Complete Works

Catalogue

Shimomura’s full discography from 1988 to the present - four eras, one voice.

Complete Catalogue

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Capcom Era (1988–1993)

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Final Fight Character select & stage themes (SNES port) 1991 SNES Beat-’em-up classic. Shimomura contributed themes to the SNES port. Andy and Guy stage music attributed to her by sound credit researchers.
Street Fighter II SNES box art Street Fighter II: The World Warrior Primary composer - all character stage themes 1992 SNES Flagship title. Guile, Ryu, Chun-Li, Blanka, Dhalsim, M. Bison themes among compositions attributed to Shimomura. Sold ~6.3 million copies.
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Street Fighter II: Champion Edition Composer (updated soundtrack) 1992 SNES Updated port adding Balrog, Vega, Sagat with new theme arrangements. Shimomura continued as primary composer.
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Super Street Fighter II Composer (new character themes) 1993 SNES / Arcade Added four new fighters: Cammy, Fei Long, Dee Jay, T. Hawk. New stage themes composed by Shimomura, Syun Nishigaki, and Isao Abe.

Square Era (1993–2002)

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Live A Live SNES box art Live A Live Full composer - eight distinct period soundtracks 1994 SNES Masterwork. Eight chapters, eight unique styles. Japan-only until 2022 HD remake. Often cited as Shimomura’s most ambitious single work.
Super Mario RPG SNES box art Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars Primary composer (with Koji Kondo contributions) 1996 SNES Square-Nintendo co-production. First fully orchestrated RPG score in the Mario franchise. Last major Square-Nintendo collaboration before the companies parted.
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Parasite Eve Full composer - orchestral/operatic survival horror score 1998 PS1 Dramatic departure. Opera soprano vocals, dense orchestral writing, biological horror atmosphere. “Primal Eyes” opening theme remains one of the most striking openings in JRPG history.
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Tobal No. 1 Composer (selected tracks) 1996 PS1 Square’s 3D fighting game. Shimomura contributed several tracks alongside other composers.
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Bounty Sword Full composer 1997 PS1 Tactical RPG. Full Shimomura score on PlayStation hardware.
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Parasite Eve II Full composer 1999 PS1 Sequel continued her orchestral-horror approach with darker, more industrial elements.

Square Enix & Nintendo (2002–2013)

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Kingdom Hearts Primary composer - orchestral fantasy score 2002 PS2 “Dearly Beloved” became one of the most recognisable themes in JRPG history. Square Enix / Disney crossover that defined a generation.
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Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Full composer 2003 GBA Return to Nintendo collaboration. Playful, character-driven score that captures the comedic RPG style of the Mario & Luigi series.
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Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Primary composer 2004 GBA GBA sequel maintaining the orchestral Kingdom Hearts identity within hardware constraints.
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Kingdom Hearts II Primary composer 2005 PS2 Expanded orchestral score. “Passion” (Sanctuary) by Utada Hikaru backed by Shimomura’s orchestral framework.
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Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Primary composer 2009 DS DS entry in the series. Score adapted for the hardware while maintaining series coherence.
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Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Primary composer 2010 PSP Prequel title. Shimomura expanded the Kingdom Hearts orchestral world to cover three protagonist storylines.

Freelance Era (2013–Present)

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Final Fantasy XV Primary composer (with additional composers) 2016 PS4 / XB1 Epic open-world RPG. Shimomura’s most expansive orchestral commission. Over four hours of original composition.
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Street Fighter V Main theme composer 2016 PS4 / PC Full-circle return. 24 years after Street Fighter II, Shimomura composed the main theme for SF5 - a symbolic reunion with the franchise that made her name.
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Kingdom Hearts III Primary composer 2019 PS4 / XB1 Long-awaited conclusion to the original Kingdom Hearts trilogy. Shimomura’s largest Kingdom Hearts score.