Yoshinori Ono to become President at Delightworks

Yoshinori Ono, former Capcom game producer, will become President and COO at Delightworks.

According to the press release, Ono “will participate in the management in order to manage the company from a more multifaceted perspective.” He will be appointed to his new position on May 1, 2021. Akihito Shoji will join Ono as Chairman and CEO in the same day. Shoji is the Founder and President at Hyundai.

Earlier today, Ono wrote on Twitter he is leaving Capcom to work at another company. Also, a picture of him shows a Blanka toy in the wall where the Delightworks logo appears.

“On May 1st, I will be moving from Capcom to another company. I’m going to be working at a studio that is a little different from the one I’m used to. I’m also going to be looking at development from a different perspective than in the past.”

Dear FGC, World Warriors.

On May 1st, I will be moving from Capcom to another company.
I'm going to be working at a studio that is a little different from the one I'm used to.
I'm also going to be looking at development from a different perspective than in the past. pic.twitter.com/Hch7kkGZA0

— Yoshinori Ono (@Yoshi_OnoChin) April 27, 2021

He continues, “My past experiences have been very exciting, but I’m looking forward to more growth in my new position. The image color of new company is green, so this part is connected with JIMMY. ;P.” He calls Blanka by the character’s real name, Jimmy.

My past experiences have been very exciting, but I'm looking forward to more growth in my new position.

The image color of new company is green, so this part is connected with JIMMY. ;P

— Yoshinori Ono (@Yoshi_OnoChin) April 27, 2021

“There may be some distance between me and everyone at FGC for a while. I may be away from the FGC for a while, but I’m looking forward to spending time with you again when I get the chance. I appreciate your continuing support.”

There may be some distance between me and everyone at FGC for a while. I may be away from the FGC for a while, but I’m looking forward to spending time with you again when I get the chance.

I appreciate your continuing support.

— Yoshinori Ono (@Yoshi_OnoChin) April 27, 2021

Delightworks plans to developed games for various platforms. It has previously worked on the development of Fate/Grand Order (mobile) and Fate/Grand Order VR (PSVR).

Meanwhile, Ono is known for reviving Capcom’s fighting game franchise with the release of Street Fighter IV. He leaves Capcom after almost 30 years.

[Source]: Delightworks: 代表取締役社長交代および 役員の異動に関するお知らせ – [Archive] – [Archive/Screenshot].

[Via]: Event Hubs: Yoshinori Ono announces new status as Delightworks Inc. President and looks forward to spending time with the FGC when he gets the chance – [Archive].