When was Yoko Shimomura born and where was she born?
Yoko Shimomura was born on the 19th of October 1967 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. She began composing her own music by playing the piano randomly at the age of four or five.
Questions about Yoko Shimomura
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What video game company did Yoko Shimomura join in 1988?
Yoko Shimomura joined Capcom in 1988 after sending samples of her work to various video game companies recruiting at the university. She contributed to the soundtracks of over 16 games including Street Fighter II and Samurai Sword while working there.
Which game is Yoko Shimomura's personal favorite soundtrack?
Yoko Shimomura considers the soundtrack to Legend of Mana the one that best expresses herself and it remains her personal favorite. She composed the score for Legend of Mana during her tenure at Square after leaving Capcom in 1993.
When did Yoko Shimomura start working on the Final Fantasy XV score?
Yoko Shimomura began writing the score for Final Fantasy XV in 2006, a decade before the game was released. She composed and produced the majority of the score for the game and her work was performed by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra in 2021.
What awards did Yoko Shimomura receive in 2024 and 2025?
Yoko Shimomura was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards and the BAFTA Fellowship award in 2025. These honors recognize her contributions to video game music and her career spanning decades.