For his YouTube video tutorials.

Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros., has been recognised by the Japanese Government’s Agency for Cultural Affairs.

Sakurai revealed on social media platform X (spotted via VGC) has been listed as a recipient of the Cultural Affairs’ annual Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists. But it’s not for his video game development career; it’s actually for his YouTube channel, Masahiro…

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