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{{sub-stub}}'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (熊谷 文恵) is a Japanese musician and former [[Sega of Japan]] and [[Wave Master]] composer, lyricist, and musician. She also voiced the Rappies in [[Phantasy Star Online]], as part of being in charge of enemy sound effects for the game.{{ref|1=http://web.archive.org/web/20040617174222/http://www.wave-master.com/pso/MINI/SOUND_DC.html}}
  
[[Image:photos_kumatani.jpg|right]]
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==Career==
'''Fumie Kumatani'''
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From nearly as early as she can remember, Fumie Kumatani felt an affinity for music creation, stating: "I don't remember why I started but I said to my mother while crying 'No more candy, please give me a piano!'"
*Birthday: Dec. 13, 1972
 
*Place of birth:  Tottori Prefecture, Japan
 
*Education: Junior college
 
*Favourite beverage: Green tea (Okay, that's a lie - beer!)
 
*Favourite meal: Barbeque and tomatoes
 
*Affected of: Popcorn
 
*Favourite film: (secret)
 
*Favourite plays: (secret)
 
*Favourite music: (secret)
 
*Hobbies: Journeys
 
*Equipment:
 
**Sequencer: Vision, Performer
 
**Instrument: Sampler * 2, north READ, Trinity
 
  
==Production History==
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Kumatani left [[Sega]] in 2008; however, she would continue working with the company in a contract role up until the release of ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.
* ''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]'' (1996) — Compose & Arrange, sound Effects
 
* ''Neon genesis Evangelion digitally Card LIBRARY''
 
* ''[[Burning Rangers]]'' (1997) — Composer
 
* ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' (1999) — Composer
 
* ''The Typing OF the DEAD''
 
* ''[[Phantasy Star Online]]'' (2000) — Composer
 
* ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' (2001) — Composer
 
* ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' (2004) — Music Composer
 
  
A small selection of her songs:
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==Quotes==
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{{quote|I create music because I love music! When I create I first begin to think about the atmosphere and visualize the spectacle. I try to sing a song where the music is likely to start in the game.|''Fumie Kumatani''|ref=}}
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==Production history==
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{{ProductionHistory|Fumie Kumatani|熊谷 文恵}}
  
* '''[[Sonic Adventure]]''':
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[[Category:Uncredited role]]
** [[My Sweet Passion]] - Music, lyrics & arrangement
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[[Category:Use ProductionHistory template]]
** Lazy Days - Living in Paradise - Lyrics & arrangement
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* ''[[Dumbo no Iroiro Circus]]'' (199X) [NOTE: BGM Composition and Sound Effects]
** Fakery Way ... for Twinkle park - Music & arrangement, Programming
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* ''[[Hello Kitty Mori no Ensoukai‏‎]]'' (199X) [NOTE: BGM Composition and Sound Effects]
** Run Through the speed Highway ... for speed Highway - arrangement, Programming
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* ''[[Anpanman Anime e Nani?]]'' (199X) [NOTE: BGM Composition and Sound Effects]
** Goin ' down!? ... for speed Highway - Music & arrangement, Programming
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* ''[[sonic:Multi-dimensional Sonic Adventure 2 Original Sound Track|multi-dimensional: Sonic Adventure 2 Original Sound Track]]'' (CD) (2001)
** Theme OF Chao - Music & arrangement, Programming
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* ''[[Roommania #203]]'' (PS2 Version) (2002) — Sound Creator (Original Staff)
** Letz GET This party Started ... for Chao Race Enrance - Music & arrangement, Programming
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* ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' (2003) — Music Composer (Sonic Adventure Original Staff)
** Join US 4 Happy time ... for Chao Race - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** The Dreamy of steam turbine and gas turbine systems ... for Casinopolis - arrangement, Programming
 
** Mystic ruin - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** Limestone Cave ... for Icecap - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** Event: Sadness - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** Theme OF Tikal - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** Tricky Maze ... for draws to World - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** Egg carrier - A Song That Keeps US on the move - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** General offensive ... for Sky deck - Programming
 
** Theme OF E-102 g - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** Crazy Robo ... Boss: E-101r - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** Sweet Punch ... for Hedgehog hammer - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
** Event: Good bye! - Music & arrangement, Programming
 
