Overview
Tezuka joined Nintendo in 1984 and became a key director for the Mario and Zelda franchises.
Career Highlights
Nintendo announced on Friday that executive officer Takashi Tezuka will retire on June 26.
He began his career at Nintendo in 1984, working side‑by‑side with Shigeru Miyamoto on the Mario series starting with Super Mario Bros. and later on The Legend of Zelda series from the very first game.
Over the years he directed notable titles such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island. In 2018 he assumed the role of executive officer and also served as the operational manager for previous Nintendo Game Seminars.
Legacy
Tezuka is regarded as a central figure at Nintendo, standing alongside Executive Fellow Shigeru Miyamoto and SRD CEO Toshihiko Nakago.
Sources
Sources: Nintendo, Gamespark via Hachima Kikō
