★ HOW OLD IS DAISUKE ISHIWATARI?
Daisuke Ishiwatari is 52 years old, born August 14, 1973 in ZA · Leo.
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About
Daisuke Ishiwatari created Guilty Gear, the 2D fighting game franchise that defined a generation of arcade combat. Born in Johannesburg in 1973 and raised in Japan, he designed characters, wrote storylines, and composed intricate metal-rock soundtracks for Arc System Works. A Leo, he's also voiced characters and worked on BlazBlue's music and character art.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Daisuke Ishiwatari is a South African-born Japanese video game developer, illustrator, musician, and composer best known for creating Guilty Gear, the 2D fighting game series. Born August 14, 1973, in Johannesburg, he moved to Japan as a child. He joined Arc System Works straight out of school and designed Guilty Gear's characters, storyline, and soundtrack—establishing the series' signature metal-rock sound. Beyond Guilty Gear, Ishiwatari collaborated with Yoshihiro Kusano on BlazBlue's music and painted character selection art for BlazBlue: Continuum Shift. He also composed for Hard Corps: Uprising and provided in-game voices for Sol Badguy, Order-Sol, and Freed Velez in Battle Fantasia. His work as a screenwriter spans video game narratives and visual design across multiple franchises. As a Leo born in 1973, his creative output reflects the introspective depth and dramatic flair associated with the sign. His albums—Guilty Gear XX in LA, Guilty Gear XX in NY, and three Japanese releases with Lapis Lazuli—feature his vocals and showcase his range as both composer and performer.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Ishiwatari was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and raised in Japan. He joined Arc System Works immediately after leaving school, where he began work on the first Guilty Gear.
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Trivia
- He provided in-game voice acting for Sol Badguy and Order-Sol in Guilty Gear, and Freed Velez in Battle Fantasia.
- His metal and rock compositions feature intricate guitar work across multiple game soundtracks.
- He released vocal albums including Guilty Gear XX in LA and Guilty Gear XX in NY, and performed with the band Lapis Lazuli on three Japanese albums.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Daisuke Ishiwatari?
- Daisuke Ishiwatari is 52 years old (born August 14, 1973).
- When is Daisuke Ishiwatari's birthday?
- Daisuke Ishiwatari was born on August 14, 1973.
- What is Daisuke Ishiwatari's zodiac sign?
- Daisuke Ishiwatari is a Leo, born August 14, 1973.
- What is Daisuke Ishiwatari's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Daisuke Ishiwatari was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Daisuke Ishiwatari from?
- Daisuke Ishiwatari is from ZA.
- What does Daisuke Ishiwatari do?
- Daisuke Ishiwatari is a writer.
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