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Masahiro Sakurai

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Masahiro Sakurai
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Masahiro Sakurai was born on 3 August 1970 in Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan. He is a writer and director, known for Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014), Kirby's Dream Land (1992) and Super Smash Bros. (1999). He has been married to Michiko Sakurai since June 2008.
BornAugust 3, 1970
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BornAugust 3, 1970
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      • 1 win total

    Known for

    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014)
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
    8.3
    Video Game
    • Director
    • 2014
    Kirby's Dream Land (1992)
    Kirby's Dream Land
    7.2
    Video Game
    • Writer(as Masa Sakurai)
    • 1992
    Super Smash Bros. (1999)
    Super Smash Bros.
    8.4
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 1999
    Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)
    Super Smash Bros. Melee
    9.0
    Video Game
    • Writer
    • 2001

    Credits

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    Writer

    • Kid Icarus Uprising Remake
      • Writer
      • Pre-production
      • Video Game
    • Kirby Air Riders (2025)
      Kirby Air Riders
      7.6
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2025
    • Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World (2025)
      Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star Crossed World
      8.3
      Video Game
      • Writer
      • 2025
    • Sakurai masahiro no gemu tsukuru ni wa (2022)
      Sakurai masahiro no gemu tsukuru ni wa
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2022–2025
    • Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)
      Kirby and the Forgotten Land
      8.2
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2022
    • Super Kirby Clash (2019)
      Super Kirby Clash
      6.2
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2019
    • Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn (2019)
      Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
      7.6
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2019
    • Kirby Star Allies Gameplay (2018)
      Kirby Star Allies Gameplay
      TV Series
      • characters
      • 2018
    • Kirby Star Allies (2018)
      Kirby Star Allies
      7.1
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2018
    • Kirby Battle Royale (2017)
      Kirby Battle Royale
      6.8
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2017
    • Kirby's Dream Land Advance (2016)
      Kirby's Dream Land Advance
      7.5
      Video Game
      • characters by
      • 2016
    • Kirby: Planet Robobot (2016)
      Kirby: Planet Robobot
      8.3
      Video Game
      • based on characters created by (uncredited)
      • 2016
    • Kirby and the Rainbow Curse (2015)
      Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
      7.1
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2015
    • Death Battle (2010)
      Death Battle
      7.5
      TV Series
      • Kirby created by
      • 2014
    • Kirby: Triple Deluxe (2014)
      Kirby: Triple Deluxe
      7.6
      Video Game
      • characters
      • 2014
    • Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012)
      Kid Icarus: Uprising
      8.2
      Video Game
      • written by
      • 2012

    Director

    • Untitled Super Smash Bros. Sequel
      • Director
      • Pre-production
      • Video Game
    • Kirby Air Riders (2025)
      Kirby Air Riders
      7.6
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Sakurai masahiro no gemu tsukuru ni wa (2022)
      Sakurai masahiro no gemu tsukuru ni wa
      TV Series
      • series director
      • 2022–2025
    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
      Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
      8.8
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014)
      Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
      8.3
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014)
      Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
      7.8
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2014
    • Kid Icarus: Uprising (2012)
      Kid Icarus: Uprising
      8.2
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2012
    • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
      Super Smash Bros. Brawl
      8.6
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Kirby Air Ride (2003)
      Kirby Air Ride
      7.4
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2003
    • Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land (2002)
      Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
      7.6
      Video Game
      • chief director
      • 2002
    • Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)
      Super Smash Bros. Melee
      9.0
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 2001
    • Super Smash Bros. (1999)
      Super Smash Bros.
      8.4
      Video Game
      • direction
      • 1999
    • Kirby Super Star (1996)
      Kirby Super Star
      8.1
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Kirby's Adventure (1993)
      Kirby's Adventure
      7.8
      Video Game
      • Director
      • 1993
    • Kirby's Dream Land (1992)
      Kirby's Dream Land
      7.2
      Video Game
      • Director (as Masa Sakurai)
      • 1992

    Actor

    • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014)
      Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
      8.3
      Video Game
      • King Dedede (voice)
      • 2014
    • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014)
      Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS
      7.8
      Video Game
      • King Dedede (voice, uncredited)
      • 2014
    • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008)
      Super Smash Bros. Brawl
      8.6
      Video Game
      • King Dedede (voice, uncredited)
      • 2008
    • Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (2000)
      Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
      7.5
      Video Game
      • King Dedede (voice)
      • 2000
    • Kirby Super Star (1996)
      Kirby Super Star
      8.1
      Video Game
      • Microphone Kirby scream #3 (voice, uncredited)
      • 1996

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    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (VG)
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    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (VG)
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (VG)
    Trailer 1:57
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (VG)
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (VG)
    Trailer 1:57
    Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (VG)

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Masa Sakurai
    • Height
      • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
    • Born
      • August 3, 1970
      • Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan
    • Spouse
      • Michiko SakuraiJune 2008 - present

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the Pokemon Stadium 2 level in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. When the level transform into a ice stage, Sakurai's cat can be visible in the house.
    • Quotes
      So I created a tool for you to do just that. With the Mii Fighter creator you can have any character you want join the battle.
    • Trademark
        The creator of the Nintendo character 'Kirby'.

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    • How old is Masahiro Sakurai?
      54 years old
    • When was Masahiro Sakurai born?
      August 3, 1970
    • Where was Masahiro Sakurai born?
      Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan
    • How tall is Masahiro Sakurai?
      5 feet 10 inches, or 1.78 meters
    • Is Masahiro Sakurai married?
      Yes, to Michiko Sakurai since June 2008

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