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 (Japanese edition) (1993) — BGM Composer and Arranged, Music (Ending Theme (Cosmic Eternity - Believe in Yourself))
Sonic CD (U.S. edition) (1993) — Special Thanks
The Hybrid Front (1994) — Music and Sound Effect
Sonic the Hedgehog - Remix (1994) (CD) — Arrangement (as hata-bow)
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
Radio DC (1999) (CD)
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
Sega Rally 2006 (2006)
Sega Simulation BEST ~Advanced Daisenryaku Original Soundtrack~ (2006) (CD)
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
Blazer Drive (2009)
Sonic and the Black Knight (2009) — Game Sound Department
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii Version) (2009) — Music Composer
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (DS Version) (2009) — Sound Creator
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing (2010) — CS1 R&D Sound
Sonic Colors (2010) — Music Composer