Japanese VGM, or video game music, is a diverse genre that encompasses a wide range of musical styles, intricately woven to enhance the interactive experience of video games. It is characterized by its ability to evoke emotions and accentuate storytelling, with compositions ranging from epic orchestral arrangements to minimalist electronic pieces. Esteemed composers like Nobuo Uematsu and Yoko Kanno have become household names for their memorable soundtracks that have defined games from Final Fantasy to Cowboy Bebop. The genre's richness is furthered by artists like Mika Kobayashi and Yu-Peng Chen, whose work often includes a fusion of traditional Japanese elements with modern musical techniques, creating immersive soundscapes that transcend gaming and stand alone as critically acclaimed music. Japanese VGM has cultivated a massive global following, extending its influence well beyond the world of gaming into concerts and album releases.

Uematsu: The boundless Ocean (Arr. for Piano by Hiroyuki Nakayama) [From "Final Fantasy III"]

Nobuo Uematsu

Single - Released November 14, 2025