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* ''[[Space Harrier]]'' (Master System Version) (1986) — Special Thanks (as '''Shy Guy Aso''')
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* ''[[Michael Jackson's Moonwalker]]'' (Master System Version) (1990) — Planner (as '''Asohy''')
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* ''[[G-LOC: Air Battle]]'' (Game Gear Version) (1990) — Director (as '''Asohy''')
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* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' (Game Gear and Master System Versions) (1992) — Thanks (as '''Asohy''')
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* ''[[Jurassic Park (8-bit)|Jurassic Park]]'' (Game Gear and Master System Versions) (1993) — Director (as '''Asohy''')
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* ''[[Sonic Drift]]'' (1994) — Producer (as '''Asohy''')
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* ''[[After Burner Complete]]'' (1995) — Special Thanks (as '''H.Aso''')
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* ''[[Ristar]]'' (Mega Drive Version) (1995) — Producer
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* ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' (1995) — Producer
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* ''[[Stellar Assault]]'' (1995) — Producer (as '''Hiroshi Asoh''')
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* ''[[Astal]]'' (1995) — Special Thanks (as '''Hiroshi Asoh''')
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* ''[[Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000]]'' (1995) — Producer
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* ''[[F1 Challenge]]'' (1995) — Producer (as '''Hiroshi Asoh''')
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* ''[[Virtua Fighter 2 (Mega Drive)|Virtua Fighter 2]]'' (Mega Drive Version) (1996) — Special Thanks (as '''Hiroshi Asou''')
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* ''[[Sega Ages OutRun]]'' (1996) — Special Thanks
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* ''[[Sega Ages After Burner II]]'' (1996) — Special Thanks
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* ''[[Sonic Blast]]'' (1996) — Producer
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{{sub-stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (麻生 宏) is a former Executive Supervisor for [[Sega]] employed since the mid '80s. He began as an arcade game designer, making his 1985 debut with ''[[Heavy Metal]]''{{ref|https://archive.ph/9RIf5|https://twitter.com/okunari/status/811424498356391936}}, with notable ensuing titles including ''[[Space Harrier]]'', the wrestling games ''[[Body Slam]]'' and ''[[Wrestle War]]'', ''[[Alien Syndrome]]'' and ''[[Thunder Blade]]''. He switched to 8-bit game development at [[Sega R&D 2]] come the release of the [[Game Gear]], for which he directed the majority of launch titles, and ensuing games like ''[[Kuni Chan no Game Tengoku]]'' 1 & 2, ''[[Batman Returns (Game Gear)|Batman Returns]]'' and the 2 ''[[Astérix]]'' games.
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* ''[[Cyber Troopers Virtual-On]]'' (Saturn Version) (1996) — Special Thanks
 
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* ''[[Sega Ages: Volume 1]]'' (1996) — Special Thanks
 
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* ''[[Sega Ages Fantasy Zone]]'' (1997) — Special Thanks
 
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* ''[[The House of the Dead]]'' (1997/1998) — Assistant Producer
 
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* ''[[Sega Touring Car Championship]]'' (Saturn and PC Versions) (1997/1998) — Production Manager
 
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* ''[[Super Tempo]]'' (1998) — Special Thanks
 
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* ''[[Virtua Fighter 3tb]]'' (Dreamcast Version) (1998) — Special Thanks (Dreamcast Version)
 
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*''[[Shenmue]]'' (1999) — Production Manager, Production Manager (Special Thanks to)
 
  
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In 1994, his role changed to producer of [[Sega CS3]], so oversaw many of the teams responsible for [[Mega Drive]] and [[32X]] titles released alongside the new [[Sega Saturn]] console. After several corporate restructures in 1995/1996, Aso remained producer, but for second-party Saturn developers. He left Sega sometime around 2000, and was part of the fittingly named company Aso.
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* ''[[Sega Ages: Volume 1]]'' (1996) — Special Thanks (Sega) (OutRun), Special Thanks (Sega) (After Burner II), Special Thanks (Sega) (Space Harrier)
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==Magazine articles==
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[[Category:Executives]]

Latest revision as of 04:06, 25 March 2024

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Hiroshi Aso (麻生 宏) is a former Executive Supervisor for Sega employed since the mid '80s. He began as an arcade game designer, making his 1985 debut with Heavy Metal[1], with notable ensuing titles including Space Harrier, the wrestling games Body Slam and Wrestle War, Alien Syndrome and Thunder Blade. He switched to 8-bit game development at Sega R&D 2 come the release of the Game Gear, for which he directed the majority of launch titles, and ensuing games like Kuni Chan no Game Tengoku 1 & 2, Batman Returns and the 2 Astérix games.

