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Tomonobu Itagaki

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I only included things that everybody likes, like violence, flowers, children, women, friendship and death.

Tomonobu Itagaki (April 1, 1967October 2025) was a Japanese video game designer.

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  • I only included things that everybody likes, like violence, flowers, children, women, friendship and death.
    • Talking about his Ninja Gaiden II game in the Wall Street Journal, June 5, 2008, p. B8, "The Game Turns Serious".
  • The testers who tested this game went nuts. At first it was easier, but when the testers said "this is too difficult", I made it even more difficult.[1]
  • Hate
    • Regarding Tekken games from 1 to 4.[2]
  • I no longer can figure out what the hell they're trying to do with the numbering, and I don't know which one is which. I don't know what they're trying to do with all of these spin-offs, so this includes Nina: Death by Degrees as well. I don't think it even needs saying, but people should stay away from Tekken. Nothing left to say. I just don't want them to disappoint me any more. It's so annoying. Please don't annoy me any more.[2]
  • If I made a similar game as a game I made in the company I quit, people would say, "What an idiot, can't he make anything else?" Well, that is more or less the opinion I have for, uh, that Bayo-something game.[3]
  • Covered in hair, is she? I dunno, Mr. Kamiya must have a lot going through his head. Well, in any case, I would first recommend laser eye surgery. I'm sure he's not that strapped for cash, right?[3]

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  1. Doree, Adam (05.27.2004). Team Ninja Interview: Tomonobu Itagaki. Kikizo.
  2. a b Mielke, James (09.29.2005). Itagaki's Hit List. 1UP.com.
  3. a b Mielke, James (06.05.2009). Developer Interview: Itagaki Skewers the Competition. 1UP.com.
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