After gaining experience at a variety of game developers, Inaba joinedCapcom in 1998, becoming a game producer in 2000. In 2004, he assumedthe role of president of Capcom’s subsidiary, CloverStudio Co., Ltd. He heldthis title until 2006 when he left the Capcom group to become president andfounder of SEEDS Inc. In October 2007, SEEDS Inc. merged with ODD Inc.,to form PlatinumGames Inc., with Inaba assuming his present role asexecutive director and producer within the R&D division.

Atsushi Inaba 　 Executive Director & Producer

Born: 1971, Ishikawa, Japan.

Noted Works:Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Series (GBA)Steel Battalion Series (Xbox)Viewtiful Joe Series Okami (PS2)God Hand (PS2)

On joining Capcom in 1994, Kamiya first worked as a planner on ResidentEvil (PSX) before moving on to direct Resident Evil 2 (PSX), Devil May Cry(PS2) and Viewtiful Joe (GC). In 2004 Kamiya joined Capcom’s subsidaryCloverStudio, where he released Okami to worldwide critical acclaim in 2006.In August 2006, Kamiya moved on to SEEDS Inc., where he is currentlycreating Bayonetta for PlatinumGames Inc.

Hideki KamiyaCreative Director

Born: 1970, Nagano, Japan.

Noted Works:Resident Evil 2 (PSX)Devil May Cry (PS2)Viewtiful Joe (GC)Okami (PS2)

Joining Capcom in 1990, Mikami made his directorial debut with 1996’sResident Evil. Mikami served as head of Capcom’s illustrious ProductionStudio 4, overseeing the production of hit titles such as the Resident Evilseries and Devil May Cry. In 2004 Mikami left Capcom for its subsidiaryCloverStudio Co., Ltd up until November 2005 when he founded StraightStory Ltd. In 2006 Mikami directed GOD HAND, released under theCloverStudio banner. Shinji Mikami currently serves as a director atPlatinumGames Inc.

Shinji Mikami 　 Creative Director

Born: 1965, Yamaguchi, Japan.

Noted Works as Director:Resident Evil (PSX/GC)Resident Evil 4 (GC)God Hand (PS2)

Noted Works as Producer:Dino Crisis (PSX)Devil May Cry (PS2)Killer7 (PS2/GC)

Joining Capcom in 1987, Tatsuya Minami was responsible for numerous titlesin his role as producer and production studio chief. In February 2006, Minamifounded ODD Inc as President and CEO. October 2007 saw ODD merge withSEEDS Inc. to form PlatinumGames Inc., with Minami once again serving asPresident and CEO.

Tatsuya MinamiPresident & CEO

Born: 1963, Osaka, Japan.

After graduating university, Shigenori Nishikawa gained game developmentexperience, eventually landing the role as a planner at Capcom in 2000 andbecoming involved with a variety of titles including the hit Resident Evil series.Now a member of PlatinumGames Inc., MADWORLD marks Nishikawa’sdirectorial debut.

Shigenori Nishikawa Director, M ADWORLD

Noted Works:Dino Crisis 2 (PS)Resident Evil (GC)Resident Evil 4 (GC)

During his days at Human Entertainment, Inc., Hifumi Kouno was responsiblefor Clock Tower, Clock Tower 2, Mikagura Shojo Tanteidan, and NekoZamurai. After striking out on his own, Kouno has designed and directedgames in a wide variety of genres, including Steel Battalion and SteelBattalion: Line of Contact.

Hifumi KounoDirector, Infinite Line Game Director and President of Nude Maker Co., Ltd.

Noted Works:Clock Tower (SFC/PSX)Clock Tower 2 (PSX)Steel Battalion (Xbox) Steel Battalion: Line of Contact (Xbox)