Hiroaki Yura is the producer of Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble at Area 35. The video game industry veteran has contributed to AAA titles such as Diablo III, Soulcalibur V, and I am Setsuna. His previous game, Tiny Metal, is known for its distinct Japanese flavor, intriguing war game narrative, and as a modern, spiritual successor to Advance Wars. As an independent developer with a background in both Eastern and Western studios, Hiroaki has a passion for creating nostalgic experiences rooted in classic Japanese game design elements with rich and engrossing tales. In addition to his gaming background, he also has credits in popular anime series like The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya and Steins;Gate: The Movie.