Tomohito Nishiura

Full biography Tomohito Nishiura

Tomohito Nishiura is a Japanese video game music composer who is known for his work on games developed by Level-5. He was born on February 13, 1973, in Setagaya. Nishiura is best known as the head composer for the music of the popular Professor Layton game series, with its iconic theme tune that has become recognized by gamers worldwide.

Aside from the Professor Layton game series, Nishiura also composed music for other Level-5 games, such as the Dark Cloud series and Fantasy Life. He is recognized for his ability to create music that harmonizes well with the gameplay, helping to create memorable moments for players during their gaming experiences.

The sounds that Nishiura creates are distinctive, combining catchy melodies with orchestral arrangements and incorporating a variety of musical genres, including jazz and classical music. He has also collaborated with other composers such as Yasumasa Kitagawa, providing a pleasant and dynamic melody for the popular game, Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.

Nishiura's music has continued to gain a wide following even beyond the gaming world, with some creators and fans inspired by his work. For instance, he has been featured in music game franchises such as Project mirai. His style of composing has become known for its ability to appeal to gamers, while also being able to be enjoyed on its own as well.