Hiroshi Ono

Hiroshi Ono was a renowned Japanese video game artist and graphic designer, best known for creating vibrant, pixel-based artwork during the 1980s and 1990s. His distinctive, colorful visuals brought life to many classic arcade and console games, most notably by designing character sprites, backgrounds, and in-game graphics. Ono's craftsmanship helped define the visual identity of titles like Street Fighter II, influencing the aesthetic style of fighting games. His work blended artistic creativity with technical skill, leaving a lasting impact on the gaming industry and inspiring future game designers.