Kenichi Matsubara

Kenichi Matsubara is a renowned Japanese composer and sound designer, celebrated for his contributions to video game music during the 1980s and 1990s. He is best known for his work on the iconic "Castlevania II: Simon's Quest," released in 1987 for the NES, where he crafted memorable tracks that blended atmospheric melodies with the game's gothic themes. Matsubara's ability to create immersive soundscapes helped elevate the gaming experience, making him a significant figure in the industry. In addition to "Castlevania II," he contributed to other notable titles such as "Ninja Gaiden" and "Hokuto no Ken." His innovative compositions have left a lasting impact on the evolution of video game music, inspiring future generations of composers.

Number of Songs: 45

Songs composed by Kenichi Matsubara

Boss Battle - "Evil Gods"

Game: Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge

Platform: Gameboy

Castlevania - "Within These Castle Walls"

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Cloud Castle - "Praying Hands" (4)

Game: Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge

Platform: Gameboy

Continue/End Game Screen (2)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Cross Your Heart

Game: Haunted Castle

Platform: Arcade Console

Defender II (Arranged)

Game: Defender II

Platform: Amiga Computers

Level 3 - Bloody Tears

Game: Haunted Castle

Platform: Arcade Console

Mansion - "Dwelling of Doom"

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Mansion - "Dwelling of Doom" (2)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Mansion - "Dwelling of Doom" (3)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Mansion - "Dwelling of Doom" (4)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Map/Level Music

Game: Rescue: The Embassy Mission

Platform: Nintendo

Medley

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Medleys

Mission 6 - Gulfer

Game: Gaiares

Platform: Sega Genesis

Night - "Monster Dance" (2)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Night - "Monster Dance" (Halloween Night Remix)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Outside - "Bloody Tears" (2)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Outside - "Bloody Tears" (3) (Remix)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Outside - "Bloody Tears" (4)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Outside - "Bloody Tears" (Remix)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Outside - "Bloody Tears" (Remix) (v2.0)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Password - "Message of Darkness"

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Password - "Message of Darkness" (2)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Plant Castle - "Ripe Seeds" (2)

Game: Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge

Platform: Gameboy

Stage 1 (2)

Game: Knightmare

Platform: MSX Computer

Stage 1-2

Game: Kid Dracula

Platform: Nintendo

Stage 2 - "Darkness" (Remix)

Game: Castlevania: The Adventure

Platform: Gameboy

Stage 4

Game: Solar Striker

Platform: Gameboy

Thanatos' Stage

Game: Metal Combat

Platform: Super Nintendo

The Accursed Seal

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Medleys

The Black River (Battle of the Holy River Remix)

Game: Castlevania: The Adventure

Platform: Gameboy

Toad Boss

Game: Wai Wai World

Platform: Nintendo

Town - "The Silence of the Daylight"

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Town - "The Silence of the Daylight" (2)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Town - "The Silence of the Daylight" (Halloween Night Remix)

Game: Castlevania 2

Platform: Nintendo

Undead Garden

Game: Sweet Home (Japan)

Platform: Nintendo