Hideki Kamiya

Hideki Kamiya joins Capcom as a planner. He is initially involved in various projects, learning the ropes of game development.

Kamiya works as a planner on the original "Resident Evil". This marked a significant turning point, as it contributed to the rise of survival horror genre and kickstarted Kamiya's fame. He was the one who initially proposed the game.

Kamiya directs "Resident Evil 2", a massive commercial and critical success. The game solidified his reputation as a talented director and cemented the "Resident Evil" series' status as a major franchise. Leon Kennedy's character was designed by him.

Kamiya directs "Devil May Cry". Originally conceived as a "Resident Evil" sequel, Kamiya shifted its direction, resulting in a stylish action game with a focus on combat. "Devil May Cry" defined a new genre of character action games.

Kamiya directs "Viewtiful Joe" for the GameCube, a cel-shaded side-scrolling beat 'em up. The game's unique art style and innovative gameplay mechanics were well-received and it cemented Kamiya's reputation as a visionary.

Kamiya serves as a producer for "Resident Evil: Code Veronica". Although not directly directing the game, he still played a role in its development and release.

Kamiya leaves Capcom alongside Shinji Mikami, Atsushi Inaba, and Tatsuya Minami to form Seeds Inc. which will later become PlatinumGames.