Yuka Kitamura is best known for her works on ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Dark Souls III’ and ‘Bloodborne’. She is the lead composer at FromSoftware, a Japanese video game development company in Tokyo, Japan.
She is a highly talented games composer. And has been working closely with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment and Inc., and a few other companies.
Kitamura started as a music composer in 2013 with works such as “Armored Core: Verdict Day” before the other ones followed. Even though her works are quite popular, she is hardly known in person.
Her career has continued to grow as a composer rather than a singer. She is getting recognition as one of the talented women in the gaming industry.
Who Is Yuka Kitimura?
The composer was born on April 27, 1990. She is currently 34 years old.
Concerning her early life and background, nothing much has been revealed to the public. Even her educational background is also not available. It is impossible to say that a woman of her talent didn’t have an education.
She must have gone to the best schools where her talents and abilities were shaped.
Her Major Songs
Yuka Kitamura has some goods songs. They include;
- Dancer of the Boreal Valley (2016)
- Abyss Watchers (2017)
- Ancient Wyvern (2017)
- Old Demon King (2017)
- Secret Betrayal (2017)
- Deacons of the Deep (2017)
- Guardian Ape (2019)
- Corrupted Monk (2019)
- Twin Princes (2019)
- Enjou (2020)
Here Are Other Interesting Facts About Yuka Kitamura
1. Yuka Kitamura Is Regarded As A Very Talented Music Legend
They describe Yuka Kitamura as a very brilliant and highly talented lady. And with the capacity to take over the video game music industry. There are speculations that some of her works are not duly attributed to her. Despite that, she has not relented in her work.
2. She Works With FromSoftware
The company she works for is a subsidiary of Kadokawa Corporation. FromSoftware was founded in November 1986.
She is best known for the followings works: ‘Armored Core’ and ‘Souls’ Series’, ‘Bloodbourne’ and ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’.
3. The Singer And Composer Has Received Credits For Her Works
Yuka Kitamura’s works have received strong sales domestically and internationally. Aside from that, ‘the Soul Series’ and ‘Bloodbourne’ received several awards. But it is mainly those for the role-playing genre, including the Multi RPG of the Year and the Game of the Year Awards.
The two video games have also been cited in many publications to be among the greatest games of all time. In 2016, Yuka Kitamura and her team won the NAVGTR award for the original score for the soundtrack, ‘Dark Souls III’.
4. Yuka Confirms She Would On Work The Elden Ring Project Via Twitter
Yuka Kitamura confirmed to a fan on Twitter when she replied to a post. Her fans were hoping she would work on Elden Ring, a new video game and the latest project by FromSoftware.
Elden ring is an action role-playing game. It is a collaborative effort between Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin.
Her fans were on the watch for her impeccable magic behind the scenes. The date for the release of Elden Ring yet to be announced. But, currently, there are speculations that would be released on 21st January 2022.
Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One are billed to release the action-packed video game.
5. She Prefers To Live A Low-Key Life
Yuka Kitamura seems to live on a low-key. That is why she is hardly known despite her creativity and talent.
However, it is different in the social media space particularly Twitter. She is gradually gaining recognition because of her work. Video game lovers are all over her page waiting for whatever new she has in store for them.
The video game music composer joined the platform in June 2013. She shares posts about her professional work on her Twitter handle.
6. Her Style Of Music, Composing, And Her Favorite Instruments
When composing a soundtrack, Yuka Kitamura revealed she likes to use DST instruments. And also Japanese larger drums and instruments especially when the game has a Japanese setting.
She uses other instruments such as the violin and also the cello, which she plays herself. What a genius she is, playing multiple musical instruments.
7. People She Has Worked With
Her work on Dark Soul had guest contributors such as Motoi Sakuraba, Tsukasa Saitoh, and Nobuyoshi Suzuki. She had previously worked with them on a couple of projects. The soundtrack used in Bloodbourne places a strong emphasis on haunting choral work with ensemble performances from the Tokyo philharmonic.
The ‘Dark Souls III’ soundtrack was released with the limited edition of the game. Unlike the previous part which much criticized because the music is highly incomplete with many tracks shortened or omitted.
8. Yuka Kitamura Is A Peformer
Yuka Kitamura has also worked as an arranger and performer in 2013’s Sunrise. She has also featured on the 2016 VGM Acapella: Volume 8. And also the 2017 Smooth Mcgroove remixed Volume II.
