
Akira Nishitani is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akira Nishitani. https://biography.guide/akira-nishitani/
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