Go Shiina

Shiina composed music for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (studio Ufotable), which marked one of his earliest extensions from video game scoring into anime, following his work on the 2011 film Sakura no Ondo. His compositions are characterized by powerful, heavy orchestral textures, a sensibility that suited the series. The project became one of the most visible entries in a career that had previously centered on interactive media, broadening his audience beyond gaming and helping cement his reputation as a versatile screen composer working across both anime and games.

Born Masaru Shiina on May 16, 1974, Shiina joined Namco in 1997 and built his early reputation writing music for franchises including Tales, Mr. Driller, and God Eater. His breakthrough arrived with the score for Tales of Legendia in 2005, after which he contributed to titles in the Tekken, Ace Combat, and The Idolmaster series. He left Bandai Namco Entertainment in 2017 to work as a freelancer, though he continued collaborating with the company on projects such as the God Eater series and other games including Code Vein.

Beyond his game and anime soundtracks, Shiina has composed and arranged songs for bands and other recording artists, applying the same strong, orchestral style that defines his screen work. His move to freelance status did not sever his long association with Bandai Namco, and he has remained an active presence across multiple high-profile franchises while taking on independent commissions.