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Kazuhiko Aoki

b. 1961

Japanese video game developer

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About Kazuhiko Aoki

Born 1961. Kazuhiko Aoki is a Japanese video game developer, screenwriter and video game director.

(born 6 November 1961) is a Japanese video game designer. He is most famous for assembling the team that created Chrono Trigger, which he produced, and for his designs for the Final Fantasy series.

Aoki left Square Enix in June 2025 to be a freelancer.

Games Aoki has been credited, in some capacity, with the following games.

YearTitleRole(s) 1986 Cruise Chaser Blassty Game design 1987 Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School Staff 1988 Hanjuku Hero Director, game design 1990 Final Fantasy IIIBattle design 1991 Final Fantasy IV 1992 Hanjuku Hero: Aa, Sekaiyo Hanjukunare...! Producer 2001 Final Fantasy Chronicles Director 2003 Fire Emblem Quality assurance Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Director 2005 Code Age Commanders Planning director 2006 Final Fantasy III (Nintendo DS ver.) Battle supervisor 2008 Final Fantasy IV: The After Years Battle design 2011 Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection Battle design 2012 Dragon Quest X Chief world planner

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Important facts

Born
6 November 1961, Japan
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Video game developer, screenwriter, video game director
Nationality
Japan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kazuhiko Aoki?

Japanese video game developer

When was Kazuhiko Aoki born?

Kazuhiko Aoki was born on 6 November 1961 in Japan.

What is Kazuhiko Aoki's occupation?

Kazuhiko Aoki is a video game developer, screenwriter and video game director.

What nationality is Kazuhiko Aoki?

Kazuhiko Aoki is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kazuhiko Aoki

· Wikidata: Q2587147

· DBpedia: Kazuhiko Aoki (video game designer)

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