Akihiro Hino’s Secret Desire
Akihiro Hino, the executive director of Level-5 and producer of games like Professor Layton, revealed a surprising confession about his hidden desires. Despite being known for creating family-friendly games, Hino admitted to having a darker side that longs to develop more violent and even erotic games.
The Influence of Other Creators
During a conversation with Goichi Suda and Denfaminicogamer, Hino expressed admiration for creators like Suda who are unafraid to push boundaries with daring and unconventional games. He mentioned titles like No More Heroes as examples of games that he finds “amazing” and dreams of taking similar risks with his own creations.
A Glimpse into the Future
Despite feeling constrained by his role as the leader of a company focused on family-friendly content, Hino remains hopeful that one day he will be able to explore his darker creative impulses. He envisions a future where Level-5 is stable enough to support more daring projects, allowing him to finally delve into the “abnormal world” that resides within him.
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