Shinya Takahashi

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Shinya Takahashi
高橋 伸也
Shinya Takahashi
Shinya Takahashi during the March 27, 2025 Nintendo Direct
Born November 9, 1963 (age 62)[1]
Super Mario–related role Executive General Manager of Nintendo EPD
Years active 1989–present[1]
Employer Nintendo

Shinya Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋 伸也) is a Senior Managing Executive Officer and Corporate Director at Nintendo,[2] as well as Executive General Manager of Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development.[1] He acted as general producer for various titles in the Super Mario franchise since the release of the Nintendo 3DS, and as one of the Nintendo Creative Executives for The Super Mario Bros. Movie from Illumination and Nintendo. Takahashi has also worked on the creation of Super Nintendo World, alongside Shigeru Miyamoto.[3] Prior to this, he oversaw Nintendo Software Planning & Development's Software Development and Design Department until he was promoted to General Manager of the entire division in June 2013, replacing former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata.[4]

Super Mario-related works[edit]

Games[edit]

Due to Takahashi's position at Nintendo, he is credited as "General Producer" under most games released since Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! in 2010. The following list contains only games where he is credited under other roles.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Annual Report 2025 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Nintendo Co., Ltd.. Page 42. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  2. ^ Corporate Information. Nintendo Co., Ltd.. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  3. ^ Tamoor Hussain (February 17, 2023). What Super Nintendo World Is Like–And How Miyamoto Helped Build It. Gamespot. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
  4. ^ April 24, 2013. Notice Regarding Changes of Representative Directors and Members of Board of Directors. Retrieved July 9, 2026 from Nintendo.
  5. ^ May 3, 2022. The 28th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program. Themed Entertainment Association. Page 52. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from Issuu.