
Masahiro Sakurai
Masahiro Sakurai is a Japanese video game designer known as the creator of Nintendo series Kirby and Super Smash Bros. Formerly of HAL Laboratory, he founded Sora Ltd. in 2005.
Sakurai created the Kirby character when he was just age 19, when he directed his first title, Kirby’s Dream Land for Game Boy. He worked on at least six more Kirby games as director and the original Super Smash Bros. and its sequel Melee, before leaving HAL in 2003 to explore new opportunities.
He later designed Nintendo DS puzzle game Meteos, before returning to work on the Super Smash Bros. series with 2008’s Brawl.
How old is Masahiro Sakurai?
Masahiro Sakurai is age 49. His birthday is August 3, 1970.
Does Masahiro Sakurai have Twitter?
Sakurai’s Twitter handle is @Sora_Sakurai and he tweets a few times each month.
Masahiro Sakurai News
Smash Bros. creator praises decision to offer Cyberpunk 2077 refunds
Masahiro Sakurai reportedly “deeply moved” by CD Projekt’s conduct
Smash Bros. players can unlock the Sephiroth DLC now ahead of its official release date
Complete an in-game challenge to get early access to the new content
The next Smash Bros. DLC character is Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7
Fan-favourite villain to release this month
Banjo-Kazooie is finally getting an official Nintendo amiibo
“It’s amazing to think that an official 3D model of Banjo and Kazooie is being made by Nintendo"
Smash Bros.’ Minecraft fighters can mine levels and level up weapons
Sakurai confirms October 13 release date for Microsoft crossover
Minecraft Smash Bros. negotiations started ‘at least’ 5 years ago, claims Mojang co-founder
“That’s when talks started at least."
Minecraft Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reveal causes Twitter to crash
Steve and Alex from Minecraft will be added to Nintendo's game alongside a new stage and music
A new Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter will be revealed on Thursday
Three-minute video will air on October 1
Japan Game Awards names Animal Crossing as 2020’s best game
Plus Baba is You wins Game Designers Award
Sakurai reiterates Smash Bros.’ next DLC fighters are likely its last
Smash development "will finally come to an end"