# Shutaro Iida

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**Shutaro Iida** ([Japanese](/source/Japanese_language): 飯田 周太郎; 11 March 1973 – 10 February 2026) was a Japanese video game programmer.[1]

## Life and career

Shutaro Iida worked at [Konami](/source/Konami) from 1996 to 2015, mainly as a programmer in various areas. He notably worked on *[Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow](/source/Castlevania:_Aria_of_Sorrow)*[2], *[Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin](/source/Castlevania:_Portrait_of_Ruin)*) and *[Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night](/source/Bloodstained:_Ritual_of_the_Night).*[3]

Later on in his career, he has been working with [505 Games](/source/505_Games), [Armature Studio](/source/Armature_Studio), [Inti Creates](/source/Inti_Creates) and [ArtPlay](/source/Koji_Igarashi).[4]

Iida died of pancreatic cancer on 10 February 2026, at the age of 52.[5]

## Works

Year Title Role 1996 Sexy Parodius Programmer 1998 Twinbee RPG 1999 Gungage 2001 Shadow of Destiny Event programmer 2003 Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow Chief programmer Castlevania: Lament of Innocence Enemy programmer 2005 Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow Chief programmer 2006 Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin 2008 Time Hollow Technical support Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia Chief programmer 2010 Castlevania: Harmony of Despair Director, level designer 2014 Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes Lead enemy programmer 2015 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 2019 Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Director, game designer

## References

1. Extension, Time (23 June 2025). ["Despite His Ongoing Health Battle, Castlevania Vet Shutaro Iida Is "Deeply Involved" With Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement"](https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/06/despite-his-ongoing-health-battle-castlevania-vet-shutaro-iida-is-deeply-involved-with-bloodstained-the-scarlet-engagement). *Time Extension*. Retrieved 27 February 2026.

1. shmuplations (16 December 2021). ["Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow – 2003 Developer Interview - shmuplations.com"](https://shmuplations.com/ariaofsorrow/). Retrieved 27 February 2026.

1. ["Talking Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement with legendary developers IGA and SHUTARO"](https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/bloodstained-the-scarlet-engagement-exclusive-interview-shutaro-iga). *store.epicgames.com*. Retrieved 27 February 2026.

1. Noorali, Rahim Amir (20 February 2026). ["ArtPlay mourns Shutaro Ida as Bloodstained sequel nears completion"](https://www.notebookcheck.net/ArtPlay-mourns-Shutaro-Ida-as-Bloodstained-sequel-nears-completion.1230980.0.html). *Notebookcheck*. Retrieved 27 February 2026.

1. Extension, Time (16 February 2026). [""His Talent Was Unparalleled" - Castlevania And Bloodstained Veteran Shutaro Iida Has Lost His Battle With Cancer"](https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/02/his-talent-was-unparalleled-castlevania-and-bloodstained-veteran-shutaro-iida-has-lost-his-battle-with-cancer). *Time Extension*. Retrieved 27 February 2026.

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