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Former Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts Producer Shinji Hashimoto Retires
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Shinji Hashimoto retired from the company on Tuesday. Hashimoto noted in the below video that he has reached the retirement age in Japan.
Shinji Hashimoto retires from Square Enix today and we're very lucky to have received a video message from him.
— Square Enix (@SquareEnix) May 31, 2022
Thank you for everything, @shinjihashimot3! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/LHowKYfgqX
Hashimoto was previously the brand manager for Square Enix's flagship Final Fantasy Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV.
Sources: Square Enix's Twitter , Famitsu.com via Nova Crystallis