Nomura's breakthrough role as Lead Character Designer for Final Fantasy VII, creating iconic characters like Cloud, Sephiroth, and Aerith. This role establishes his distinctive art style.

Nomura directs and designs characters for the CGI film sequel, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, visually expanding the world and the characters of Final Fantasy VII. This project allowed him to push the visual boundaries for the characters and world.

Nomura is credited as the character designer for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, a prequel game focusing on Zack Fair.

Nomura is credited as the character designer for Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII.

Nomura serves as the Creative Director and Character Designer for the Final Fantasy VII Remake project, leading the reimagining of the classic game for modern platforms. He oversees the visual updates of his characters and the expanded narrative.