Questions about Masaharu Iwata

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Masaharu Iwata born and where was he born?

Masaharu Iwata was born on the 26th of October 1966 in Tokyo, Japan. His early attempts at composing were dismissed as failures before he purchased a synthesizer during his junior high school years.

What company did Masaharu Iwata join in 1987 and who did he meet there?

Masaharu Iwata joined Bothtec as a composer in 1987. He met Hitoshi Sakimoto, a freelance composer who was still in high school at the time, during his tenure at the company.

Which game did Masaharu Iwata and Hitoshi Sakimoto release in 1993?

Masaharu Iwata and Hitoshi Sakimoto released Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen in 1993. The soundtrack featured a wide variety of instrumentation that was unprecedented in video game music.

When was Basiscape founded and who founded it?

Basiscape was founded in 2002 by Masaharu Iwata, Hitoshi Sakimoto, and Manabu Namiki. The company allows composers to procure individual work while also collaborating on projects hired out to the company as a whole.

What year was Final Fantasy XII released and who composed its score?

Final Fantasy XII was released in 2006. The game's soundtrack was a collaboration with Hitoshi Sakimoto and Hayato Matsuo.