  
* '''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''':
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==Song credits==
** Hero Race - Music & arrangement, Programming
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Song credits}}
** Chao lobby - Music & arrangement, Programming
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[[Category:Old song credits]]
** Hero guards - Music & arrangement, Programming
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** Kindergarten - Music & arrangement, Programming
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===''[[NiGHTS into Dreams]]''===
** Rhythm and balance ... for White Jungle - Music & Words, Programming
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* Paternal Horn : Sweet Ver. — Arrangement
** The Supernatural ... for finally Chase - Music & Words, Programming
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* <Event> Dreaming Youngsters : Elliot Ver. — Music & Arrangement
** For True Story ... for Sonic vs. Shadow - Music & Words, Programming
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* The Amazing Water — Music & Arrangement
** Event: Sonic vs. Shadow - Music & arrangement, Programming
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* The Amazing Water : Sweet Ver. — Music
** Bright sound ... for Dry Lagoon - Music & arrangement, Programming
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* The Amazing Water : Bitter Ver. Music & Arrangement
** I'm A Spy ... for Security resound - to Music & arrangement, Programming
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* The Amazing Water : Spicy Ver. Music
** 22°N, 12°E ... for Mad Space - Music & arrangement, Programming
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* <Jingle> Mare Over — Arrangement
** Supporting ME ... for Biolizard - Music & Words, Programming
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* Gloom of the N.H.C. : Bitter Ver. — Arrangement
** Event: The load Scene - Music & arrangement, Programming
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* Deep It Lies — Music & Arrangement
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* Take the Snow Train : Bitter Ver. — Arrangement
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* Suburban Museum : Bitter Ver. — Arrangement
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* Under Construction : Bitter Ver. — Arrangement
  
==External Links==
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===''[[Burning Rangers]]''===
* [http://www.wave-master.com/diary/kumatani/ Tsubuyakiaru yo - Chigirenu -] - Fumie Kumatani's diary
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* Revelation — Music & Arrangement
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* Unknown Alarm — Music & Arrangement
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* Misty — Music & Arrangement
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* Undulatus — Music & Arrangement
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* Soothing Heat — Music (with [[Naofumi Hataya]]), Arrangement
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* Since the Day — Music & Arrangement
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* Argoyle G — Music & Arrangement
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* Judgment Path — Music & Arrangement
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* Unveiled Truth — Music & Arrangement
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* Crescendo to Finale — Music & Arrangement
  
