Naofumi Hataya

Naofumi Hataya, born November 13 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 1992, he took a job at SEGA, and the rest is history.

Production History

• Sonic CD (1992) — Original Music, Japan Version Music, Special Thanks
• Shadow Squadron (1995) — Sound Special Thanks
• Ristar (1995) — Special Thanks
• Knuckles' Chaotix (1995) — Special Thanks
• NiGHTS into Dreams (1995) — Compose & Arrange
• Christmas NiGHTS (1995) — Compose & Arrange
• Sonic R (1997) — Sound Advisor
• Burning Rangers (1997) — Sound Director, Composer
• Sonic Adventure (1998) — Special Thanks
• Space Channel 5 (1999) — Sound Director, Music
• Space Channel 5:Part 2 (2002) — Sound Director, Music
• Samba de Amigo (2000)
• Blinx: The Time Sweeper (2002) — The producers wish to thank the following
• Sonic Heroes (2004) — Music Composer
• Feel the Magic XY/XX (2004) — Sound Director
• Sonic Gems Collection (2005) — Sound Director
• Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) — Sound Section Special Thanks
• Sonic and the Secret Rings (2007) — Sound Effects
• NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams (2007) — Music Composer & Arranger