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[[File:Group WWMM.jpg|210px|thumb|The original cast of ''WarioWare'', designed by Ko Takeuchi]] | [[File:Group WWMM.jpg|210px|thumb|The original cast of ''WarioWare'', designed by Ko Takeuchi]] | ||
Takeuchi is responsible for the character design in all games of the ''WarioWare'' series, starting with ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' released in 2003, and is a key designer of the franchise in general. He designed newly introduced characters such as [[Jimmy T]], [[Mona]], [[9-Volt]] and [[Ashley & Red|Ashley]] who have become a recurring cast since.<ref>[[List of WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! staff|Staff Credits of ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'']] and subsequent ''WarioWare'' games</ref> The title character [[Wario]] has also been given a new appearance by Takeuchi for the series, wearing a biker outfit. During the development of ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'', Ko Takeuchi also sometimes worked with [[Hiroji Kiyotake]], the original designer of Wario.<ref name="gpara_interview"/> He created the artwork for the [[Ashley no Halloween Night]] and [[Barbara & Ashley]] online comics. | Takeuchi is responsible for the character design in all games of the ''WarioWare'' series, starting with ''[[WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!]]'' released in 2003, and is a key designer of the franchise in general. He designed newly introduced characters such as [[Jimmy T]], [[Mona]], [[9-Volt]] and [[Ashley & Red|Ashley]] who have become a recurring cast since.<ref>[[List of WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! staff|Staff Credits of ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'']] and subsequent ''WarioWare'' games</ref> The title character [[Wario]] has also been given a new appearance by Takeuchi for the series, wearing a biker outfit. During the development of ''WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!'', Ko Takeuchi also sometimes worked with [[Hiroji Kiyotake]], the original designer of Wario.<ref name="gpara_interview"/> He created the artwork for the [[Nintendo Kids Space#Ashley no Halloween Night|Ashley no Halloween Night]] and [[Nintendo Kids Space#Barbara & Ashley|Barbara & Ashley]] online comics. | ||
His characters, be it in video games or other media, are usually based on real people, including his friends, colleagues and people he met on the street.<ref name="japan_expo_interview"/> When Ko Takeuchi sees a fascinating person who might be the inspiration for a new character, he draws them in his small sketchbook.<ref name="gpara_interview"/> Takeuchi's style, which is commonly seen as "cute", is influenced by artists such as [[wikipedia:Akira Toriyama|Akira Toriyama]] and [[Yoichi Kotabe]].<ref name="japan_expo_interview"/> | His characters, be it in video games or other media, are usually based on real people, including his friends, colleagues and people he met on the street.<ref name="japan_expo_interview"/> When Ko Takeuchi sees a fascinating person who might be the inspiration for a new character, he draws them in his small sketchbook.<ref name="gpara_interview"/> Takeuchi's style, which is commonly seen as "cute", is influenced by artists such as [[wikipedia:Akira Toriyama|Akira Toriyama]] and [[Yoichi Kotabe]].<ref name="japan_expo_interview"/> | ||