Renowned artist and character designer Toshiyuki Itahana is going independent! After wrapping up his work on Final Fantasy IX’s 25th anniversary celebrations, the longtime Square Enix illustrator announced he’ll be continuing his career as a freelance artist. Itahana, best known for his charming designs in games like Crystal Chronicles and Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon, spent over two decades with the company before making this big career move. Fans can look forward to seeing more of his signature whimsical style in future projects now that he’s branching out on his own.
“Final Fantasy IX Character Designer Toshiyuki Itahana Departs Square Enix”
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