Hiroyuki

When Hiroyuki Sanada was a teenager, he read something that had a profound effect on how he viewed the future. Written by Tokugawa Ieyasu on the occasion of his abdication as shōgun, the military leader of Japan, the Testament of Ieyasu contained many lessons, but what stuck out to Sanada was Ieyasu’s first precept: “Life is like walking along a road shouldering a heavy load; there is no need to hurry” “Never rush. That word hit my heart,” Sanada, 63, tells me over a Zoom call in early February. “I was always…

Veteran Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi has announced that he left the company after almost three decades earlier this year to join NetEase. Kobayashi made the announcement yesterday (August 12)  on their 50th birthday, posting about the move on Twitter. The industry veteran left Capcom back in March, with more to be shared about their role at NetEase soon (via VGC). “I would like to share something very special with everyone: After serving 27 years with gratitude, I have departed from Capcom on March 31, 2022, and…

Pastures new for veteran producer Veteran Capcom producer Hiroyuki Kobayashi has announced that they have left the Resident Evil and Street Fighter developer to take a new role at the Chinese conglomerate NetEase. Kobayashi shared the news with friends, fans, and followers on Twitter earlier today, which just so happens to be the producer’s 50th birthday. “I would like to share something very special with everyone,” began Kobayashi. “After serving 27 years with gratitude, I have departed from Capcom on March 31st and…

While video game movies have had a troubled history in the film industry, things have started looking up lately. Some recent successful offerings include Sonic the Hedgehog, Uncharted, and Mortal Kombat. The latter project became a huge streaming hit upon its release on HBO Max, and a sequel is currently in development by Warner Bros.. So will Mortal Kombat 2 feature Scorpion’s return? Here’s the latest from actor Hiroyuki Sanada.Actor Hiroyuki Sanada has had a long and successful career, as an actor/martial artist, but…