[[Category: Developers]]
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===''[[Sonic Adventure]]''===
[[Category: Musicians]]
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* [[sonic:My Sweet Passion|My Sweet Passion]] ...Theme of "Amy" — Music, Words & Arrangement
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* [[sonic:Lazy_Days_~Livin'_in_Paradise~|Lazy Days -Livin' in Paradise-]] ...Theme of "Big" — Words (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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* Introduction ...featuring "Open Your Heart" — Music & Arrangement (with [[Jun Senoue]]), Programming (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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* Fakery Way ...for Twinkle Park — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Run Through the Speed Highway ...for Speed Highway — Arrangement (with [[Jun Senoue]]), Programming (with [[Jun Senoue]])
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* Goin' Down!? ...for Speed Highway — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Theme of "Chao" — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Letz Get This Party Started ...for Chao Race Entrance — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Join Us 4 Happy Time ...for Chao Race — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* The Dreamy Stage ...for Casinopolis — Music, Programming (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Mystic Ruin — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Limestone Cave ...for Icecap — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Event: Sadness — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Theme of "Tikal" — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Tricky Maze ...for Lost World — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Leading Lights ...for Lost World — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Egg Carrier - A Song That Keeps Us on the Move — Music & Arrangement (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]]), Programming (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* General Offensive ...for Sky Deck — Programming (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Theme of "E-102γ" — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Crazy Robo ...Boss: E-101R — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Sweet Punch ...for Hedgehog Hammer — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Event: Unbound — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Event: Good-bye! — Music & Arrangement, Voices & Programming
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* Mystic Ruin - the past - — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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===''[[Phantasy Star Online]]''===
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* Codes of silence — Music & Arrangement
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* The kink in the wind and the way PART1 — Music & Arrangement
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* The kink in the wind and the way PART2 — Music & Arrangement
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* From seeing the rough wave — Music & Arrangement
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* Empty space out of control PART1 — Music & Arrangement
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* Empty space out of control PART2 — Music & Arrangement
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* The crazy program — Music & Arrangement
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* You have nowhere to go — Music & Arrangement
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* Can still see the light (Lyric Version) ~Phantasy Star Online Ending Theme~ — Music & Arrangement
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* Can still see the light ~Phantasy Star Online Ending Theme~ (Wind Orchestra Version) — Music
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===''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''===
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* [[sonic:Fly in the Freedom|Fly in the Freedom]] ...Theme of "Rouge" — Music, Words & Arrangement
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* [[sonic:Throw It All Away|Throw It All Away]] ...Theme of "Shadow" — Music, Words, Programming (with [[Heigo Tani]])
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* Chao Lobby — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Neutral Garden — Music
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* Hero Garden — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Dark Garden — Music
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* Kindergarten — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Hero Race — Arrangement, Programming
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* [[sonic:Rhythm and Balance|Rhythm and Balance]] ...for White Jungle — Music & Words, Programming (with [[Heigo Tani]])
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* [[sonic:The Supernatural|The Supernatural]] ...for Final Chase — Music & Words, Programming (with [[Heigo Tani]])
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* [[sonic:For True Story|For True Story]] ...for Sonic vs. Shadow — Music & Words, Programming (with [[Heigo Tani]])
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* Event: Sonic vs. Shadow — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* Bright Sound ...for Dry Lagoon — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* I'm a Spy ...for Security Hall — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* 34°N, 12°E ... for Mad Space — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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* [[sonic:Supporting Me|Supporting Me]] ...for Biolizard — Music & Words, Programming (with [[Heigo Tani]])
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* Event: The Last Scene — Music & Arrangement, Programming
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===''[[Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II]]''===
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* Image of hero — Music & Arrangement
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* Can still see the light ~Phantasy Star Online Ending Theme~ (Lala Version) — Music & Arrangement
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* Can still see the light ~Phantasy Star Online Ending Theme~ (Piano Version) — Music & Arrangement
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* Revive the secred of rough wave — Music & Arrangement
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* Jungle -A lush load- — Music & Arrangement
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* Jungle -A forest cage- — Music & Arrangement
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* The frenzy wilds — Music & Arrangement
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* World with me ~Phantasy Star Online Episode II Ending Theme~ — Music
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===''[[Shinobi (2002)|Shinobi]]''===
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* Fate — Music & Arrangement
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* Incineration — Music & Arrangement
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* Strange Devices — Music & Arrangement
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* Ageha — Music & Arrangement
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===''[[Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution]]''===
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* Morgue PART1 - Morgue 01 - — Music
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* Unguis Lapis - Unguis - — Music & Arrangement
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* Nebula Montana PART1 - Highland of Nebula 01 - — Music
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* Ravum Aedes Sacra - Shrine of Ravum - — Music & Arrangement
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* Scenario : Sorrow — Music
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* Scenario : Deadlock — Music
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* Scenario : Courage — Music
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* Scenario : Peace — Music
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* Morgue PART2 - Morgue 02 - — Music
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* Cyber - Cyber - — Music & Arrangement (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Nebula Montana PART2 - Highland of Nebula 02 - — Music & Arrangement
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* Via Tubus - Via Tubus - — Music & Arrangement (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Scenario : Smile — Music & Arrangement
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* Scenario : Ease — Music & Arrangement
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* Scenario : Navigation — Music & Arrangement
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===''[[Nightshade]]''===
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* Shinobi Tale — Music & Arrangement
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* Heart Settle — Music & Arrangement
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* Jade Water — Music & Arrangement
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* Sad Servant — Music & Arrangement
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* Anger Infinite — Music & Arrangement
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* It's My Day — Music & Arrangement
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===''[[Sonic Heroes]]''===
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* Special Stage : Emerald Challenge — Music & Arrangement (with [[Jun Senoue]]), Additional Programming
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* Special Stage : Emerald Challenge / Extended ver. — Music & Arrangement (with [[Jun Senoue]]), Additional Programming
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===''[[Astro Boy]]''===
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* Inside Ochanomizu Mansion (Night) — Music & Arrangement
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===''[[Sonic Riders]]''===
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* Theme of Babylonian — Music & Arrangement
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* Legend of Babylonians — Music & Arrangement
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* Rise of the Babylon Garden — Music & Arrangement
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* Theme of Babylon Garden — Music & Arrangement
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* Theme of Digital Dimension — Music & Arrangement
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* The Real Treasure — Music & Arrangement
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* Theme of Sega Carnival — Music & Arrangement
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===''[[Phantasy Star Universe]]''===
