Hiroshi Kawaguchi

Hiroshi Kawaguchi is a renowned Japanese composer and sound designer, celebrated for his influential work in the video game music industry. He began his career at Sega in the 1980s, where he contributed to the iconic soundtracks of several classic arcade games. Kawaguchi is particularly known for his work on "Fantasy Zone" (1986), where his catchy melodies and innovative use of FM synthesis helped define the game's whimsical atmosphere. His compositions have been featured in various other titles, including "OutRun," "Space Harrier," and "After Burner," cementing his legacy as a pioneer in video game music. Kawaguchi's ability to blend melodies with gameplay dynamics has left a lasting impact on the industry, influencing countless composers who followed.

Number of Songs: 306

Songs composed by Hiroshi Kawaguchi - Page 5 of 7

Plaleaf - "Opa! Opa!"

Game: Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Platform: Sega Master System

Plaleaf - "Opa! Opa!" (FM)

Game: Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Platform: Sega Master System

Pocarius - "Keep on the Beat"

Game: Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Platform: Sega Master System

Pocarius - "Keep on the Beat" (FM)

Game: Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Platform: Sega Master System

Polaria - "Dreaming Tomorrow"

Game: Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Platform: Sega Master System

Polaria - "Dreaming Tomorrow" (FM)

Game: Fantasy Zone: The Maze

Platform: Sega Master System

Prepare for Boss!

Game: Shining Wisdom

Platform: Sega Saturn

Pseudo Japan

Game: Dynamite Dux

Platform: Sega Master System

Rainbow Screen

Game: Aztec Adventure

Platform: Sega Master System

Round 1

Game: Fantasy Zone

Platform: Nintendo

Round 10 and 15 (FM)

Game: Kenseiden

Platform: Sega Master System

Round 2 & 4

Game: Altered Beast

Platform: Sega Genesis

Round 2 and 9 (FM)

Game: Kenseiden

Platform: Sega Master System

Round 3 - Outside the Base

Game: Cyber Shinobi

Platform: Sega Master System

Round Clear

Game: Kung Fu Kid

Platform: Sega Master System

Round Complete

Game: Penguin Land

Platform: Sega Master System

Round Complete

Game: Teddy Boy

Platform: Sega Master System

Ruins (WinGroove)

Game: Altered Beast

Platform: Sega Genesis

Sbardian (FM)

Game: Fantasy Zone II

Platform: Sega Master System

Scene After Level 2

Game: Pac-Man

Platform: Mattel Intellivision

Shining Wind

Game: Out Run 3D

Platform: Sega Master System

Shop Theme (SC8850)

Game: Super Fantasy Zone

Platform: Sega Genesis

Somari

Game: Various Games

Platform: Medleys

Space Harrier Main Theme Demo (Japan only)

Game: Master System BIOS

Platform: Sega Master System

Splash

Game: Outrun

Platform: Commodore 64/128

Splash Wave

Game: Out Run

Platform: Sega Master System