Kazutaka Kodaka

January 9, 2024
Comic Book Author

Quick Facts

Kazutaka Kodaka
Full Name Kazutaka Kodaka
Occupation Comic Book Author
Date Of Birth Jul 8, 1978(1978-07-08)
Age 46
Country Japan
Horoscope Cancer

Kazutaka Kodaka Biography

Name Kazutaka Kodaka
Birthday Jul 8
Birth Year 1978
Birth Country Japan
Birth Sign Cancer

Kazutaka Kodaka is one of the most popular and richest Comic Book Author who was born on July 8, 1978 in Japan. The most well-known creator of the game, artist, and head creator of Danganronpa. He is the creator, artist and head writer for Danganronpa game series. He also wrote manga, light novels and animated for the series.

The work he did on the 7th volume Danganronpa was performed in the voice of His work for the seventh volume of Danganronpa was voiced by Tetsuya Kakihara..

He was raised and born in Japan.

Kazutaka Kodaka Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Comic Book Author
House Living in own house.

Kazutaka Kodaka is one of the richest Comic Book Author from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kazutaka Kodaka 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He first got experience in the realm of animation by working as an assistant director on his 2002 feature Clock Tower 3.

He was able to see the 7th installment in the Danganronpa video game series. New Danganronpa V3 released in January of 2017.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Kazutaka Kodaka Dating?

According to our records, Kazutaka Kodaka is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Kazutaka Kodaka’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Kazutaka Ranked on the list of most popular Comic Book Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Kazutaka Kodaka celebrates birthday on July 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Kazutaka Kodaka

1. Originator and writer of the Danganronpa franchise, Kazutaka Kodaka was born on July 8, 1978.
2. After graduating from junior high, Kodaka studied film at Nihon University College of Art, earning a degree in film studies.
3. Kodaka’s original career goal was to become a film screenwriter, but he changed direction and applied for jobs at Spike and Atlus game studios.
4. His idea for the detective game ultimately became the Danganronpa franchise, released in 2010, with sequels and anime and manga adaptations.
5. Kodaka left Spike in 2017 to establish his own game studio, Too Kyo Games, whose first game was Death Come True in June 2020.
6. He centralizes on writing characters and crafting compelling scenario- driven stories to hook the audience.
7. His stories often involve acts of human monstrosities, usually murder, which is told within the context of dark comedy.
8. Kodaka’s writing is heavily referenced, being influenced by the works of David Lynch, Quentin Tarantino, the Coen brothers, Kunihiko Ikuhara and Goichi Suda.

Why did the creator of Danganronpa leave?

Back at Spike Chunsoft, Kodaka felt that Danganronpa didn’t feel like “his brainchild” , and with the IP being owned by the company, things like making goods and IP spinoffs like pachinko would happen without his knowledge. He wanted to be able to “take responsibility” for his own work in this regard.

Who is Danganronpa creator married to?

Kazutaka Kodaka has no wife because he has never been married. In fact, the well-known game designer has not addressed his wife or marriage on any social media accounts.

Why did Kodaka leaves Spike Chunsoft?

In an interview last month in Tokyo, Kodaka said that the split from Spike Chunsoft was about getting out of a rut. “It was like doing the same thing over and over again,” he said through a translator. “I couldn’t motivate myself through that. I wanted to do something new, with new people, a new setup.”

How old is Kazutaka Kodaka?

44 years (July 8, 1978)

What was Danganronpa inspired by?

In February 2014, Kodaka revealed on his Twitter account that the story of Danganronpa was inspired by the Sega Dreamcast game Illbleed , as he loved how “crazy” it was.

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