Rieko Kodama, also known as Phoenix Rie, was a Japanese video game artist, director, and producer employed by Sega. Kodama joined Sega as a graphic designer in 1984 and was primarily known for her work on role-playing games including the original Phantasy Star series, the 7th Dragon series, and Skies of Arcadia.
Rieko Kodama Cause Of Death
It has been announced, via a memorial message that was included in the credits of the SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 and by a tweet from former Treasure staff member Yosuke Okunari, that SEGA developer Rieko Kodama has passed away at the age of 59.
It is unknown what the cause of death was, but SEGA mentions that her passing happened in May. However, the company did not wish to share further details out of respect for her family and their privacy. We hope Kodama rests in peace, and we send our condolences to her family and friends.