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Shinichi Higashi (東 真一 Higashi Shin'ichi?), aka Touma, is a well-known, freelance figure artist and character designer who created Fang the Sniper, later referred to as Fang the Hunter.[2] He was hired by Sega for game development and briefly worked with Aspect. He would assist Sonic Team with the development of Sonic Jam and Sonic Adventure before leaving and becoming a Toy Designer.

History[]

Shinichi Higashi worked for Sega for ten years until 2002. While working for Sega, Higashi would also work with Aspect on the development of Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble, where he would create his first professional character concept, Fang the Sniper.

As a student, Higashi got interested in Sega's blue mascot while he was studying in Art school to become a character designer. Sometime later, he would find himself in an interview held by Sega and got hired. Higashi worked in many departments, including at Sonic Team.[1]

After leaving Sega, Higashi then became a freelance figure artist, participated actively in art events to release his works in Japan and established TOUMART Inc. in 2005.[3] Many of his famous works include the wildly-popular Knuckle Bear vinyl figure range from 2003, Skuttle, Talons, Snout, Hell Hounds, BOO and many more.[4]

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References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mise au point avec Touma. Artoyz.com (25 July 2007). Archived from the original on 24 November 2016. Retrieved on 6 September 2017. "Bonfil: Quel a été le premier personnage que tu as dessiné ? TOUMA: Mon premier personnage à Sega, c’était Fang the Sniper, un membre de la Sonic Family. Mon premier personnage en tant qu’artiste indépendant était Kaeeru Rider Series."
  2. Sonic Superstars. Website (June 23, 2023). Retrieved on June 23, 2023. "Character Summary: Fang is a springy jerboa that is light on his feet and is always looking for the next big score. A bounty hunter by trade, Fang the Hunter has been known by many different names over the years, likely due to his “WANTED” status with the authorities. Always trying to stay one step ahead, he’s constantly modifying and upgrading his primary mode of transportation, the Marvelous Queen."
  3. http://www.lovethroughdesign.com/touma
  4. http://www.playimaginative.com/designers.html

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