甲田雅人

**Masato Kouda** is a renowned Japanese composer and arranger, hailing from Yamanashi Prefecture. He graduated from the prestigious National Music University before joining Capcom, where he worked from 1994 to 2003. During his tenure at Capcom, he created music for the "Monster Hunter" series, including the iconic theme song "英雄の証" (Proof of a Hero). After leaving Capcom, he became a freelancer and later joined Design Wave. Kouda is known for his work on various game soundtracks, such as "Wild ARMs" and "Conception" series, as well as anime and drama music. He was also a member of the rock band THE STAR ONIONS, playing synthesizer.

Kouda's music career spans multiple genres, including game music and anime soundtracks. Some of his notable recent works include the soundtracks for "Monster Hunter Now" and "Domestic Girlfriend" anime. He is versatile in his compositions, often collaborating with other artists like Toshiyuki Kageyama. Kouda is known for using digital tools like Cubase Pro 12 for his music production.

Genres

Anime

Japanese Vgm

Latest Release

Monster Hunter Now (Original Game Soundtrack), Vol. 1

甲田雅人

Album - 25 Tracks - Released September 14, 2024