Composer Profile

Masato Kouda

Masato Kouda is a renowned Japanese composer and sound designer known for his significant contributions to video game music. Born in 1970, he began his career at Tecmo in the late 1990s, where he gained recognition for his dynamic compositions. Kouda is particularly celebrated for his work on the "Ninja Gaiden" series, especially "Ninja Gaiden 2," released in 2008, where his intense and atmospheric score enhanced the game's fast-paced action and emotional depth. His ability to blend orchestral and electronic elements has made him a key figure in the gaming industry. Over the years, Kouda has also worked on other titles, further solidifying his legacy in video game music.

38 Songs

Songs - Masato Kouda

Sony PlayStation

"Simple Rating" - Karin Kanzuki (3)

From: Street Fighter Alpha 3

Nintendo

Act 2 Stage 2 (2)

From: Ninja Gaiden 2

Super Nintendo

Bowser's Stage - Danger!

From: Tetris Attack

Sony PlayStation 2

Cherry Blossom Storm

From: Okami

Sony PlayStation

Commando

From: Marvel Vs. Capcom

Sony PlayStation 2

Competition With Idaten

From: Okami

Super Nintendo

Corderia's Stage - Danger!

From: Tetris Attack

Sega Saturn

Credits

From: Vampire Savior

Sega Saturn

Credits (2)

From: Vampire Savior

Super Nintendo

Flying Wiggler

From: Tetris Attack

Sega Saturn

Forest Level

From: Vampire Savior

Sony PlayStation 2

Kamiki Festival

From: Okami

Sony PlayStation 2

Looking Up At The Starry Sky

From: Okami

Super Nintendo

Main Menu

From: Tetris Attack

Arcade Console

Onslaught's First Form

From: Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash Of the Superheroes

Super Nintendo

Poochie's Stage - Danger!

From: Tetris Attack

Nintendo DS

Prometheus & Pandora Battle - "Trap Factory" (2)

From: Mega Man ZX

Sony PlayStation 2

Reset (Thank You Version)

From: Okami

Nintendo GameCube

Safe Room (Arranged)

From: Resident Evil Zero

Super Nintendo

Scorpion's Theme

From: Saturday Night Slam-Masters

Sega Saturn

Select Screen

From: Vampire Savior

Sony PlayStation 2

Sleepy Bear Nemuri

From: Okami

Super Nintendo

Stage 1: Entrance (2)

From: Super Castlevania IV

Sega Saturn

Subway

From: Vampire Savior

Sony PlayStation 2

Susano-o's Theme

From: Okami

Arcade Console

The Hideout

From: Battle Circuit

Sony PlayStation 2

The Sun Rises

From: Okami

Sony PlayStation 2

The Sun Rises (2)

From: Okami

Super Nintendo

Title Screen

From: Saturday Night Slam-Masters

Super Nintendo

Training

From: Tetris Attack

Sega Saturn

War Torn

From: Vampire Savior

Sony PlayStation 2

We'll Always Be Together !

From: Okami

Sega Saturn

Weird Tower

From: Vampire Savior

Super Nintendo

Yoshi's Stage

From: Tetris Attack