Shigeru Miyamoto misses Nintendo briefing due to illness

Nintendo’s legendary creator Shigeru Miyamoto was absent from a recent investor meeting, according to a report from Kotaku. The company cited a sudden illness as the reason for his absence.

Per a translated transcript of the meeting noted by an analyst, Miyamoto’s current condition is not serious. Nintendo indicated he should be back on his feet before long.

Kotaku also reports that Miyamoto missed a cultural award ceremony in Tokyo days earlier. He did, however, appear in a pre-recorded video for a Nintendo event on November 1.

The 73-year-old has scaled back his direct development work in recent years. His recent roles include producing the latest Zelda and Pikmin games and overseeing Nintendo’s film projects, like the Mario movie and an upcoming Zelda adaptation.

Nintendo Life also reported on Miyamoto’s absence from the financial briefing, confirming he is anticipated to return very soon.