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{{sub-stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (脇原 一雄) is a programmer at [[Sega of Japan]], possibly former. He is best-known for his early work as one of the 4 people who made ''[[Columns]]'', as one of its 4 developers, for both [[System C]] and [[Mega Drive]]{{fileref|SegaAges2500_V07_PS2_JP_Leaflet.pdf|page=2}}. Due to the name [[Takosuke|Takosukezou]] appearing the game's code, it may indicate this was a pseudonym of his at the time. He was later a main programmer for [[Sega CS2 (1996-1999)|Sega CS2]]'s various tactical games like ''World Advanced Daisenryaku'' and RPGs like ''Skies of Arcadia'', and a recurring programmer for the ''[[:category:Sakura Taisen (franchise)|Sakura Taisen]]'' franchise. When [[Sega WOW]] split into 3 different department in 2005, Wakihara ended up at [[Mobile Phone Contents Development Dept.]], where he remained until at least 2009<ref>Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection</ref>.
  
 
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Kazuo Wakihara (脇原 一雄) is a programmer at Sega of Japan, possibly former. He is best-known for his early work as one of the 4 people who made Columns, as one of its 4 developers, for both System C and Mega Drive[1]. Due to the name Takosukezou appearing the game's code, it may indicate this was a pseudonym of his at the time. He was later a main programmer for Sega CS2's various tactical games like World Advanced Daisenryaku and RPGs like Skies of Arcadia, and a recurring programmer for the Sakura Taisen franchise. When Sega WOW split into 3 different department in 2005, Wakihara ended up at Mobile Phone Contents Development Dept., where he remained until at least 2009[3].

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