As reported by VGC, Banjo-Kazooie’s name has ties to former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi.

Yamauchi has a grandson called Banjo Yamauchi. His son is named Katsuhito Yamauchi, otherwise known as ‘Katsuhi’ for short. When they’re combined, you get ‘Banjo-Katsuhi’. That sounds a whole lot like Banjo-Kazooie, doesn’t it?

Series creator Greg Mayles says that the part about ‘Banjo’ is spot on while composer Grant Kirkhope says the story is true:

The Banjo part is true, not so sure about the Kazooie one though! — Gregg Mayles (@Ghoulyboy) March 10, 2019 It’s true!!!! https://t.co/UEq8xwzn4L — Grant Kirkhope (@grantkirkhope) February 5, 2020



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