Naofumi Hataya

sega:Naofumi Hataya

Naofumi Hataya (幡谷 尚史), born November 13, 1966 in Saitama, Japan, is a musician and composer working for Wave Master. He graduated from Rikkyo University, where he played in a band. Though Hataya did not want a career in music, he was looking to improve his skills, so he sought a job at a music-related company. In 1990, he took a job at Sega, and the rest is history.

Aliases

Hataya has been credited under the aliases Nao, Nao Chan, Hata, Hata-bow and N.H.

Production History

   * Nikkan Sports Pro Yakyuu VAN (1991) — Sound Effect
   * Golden Axe II (1991) — Sound Effect
   * Kiss Shot (1992) — Music Create
   * Tougi Ou King Colossus (1992) — "Assistant" (exact job unknown)
   * Quiz Scramble Special (1992) — Music
   * Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992) — Sound (as Nao Chan)
   * Golden Axe III (1993) — Music and Sound Effect (as N.H)
   * Sonic CD (1993) — BGM Composer Special Thanks
   * The Hybrid Front (1994) — Music and Sound Effect
   * Ristar (1995) — Special Thanks
   * Virtua Racing Deluxe (1994) — Replacement music, arrangement
   * Knuckles' Chaotix (1995) — Special Thanks
   * Shadow Squadron (1995) — Sound Special Thanks
   * Chou Kyuukai Miracle Nine (1995) — Music and Sound Effect
   * Sega Rally Championship (Saturn Version) (1995) — Replacement Music Composer
   * NiGHTS into Dreams (1996) — Music Composer & Arranger
   * Christmas NiGHTS (1996) — Music Composer & Arranger
   * Sonic R (1997) — Sound Advisor
   * Burning Rangers (1997) — Sound Director, Composer
   * Biohazard (?) — "Data porting" (exact job unknown)
   * Sonic Adventure (1998) — Special Thanks
   * Space Channel 5 (1999) — Sound Director, Music Composer
   * ROOMMANIA#203 (2000) — Sound Design, "digitized" (meaning unknown)
   * Samba de Amigo (2000)
   * Samba de Amigo VER.2000 (?) — Composer of "Vamos a Carnaval"
   * Super Galdelic Hour (2001), a PlayStation 2 game by Enix with sound handled by Wave Master — Music
   * Space Channel 5: Part 2 (2002) — Sound Director, Music Composer
   * Blinx: The Time Sweeper (2002) — The producers wish to thank the following
   * Space Channel 5: Special Edition (2003) — Sound Director, Music Composer
   * Space Channel 5: Part 2: Special Edition (2003) — Sound Director, Music Composer
   * New Roommania: Porori Seishun (2003) — Sound Design, "various materials to create" (unknown), sound effects
   * Sonic Heroes (2003) — Music Composer
   * Feel the Magic XY/XX (2004) — Sound Director
   * Sonic Gems Collection (2005) — Sound Director
   * Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) — Sound Section Special Thanks (Sound Effects)
   * Sonic and the Secret Rings (2007) — Sound Effects
   * NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams (2007) — Music Composer & Arranger
   * NiGHTS into Dreams (PS2 Version) (2008) — Supervisor
   * Sega Superstars Tennis (2008) — Special Thanks
   * Sonic Unleashed (2008) — Special Thanks
   * Let's Tap (2008) — Sound Creator
   * Sonic and the Black Knight (2009) — Game Sound Department
   * Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009) — Music Composer 

Song Credits

Space Channel 5

   * Spaceport: Introducing Ulala!! - Arrangement
   * Morolina♥: The Elegant Coward - Composition
   * Asteroid Belt: Go! Go! "Astrobeat Jr." - Composition
   * Morolian's Base: Strange Path - Composition
   * Morolian's Base: Escape - Composition
   * Evila: Attack of the Perfect Reporter - Composition
   * Blank TV: Ulala Support Chant - Composition, Arrangement
   * Ending: Pala Paya ... Lounge Musique - Composition
   * Mexican Flyer (Remix) - Arrangement