Father Tekken hangs up his gloves.
Katsuhiro Harada, the executive producer and director of the Tekken franchise — a man often referred to as a father of sorts to all things Tekken — has announced via social media that he’ll be stepping down from his role at Bandai Namco, and therefore from involvement in the series, at the end of 2025.
The legendary director (and voice of Law and Yoshimitsu, not to mention a few others, on some of the earlier Tekken entries) says he’s timing his departure to fit in with the 30th anniversary of this most beloved of fighting franchises.
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It’s always bittersweet to see someone as influential as Katsuhiro Harada move on. His contributions to the Tekken series have shaped the fighting game community in so many ways. Wishing him all the best in his future endeavors!
Absolutely, it is bittersweet! Harada’s innovative ideas have shaped not just Tekken but the entire fighting game genre. It’ll be interesting to see how his departure affects future developments at Bandai Namco.
gaming landscape. It’s fascinating to think about how his influence will be felt in future projects, even beyond Tekken. His departure might open the door for new creative directions that could surprise us all!
Absolutely! Harada’s unique vision has shaped not just Tekken but the entire fighting game genre. It’ll be interesting to see how his departure opens up opportunities for new creative directions at Bandai Namco.