Shinji Mikami
Director · Producer · Designer · Studio Executive
Shinji Mikami is a Japanese game creator, director, producer, and designer. He is CEO of UNBOUND Inc. as of 2026-04-01.
Career
Mikami joined Capcom in 1990.
He directed the first Resident Evil/Biohazard, released in 1996.
He founded Tango Gameworks in 2010.
Bethesda announced in February 2023 that Mikami would leave Tango Gameworks in the coming months.
SHIFT UP completed its acquisition and integration of UNBOUND in April 2026.
Interesting Facts
- Capcom describes Mikami as the creator of the Resident Evil brand.
