Mitsuji, Fukio | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1960 |
| Died | (2008-12-11)December 11, 2008[1] |
| Occupation | Game designer |
Fukio Mitsuji (三辻 富貴朗,Mitsuji Fukio; 1960–2008),[2] also known as "MTJ", was a Japanesegame designer andartist.
Mitsuji is best known for his work atTaito, where he created popular arcadeplatform gameBubble Bobble and its follow-upRainbow Islands. He later ran a game design school,[3] and worked freelance creating games such asMagical Puzzle Popils forGame Gear.
According to reports from Japanese Bubble Bobble forums, Mitsuji died on December 11, 2008, at the age of 48. The cause was attributed to cardiopulmonary arrest caused by kidney problems.[4]
| Title | Year released | Platform | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Dead Heat | 1985 | Arcade | Game Design & Character[5] |
| Land Sea Air Squad | 1986 | Arcade | Staff[6] |
| Halley's Comet | 1986 | Arcade | Designer |
| Bubble Bobble | 1986 | Arcade | Game Design, Character Design |
| Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2 | 1987 | Arcade | Story and Game Design, Character Design |
| Syvalion | 1988 | Arcade | Staff |
| Darius II | 1989 | Arcade | Game Designer |
| Omega Fighter | 1989 | Arcade | |
| Volfied | 1989 | Arcade | Game Design, Character Design |
| Sybubblun | 1990 | X68000 | Director, Graphic Design, Map Design[7] |
| Magical Puzzle Popils | 1991 | Game Gear (unreleased PCE, NES) | Concept, Game Design, Graphics, Map Design |
| Star Trader | 1992 | X68000 | Graphics, Map Design |
| Title | Year released | Platform | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SegaSonic Bros. | 1992 | Arcade | Credit string in game data: ORIGINAL GAME CONCEPT BY MTJ[8] |
| Tinkle Pit | 1993 | Arcade | Disabled title screen credit: ©MTJ/TENGEN LTD[9] |
| Bonk's Adventure | 1994 | Arcade | Hi-score table initials: MTJ |
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