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My Take
Hidetaka Suehiro, better known as SWERY, is exactly the sort of creator I root for. Deadly Premonition was technically rough, yet its strange sincerity and oddball humor earned a devoted following that polished blockbusters rarely inspire. Born in Osaka and trained at the Osaka University of Arts, he pours an unfiltered authorial voice into every project instead of chasing mass appeal. I value that kind of risk because it leaves a fingerprint nothing else can replicate. In an era of safe, focus-grouped games, his willingness to be weird and personal feels like a genuine act of artistic courage worth celebrating.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hidetaka Suehiro
- Name (Japanese)
- 末弘秀孝
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- April 14, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- video game producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Osaka University of Arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Deadly Premonition | — |
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/Swery65
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWERY
Frequently asked questions
When was Hidetaka Suehiro born?
Born April 14, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Hidetaka Suehiro from?
Hidetaka Suehiro is from Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Hidetaka Suehiro do?
Hidetaka Suehiro works as video game producer.
What is Hidetaka Suehiro known for?
Notable works include Deadly Premonition.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.