“I felt this was the right moment”.
Toshiyuki Itahana, an illustrator best known for his work as a character designer on Final Fantasy IX, has left Square Enix.
Confirming the news online, Itahana-san said that the decision to leave was made at the end of 2025 once all of his commitments to the 25th Anniversary for Final Fantasy IX were complete. He intends to now work as a freelance illustrator and character designer and has urged readers to support him in his new endeavour.
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Source: Final Fantasy IX’s Character Designer Has Left Square Enix
