Motoaki Furukawa

Motoaki Furukawa is a prominent Japanese video game composer best known for his work in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He made significant contributions to the gaming industry, particularly through his compositions for Konami. Notably, Furukawa played a key role in the "Gradius" series, where his innovative use of synthesizers helped define the sound of classic shoot-'em-up games. His music is characterized by catchy melodies and dynamic arrangements, enhancing the gaming experience and setting a high standard for video game soundtracks. Beyond "Gradius," Furukawa contributed to various other titles, solidifying his reputation as an influential figure in video game music history. His work continues to inspire contemporary composers and remains celebrated by fans of retro gaming.

Number of Songs: 31

Songs composed by Motoaki Furukawa

"Mayors On Parade" -- 4th Boss

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Aqua Illusion

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Boss On Parade (Aircraft Carrier)

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Arcade Console

Cosmo Plant

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Cosmo Plant (2)

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Dark Force

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Departure for Space (Seashore Remix)

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Deserted Chateau (3)

Game: Vampire Savior

Platform: Sega Saturn

Easter Stone

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Easter Stone (XG)

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Escape to The Freedom

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Arcade Console

Final Boss

Game: Rush'n Attack

Platform: Nintendo

Fire Scramble (Arranged)

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

France Team

Game: Super Soccer

Platform: Super Nintendo

Frontline

Game: Metal Gear 2

Platform: MSX Computer

In the Wind

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Invitation

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Level 7: "Into Hostile"

Game: Gradius II: Gofer No Yabou

Platform: Arcade Console

Lucky Zone

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Mechanical Base (2)

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Omake 1 (AWE)

Game: Lightening Force

Platform: Sega Genesis

Return to The Star (2)

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Arcade Console

Sand Storm

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Super Nintendo

Select Scenario

Game: Can Can Bunny Superior

Platform: Sharp X68000

Stage 1 - "Challenger 1985" (Arranged)

Game: Gradius

Platform: Nintendo

Stage 2 (Arranged)

Game: Gradius 2

Platform: Nintendo

Try to Star

Game: Gradius III

Platform: Arcade Console

Zanibar Land National Anthem (Orchestrated)

Game: Metal Gear 2

Platform: MSX Computer

Zanzibar Breeze

Game: Metal Gear 2

Platform: MSX Computer

Zanzibar Land National Anthem

Game: Metal Gear 2

Platform: MSX Computer