Yoji Shinkawa (Japanese: 新川洋司 Hepburn: Shinkawa Yōji, born December 25, 1971)[1] is a Japanese artist. He is most famous for his character, and mechanical designs for the Metal Gear and Zone of the Enders series.
Joined Konami in 1994 as his works were approved by Director Kojima. The 3D model he created for his interview was remarkably given the highest "S" ranking. While he worked as a designer for "POLICENAUTS PRIVATE COLLECTION" he joined the "Metal Gear Soild" project as the character and mechanical designer. He is known for his gentle manner and very direct comments and indications. Favorite actress: Shinobu Nakayama Favorite musicians: MEGADETH. Rage. Yngwie Malmsteen. Has great respect for Captain Juzo Okita. A cat lover. Loves his Pentel brush pen.