Masanao Maeda
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| Masanao Maeda |
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| Date of birth: 1955-02-21[1] (age 69) |
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| Role(s): Executive |
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Masanao Maeda (前田 雅尚) is an executive producer at Marza Animation Planet{[ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190130201337/http://www.onemillionpower.com/a-witness-to-the-dreamcasts-history-from-rise-to-fall/}}. He joined Sega Enterprises in 1991 and worked as a secretary for president Hayao Nakayama for half a year. He then held key positions in the software strategy team, monitoring game development and planning out release schedules, particularly for second-party developers working with Sega. He became the president and COO of Sega of America in 2009[4][3][5].
Production history
- Enemy Zero (Saturn; 1996) — The Producer Wish to Thank
- Enemy Zero (Saturn; 1996) — The Producer Wishes to Thank
- Virus (Saturn; 1997) — プロデューサー (as 前田 雅尚)
- Pen Pen TriIceLon (Dreamcast; 1998)
- Godzilla Generations (Dreamcast; 1998) — 協力 (as 前田 雅尚)
- Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast; 1998) — Executive coordination
- Flag to Flag (Dreamcast; 1999) — Thanks to
- Blue Stinger (Dreamcast; 1999) — Special Thanks
- Time Stalkers (Dreamcast; 1999) — セガエンタープライゼス (as 前田 雅尚)
- D-2 (Dreamcast; 1999) — Special Thanks
- Resident Evil Code: Veronica (Dreamcast; 2000) — License Management
- Super Runabout (Dreamcast; 2000) — Sega Enterprises. Ltd.
- Animastar (Dreamcast; 2000) — Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Derby Tsuku: Derby Ba o Tsukurou! (Dreamcast; 2000) — Executive Producer
- Dreamstudio (Dreamcast; 2000) — エグゼクティブ・プロデューサー (as 前田 雅尚)
- Samba de Amigo Ver.2000 (Dreamcast; 2000) — Marketing
- Phantasy Star Online (Dreamcast; 2000) — Product Management Dept.
- ChuChu Rocket! (Game Boy Advance; 2001) — Software Pubilshing[6]
- Biohazard Code: Veronica Kanzenban (Dreamcast; 2001) — License Management
- Sakura Taisen 3: Paris wa Moeteiru ka (Dreamcast; 2001) (as 前田 雅尚)
- Illbleed (Dreamcast; 2001) — Special Thanks
- Illbleed (Dreamcast; 2001) — Sega Corporation Staff[7]
- Phantasy Star Online Ver. 2 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Product Management Dept.
- Sonic Adventure 2 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Promotion Management
- Derby Tsuku 2 (Dreamcast; 2001) — Executive Producer
- Bomberman Online (Dreamcast; 2001) — Co-executive Producer
- Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (GameCube; 2001) — Promotion Management
- Sonic Advance (Game Boy Advance; 2001) — Promotion Management[8]
- Space Channel 5: Part 2 (Dreamcast; 2002) — Sega of Japan Publishing Unit
- Space Channel 5: Part 2 (PlayStation 2; 2002) — Sega of Japan Publishing Unit
- Gunvalkyrie (Xbox; 2002) — Director of Marketing
- Shining Soul (Game Boy Advance; 2002) — Special Thanks
- Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II (GameCube; 2002) — Product Management Dept.
- Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II (GameCube; 2002) — Executive Management
- Shenmue II (Xbox; 2002) — Special Thanks
- Space Channel 5 (PlayStation 2; 2002) — Senior Officer
- Sonic Mega Collection (GameCube; 2002) — Executive Management[9]
- Sonic Advance 2 (Game Boy Advance; 2002) — Executive Management[10]
- Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II (Xbox; 2003) — Product Management Dept.
