Hironobu Sakaguchi

Hironobu Sakaguchi is a Japanese video game designer and producer, best known for creating the "Final Fantasy" series, which is among the most popular and influential role-playing game franchises worldwide. He started his career at Square (now Square Enix) and is credited with helping elevate Japanese role-playing games to global popularity. Sakaguchi's innovative storytelling, gameplay, and detailed worlds have had a lasting impact on the gaming industry. After leaving Square, he founded his own company, Mistwalker, continuing to develop new role-playing games. His work has shaped modern gaming and inspired countless developers and players.