Toshiyuki Itahana, character artist for the Last Fantasy sequence, together with video games like Last Fantasy 9, Last Fantasy Crystal Chronicles, and Last Fantasy 14: Dawntrail, has left Sq. Enix.
Writing to followers on-line, Itahana expressed that he determined to go away Sq. Enix final 12 months after the twenty fifth anniversary of the Last Fantasy sequence, feeling each „a robust sense of accomplishment“ and that it was the „proper second“ to maneuver on.
Itahana revealed in the identical publish that he intends to maneuver ahead as a contract illustrator and character designer, stating he is at present studying from senior freelance illustrators in addition to asking followers of his to help him shifting ahead.
Itahana concluded the message by thanking followers who skilled his work up to now, writing: „To everybody who performed the video games I labored on at Sq. Enix, and to all these I had the pleasure of working with through the years, thanks very a lot. I want to categorical my heartfelt gratitude, and I sincerely hope in your continued help sooner or later.“
It is definitely an attention-grabbing time for the Last Fantasy franchise. Not solely have main shareholders just lately urged for a reassessment of the sequence, however Sq. Enix is asking followers straight what they wish to see with Last Fantasy shifting ahead. We could also be within the verge of an period of nice change with the sequence, who can say.
Regardless, with Itahana’s departure Sq. Enix is waving goodbye to one among its most beloved artists. One which’s prone to get a variety of work as a contract sooner or later.