- Pro Yakyuu Team o Tsukurou! 2 (PlayStation 2; 2003) — スペシャルサンクス (as 前田 雅尚)
- J.League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! 3 (PlayStation 2; 2003) — スペシャル サンクス (as 前田 雅尚)
- Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut (GameCube; 2003) — Executive Management
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 3: Fantasy Zone (PlayStation 2; 2003) — Executive Adviser
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 1: Phantasy Star Generation: 1 (PlayStation 2; 2003) — エグゼクティブ アドバイザー (as 前田 雅尚)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 2: Monaco GP (PlayStation 2; 2003) — Executive Adviser
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 5: Golden Axe (PlayStation 2; 2003) — Executive Adviser
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 4: Space Harrier (PlayStation 2; 2003) — Executive Adviser
- Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg (GameCube; 2003) — Executive Management
- Choujikuu Yousai Macross (PlayStation 2; 2003) — セガ (as 前田 雅尚)
- Space Channel 5: Special Edition (PlayStation 2; 2003) — International Business/Product Delvelopment
- Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution (GameCube; 2003) — Executive Management
- Sonic Battle (Game Boy Advance; 2003) — Executive Management[11]
- Sonic Heroes (PlayStation 2; 2003) — Consumer Division
- Sonic Heroes (GameCube; 2003) — Consumer Division
- Sonic Heroes (Xbox; 2003) — Consumer Division
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 6: Ichini no Tant-R to Bonanza Bros. (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Advisors
- Puyo Pop Fever (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Management
- Puyo Pop Fever (Dreamcast; 2004) — Executive Management
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 8: Virtua Racing FlatOut (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Adviser
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 9: Gain Ground (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Adviser
- Puyo Pop Fever (GameCube; 2004) — Executive Management
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 10: After Burner II (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Adviser
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 11: Hokuto no Ken (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Adviser
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 12: Puyo Puyo Tsuu Perfect Set (PlayStation 2; 2004) — エグゼクティブアドバイザー (as 前田 雅尚)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 13: OutRun (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Adviser
- Phantasy Star Online: Blue Burst (Windows PC; 2004) — Executive Management
- Sonic Advance 3 (Game Boy Advance; 2004) — Executive Management[12]
- J.League Pro Soccer Club o Tsukurou! '04 (PlayStation 2; 2004) — スペシャルサンクス (as 前田 雅尚)
- Puyo Pop Fever (Game Boy Advance; 2004) — Executive Management[13]
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 14: Alien Syndrome (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Adviser
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 15: Decathlete Collection (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Adviser
- Puyo Pop Fever (Windows PC; 2004) — Executive Management
- Sega Superstars (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Management
- Feel the Magic: XY/XX (Nintendo DS; 2004) — Executive Managments
- Sonic Mega Collection Plus (PlayStation 2; 2004) — Executive Management
- Sonic Mega Collection Plus (Xbox; 2004) — Executive Management
- Puyo Pop Fever (Nintendo DS; 2004) — Executive Management
- Puyo Pop Fever (PlayStation Portable; 2004) — Executive Management
- Altered Beast (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Executive Management
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 19: Fighting Vipers (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Executive Advisers
- Bleach Advance: Kurenai ni Somaru Soul Society (Game Boy Advance; 2005) — エグゼクティブマネージメント[14] (as 前田 雅尚)
- Pro Yakyuu Team o Tsukurou! 3 (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Special Thanks (as 前田 雅尚)
- Sonic Gems Collection (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Executive Management
- Sonic Gems Collection (GameCube; 2005) — Executive Management
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 18: Dragon Force (PlayStation 2; 2005) — エグゼクティブ アドバイザー (as 前田 雅尚)
- Guilty Gear XX Reload (PlayStation Portable; 2005) — Executive Adviser[15]
- The Rub Rabbits! (Nintendo DS; 2005) — Executive Management
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 21: SDI & Quartet: Sega System 16 Collection (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Executive Adviser
- Sonic Rush (Nintendo DS; 2005) — Executive Management
