Kenji Ozawa-san is a Japanese game producer and director, known for his work on major RPG and action titles with international development teams. He most recently served as director of Visions of Mana, continuing the legacy of the classic Mana series while managing cross-cultural teams in both Japan and China.

Prior to that, Ozawa-san played a key leadership role at NetEase Sakura Studio, where he helped establish the Japan-based division and contributed to large-scale development initiatives. Experiencing internal restructuring and studio layoffs firsthand, he turned this challenge into a new beginning by founding STUDIO SASANQUA Inc.

The studio was created with a guiding philosophy of balancing creativity, commercial viability, and responsible team management. Ozawa-san’s approach emphasizes originality, playability, and sustainability in game design, aiming to create experiences that stay with players long after the credits roll.

Available for conventions, creative industry panels, studio leadership Q&As, and game design talks, Ozawa-san brings a rare perspective on global game production, creative direction, and entrepreneurial resilience.

Important Note:
He is active on 🟣 📺 Twitch and engages with international fans, showing strong interest in global dialogue. While he has not yet appeared at international conventions, his extensive experience and flexible approach position him as a fresh and approachable voice in Japanese game design.

Notable Works:
– Dragon Ball: Strongest Battle (Dragon Ball: Zuiqiang Zhizhan) (2019)
– Visions of Mana (2023)

Location:
🇯🇵 – Tokyo