Kouichi Yamanishi

Kouichi Yamanishi is a notable Japanese video game composer recognized for his contributions to the gaming music landscape in the late 20th century. He gained prominence for his work on the 1990 role-playing game "Ai Senshi Nicol," where he crafted a memorable and emotive soundtrack that enhanced the game's narrative and atmosphere. Yamanishi's ability to blend melodic composition with the limitations of early gaming hardware helped define the sound of the era, making his music a staple for fans of retro games. His work not only enriched the gaming experience but also laid the groundwork for future composers in the industry, solidifying his legacy within the realm of video game music.

Number of Songs: 26

Songs composed by Kouichi Yamanishi

3rd Boss - Bachular

Game: Golvellius

Platform: Sega Master System

Arcadia - Green Fields (Arranged)

Game: Battle of Olympus

Platform: Nintendo

Battle With Hades (Arranged)

Game: Battle of Olympus

Platform: Nintendo

Beginning

Game: Strider

Platform: Sega Master System

Crete - The Island Maze (Arranged)

Game: Battle of Olympus

Platform: Nintendo

Eruga's Wilderness

Game: Argus No Senshi (Japan)

Platform: Nintendo

Hades' Castle (Arranged)

Game: Battle of Olympus

Platform: Nintendo

Horizontal Scrolling Cave

Game: Golvellius

Platform: Sega Master System

Introduction Symphony

Game: Battle of Olympus

Platform: Nintendo

Level 1: "Assault"

Game: Phalanx

Platform: Super Nintendo

Levels 1-10 (Arranged)

Game: Dragon Crystal

Platform: Sega Game Gear

Map - "Face Your Destiny" (Arranged)

Game: Battle of Olympus

Platform: Nintendo

Olympus No Tatakai

Game: Battle of Olympus

Platform: Piano Only

Phitia - The Golden Apple (Arranged)

Game: Battle of Olympus

Platform: Nintendo

Round 1 - Prairie

Game: Psychic World

Platform: Sega Master System

Round 4 - Downtown

Game: Vigilante

Platform: Sega Master System

Round 4 - Ruins

Game: Psychic World

Platform: Sega Master System

Sound Test 8

Game: Tecmo Super Bowl

Platform: Nintendo

The Story of a Lost Love

Game: Battle of Olympus

Platform: Piano Only

Title Screen

Game: Psychic World

Platform: Sega Master System

Training Session For Karate

Game: Fighting Wars: Hiryu No Ken Special (Japan)

Platform: Nintendo

Unused Music (FM)

Game: Vigilante

Platform: Sega Master System