Monolith Soft
Honne joined Square as a graphic artist in 1993 and notably worked on "Front Mission" and "Chrono Trigger" under graphic director Tetsuya Takahashi. Honne then served as the art director of Square's Product Development Division-3 on "Xenogears" and "Chrono Cross". In 1999, Honne left Square to join Monolith Soft, the new company founded by Takahashi, previously "Xenogears"' director, who had suggested that Honne and he work together again after Honne finishes working on "Chrono Cross". Honne became a board member of Monolith Soft, owning 20 shares out of the total 2,400, and the director of the company's graphics development division. His position also includes handling the graphics work contracted for by external companies.