A new game development studio is quickly grabbing attention. It’s a fresh start for Hideaki Itsuno, the well-known director behind hit titles like Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma. After leaving Capcom, Itsuno is now leading his own team. Even better, he’s bringing back some familiar faces from his old studio. It looks like a dream team is forming.
This new outfit, called LightSpeed Japan Studios, just made a big announcement. The studio, with Itsuno at the helm, is welcoming three experienced members from Capcom. Their addition was shared through a public statement here. These veterans bring a lot of talent and history to the table.
One of the new hires is Bingo Morihashi. He used to be a lead writer at Capcom. Morihashi worked closely with Itsuno on both Devil May Cry and Dragon’s Dogma. Joining him are two skilled artists, Gouda Cheese, also known as Bengus, and Daigo Ikeno. These two have a long and impressive history at Capcom, with their art appearing in classic games like Street Fighter and Darkstalker.
These three individuals will play a key role in the upcoming game development at LightSpeed Japan. The studio aims to create high-quality, top-tier AAA games in the future. Their teams operate in both Tokyo and Osaka, working together across both cities. Currently, about 40 staff members are working closely on projects. The studio is also actively looking to expand its team with more new talent.