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{{sub-stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (内海 州史) is a Japanese businessman and former [[Sega of Japan]] senior vice president.{{ref|https://otocoto.jp/column/utsumi32/}}
  
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{{PAGENAME}} joined [[Sony]] in 1986 and was assigned to its main General Planning Office. While he was employed, he obtained an MBA from [[wikipedia:Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania|Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania]] under an in-house study abroad program. He was deeply involved in the establishment of [[Sony Computer Entertainment]] and the launch of [[PlayStation]]'s American business.
  
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==Production History==
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After helping to launch the PlayStation in the United States, Utsumi was hired by [[Sega of Japan]] as its senior vice president, where he assisted in the launch of the [[Sega Dreamcast]].
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*''[[NFL 98]]'' (1997) — Special Thanks
 
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*''[[World Series Baseball '98 (Saturn)|World Series Baseball '98]]'' (Saturn Version) (1997) — Special Thanks
 
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*''[[The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Mega Drive)|The Lost World: Jurassic Park]]'' (Mega Drive Version) (1997) — Sega Special Thanks (Sega of America Credits)
 
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*''[[Sonic R]]'' (Saturn version) (1997) — Special Thanks
 
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*''[[Sega Touring Car Championship]]'' (Saturn Version) (1997) — Special Thanks
 
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*''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' (1999) — Project Manager
 
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*''[[Space Channel 5]]'' (1999) — Executive Producer
 
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*''[[Sonic Shuffle]]'' (2000) — Producer
 
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*''[[Space Channel 5: Special Edition]] '' (2003) — Special Thanks
 
  
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Following his time at Sega, Utsumi went on to become deeply involved in the production of the ''[[wikipedia:Kingdom Hearts|Kingdom Hearts]]'' series. In 2003, he co-founded Q Entertainment alongside game designer [[Tetsuya Mizuguchi]], becoming the company's CEO and frequently acting as company producer. More recently, Utsumi has served as the CSO of [[Sega of Japan]] and the general manager of Japan Asia Studio,{{ref|https://otocoto.jp/column/utsumi32/}} followed by becoming the head of Game Contents & Service Business HQ, Project Management HQ.{{ref|1=https://ircms.irstreet.com/contents/data_file.php?template=1907&brand=93&folder_contents=11198&src_data=292908&filename=pdf_file.pdf}}
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==Production history==
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==Interviews==
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* [https://www.sega.co.jp/recruit/episode/episode06/ "SuperGame" interview {{PAGENAME}}, Masayoshi Kikuchi and Katsuya Hisai]
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Latest revision as of 10:09, 9 April 2024

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Shuji Utsumi
Place of birth: Japan
Employment history:
Role(s): Producer, Executive
Education: Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania[2]

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Shuji Utsumi (内海 州史) is a Japanese businessman and former Sega of Japan senior vice president.[2]

Career

Shuji Utsumi joined Sony in 1986 and was assigned to its main General Planning Office. While he was employed, he obtained an MBA from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania under an in-house study abroad program. He was deeply involved in the establishment of Sony Computer Entertainment and the launch of PlayStation's American business.

After helping to launch the PlayStation in the United States, Utsumi was hired by Sega of Japan as its senior vice president, where he assisted in the launch of the Sega Dreamcast.

Following his time at Sega, Utsumi went on to become deeply involved in the production of the Kingdom Hearts series. In 2003, he co-founded Q Entertainment alongside game designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi, becoming the company's CEO and frequently acting as company producer. More recently, Utsumi has served as the CSO of Sega of Japan and the general manager of Japan Asia Studio,[2] followed by becoming the head of Game Contents & Service Business HQ, Project Management HQ.[3]

Production history

Games

Videos

Music

Interviews

References

  1. ↑ https://www.sega.co.jp/recruit/episode/episode06/
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://otocoto.jp/column/utsumi32/
  3. ↑ https://ircms.irstreet.com/contents/data_file.php?template=1907&brand=93&folder_contents=11198&src_data=292908&filename=pdf_file.pdf
  4. ↑ File:Saturnbomberman sat us manual.pdf, page 42
  5. ↑ File:Enemyzero sat us manual.pdf, page 19
  6. ↑ File:Shiningtheholyark sat us manual.pdf, page 22
  7. ↑ File:Fightersmegamix sat us manual.pdf, page 42
  8. ↑ Die Hard Arcade (Saturn) US manual, page 18
  9. ↑ File:Manxtt sat us manual.pdf, page 22
  10. ↑ File:Skytarget sat us manual.pdf, page 26
  11. ↑ File:Wsb98 sat us manual.pdf, page 31
  12. ↑ File:Lastbronx sat us manual.pdf, page 26
  13. ↑ File:Scorcher sat us manual.pdf, page 27
  14. ↑ File:Lost World GG credits.pdf
  15. ↑ File:The Lost World Jurassic Park GG US Manual.pdf, page 13
  16. ↑ File:NFL 98 MD credits.pdf
  17. ↑ File:Lostworld sat us manual.pdf, page 22
  18. ↑ File:Steepslopesliders sat us manual.pdf, page 21
  19. ↑ File:Nbaaction98 sat us manual.pdf, page 28
  20. ↑ File:Nhlallstar98 sat us manual.pdf, page 19
  21. ↑ File:Quake sat us manual.pdf, page 18
  22. ↑ File:Sonic R Saturn credits.pdf
  23. ↑ File:Thotd sat us manual.pdf, page 26
  24. ↑ File:NFL2K DC US Manual.pdf, page 22
  25. ↑ File:SARemix CD JP booklet.pdf, page 9
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