Kenji Ozawa Launches Studio Sasanqua After Ouka Studio Closure

The former NetEase director aims to create a developer-focused environment where management takes responsibility for failures.

Kenji Ozawa, co-director of Visions of Mana, has founded Studio Sasanqua following the closure of NetEase-owned Ouka Studio in December 2024.
Ozawa's new studio seeks to merge management and development while fostering a secure environment for creators, addressing issues he observed in his previous roles.
Studio Sasanqua will initially focus on small-scale projects using Unreal Engine, with plans to eventually develop original IPs for PC and consoles.
The closure of Ouka Studio was part of a broader scaling back of NetEase's international investments, which has led to layoffs and closures across multiple studios.
Ozawa has committed to taking full responsibility for management decisions at Studio Sasanqua, emphasizing the importance of protecting creators from undue blame.