Hiroshi Kataoka

Hiroshi Kataoka (片岡 宏, Kataoka Hiroshi) is a Japanese video game developer. He used to work at Sega before entering Koei sometime in the late nineties. Kataoka is currently the head manager of the second software development division —formerly Hisashi Koinuma's position— and has worked on many projects beside Koinuma.

His key motto for his role as director appears to be delivering a satisfying narrative that fans can enjoy. Kataoka often stresses the importance of exploring a character's motivations and actions for every scenario he directs. His favorite scene in the Fist of the North Star series is the moment when Kenshiro's memories are restored and he calls Bat his younger brother.

Works with Koei

 * Kessen ~ Kessen II - acting director, movie drama director
 * Kessen III - localization staff, scenario cooperation
 * Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends - programming
 * Samurai Warriors ~ Samurai Warriors 2 (Xtreme Legends, Empires) - main programmer
 * Samurai Warriors: Katana, Samurai Warriors Chronicle titles, Sengoku Musou Shoot - director
 * Crimson Sea - movie & drama director
 * Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 - programmer
 * Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 - director