Complete Catalogue
Capcom Era (1988–1993)
Cover
Title
Year
Platform
Notes
Art
N/A
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: 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.
Art
N/A
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.
Art
N/A
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)
Cover
Title
Year
Platform
Notes
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: 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.
Art
N/A
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.
Art
N/A
Tobal No. 1
Composer (selected tracks)
1996
PS1
Square’s 3D fighting game. Shimomura contributed several tracks alongside other composers.
Art
N/A
Bounty Sword
Full composer
1997
PS1
Tactical RPG. Full Shimomura score on PlayStation hardware.
Art
N/A
Parasite Eve II
Full composer
1999
PS1
Sequel continued her orchestral-horror approach with darker, more industrial elements.
Square Enix & Nintendo (2002–2013)
Cover
Title
Year
Platform
Notes
Art
N/A
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.
Art
N/A
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.
Art
N/A
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories
Primary composer
2004
GBA
GBA sequel maintaining the orchestral Kingdom Hearts identity within hardware constraints.
Art
N/A
Kingdom Hearts II
Primary composer
2005
PS2
Expanded orchestral score. “Passion” (Sanctuary) by Utada Hikaru backed by Shimomura’s orchestral framework.
Art
N/A
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Primary composer
2009
DS
DS entry in the series. Score adapted for the hardware while maintaining series coherence.
Art
N/A
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)
Cover
Title
Year
Platform
Notes
Art
N/A
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.
Art
N/A
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.
Art
N/A
Kingdom Hearts III
Primary composer
2019
PS4 / XB1
Long-awaited conclusion to the original Kingdom Hearts trilogy. Shimomura’s largest Kingdom Hearts score.
| Cover | Title | Year | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Art
N/A |
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. |
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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. |
|
Art
N/A |
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. |
|
Art
N/A |
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. |
| Cover | Title | Year | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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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: 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. |
|
Art
N/A |
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. |
|
Art
N/A |
Tobal No. 1 Composer (selected tracks) | 1996 | PS1 | Square’s 3D fighting game. Shimomura contributed several tracks alongside other composers. |
|
Art
N/A |
Bounty Sword Full composer | 1997 | PS1 | Tactical RPG. Full Shimomura score on PlayStation hardware. |
|
Art
N/A |
Parasite Eve II Full composer | 1999 | PS1 | Sequel continued her orchestral-horror approach with darker, more industrial elements. |
| Cover | Title | Year | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Art
N/A |
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. |
|
Art
N/A |
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. |
|
Art
N/A |
Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Primary composer | 2004 | GBA | GBA sequel maintaining the orchestral Kingdom Hearts identity within hardware constraints. |
|
Art
N/A |
Kingdom Hearts II Primary composer | 2005 | PS2 | Expanded orchestral score. “Passion” (Sanctuary) by Utada Hikaru backed by Shimomura’s orchestral framework. |
|
Art
N/A |
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Primary composer | 2009 | DS | DS entry in the series. Score adapted for the hardware while maintaining series coherence. |
|
Art
N/A |
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Primary composer | 2010 | PSP | Prequel title. Shimomura expanded the Kingdom Hearts orchestral world to cover three protagonist storylines. |
| Cover | Title | Year | Platform | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Art
N/A |
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. |
|
Art
N/A |
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. |
|
Art
N/A |
Kingdom Hearts III Primary composer | 2019 | PS4 / XB1 | Long-awaited conclusion to the original Kingdom Hearts trilogy. Shimomura’s largest Kingdom Hearts score. |