It finally happened! Hideo Kojima has met his Brazilian counterpart, Akihito, the man who became famous online for his uncanny resemblance to the legendary game director. The meeting took place during Brasil Game Show 2025, and fans across social media can’t get enough of it. Akihito, known by his handle @ya.kihito, and Annye Souza (@ane.soch) have become minor internet celebrities through their hilarious Instagram Reels that play on the resemblance. Their clips often show Akihito parodying Kojima’s iconic poses, cryptic posts, and cinematic flair.
A Meeting Fans Never Expected
The real Kojima met Akihito face-to-face during his visit to Brazil, and the photos quickly made their way online through Kojima’s official account, @Kojima_Hideo. Both were smiling ear to ear, and the moment has already gone viral among fans who have long joked about a “Brazilian Kojima.”
The encounter wasn’t just amusing, it was wholesome proof that Kojima enjoys the playful memes surrounding his persona. Fans praised him for embracing the humor rather than shying away from it, showing that the creative mind behind Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding doesn’t take himself too seriously.
Image source: Official Hideo Kojima X
Kojima’s Lighter Side
Kojima’s online presence has always been eccentric, but moments like this remind fans that he’s just as approachable as he is visionary. His meeting with Akihito shows how internet culture can bring people together, even across continents. Whether this turns into a collaboration or remains a funny convention moment, one thing’s certain: the internet will be talking about the “Two Kojimas” for quite some time.
