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Hidetaka Suehiro was born on April 14, 1973 in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan and is credited as a video game producer. That puts Hidetaka Suehiro at 53 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Osaka University of Arts. Credited works include Deadly Premonition.
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
- Born
- April 14, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Ox
- Origin
- Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- video game producer
2. Background
- University
- Osaka University of Arts
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Deadly Premonition | — |
4. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/Swery65
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidetaka%20Suehiro
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWERY
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5752704
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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.