Kazuhiko Aoki: A Video Game Design Legacy

Kazuhiko Aoki is a renowned Japanese video game designer known for his contributions to iconic franchises like Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger. He has served as a director, producer, and game designer, playing a pivotal role in the development of numerous successful titles across his career.
Japanese video game designer

Kazuhiko Aoki
青木 和彦
Born (1961-11-06) 6 November 1961 (age 62)
Occupation(s)Director, producer, game designer
Years active1983–present
EmployerSquare Enix

Kazuhiko Aoki (青木 和彦, Aoki Kazuhiko) (born 6 November 1961) is a Japanese video game designer. He is most famous for assembling the team that created Chrono Trigger, which he produced, and for his designs for the Final Fantasy series.

Games

Aoki has been credited, in some capacity, with the following games.

Year Title Role(s)
1986 Cruise Chaser Blassty Game design
1987 Nakayama Miho no Tokimeki High School Staff
1988 Hanjuku Hero Game design
1990 Final Fantasy III Battle design
1991 Final Fantasy IV
1992 Hanjuku Hero: Aa, Sekaiyo Hanjukunare...! Director
1995 Chrono Trigger Producer
1996 Koi wa Balance Game design
1997 Final Fantasy VII Event planner
Final Fantasy IV (PlayStation ver.) Director
Chocobo's Dungeon
1998 Final Fantasy V (PlayStation ver.) Supervisor
Chocobo's Dungeon 2 Director
1999 Final Fantasy Anthology Supervisor
Chocobo Racing Special thanks
2000 Final Fantasy IX Event design
2001 Final Fantasy Chronicles Director
2003 Fire Emblem Quality assurance
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Director
2005 Code Age Commanders Planning director
2006 Final Fantasy III (Nintendo DS ver.) Battle supervisor
2008 Final Fantasy IV: The After Years Battle design
2011 Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection Battle design
2012 Dragon Quest X Chief world planner