In 1994, his role changed to producer of Sega CS3, so oversaw many of the teams responsible for Mega Drive and 32X titles released alongside the new Sega Saturn console. After several corporate restructures in 1995/1996, Aso remained producer, but for second-party Saturn developers. He left Sega sometime around 2000, and was part of the fittingly named company Aso.

Production history

Games

Music

  • Sega Ages: Volume 1 (1996) — Special Thanks (Sega) (OutRun), Special Thanks (Sega) (After Burner II), Special Thanks (Sega) (Space Harrier)

Magazine articles

Main article: Hiroshi Aso/Magazine articles.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 @okunari on Twitter (archive.today)
  2. ↑ Harmony, "1994 4" (JP; 1994-04-01), page 15
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Harmony, "1994 5-6" (JP; 1994-05-23), page 15
  4. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "October 1995" (JP; 1995-09-08), page 64
  5. ↑ File:SegaAges2500_V14_PS2_JP_Leaflet.pdf, page 2
  6. ↑ File:ThunderBlade Best10Ranking.png
  7. ↑ File:G-LOC GG credits.pdf
  8. ↑ File:Dragon Crystal GG credits.pdf
  9. ↑ File:GG Shinobi GG credits.pdf
  10. ↑ File:Moonwalker SMS credits.pdf
  11. ↑ File:Asterix SMS credits.pdf
  12. ↑ File:Crystal Warriors GG credits.pdf
  13. ↑ File:Defenders of Oasis GG credits.pdf
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 File:Batman Returns GG credits.pdf
  15. ↑ File:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 GG credits.pdf
  16. ↑ File:Sonic the Hedgehog 2 SMS credits.pdf
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 File:Jurassic Park SMS credits.pdf
  18. ↑ File:Asterix and the Secret Mission GG credits.pdf
  19. ↑ File:Yuu Yuu Hakusho Gaiden MD credits.pdf
  20. ↑ File:Sonic Drift GG credits.pdf
  21. ↑ File:Dynamite Headdy MD JP credits.pdf
  22. ↑ File:Space Harrier 32X credits.pdf
  23. ↑ File:TomcatAlley MCD JP SSCredits JP.pdf
  24. ↑ File:After Burner 32X credits.pdf
  25. ↑ File:Ristar MD credits.pdf
  26. ↑ File:Tempo 32X credits.pdf
  27. ↑ File:Chaotix 32X good ending credits.pdf
  28. ↑ File:Stellar Assault 32X credits.pdf
  29. ↑ File:GakkounoKaidan_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
  30. ↑ File:Zaxxon's Motherbase 32X credits.pdf
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 File:Pro Striker Final Stage MD credits.pdf
  32. ↑ File:Wing Arms Saturn credits.pdf
  33. ↑ File:Hang-On GP Saturn credits.pdf
  34. ↑ File:BattleArenaToshindenR Saturn JP SSEnding.pdf
  35. ↑ File:GodzillaRS_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
  36. ↑ File:Pepenga Pengo MD credits.pdf
  37. ↑ File:NinkuTYnD_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
  38. ↑ File:AgesOutrun_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
  39. ↑ File:AgesAfterBurnerII_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
  40. ↑ File:Virtua Fighter 2 MD credits.pdf
  41. ↑ File:Cyber Troopers Virtual On Saturn credits.pdf
  42. ↑ 42.0 42.1 File:Sonic Blast GG credits.pdf
  43. ↑ File:JinzouNHakaider_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
  44. ↑ File:Fighter'sHistoryD_Saturn_JP_SSEnding.pdf
  45. ↑ File:STCC PC US Manual.pdf, page 37
  46. ↑ File:House of the Dead Saturn credits.pdf
  47. ↑ File:ShenmueOST CD JP Booklet.pdf, page 15
  48. ↑ File:SS16CSTV1 Album JP Booklet.pdf, page 12
  49. ↑ File:SS16CSTV2 Album JP Booklet.pdf, page 12
  50. ↑ File:SS16CSTV3 Album JP Booklet.pdf, page 8
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