- Yakuza (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Executive Management
- Bleach GC: Tasogare ni Mamieru Shinigami (GameCube; 2005) — エグゼクティブマネージメント (as 前田 雅尚)
- Shadow the Hedgehog (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Consumer Division
- Shadow the Hedgehog (GameCube; 2005) — Consumer Division
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 23: Sega Memorial Selection (PlayStation 2; 2005) — Executive Adviser
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 25: Gunstar Heroes Treasure Box (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Executive Adviser
- Sonic Riders (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Consumer Division
- Sonic Riders (GameCube; 2006) — Consumer Division
- Sonic Riders (Xbox; 2006) — Consumer Division
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 22: Advanced Daisenryaku: Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen (PlayStation 2; 2006) — エグゼクティブ アドバイザー (as 前田 雅尚)
- Doraemon: Nobita no Kyouryuu 2006 DS (Nintendo DS; 2006) — エグゼクティブマネジーメント (as まえだ まさなお)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 26: Dynamite Deka (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Executive Adviser
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 27: Panzer Dragoon (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Executive Advisor
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 24: Last Bronx -Tokyo Bangaichi- (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Executive Adviser
- Phantasy Star Universe (Windows PC; 2006) — Executive Supervisor
- Phantasy Star Universe (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Executive Supervisor
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 28: Tetris Collection (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Executive Adviser
- Sonic Riders (Windows PC; 2006) — Consumer Division
- Yakuza 2 (PlayStation 2; 2006) — Executive Management
- Phantasy Star Universe (Xbox 360; 2006) — Executive Supervisor
- Sonic the Hedgehog (PlayStation 3; 2006) — Executive Management
- Sonic the Hedgehog (Xbox 360; 2006) — Executive Management
- Sangokushi Taisen DS (Nintendo DS; 2007) — エグゼクティブマネージメント (as 前田 雅尚)
- Destroy All Humans! (PlayStation 2; 2007) — エグゼクティブ・プロデューサー (as 前田 雅尚)
- Doraemon: Nobita no Shin Makai Daibouken DS (Nintendo DS; 2007) — エグゼクティブマネジーメント (as まえだ まさなお)
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection (PlayStation 2; 2007) — Executive Adviser
- Sonic Mega Collection Plus (Windows PC; 2006) — Executive Management
- Sonic and the Secret Rings (Wii; 2007) — Executive Management
- Puyo Puyo! (PlayStation 2; 2007) — Executive Management
- Puyo Puyo! (Wii; 2007) — Executive Management
- Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 30: Galaxy Force II: Special Extended Edition (PlayStation 2; 2007) — Executive Adviser
- Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus (Windows PC; 2007) — Executive Supervisor
- Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus (PlayStation 2; 2007) — Executive Supervisor
- Sonic Rush Adventure (Nintendo DS; 2007) — Executive Management
- Ghost Squad (Wii; 2007) — Executive Adviser
- Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus (Xbox 360; 2007) — Executive Supervisor
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Wii; 2007) — Executive Producer
- Virtua Fighter 5 (Xbox 360; 2007) — Special Thanks
- NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams (Wii; 2007) — Executive Supervisor
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS; 2008) — Executive Producers
- Ryu ga Gotoku Kenzan! (PlayStation 3; 2008) — エグゼクティブマネジメント (as 前田 雅尚)
- The House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return (Wii; 2008) — Executive Supervisors
- Valkyria Chronicles (PlayStation 3; 2008) — Executive Supervisors
- Pro Yakyuu Team o Tsukurou! (Nintendo DS; 2008) — エグゼクティブマネジメント (as 前田 雅尚)
- Zombie Shiki - Eigo Ryoku Sosei Jutsu: English of the Dead (Nintendo DS; 2008) — エグゼクティブマネージメント (as 前田 雅尚)
- Initial D: Extreme Stage (PlayStation 3; 2008) — Executive Supervisors
- Thunder Force VI (PlayStation 2; 2008) — エグゼクティブスーパーバイザー[16] (as 前田 雅尚)
- Blazer Drive (Nintendo DS; 2008) — エグゼクティブスーパーバイザー (as 前田 雅尚)
- Let's Catch (Wii; 2008) — Executive Supervisors
- Let's Tap (Wii; 2008) — Executive Supervisors
- Chindouchuu! Pole no Daibouken (Wii; 2009) — エグゼクティブスーパーバイザー (as まえだ まさなお)
- Shining Force Feather (Nintendo DS; 2009) — エグゼクティブスーパーバイザー (as 前田 雅尚)
- Sonic Unleashed (PlayStation 3; 2008) — Executive Supervisors
- Sonic Unleashed (Xbox 360; 2008) — Executive Supervisors
- Yakuza 3 (PlayStation 3; 2009) — President/COO
- Yakuza 3 (PlayStation 3; 2009) — Executive Management
- 7th Dragon (Nintendo DS; 2009) — Executive Supporter (as 前田 雅尚)