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* Carnival — Composition & Programming
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* Z.C. Enemy : 1 — Composition & Programming
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* With You — Composition & Arrangement (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]]), Lyrics
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* Neudaiz — Composition & Programming
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* Mirei — Composition & Programming
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* Ohtoku City - Neudaiz - — Composition & Programming
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* Making Character — Composition & Programming
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* Mizuraki C.D. — Composition & Programming
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* Ukishima — Composition & Programming
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* Hakura Temple — Composition & Programming
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* Halloween — Composition & Programming
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* For Brighter Day — Composition & Arrangement (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]]), Lyrics
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* Striker — Composition & Programming
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* Z.C. Enemy : 2 — Composition & Programming
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* Fly Up Ivy — Composition & Programming
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* For Brighter Day - Orchestra Version - — Composition
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===''[[Sonic and the Secret Rings]]''===
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* The Lost Prologue — Music & Arrangement
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* [[sonic:Poison Spear|Poison Spear]] — Music & Arrangement
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* [[sonic:The Wicked Wild|The Wicked Wild]] — Music & Arrangement
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* High and Broken — Music & Arrangement
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* [[sonic:Blue on the Run|Blue on the Run]] — Music & Arrangement
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* [[sonic:The White of Sky|The White of Sky]] — Music & Arrangement
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* [[sonic:Worth a Chance|Worth a Chance]] — Music & Arrangement
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* His Fate — Music & Arrangement
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* Miss You — Music & Arrangement
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* Character Select — Music & Arrangement
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* Advertise — Music & Arrangement
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* Party Dress — Music & Arrangement
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* Yellow Sneakers — Music & Arrangement
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* Blue Shirt — Music & Arrangement
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* Violin Beginner's Class — Music & Arrangement
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* Violin Middle Class — Music & Arrangement
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* Violin Higher's Class — Music & Arrangement
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* Pull On It! — Music & Arrangement
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* Purple Pants — Music & Arrangement
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* Worth a Chance - Original Version — Music & Arrangement
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===''[[Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus]]''===
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* Habirao F.D. — Composition & Programming
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===''[[NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams]]''===
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* Bony Bomamba — Music
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* Bony Bomamba : Hard Ver. — Music
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* Queen Bella's Ball — Music
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* Queen Bella's Ball : Hard Ver. — Music
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===''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]''===
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* Mystery of the Meteorite — Music & Arrangement
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* Gadget Round — Music & Arrangement
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* Aquatic Time — Music & Arrangement
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* Dive Into Gravity — Music & Arrangement
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* Blast Town — Music & Arrangement
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* Multi Attack — Music & Arrangement
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===''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''===
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* Apotos - Day — Music & Arrangement
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* Intro: Windmill Isle - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Windmill Isle - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Apotos - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Tornado Defense - 1st Battle — Music & Arrangement
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* Mazuri - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Intro: Savannah Citadel - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Savannah Citadel - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Mazuri - Day — Music & Arrangement
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* Holaska - Day — Music & Arrangement
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* Gaia Gate — Music & Arrangement
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* Holaska - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Intro: Cool Edge - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Cool Edge - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Empire City - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Intro: Skyscraper Scamper - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Skyscraper Scamper - Night — Music & Arrangement
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* Empire City - Day — Music
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* Skyscraper Scamper - Day — Music
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* Tornado Defense - 2nd Battle — Music & Arrangement
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===''[[Phantasy Star Zero]]''===
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* Taisetsu-na-mono — Music & Arrangement [NOTE: Also known as "Important Thing"]
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===''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]''===
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* Sir Lancelot Appears — Music [NOTE: Recycled from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'']
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* The King's Peril — Music & Arrangement [NOTE: Recycled from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'']
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===''[[Sonic Colors]]'' (Wii Version)===
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* Theme of Sonic Colors - Title ver. — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Cutscene - Robots & Wisps — Music
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* Stage Clear — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Cutscene - Yacker's Plea — Music
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* Cutscene - Robot's Lost & Found — Music
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* World Map — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Boss Stage Clear — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Result Screen — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Save Screen — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Sonic Colors - Jingle — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Theme of Sonic Colors — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Cutscene - Wisp's Homeworld — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Game Over — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Option Screen — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Out of Breath — Arrangement (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Cutscene - Free from Nega-Wisp Factory — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Cutscene - Broken Chains — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Cutscene - Finally go home? — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Cutscene - Hyper-go-on Surge — Music
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* Cutscene - The Core — Music
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* Cutscene - Yacker's Goodbye — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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===''[[sonic:Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|Sonic Colors]]'' (DS Version)===
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* Cutscene - Yacker's Plea — Music
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* Stage Clear — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Stage Clear - S Rank — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Boss Stage Clear — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Jingle - Area Appears — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* World Map — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Theme of Sonic Colors — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Cutscene - Wisp's Homeworld — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Game Over — Music (with [[Kenichi Tokoi]])
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* Cutscene - Hyper-go-on Surge — Music
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}}
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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==Photographs==
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:''Main article: [[:Category:Photos of {{PAGENAME}}|Photos of {{PAGENAME}}]]
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==External links==
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* [http://wayback.archive.org/web/*/www.wave-master.com/staff/kumatani.html Fumie Kumatani's 1st Wave Master profile (2001-2004) on archive.org]
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* [http://wayback.archive.org/web/*/www.wave-master.com/wm/company/staff/s_kumatani.html Fumie Kumatani's 2nd Wave Master profile (2004) on archive.org]
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==References==
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<references/>

