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Nintendo veteran designer Takashi Tezuka set to retire as Executive Officer
Nintendo veteran designer Takashi Tezuka, known for directing classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario World, will retire from his role as an executive officer on June 26, 2026. Tezuka's departure follows the recent retirements of fellow Nintendo designers Hideki Konno and Kensuke Tanabe.
Legendary Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka Set to Retire
Takashi Tezuka, a prominent and long-serving developer at Nintendo, is set to retire from the company later this year. Tezuka has been a key figure in many of Nintendo's iconic game developments.
Legendary Mario And Zelda Director Is Retiring From Nintendo After 40 Years
Veteran Nintendo game designer and director Takashi Tezuka is retiring from the company on June 26 after over 40 years of service. Tezuka, who worked on iconic titles like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, joins other long-time Nintendo employees who have recently departed. This news comes amidst broader industry trends of layoffs, contrasting with Nintendo's typically strong employee retention.
Longtime Mario developer Takashi Tezuka retiring as executive officer from Nintendo
Takashi Tezuka, a long-time developer for Nintendo and a key figure in the Super Mario series, is retiring from his role as an executive officer. The announcement was made as part of Nintendo's financial results. It remains unclear if Tezuka will continue with the company in a different capacity.
Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka Is Retiring From His Role In June
Legendary Nintendo developer Takashi Tezuka will be retiring from his role as Executive Officer effective June 26, 2026. Tezuka has been instrumental in the creation of numerous iconic titles, including the original Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Several other long-time Nintendo employees will also be retiring.
The Ribbon Hero Anime Film Inspired by Princess Knight Premieres on Netflix in August 2026
A new anime film titled The Ribbon Hero, inspired by Osamu Tezuka's Princess Knight, is set to premiere worldwide on Netflix in August 2026. Directed by Yuki Igarashi and produced by OUTLINE and TWIN ENGINE, the film will explore themes of fate and gender through detailed animation, taking a new approach rather than directly adapting the original manga.