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Shinji Mikami is a legendary Japanese video game designer and director, globally revered as the "Father of Survival Horror." He directed the original *Resident Evil* (1996) and transformed the industry with the action-heavy masterpiece *Resident Evil 4* (2005). After founding Tango Gameworks and directing *The Evil Within*, he stepped back into a mentorship role before leaving the studio. In 2026, Mikami is operating through his new independent studio, KAMUY, focusing on smaller, intensely focused action games while continuing to influence younger generations of developers.
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Shinji Mikami is a legendary Japanese video game designer and director, globally revered as the "Father of Survival Horror." He directed the original *Resident Evil* (1996) and transformed the industry with the action-heavy masterpiece *Resident Evil 4* (2005). After founding Tango Gameworks and directing *The Evil Within*, he stepped back into a mentorship role before leaving the studio. In 2026, Mikami is operating through his new independent studio, KAMUY, focusing on smaller, intensely focused action games while continuing to influence younger generations of developers.