Latest revision as of 10:55, 9 January 2024

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Fumie Kumatani
Place of birth: Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Date of birth: 1972-12-13 (age 51)
Employment history:
Sega (?? – 2008[3])
Divisions:
Role(s): Composer, Musician, Lyricist

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Fumie Kumatani (熊谷 文恵) is a Japanese musician and former Sega of Japan and Wave Master composer, lyricist, and musician. She also voiced the Rappies in Phantasy Star Online, as part of being in charge of enemy sound effects for the game.[5]

Career

From nearly as early as she can remember, Fumie Kumatani felt an affinity for music creation, stating: "I don't remember why I started but I said to my mother while crying 'No more candy, please give me a piano!'"

Kumatani left Sega in 2008; however, she would continue working with the company in a contract role up until the release of Sonic Colors.

Quotes

I create music because I love music! When I create I first begin to think about the atmosphere and visualize the spectacle. I try to sing a song where the music is likely to start in the game.

Fumie Kumatani


Production history

Games

Videos

Music

Song credits

Main article: Fumie Kumatani/Song credits.

NiGHTS into Dreams

  • Paternal Horn : Sweet Ver. — Arrangement
  • <Event> Dreaming Youngsters : Elliot Ver. — Music & Arrangement
  • The Amazing Water — Music & Arrangement
  • The Amazing Water : Sweet Ver. — Music
  • The Amazing Water : Bitter Ver. — Music & Arrangement
  • The Amazing Water : Spicy Ver. — Music
  • <Jingle> Mare Over — Arrangement
  • Gloom of the N.H.C. : Bitter Ver. — Arrangement
  • Deep It Lies — Music & Arrangement
  • Take the Snow Train : Bitter Ver. — Arrangement
  • Suburban Museum : Bitter Ver. — Arrangement
  • Under Construction : Bitter Ver. — Arrangement

Burning Rangers

  • Revelation — Music & Arrangement
  • Unknown Alarm — Music & Arrangement
  • Misty — Music & Arrangement
  • Undulatus — Music & Arrangement
  • Soothing Heat — Music (with Naofumi Hataya), Arrangement
  • Since the Day — Music & Arrangement
  • Argoyle G — Music & Arrangement
  • Judgment Path — Music & Arrangement
  • Unveiled Truth — Music & Arrangement
  • Crescendo to Finale — Music & Arrangement

Sonic Adventure

  • My Sweet Passion ...Theme of "Amy" — Music, Words & Arrangement
  • Lazy Days -Livin' in Paradise- ...Theme of "Big" — Words (with Jun Senoue)
  • Introduction ...featuring "Open Your Heart" — Music & Arrangement (with Jun Senoue), Programming (with Jun Senoue)
  • Fakery Way ...for Twinkle Park — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Run Through the Speed Highway ...for Speed Highway — Arrangement (with Jun Senoue), Programming (with Jun Senoue)
  • Goin' Down!? ...for Speed Highway — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Theme of "Chao" — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Letz Get This Party Started ...for Chao Race Entrance — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Join Us 4 Happy Time ...for Chao Race — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • The Dreamy Stage ...for Casinopolis — Music, Programming (with Kenichi Tokoi)
  • Mystic Ruin — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Limestone Cave ...for Icecap — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Event: Sadness — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Theme of "Tikal" — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Tricky Maze ...for Lost World — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Leading Lights ...for Lost World — Music (with Kenichi Tokoi)
  • Egg Carrier - A Song That Keeps Us on the Move — Music & Arrangement (with Kenichi Tokoi), Programming (with Kenichi Tokoi)
  • General Offensive ...for Sky Deck — Programming (with Kenichi Tokoi)
  • Theme of "E-102γ" — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Crazy Robo ...Boss: E-101R — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Sweet Punch ...for Hedgehog Hammer — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Event: Unbound — Music (with Kenichi Tokoi)
  • Event: Good-bye! — Music & Arrangement, Voices & Programming
  • Mystic Ruin - the past - — Music & Arrangement, Programming

