Naoki Hisaya, 2000
Writers · January 1, 2000
Naoki Hisaya
★ HOW OLD IS NAOKI HISAYA?
Naoki Hisaya is 26 years old, born January 1, 2000 in Osaka Prefecture · Capricorn.
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★ QUICK FACTS
The basics
- ★ BORN IN
- Osaka Prefecture
★ LEDE
About
Naoki Hisaya crafted some of visual novel gaming's most beloved scripts. Born in Japan on January 1, 2000, he worked as a screenwriter for Key, Tactics, and Siesta before going freelance in 2006. He's best known for writing Kanon, a visual novel that became a cultural touchstone, and later contributed to projects like Sola, Sora no Method, and the action RPG Crystar. His birth date marks him as a Capricorn.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Naoki Hisaya is a Japanese screenwriter who shaped visual novel storytelling in the early 2000s. Born January 1, 2000, he began his career at studios including Key, Tactics, and Siesta, then transitioned to freelance work starting in 2006. His signature achievement is writing Kanon, a visual novel that built a devoted fanbase and demonstrated the narrative depth possible in the medium. Beyond Kanon, Hisaya authored Moon and One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e, and served as original concept writer for Sola and Sora no Method. He later expanded into game design with the scenario for Crystar, an action role-playing game. Screenwriters like Hisaya work across dialogue, character arcs, and narrative branching—skills especially valued in visual novels, where player choice shapes story outcomes. He also participates in the dōjin (independent creator) community through a circle called Cork Board, maintaining ties to grassroots game development. As a Capricorn born in 2000, Hisaya came of age during Japan's golden era of visual novel innovation.
★ SIDEBAR
Trivia
- Hisaya was born Naoki Hayashi but later adopted the name Hisaya professionally.
- Kanon, his most celebrated work at Key, became influential enough to spawn anime adaptations and remain discussed in visual novel circles decades later.
- Alongside studio work, he maintains involvement in dōjin game circles, keeping creative ties to independent developers.
★ HIGHLIGHTS
Career timeline
- 1999
- NOTABLE WORKKanon· video game
- ?
- NOTABLE WORKSola· media franchise
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Naoki Hisaya succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 4 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Naoki Hisaya?
- Naoki Hisaya is 26 years old (born January 1, 2000).
- When is Naoki Hisaya's birthday?
- Naoki Hisaya was born on January 1, 2000.
- What is Naoki Hisaya's zodiac sign?
- Naoki Hisaya is a Capricorn, born January 1, 2000.
- What is Naoki Hisaya's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Naoki Hisaya was born in 2000, the year of the Metal Dragon.
- Where is Naoki Hisaya from?
- Naoki Hisaya is from Japan.
- What does Naoki Hisaya do?
- Naoki Hisaya is a writer.
- Where was Naoki Hisaya born?
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