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.
She is also known for her artistic contributions to Master System and Sega Genesis games, including Altered Beast (1988) and Sonic the Hedgehog (1991). Although she started as a graphic designer, she eventually rose to the rank of director and producer, a role she continued in until her death in 2022.
Did Rieko Kodama Have Children?
There is no information about Rieko Kodama as to whether she has children or not.
Kodama is often recognized as one of the first successful females in the video game industry. She was often asked for her thoughts on the relationship between women and video games.
Kodama believed that more women were taking an interest in gaming culture because they were growing up around them more as young girls.