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Hideo Kojima(I)

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Hideo Kojima
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Hideo Kojima was born August 24th, 1963 in Setagaya, Tokyo, later moving to Kobe and growing up there. His love of Americana gave him his major two interests of writing and creating film, which are the causes of why he is so well known today. During the mid 1980's, his interests pushed him to pursue looking for a career in film making, but a chance discovery of Nintendo's Entertainment System gave him an interest in videogames. Searching for a job at one of the many games companies in Japan, he ended up being hired by Konami Entertainment and shunted to work on the MSX home computer department. While this may have been a blow for the willing game planner, he took the opportunity to create a handful of games for the MSX such as Metal Gear (1987) and Snatcher (1988). During the early 1990's Kojima worked on various games which have become instant classics such as various other versions of Snatcher, and Policenauts for the PC, 3D0, Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation, along with some various other work with two Tokimeki Memorial Drama Series games in 1997 and 1998. However he had some plans for another sequel to Metal Gear which he had been quietly working away on with a few others since working on Policenauts. First shown at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Metal Gear Solid (1998) looked to being a major hit with many people. With each subsequent showing of the game due for release on PlayStation during 1998 caused more interest. To date Metal Gear Solid has sold over 5.5 Million copies and Kojima is widely recognized as a videogaming god, more so than the few who ever saw his previous work. Kojima himself is a very humble man, never letting his work effect his public attitude. He works long hours to strive for his goals, and always takes the time to talk to the press, sign autographs, or stay for an entire gaming show. He is always interested in the views his fans have of his work, and believes in anyone being able to create their dreams. With Zone of the Enders (2001) and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001), one of the most anticipated games ever, the world looks set to see more of Hideo's dreams come to life.
BornAugust 24, 1963
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  • Won 1 BAFTA Award

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Hideo Kojima and Ivan Urgant in Timur Batrutdinov/Hideo Kojima (2019)
Hideo Kojima and Ivan Urgant in Timur Batrutdinov/Hideo Kojima (2019)
Hideo Kojima and Ivan Urgant in Timur Batrutdinov/Hideo Kojima (2019)
Hideo Kojima and Ivan Urgant in Timur Batrutdinov/Hideo Kojima (2019)
Conan O'Brien and Hideo Kojima in Tim Robbins (2019)
Hideo Kojima, Tomokazu Sugita, and Akio Ôtsuka
Hideo Kojima

Known for

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
8.8
Video Game
  • Writer
  • 2015
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (2014)
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
7.6
Video Game
  • Writer
  • 2014
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
9.5
Video Game
  • Writer
  • 2004
Death Stranding (2019)
Death Stranding
8.8
Video Game
  • Writer
  • 2019

Credits

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Writer

  • Death Stranding 2
    • In Production
  • Metal Gear Solid
    • Pre-production
  • Just A Game (2021)
    Just A Game
    • (creator)
  • Norman Reedus in Death Stranding Director's Cut (2021)
    Death Stranding Director's Cut
  • Death Stranding (2019)
    Death Stranding
  • Metal Gear Solid in 5 Minutes
  • Level Up Norge (2016)
    Level Up Norge
  • Internet Historian (2017)
    Internet Historian
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience (2016)
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience
  • Kojima Productions (2016)
    Kojima Productions
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
  • Legacy of Snakes (2015)
    Legacy of Snakes
  • Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (2014)
    Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
  • Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (2013)
    Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
  • Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D (2012)
    Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
  • Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection (2011)
    Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection
  • Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (2010)
    Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Producer

  • Death Stranding
    • Pre-production
  • Norman Reedus in Death Stranding Director's Cut (2021)
    Death Stranding Director's Cut
  • Death Stranding (2019)
    Death Stranding
  • Internet Historian (2017)
    Internet Historian
    • (credit only)
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience (2016)
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
  • P.T. (2014)
    P.T.
  • Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (2014)
    Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
  • Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D (2012)
    Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
  • Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection (2011)
    Metal Gear Solid: HD Collection
  • Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (2010)
    Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
  • Metal Gear Solid Touch (2009)
    Metal Gear Solid Touch
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008)
    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2 (2007)
    Metal Gear Saga Vol. 2
  • Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (2006)
    Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
  • Lunar Knights (2006)
    Lunar Knights

Additional Crew

  • Metal Gear Solid
    • Pre-production
  • Death Stranding (2019)
    Death Stranding
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (2015)
    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
  • Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (2014)
    Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
  • Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008)
    Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
  • Metal Gear Solid Mobile (2008)
    Metal Gear Solid Mobile
  • Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops (2006)
    Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops
  • Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel (2006)
    Metal Gear Solid: Digital Graphic Novel
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence (2005)
    Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
  • Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
    Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
    • ...
  • Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (2004)
    Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
    • ...
  • Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand (2003)
    Boktai: The Sun Is in Your Hand
  • Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner (2003)
    Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner
  • Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance (2002)
    Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
  • Zone of the Enders (2001)
    Zone of the Enders
  • Metal Gear Solid (2000)
    Metal Gear Solid

Videos12

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (VG)
Trailer 2:05
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (VG)
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (VG)
Trailer 1:37
Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (VG)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Trailer 7:07
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Trailer 1:12
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Trailer 1:41
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Trailer 1:21
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Trailer 4:35
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Trailer 3:39
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Trailer 4:13
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Trailer 3:25
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Trailer 3:20
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (VG)
Metal Gear Solid: Rising (VG)
Trailer 2:36
Metal Gear Solid: Rising (VG)

Personal details

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    • Kojima Productions
    • August 24, 1963
    • Tokyo, Japan
    • ? - present (1 child)
  • Provides audio commentary for the DVD of Vital (2004).
  • Publicity listings
    • 3 Interviews
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    His 5 favorite movies include Blade Runner, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Heaven and Hell, Taxi Driver and 2001: A Space Oddesey. Heaven and Hell is the only film in his list that is Japanese.
  • Quotes
    The human body is supposed to be 70 percent water. I consider myself 70 percent film.
    • His games often revolve around nuclear weapons and genetic manipulations

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