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Akira Kinashi is a producer for Nintendo that mainly works on the Pokémon series. He joined in 2002 as Technical Support, mostly helping with the localizations of the main Pokémon titles, and later becoming a coordinator.
Eventually, Kinashi succeeded Hitoshi Yamagami as Nintendo's producer for the Pokémon and Kirby series, as well as other games such as Tetris 99.
Game Works[]
- Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2003) - Programmer (International Version), Graphic Designer (International Version)
- Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen (2004) - Coordinator, Programmer (International Version), Graphic Designer (International Version)
- Pokémon Emerald (2004) - Coordinator, Programmer (International Version), Graphic Designer (International Version)
- Wario: Master of Disguise (2007) - Director
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2007) - Localization
- Mario Strikers Charged (2007) - Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Technical Support
- Advance Wars: Days of Ruin (2008) - Technical Support
- Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008) - Programming Support
- Style Savvy (2008) - Assistant Director
- Pokémon Platinum (2009) - Localization
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2010) - Localization
- Pokémon Black and White (2010) - Globalization Coordinator, Localization
- Pokédex 3D (2011) - Product Coordinator
- Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 (2012) - Coordinator, Localization
- Pokémon Dream Radar (2012) - Coordinator
- Pokédex 3D Pro (2012) - Product Coordinator
- Pokémon X and Y (2013) - Coordinator
- The Band of Thieves and 1000 Pokémon (2014) - Development Support
- Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (2014) - Coordinator
- Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014) - Testing Support
- Pokkén Tournament (2016) - Coordinator
- Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016) - Coordinator
- Pokkén Tournament DX (2017) - Coordinator
- Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (2017) - Coordinator
- Pokémon Quest (2018) - Coordinator
- Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go Eevee! (2018) - Producer
- Tetris 99 (2019) - Producer
- Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) - Producer
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX (2020) - Product Management
- Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition (2020) - Producer
- Pokémon Café Mix (2020) - Producer
- Kirby Fighters 2 (2020) - Producer
- Part Time UFO (Switch) (2020) - Producer
- Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (Switch) (2020) - Producer
- Buddy Mission BOND (2021) - Project Manager
- New Pokémon Snap (2021) - Producer
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (2021) - Producer
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022) - Producer
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022) - Producer
- Xenoblade Chronicles 3 (2022) - Project Manager
- Future Redeemed (2023) - Project Manager
- Kirby's Dream Buffet (2022) - Project Management
- Bayonetta 3 (2022) - Project Management
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022) - Producer
- The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (2023) - Producer
- Fire Emblem Engage (2023) - Project Manager
- Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe (2023) - Project Management
- Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon (2023) - Project Management
- Detective Pikachu Returns (2023) - Producer
- Endless Ocean: Luminous (2024) - Producer
Special Thanks[]
- Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire (2002) (Japanese Version)
- Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006)
- Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007)
- Pokémon Platinum (2008) (Japanese Version)
- Tomodachi Collection (2009)
- Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (2009) (Japanese Version)
- Fire Emblem Fates (2015)