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Kazushige Nojima is a Japanese video game writer born in 1964, best known for scripting Final Fantasy VII, VIII, X, X-2, the Kingdom Hearts series, and the Subspace Emissary mode in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He also wrote the scenario for Final Fantasy XV and contributed story concepts to Final Fantasy XIII.
Nojima wrote the original lyrics for "Liberi Fatali" in Final Fantasy VIII, "Suteki da Ne" and the "Hymn of the Fayth" in Final Fantasy X, and "No Promises to Keep" for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in 2024.
Nojima joined Square in 1994 and left Square Enix in 2003. After leaving, he founded Stellavista Ltd, a freelance scenario company.
Stellavista Ltd is a freelance scenario company founded by Kazushige Nojima in 2003 after he left Square Enix. It has served as the vehicle for his freelance writing work across games, novels, and other media.
Nojima drew inspiration from the Fall of Troy and the Battle of Thermopylae when developing the scenario for Glory of Heracles, released in 2008. He used locations derived from Greek mythology rather than actual Greek geographic locations.
Nojima has been called one of the "strongest voices" in the video game industry. His stories are noted for their complexity and willingness to explore romantic plot lines.