One of the major artists at Square Enix behind Final Fantasy IX is leaving the company and this has left the fans in despair. The post “So no remake ?”, Final Fantasy IX illustrator leaves Square Enix ...

The long-rumoured Final Fantasy IX Remake could be ‘on ice,’ according to leaker NateTheHate, who claims that it’s unknown if Square Enix will return to the project. “I’d assume the game is on ice & ...

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Toshiyuki Itahana, an illustrator best known for his work as a character designer on Final Fantasy IX, has left Square Enix.

The next Final Fantasy remake should choose this game, as it is one of the most overlooked and overshadowed in the series.

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Following the celebrated JRPG's 25th anniversary, Final Fantasy IX character designer Toshiyuki Itahana has departed Square Enix in order to go freelance.