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Public records list Shinji Mikami as a video game producer, computer scientist and video game designer. Born on August 11, 1965, Shinji Mikami is from Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. That works out to 61 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Doshisha University.
My Take
Shinji Mikami is, for me, one of the most consequential figures in gaming history. By directing the original Resident Evil, he did not just make a hit; he effectively defined survival horror and exported a distinctly Japanese sense of dread to the whole world. What I admire is his command of pacing and tension, the way a single corridor can make your pulse spike. From Dino Crisis to founding Tango Gameworks, he has kept chasing creative risk rather than coasting on legacy. That restless craftsmanship is exactly why I trust whatever he puts his name on, and why his influence keeps echoing.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shinji Mikami
- Name (Japanese)
- 三上真司
- Reading
- みかみ しんじ
- Born
- August 11, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan
- Occupation
- video game producer / computer scientist / video game designer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
2. Background
- University
- Doshisha University
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.tangogameworks.com
- Xhttps://x.com/shinji_mikami
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinji%20Mikami
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%B8%89%E4%B8%8A%E7%9C%9F%E5%8F%B8
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q741631
4. About this entry
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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 Shinji Mikami born?
Shinji Mikami was born on August 11, 1965 and is 61 years old.
Where is Shinji Mikami from?
Shinji Mikami is from Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
What does Shinji Mikami do?
Shinji Mikami works as video game producer, computer scientist, video game designer.
Where did Shinji Mikami study?
Shinji Mikami attended Doshisha University.
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