When was Akira Yamaoka born and where was he born?
Akira Yamaoka was born in Niigata on the 6th of February 1968. He studied product design and interior design at Tokyo Art College before joining Konami on the 21st of September 1993.
Questions about Akira Yamaoka
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What role did Akira Yamaoka play in the Silent Hill franchise?
Akira Yamaoka volunteered to score the horror project Silent Hill and eventually became the sound director for the series. He composed the scores for the Silent Hill film franchise starting in 2006 and defined the sonic identity of the franchise.
When did Akira Yamaoka leave Konami and where did he go next?
It was announced on the 2nd of December 2009 that Akira Yamaoka was leaving Konami. He joined Grasshopper Manufacture on the 3rd of February 2010 to collaborate with Goichi Suda and Shinji Mikami on the action game Shadows of the Damned.
Who is Akira Yamaoka married to and what is his family situation?
Akira Yamaoka is married to fellow musician Ai Tamu Murata, best known as the drummer of the heavy metal band Nemophila. They have two daughters together and often collaborate on musical projects.
What recent projects has Akira Yamaoka worked on in 2024 and 2025?
In 2024, Akira Yamaoka contributed to Silent Hill: The Short Message and Silent Hill 2 Remake. In 2025, he is set to work on Silent Hill f with Kensuke Inage, Dai, and Koichi Xaki Sakita.