Phantasy Star Online

  • Codes of silence — Music & Arrangement
  • The kink in the wind and the way PART1 — Music & Arrangement
  • The kink in the wind and the way PART2 — Music & Arrangement
  • From seeing the rough wave — Music & Arrangement
  • Empty space out of control PART1 — Music & Arrangement
  • Empty space out of control PART2 — Music & Arrangement
  • The crazy program — Music & Arrangement
  • You have nowhere to go — Music & Arrangement
  • Can still see the light (Lyric Version) ~Phantasy Star Online Ending Theme~ — Music & Arrangement
  • Can still see the light ~Phantasy Star Online Ending Theme~ (Wind Orchestra Version) — Music

Sonic Adventure 2

  • Fly in the Freedom ...Theme of "Rouge" — Music, Words & Arrangement
  • Throw It All Away ...Theme of "Shadow" — Music, Words, Programming (with Heigo Tani)
  • Chao Lobby — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Neutral Garden — Music
  • Hero Garden — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Dark Garden — Music
  • Kindergarten — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Hero Race — Arrangement, Programming
  • Rhythm and Balance ...for White Jungle — Music & Words, Programming (with Heigo Tani)
  • The Supernatural ...for Final Chase — Music & Words, Programming (with Heigo Tani)
  • For True Story ...for Sonic vs. Shadow — Music & Words, Programming (with Heigo Tani)
  • Event: Sonic vs. Shadow — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Bright Sound ...for Dry Lagoon — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • I'm a Spy ...for Security Hall — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • 34°N, 12°E ... for Mad Space — Music & Arrangement, Programming
  • Supporting Me ...for Biolizard — Music & Words, Programming (with Heigo Tani)
  • Event: The Last Scene — Music & Arrangement, Programming

Phantasy Star Online Episode I & II

  • Image of hero — Music & Arrangement
  • Can still see the light ~Phantasy Star Online Ending Theme~ (Lala Version) — Music & Arrangement
  • Can still see the light ~Phantasy Star Online Ending Theme~ (Piano Version) — Music & Arrangement
  • Revive the secred of rough wave — Music & Arrangement
  • Jungle -A lush load- — Music & Arrangement
  • Jungle -A forest cage- — Music & Arrangement
  • The frenzy wilds — Music & Arrangement
  • World with me ~Phantasy Star Online Episode II Ending Theme~ — Music

Shinobi

  • Fate — Music & Arrangement
  • Incineration — Music & Arrangement
  • Strange Devices — Music & Arrangement
  • Ageha — Music & Arrangement

Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution

  • Morgue PART1 - Morgue 01 - — Music
  • Unguis Lapis - Unguis - — Music & Arrangement
  • Nebula Montana PART1 - Highland of Nebula 01 - — Music
  • Ravum Aedes Sacra - Shrine of Ravum - — Music & Arrangement
  • Scenario : Sorrow — Music
  • Scenario : Deadlock — Music
  • Scenario : Courage — Music
  • Scenario : Peace — Music
  • Morgue PART2 - Morgue 02 - — Music
  • Cyber - Cyber - — Music & Arrangement (with Kenichi Tokoi)
  • Nebula Montana PART2 - Highland of Nebula 02 - — Music & Arrangement
  • Via Tubus - Via Tubus - — Music & Arrangement (with Kenichi Tokoi)
  • Scenario : Smile — Music & Arrangement
  • Scenario : Ease — Music & Arrangement
  • Scenario : Navigation — Music & Arrangement

Nightshade

  • Shinobi Tale — Music & Arrangement
  • Heart Settle — Music & Arrangement
  • Jade Water — Music & Arrangement
  • Sad Servant — Music & Arrangement
  • Anger Infinite — Music & Arrangement
  • It's My Day — Music & Arrangement

