Katsuto Kawauchi

Katsuto Kawauchi (河内 克斗, Kawauchi Katsuto) is a lead programmer of Koei Tecmo's Gust brand. He has been a part of the company since 2010.

Kawauchi initially sought to work for an information systems company due to his affinity for computers. However, his fascination towards the overly passionate individuals working in the gaming industry made him decide it might be worth joining them. After going from one company to another, he finally settled for Gust because he thought they valued the various feedback provided by fans. Though Kawauchi sometimes endured harsh reprimands from dissatisfied users, the opportunity to communicate with fans brought him joy.

As a leader, Kawauchi oversees the numerous programming teams within the company, often looking after the younger members as they become accustomed to the work environment. He is also in charge of giving technical advice and coordinating with other divisions. Perhaps his most recurring challenge is trying to ensure that the programming workflow for each new Atelier title runs smoothly each year.

For Kawauchi, the most important trait for game creators to have is trust. From his perspective, a game can only be made successfully if people with different skills, personalities, and viewpoints trust each other enough to do their best. He enjoys seeing his junior members gradually grow into their roles, believing that they can help improve Gust through constant encouragement and motivation.

Works

 * Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland - programmer
 * Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland - extra programmer
 * Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk - world map programmer
 * Atelier Shallie: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea - programmer
 * Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky - world programmer
 * Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star - programmer
 * Nights of Azure - programmer
 * Atelier Ayesha Plus: The Alchemist of Dusk - world map programmer
 * Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book - programmer
 * Blue Reflection - chief programmer
 * Atelier Firis: The Alchemist and the Mysterious Journey - programmer
 * Atelier Lydie & Suelle: The Alchemists and the Mysterious Paintings - lead programmer
 * Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout - lead programmer
 * Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland - lead programmer