Composer / Arranger
Soyo Oka — Super Mario Kart and Pilotwings Composer | Scarlet Moon Artists
About Soyo Oka
Soyo Oka is a composer and arranger based in Japan. She began playing piano at age four and studied music composition at Osaka College of Music before working in music. In 1987, she joined the Nintendo sound team as a composer and worked directly under Shigeru Miyamoto to create some of the most iconic soundtracks from the NES and SNES eras, including to SUPER MARIO KART, PILOTWINGS, SIM CITY, and ICE HOCKEY. She left Nintendo in 1995 to pursue work as a freelance artist, contributing music to numerous games, commercials, and animation projects.
Oka has written a robust collection of original works, including for the GeOnDan "Rare Tracks" and "Game Music Prayer" series, the gliss harmo "CHIPTUNE" series, and most recently, her 2023 original album, LOOP816. As an arranger, Oka has contributed to official arrangement albums for DEATHSMILES, DARIUSBURST, and CASTLEVANIA. She has published several books and articles in magazines and is a frequent lecturer at music programs throughout Japan, including at the SENZOKU GAKUEN COLLEGE OF MUSIC, avex artist academy, Konami School, Shobi University, and Komazawa Women's University.
Soyo Oka is represented by Scarlet Moon Artists outside of Japan and is available for videogame music composition and arrangement commissions. Her iconic work on party games, cozy titles, and retro-styled soundtracks makes her an ideal fit for developers seeking that classic Nintendo charm. To hire Soyo Oka for your game's soundtrack, contact Scarlet Moon.
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Selected Videogame Credits
| Abathor | 2024 | Guest Composer |
| pop'n music 20 fantasia | 2012 | Composer |
| Zombie Daisuki | 2011 | Composer |
| Akumajo Dracula Tribute Vol.2 | 2011 | Arranger |
| DARIUSBURST REMIX WONDER WORLD | 2010 | Arranger |
| DEATHSMILES ARRANGE ALBUM | 2010 | Arranger |
| TDK Core Gakko no Kaidan | 2004 | Composer |
| Nurse Witch Komugi-chan Magical Te | 2004 | Composer |
| SME Lagnacur | 1997 | Composer |
| Battle Bucks | 1997 | Composer |
| Wario's Woods | 1994 | Composer |
| Super Mario All-Stars | 1993 | Composer |
| Super Mario Kart | 1992 | Composer |
| SimCity (SNES) | 1991 | Composer |
| Pilotwings | 1990 | Composer |
| NES Grand Prix II 3D Hot Rally | 1988 | Composer |
| Ice Hockey | 1988 | Composer |
Animation
| Nurse Witch Wheat Girl Magical | 2002 | Composer |
| Sunabozu | 2005 | Ending Theme |
Original Albums
| LOOP816 | 2023 | |
| Second Brain | 2007 |
