Toshihiro Nagoshi

Developer BIO

Toshihiro Nagoshi graduated from the Tokyo University of Art and Design in 1989 and joined SEGA shortly thereafter, working for AM2 under Yu Suzuki as a CG designer. He quickly ascended the ranks, and in 1999 became the manager of AM11. When AM11 became Amusement Vision, Nagoshi took the helm as president. While at AM2, Nagoshi designed one of the most famous arcade games: Daytona USA.

Also Known As

• Toshijiro Nagoshi

Websites

• GotNext -- Famed Sega developer discusses his work on Super Monkey Ball, F-Zero, and several other classics.

Games Credited

Super Smash Bros.: Brawl (2008), Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Sonic Riders (2006), SEGA of America, Inc.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz (2006), SEGA of America, Inc.
Yakuza (2006), SEGA of America, Inc.
Spikeout: Battle Street (2005), SEGA Corporation
Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon (2004), Atlus U.S.A., Inc.
Sonic Advance 3 (2004), THQ Inc.
F-Zero GX (2003), Nintendo Co., Ltd.
Sonic Heroes (2003), SEGA Corporation
Super Monkey Ball 2 (2002), SEGA Corporation
Super Monkey Ball Jr. (2002), SEGA of America, Inc., THQ Inc.
Super Monkey Ball (2001), SEGA Corporation
Shenmue (1999), SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
Daytona USA (1995), SEGA Europe Ltd.