Keita Takahashi

Keita Takahashi is a video game programmer and designer. He has worked for Bandai Namco as a programmer since Dynasty Warriors 5, up until his introduction of Katamari Damacy. After presenting the game to Namco, the company thought it might be too quirky and initially did not want to release it outside of Japan. However, at Takahashi's insistence (as well as petition from gamers worldwide), it was released internationally and became a hit abroad more than in Japan. 
Keita has recently announced an indefinite leave of absence from Namco, having before stated he would like to design playgrounds for a change, to get children to go outside rather than sit indoors playing video games, which is implied in A Song for the King of Kings in these lyrics: "So, Listen up! Because what We're trying to say is Don't stay inside playing videogames. And play outside for a change!" None of these playgrounds were ever produced, due to the structural integrity being uncertain, dangerous designs, and defying physics.
Keita has stated that he doesn't enjoy making sequels, due to them not usually being as good as the original. He implies this through The King, once again, when the King says "Don't expect another sequel. Live in the moment." in a Chapter 11 variation. 
However, Takahashi did return to Namco with a new game concept, named Noby Noby Boy, a PlayStation 3 exclusive video game released via PlayStation Network on February 19, 2009.
In 2014, a teaser trailer for his newest game, Wattam, was released. The release date kept on being pushed back, until its eventual release in 2019 on the PC and PS4. The game's demo shown at conventions contains a different style than the finished version.
Keita developed a game called Crankin's Time Travel Adventure, which was a launch title for Panic's Playdate. The Playdate was released April 18, 2022.
In 2022, Keita Takahashi released a teaserto a T teaser of a game now known as to a T. 
== Published Works==
*Alphabet - Co-Creator
*Katamari Damacy - Director
*We Love Katamari - Director
*Noby Noby Boy - Director
*WOORLD - Director
*Wattam - Director
*Tenya Wanya Teens - Co-Creator
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== Trivia ==
* Keita Takahashi has two sons, Wawo and Sei. They are credited as the inspirations for Wattam.
* Upon being asked about The Queen's thoughts about the King's parenting, Keita responds with a statement implying he doesn't know if the King's words are from a place of love or not. Based on the usage of "probably" in the second sentence, there is implication that the Queen is, in fact, worried about how the Prince is being raised.Fan questions, part 2
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