Crono, known as in Japan, is a fictional character in the Chrono series of video games, and the series' namesake. He has appeared in two games: Chrono Trigger, where he is the protagonist, and Chrono Cross, where he makes a brief appearance. His design was originally created by Chrono Triggers story planner Masato Kato, and finalized by Akira Toriyama. Crono is a silent protagonist who uses facial expressions to communicate; this is never addressed by any characters in the games. Since his appearance in Chrono Trigger, Crono has received generally positive reception, and has gained a strong fan following. He has been praised as a likable blank canvas for the player to project themselves onto, and his death scene in Chrono Trigger is considered by critics to be one of gaming's most memorable moments.