Akihiko Yoshida ( 吉田 明彦 ) is an artist with a distinct art style, has a large amount of war driven game titles under his belt and he inspired many artist throughout the industry. He illustrated games such as, tactics ogre, final fantasy, bravely default and Nier.

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About Akihiko:
Akihiko Yoshida is a renowned Japanese game artist known for his detailed, medievalthemed artwork and traditional drawing methods, often using mechanical pencils. His style features coarse details and organic, subdued colors, creating a timeless, aged look. Yoshida began his career with minor roles in game design, quickly rising to prominence with his character and tarot card designs for "Ogre Battle: March of the Black Queen." His work on "Final Fantasy Tactics" solidified his reputation, and he continued to design characters and backgrounds for major titles like "Vagrant Story," "Final Fantasy III," and "Final Fantasy XII." Yoshida prefers creating art he personally enjoys, often drawing inspiration from movies, comics, and books rather than other video games. His work is noted for its blend of traditional and Western influences, making it distinct in the video game industry.

Disclaimer: All art and illustrations provided in this video are mainly from Square Enix, Akihiko Yoshida.

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