Jumpei Tsuda (津田 順平, Tsuda Jumpei) is a technical programmer who is known as one of the earliest pioneers for Japanese video game physics. He does extensive research and development for video game infrastructures. He has worked for Koei since 1993 and is currently Senior Expert of the Technical Support Unit. Tsuda believes his job as a programmer is to "breathe life" into a project, just like an artist or sound creator. He commented that the technological possibilities for video games are broadening into new and exciting horizons.