Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono leaving Capcom after near 30-year tenure

‘Thank you so much for your continued support’

Yoshinori Ono has announced his departure from Capcom after an amazing career with the developer spanning three decades. Ono will resign from his roles asStreet Fighterexecutive producer and general Capcom brand manager sometime this summer.

Speaking on Twitter, Ono thanked fans and the FGC for supporting him throughout his tenurewith Capcom, referencing the “good times, bad times, and non-existent times” he has experienced while producing theStreet Fighterfranchise. “My heart is filled with appreciation to those players who’ve been giving warm and kind support on the brand,” said Ono, ending his statement with his trademark “Shoryuken!” battle cry.

Originally joining Capcom as a sound producer in the early ’90s, Ono worked with franchises such asMega Man, Muscle Bomber, Breath of Fire,andDevil May Cry, before transitioning to more managerial roles on titlesOnimusha: Dawn of Dreams, Dead Rising, Shadow of Rome, andCapcom Fighting Jam.

Ono is considered the driving force behindStreet Fighter’sspectacular 2008 comeback. Essentially considered a “dead franchise” by Capcom, Ono lobbied hard forStreet Fighter IVand its “back to basics” theoretic, with the sequel launching to incredible success. Ono has since been the spearhead for the flagship fighting franchise, overseeing the production of mainline sequels, spin-offs such asStreet Fighter x Tekken, theStreet Fighter: Resurrectionweb series, and the Capcom Pro-Tour esports league.