Shinya Takahashi
| Shinya Takahashi 高橋 伸也 | |
|---|---|
 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]
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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.
- Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars - C.G. Model Designer
- Mario Artist: Talent Studio - MOCAP Director
- Paper Mario - Special Thanks
- Luigi's Mansion - Ending Design
- Super Mario Sunshine - Special Thanks
- Mario Kart: Double Dash!! - Producer
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong - Advisor
- Super Mario 64 DS - Character Design and Supervision
- Dance Dance Revolution: Mario Mix - Character Supervisor
- Super Mario Strikers - Special Thanks
- Super Mario Galaxy - Special Thanks
- Donkey Kong Country Returns - Senior Producer
- Super Mario RPG (Nintendo Switch) - Supervisor
Other works[edit]
- Super Nintendo World - Creative Director[5]
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie - Nintendo Creative Executive
Gallery[edit]
Takahashi alongside Shigeru Miyamoto, Mario, and Luigi at the grand opening of Super Nintendo World (Universal Studios Hollywood)
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Annual Report 2025 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Nintendo Co., Ltd. Page 42. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ^ Corporate Information. Nintendo Co., Ltd. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ^ Tamoor Hussain (February 17, 2023). What Super Nintendo World Is Like–And How Miyamoto Helped Build It. Gamespot. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ^ April 24, 2013. Notice Regarding Changes of Representative Directors and Members of Board of Directors. Retrieved July 9, 2026 from Nintendo.
- ^ May 3, 2022. The 28th Annual TEA Thea Awards Program. Themed Entertainment Association. Page 52. Retrieved June 17, 2026 from Issuu.