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Keiji Inafune, born on May 8, 1965 in Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, is a computer scientist, painter and video game developer. That puts Keiji Inafune at 61 years old in 2026. Notable works include Proto Man and Doctor Wily.
My Take
Keiji Inafune, born in Kishiwada, Osaka in 1965, is one of those creators whose work shaped my own sense of what games could be. Starting at Capcom as an illustrator and helping bring Mega Man, Proto Man and Doctor Wily to life, he turned pixel art into enduring characters. IGN naming him among the top 100 game creators of all time feels entirely earned. What fascinates me is the dual identity of artist and designer, someone who can both draw a world and engineer how it plays. He pushed games toward being a real cultural form, and I hold deep respect for that ambition and the joy his creations gave a generation.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Keiji Inafune
- Name (Japanese)
- 稲船敬二
- Reading
- いなふね けいじ
- Born
- May 8, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- computer scientist / painter / video game developer / screenwriter / video game director
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
2. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Proto Man |
| Notable work | Doctor Wily |
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keiji%20Inafune
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%A8%B2%E8%88%B9%E6%95%AC%E4%BA%8C
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q731559
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Keiji Inafune born?
Keiji Inafune was born on May 8, 1965 and is 61 years old.
Where is Keiji Inafune from?
Keiji Inafune is from Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Keiji Inafune do?
Keiji Inafune works as computer scientist, painter, video game developer, screenwriter, video game director.
What is Keiji Inafune known for?
Keiji Inafune's notable works include Proto Man, Doctor Wily.
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