Satoshi Kuramochi, internationally acclaimed for his work on the SaGa series, reported on his personal social media profile that he had decided to part ways with Square Enix as of late February 2026. The announcement suggested that he is functioning as an independent artist.
For the entirety of his tenure with Square Enix, Kuramochi was most celebrated for his prominent contributions to the SaGa franchise. Among the standout games he dedicated his creativity to were the renowned Imperial SaGa, Romancing SaGa Re;Universe, and SaGa Scarlet Grace.
Upon announcing his exit, Kuramochi expanded his statement, revealing that he had also significantly contributed to the creation of Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy alongside the SaGa series. He pointed out that, coincidentally, one of his illustrations to commemorate the game’s launch turned out to be the last piece of work he produced in his role at the company.
In his farewell message, Kuramochi expressed deep gratitude for the countless opportunities to create illustrations during his time at Square Enix. He extended thanks towards his fan base for their unwavering support. Moving forward, Kuramochi confirmed his commitment to continue creating illustrations professionally and asked for ongoing support and recognition.
Essentially, Kuramochi assures us that this is not a departure from his creative journey. Instead, it’s a transformation enabling him to push the frontiers of his artist’s journey and to explore new horizons beyond his stint with Square Enix.
I, Satoshi Kuramochi, have left Square Enix at the end of February 2026. I am grateful for having drawn a lot of illustrations. I am also truly grateful for the support received from all my fans.
From here on, I will be involved in illustration-drawing jobs, so please remember me well.
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