Sonic Heroes

  • Special Stage : Emerald Challenge — Music & Arrangement (with Jun Senoue), Additional Programming
  • Special Stage : Emerald Challenge / Extended ver. — Music & Arrangement (with Jun Senoue), Additional Programming

Astro Boy

  • Inside Ochanomizu Mansion (Night) — Music & Arrangement

Sonic Riders

  • Theme of Babylonian — Music & Arrangement
  • Legend of Babylonians — Music & Arrangement
  • Rise of the Babylon Garden — Music & Arrangement
  • Theme of Babylon Garden — Music & Arrangement
  • Theme of Digital Dimension — Music & Arrangement
  • The Real Treasure — Music & Arrangement
  • Theme of Sega Carnival — Music & Arrangement

Phantasy Star Universe

  • Carnival — Composition & Programming
  • Z.C. Enemy : 1 — Composition & Programming
  • With You — Composition & Arrangement (with Kenichi Tokoi), Lyrics
  • Neudaiz — Composition & Programming
  • Mirei — Composition & Programming
  • Ohtoku City - Neudaiz - — Composition & Programming
  • Making Character — Composition & Programming
  • Mizuraki C.D. — Composition & Programming
  • Ukishima — Composition & Programming
  • Hakura Temple — Composition & Programming
  • Halloween — Composition & Programming
  • For Brighter Day — Composition & Arrangement (with Kenichi Tokoi), Lyrics
  • Striker — Composition & Programming
  • Z.C. Enemy : 2 — Composition & Programming
  • Fly Up Ivy — Composition & Programming
  • For Brighter Day - Orchestra Version - — Composition

Sonic and the Secret Rings

  • The Lost Prologue — Music & Arrangement
  • Poison Spear — Music & Arrangement
  • The Wicked Wild — Music & Arrangement
  • High and Broken — Music & Arrangement
  • Blue on the Run — Music & Arrangement
  • The White of Sky — Music & Arrangement
  • Worth a Chance — Music & Arrangement
  • His Fate — Music & Arrangement
  • Miss You — Music & Arrangement
  • Character Select — Music & Arrangement
  • Advertise — Music & Arrangement
  • Party Dress — Music & Arrangement
  • Yellow Sneakers — Music & Arrangement
  • Blue Shirt — Music & Arrangement
  • Violin Beginner's Class — Music & Arrangement
  • Violin Middle Class — Music & Arrangement
  • Violin Higher's Class — Music & Arrangement
  • Pull On It! — Music & Arrangement
  • Purple Pants — Music & Arrangement
  • Worth a Chance - Original Version — Music & Arrangement

Phantasy Star Universe: Ambition of the Illuminus

  • Habirao F.D. — Composition & Programming

NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams

  • Bony Bomamba — Music
  • Bony Bomamba : Hard Ver. — Music
  • Queen Bella's Ball — Music
  • Queen Bella's Ball : Hard Ver. — Music

Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity

  • Mystery of the Meteorite — Music & Arrangement
  • Gadget Round — Music & Arrangement
  • Aquatic Time — Music & Arrangement
  • Dive Into Gravity — Music & Arrangement
  • Blast Town — Music & Arrangement
  • Multi Attack — Music & Arrangement

Sonic Unleashed

  • Apotos - Day — Music & Arrangement
  • Intro: Windmill Isle - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Windmill Isle - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Apotos - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Tornado Defense - 1st Battle — Music & Arrangement
  • Mazuri - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Intro: Savannah Citadel - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Savannah Citadel - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Mazuri - Day — Music & Arrangement
  • Holaska - Day — Music & Arrangement
  • Gaia Gate — Music & Arrangement
  • Holaska - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Intro: Cool Edge - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Cool Edge - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Empire City - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Intro: Skyscraper Scamper - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Skyscraper Scamper - Night — Music & Arrangement
  • Empire City - Day — Music
  • Skyscraper Scamper - Day — Music
  • Tornado Defense - 2nd Battle — Music & Arrangement

Phantasy Star Zero

  • Taisetsu-na-mono — Music & Arrangement [NOTE: Also known as "Important Thing"]

Sonic and the Black Knight

Sonic Colors (Wii Version)

Sonic Colors (DS Version)

Magazine articles

Main article: Fumie Kumatani/Magazine articles.

Photographs

Main article: Photos of Fumie Kumatani

External links

References