About Takahashi Meijin
Born 1959. Takahashi Meijin is a Japanese chief officer, singer and professional gamer.
, real name , is a former executive of Hudson Soft.
Biography Joining Hudson Soft While Toshiyuki Takahashi worked at a supermarket, he decided to invest in a Sharp brand computer. Since the investment was substantial, Toshiyuki decided to learn programming with the BASIC language. At the same time, a friend of his was interviewed at Hudson Soft and invited him to come. The CEO recruited Toshiyuki for his "energy".
Career at Hudson soft Toshiyuki Takahashi was primarily employed to sell computer software to resellers. He helped programmers with his programming skills after finishing his workday. After a year, he transferred to the marketing division. He convinced resellers to market Hudson Soft's first game for the Famicom: Lode Runner. Due to the success of his support, he became responsible for writing a book to learn BASIC with Family BASIC.
16 shots per second Takahashi became famous for his fast trigger finger speed of 16 shots per second during the 1980s and is particularly known for his use of this skill in the game Star Soldier and the Family Computer version of Star Force.
Later on in his life, his trigger speed was reduced to 130 presses per ten seconds. In the 2005-12-8 edition of Yaguchihitori show, he was only able to fire 12 shots per second. During the Star Soldier R challenge event in 2008-3-28, he fired at 12.3 shots per second.
In various fiction featuring Takahashi Meijin, the "16 shots per second" milestone became a key plot element.
The Mario Party 4 mini-game "Domination" is loosely based on Takahashi's trigger speed.
Appearances Video games Takahashi appeared as a character in Hudson Soft's Hudson's Adventure Island series. In the Western localization of the games, Takahashi's character was renamed "Master Higgins". In Wonder Boy Returns, the character's name is just called "Boy".
Bug-tte Honey Saturn Bomberman DreamMix TV World Fighters Fairy Tail Gekitotsu! Kardia Daiseidō
The Adventure Island series was also adapted into an animated series titled Bug-tte Honey, featuring the character under the name Takahashi Genjin.
Guest starring roles in civilian form include: Quiz Derby GameCenter CX Pop Jam Yaguchihitori Culture SHOwQ Hyperdimension Neptunia Mk2 (Live action) Tetris Party Deluxe Marble Saga: Kororinpa
Anime Running Boy Star Soldier no Himitsu Bug-tte Honey Gintama Episode 98 Btooom! (Takanohashi) Barakamon Episode 4
Film Game King Takahashi Meijin vs Mouri Meijin
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Takahashi Meijin?
Japanese businessman
When was Takahashi Meijin born?
Takahashi Meijin was born on 23 May 1959 in Nishi-ku.
What is Takahashi Meijin's occupation?
Takahashi Meijin is a chief officer, singer and professional gamer.
What nationality is Takahashi Meijin?
Takahashi Meijin is Japanese.
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