- Sonic and the Black Knight (Wii; 2009) — Executive Supervisors
- Pro Yakyuu Team o Tsukurou! 2 (Nintendo DS; 2009) — エグゼクティヴマネジメント (as 前田 雅尚)
- Suzumiya Haruhi no Chokuretsu (Nintendo DS; 2009) — Executive Supervisors
- Bayonetta (Xbox 360; 2009) — Lead Producers
- Bayonetta (PlayStation 3; 2009) — Lead Producers
- Puyo Puyo 7 (PlayStation Portable; 2009) — Executive Supervisors
- Phantasy Star Portable 2 (PlayStation Portable; 2009) — President/COO
- Valkyria Chronicles II (PlayStation Portable; 2009) — President/COO
- Resonance of Fate (Xbox 360; 2009) — President/COO
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (Xbox 360; 2010) — COO & President
- Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (Wii; 2010) — COO & President
- Sonic Classic Collection (Nintendo DS; 2010) — COO & President
- Yakuza 4 (PlayStation 3; 2010) — President/COO
- Iron Man 2 (Xbox 360; 2010) — COO & President
- Gunblade NY & LA Machineguns (Wii; 2010) — COO & President
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode I (iOS; 2010) — President & COO
- Sonic Free Riders (Xbox 360; 2010) — COO & President
- Sonic Colours (Wii; 2010) — COO & President
- Crazy Taxi (Xbox 360; 2010) — COO/President
- Crazy Taxi (PlayStation 3; 2010) — COO/President
- Conduit 2 (Wii; 2011) — President & COO
- Thor: God of Thunder (Nintendo DS; 2011) — COO & President
- Virtua Tennis 4 (Wii; 2011) — COO & President
- Yakuza: Dead Souls (PlayStation 3; 2011) — President/COO
- Virtua Tennis 4 (Windows PC; 2011) — COO & President
- Virtua Tennis 4 (PlayStation 3; 2011) — COO & President
- Virtua Tennis 4 (Xbox 360; 2011) — COO & President
- Captain America: Super Soldier (Nintendo DS; 2011) — COO & President
- Rise of Nightmares (Xbox 360; 2011) — COO & President
- Aliens: Infestation (Nintendo DS; 2011) — President and COO
- Guardian Heroes (Xbox 360; 2011) — President/COO
- Daytona USA (PlayStation 3; 2011) — President/COO
- Daytona USA (Xbox 360; 2011) — President/COO
- Sonic Generations (Steam; 2011) — COO & President
- Sonic Generations (Windows PC; 2011) — COO & President
- Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS; 2011) — CCO/President
- Sonic Generations (Xbox 360; 2011) — COO & President
- Sonic Generations (PlayStation 3; 2011) — COO & President
- Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii; 2011) — President and COO
- Sonic the Hedgehog CD (PlayStation 3; 2011) — President/COO SEGA West
- Rhythm Thief & the Emperor's Treasure (Nintendo 3DS; 2012) — COO & President
- Binary Domain (Xbox 360; 2012) — COO & President
- Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition (Android; 2012) — President & COO
- The House of the Dead 4 (PlayStation 3; 2012) — COO/President
- Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II (Xbox 360; 2012) — COO & President
- Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz (PlayStation Vita; 2012) — COO & President
- Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit (Steam; 2012) — COO & President
- The Cave (Steam; 2013) — CCO
- Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (Windows PC; 2013) — CCO
- 3D Sonic the Hedgehog (Nintendo 3DS; 2013) — Chairman/CCO
- Sonic the Hedgehog (iOS; 2013) — CCO
- Sonic the Hedgehog (Android; 2013) — CCO
- ChuChu Rocket! (Android; 2011) — President & COO
- Sonic Colours: Ultimate (Xbox One; 2021) — COO & President
- Sonic Colours: Ultimate (PlayStation 4; 2021) — COO & President
- Sonic Colours: Ultimate (Nintendo Switch; 2021) — COO & President
- Sonic Colours: Ultimate (??; 2021) — COO & President
- Sonic Colours: Ultimate (Steam; 2023) — COO & President
- Full Auto (2006) — Executive Producer
Magazine articles
- Main article: Masanao Maeda/Magazine articles.
External links
References
- ↑ Sega Consumer History, Enterbrain
- ↑ https://www.bcnretail.com/hitoarite/detail/20230203_314042.html (Wayback Machine: 2023-02-02 23:14)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/10/08/sega-appoints-masano-maeda-coo-of-sega-of-america (Wayback Machine: 2024-02-01 16:50)
- ↑ https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sega-of-america-promotes-maeda-to-coo (Wayback Machine: 2024-02-01 16:46)
- ↑ https://www.awn.com/news/sega-appoints-masano-maeda-coo-sega-america (Wayback Machine: 2024-02-01 16:49)
- ↑ File:ChuChu Rocket! GBA credits.pdf
- ↑ File:Illbleed DC US Manual.pdf, page 28
- ↑ File:Sonic Advance GBA credits.pdf
- ↑ File:SonicMegaCollection GC US Credits.pdf
- ↑ File:Sonic Advance 2 GBA credits.pdf
- ↑ File:Sonic Battle GBA credits.pdf
- ↑ File:Sonic Advance 3 GBA credits.pdf
- ↑ File:Puyo Puyo Fever GBA credits.pdf
- ↑ File:Bleach Advance GBA credits.pdf
- ↑ File:GGXXReload_PSP_JP_SSCredits.pdf
- ↑ File:ThunderForceVI_PS2_JP_SSCredits.pdf