Keiji Inafune is a Japanese video game producer, illustrator, and businessman. He is best known for his work on the Mega Man series, which he co-created and produced for many years. Moreover, he is known for the Onimusha series and produced the Dead Rising series.
Keiji revealed that as an innovation-embracing person, he jumps into Web3 to challenge himself to do something he has never done. Also, he is an avid believer in the immense potential of blockchain technology. Hence, he launches Beastroid on Web3 with Minnapad.
In his recent “ask me anything” (AMA), he expressed how excited he is to collaborate and work with the DAO pre-sale members. Moreover, he revealed the first 5 NFT characters available for pre-sale members: The Hyena Slasher, Tabby The Long Tail, Frill The Dragon, Hippo Launcher, and Lightning the Leader.
Who is Keiji Inafune?
Natively, Keiji is from Kishiwada, Osaka, Japan. He studied at the Osaka Designer Gakuin School of Design, graduating in 1987. Then, after graduation, he joined Capcom, a electronic game manufacturer since 1979. In fact, his first Street Fighter game is his first project at Capcom. Thanks to Keiji, we now know the iconic character of Chun-Li, a character he designed.
Next, Inafune got to work with the Mega Man series, which he co-created with Akira Nishino. Undeniably, Mega Man became a huge success. Afterward, Inafune produced many more games in the series. He also created the Onimusha series, which was a blend of action and role-playing games.
In 2010, Inafune left Capcom to found his own studio, Comcept. Comcept’s first game was Mighty No. 9, a spiritual successor to the Mega Man series. Mighty No. 9 was a crowdfunding success but met with mixed reviews.
Luckily, Inafune has continued to work on a variety of projects since leaving Capcom. He has worked on games for Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo. He has also written a book about his career titled “Changing Your Destiny: The Inafune Way.”
Now, here are some of Keiji Inafune’s most notable works: Mega Man (1987), Mega Man 2 (1988), Mega Man 3 (1990), Onimusha: Warlords (2001), Dead Rising (2006), and Mighty No. 9 (2016).
What Makes Keiji Inafune a Great Game Designer?
Creativity: Inafune has a gift for coming up with new and innovative ideas. He always looks for new ways to challenge players and keep them engaged.
Passion: Inafune is passionate about games. He loves to create fun and challenging games and wants to make games that people will remember for years to come.
Vision: Inafune has a clear vision for what he wants to achieve with his games. He is unafraid to take risks and try new things, and always strives to create unique and memorable games.
Now, let’s check out our exclusive interview with Keiji Inafune himself below.
Keiji Inafune Ready to Create New IPs for Web3
Inafune is a respected figure in the video game industry. Overall, he is known for his creativity and his passion for games. He is also a strong advocate for independent game development. And now, for the first time ever, there is an opportunity to co-create new IPs based on his new project, Beastroid.
No doubt, Inafune’s work has had a profound impact on the video game industry. He has created some of the most beloved and iconic games ever and continues to inspire and innovate. Indeed, having him aboard Minnapad and helping him launch his venture to explore the web3 space is our honor.
Finall, you’re invited to join Keiji Inafune in his next IP venture! Collaborate with a legend and receive guidance by a reputable successful game designer and producer from Japan. More importantly, when you join the DAO and co-create something, you get a share in Intellectual Property (IP) rights through co-creating new gaming or story characters. Join here the Keiji Inafune DAO today!
