Who directed Kirby's Dream Land 2?

Shinichi Shimomura directed Kirby's Dream Land 2.

Released for the Game Boy in 1995, Kirby's Dream Land 2 was developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo. Shimomura also served as one of the game's designers, while Satoru Iwata was credited as a producer—not the director. That producer-director distinction is the main source of confusion in this question.

The game follows Kirby across the seven Rainbow Islands after Dark Matter steals the Rainbow Bridges and possesses King Dedede. It introduced three animal friends: Rick the hamster, Kine the fish, and Coo the owl. Their abilities change how Kirby's copy powers work, giving the Game Boy sequel a distinctive gameplay system.

Kirby's Dream Land 2 launched in Japan on March 21, 1995, followed by North America on May 1. It could also be played on the Super Game Boy, which added limited color, a custom border, and extra sound effects. The game sold more than one million copies and is known for its demanding 100% completion requirements.