Ryoichi Hasegawa

Ryoichi Hasegawa

Company(ies): Sega of Japan (1992-11 – 1998-03; 2007-07 – 2012-01)^[1]
Role(s): Localiser
Education: West Virginia University^[1]

Ryoichi Hasegawa (長谷川亮一) is an overseas coordinator and domestic localizer that worked with various Sega titles from late 1992 to early 1998. He was also a lyricist for Daytona USA 2 alongside Fumio Ito as well as the Sega Saturn classic Burning Rangers for its menu theme, "We are Burning Rangers." For the latter game's overseas release he is credited as Talking Moon - an alias previously used by vocalists Curtis King, Jr. & Dana Calitri for the single release of NiGHTS' main theme, "Dreams Dreams" - despite being credited regularly in the original version. As such, Hasegawa is also credited for translating Tomoko Sasaki's lyrics for "Angels with Burning Hearts" and "I Just Smile."

Hasegawa then took a similar job at Sony Computer Entertainment and remained there until mid 2007, but later returned to Sega. He would remain with the company until early 2012, this time engaging in more executive roles such as a producer for the PSN & XBLA version of Crazy Taxi.

He is now a Localization Producer for DeNA Co., Ltd..

Production history

Games

Ecco the Dolphin (Mega Drive; 1992) — Additional Features^[2]
Night Trap (Mega-CD; 1992) — Localization
J.League Pro Striker 2 (Mega Drive; 1994) — Special Thanks^[3]
Ecco: The Tides of Time (Mega Drive; 1994)
Jurassic Park (Mega-CD; 1993) — Sega Of Japan Representative
Virtua Racing Deluxe (32X; 1994) — Special Thanks^[4] (as R.Hasegawa)
Cosmic Carnage (32X; 1994)^[5]
Ristar (Mega Drive; 1995) — Special Thanks to^[6]
Metal Head (32X; 1995) — Text Coordinator^[7]
Tempo (32X; 1995) — Supervisors^[8]
Chaotix (32X; 1995) — Text Coordinator^[9]
Stellar Assault (32X; 1995) — Text coordinator^[10]
Tempo Jr. (Game Gear; 1995) — Special Thanks to...^[11]
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (Mega Drive; 1995) — Special Thanks^[12]
Zaxxon's Motherbase 2000 (32X; 1995) — Special Thanks^[13]
Mystaria: The Realms of Lore (Saturn; 1995) — SOJ Coordinator^[14]
Tails Adventures (Game Gear; 1995) — Special Thanks to^[15] (as R.Hasegawa)
Iron Storm (Saturn; 1995) — Special Thanks
Virtua Fighter (32X; 1995) — Special Thanks^[16]
Baku Baku Animal (Saturn; 1995) — Corpsified Overseas Coordinator^[17] (as Ryoichi "Trueno" Hasegawa)
Sega Rally Championship (Saturn; 1995) — Overseas Coordination
NiGHTS into Dreams (Saturn; 1996) — Overseas Coordination^[18]
NiGHTS into Dreams (Saturn; 1996) — Sonic Team Liaison^[19]
World Series Baseball II (Saturn; 1996) — Special Thanks^[20]
Virtua Fighter 2 (Mega Drive; 1996) — Special Thanks^[21]
Daytona USA: Championship Circuit Edition (Saturn; 1996) — Special Thanks^[22]
Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams (Saturn; 1996) — Overseas Coordination
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On (Saturn; 1996) — SOJ Liaison^[23]
Sega Worldwide Soccer 97 (Saturn; 1996) — Special Thanks^[24]
Enemy Zero (Saturn; 1996) — Sega Enterprises Ltd.
Fighters Megamix (Saturn; 1996) — Special Thanks To^[25]
The House of the Dead (Model 2; 1997) — Special Thanks
Shinseiki Evangelion: 2nd Impression (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks^[26] (as 長谷川亮一)
Sonic Jam (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks^[27]
Resident Evil (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks (as Ryouichi Hasegawa)
Last Bronx (Saturn; 1997) — SOJ Text Coordination^[28]
Last Bronx (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks To^[29]
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On NetLink Edition (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks^[30]
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Game Gear; 1997) — Special Thanks^[31]
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (Mega Drive; 1997) — Sega Special Thanks to
Sonic R (Saturn; 1997) — Overseas Coordinator^[32]
Stellar Assault SS (Saturn; 1998) — Special Thanks^[33] (as 長谷川亮一)
Burning Rangers (Saturn; 1998) — English words by^[34]
Burning Rangers (Saturn; 1998) — Words by^[34]
Burning Rangers (Saturn; 1998) — Overseas Coordination^[34]
Sega Worldwide Soccer 98 (Saturn; 1997) — Special Thanks^[35]
The House of the Dead (Saturn; 1998) — Special Thanks^[36]
Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge (Model 3; 1998) — Lyrics
The House of the Dead (Windows PC; 1998) — Special Thanks
NiGHTS into Dreams (PlayStation 2; 2008) — Special Thanks
The House of the Dead: Overkill (Wii; 2009) — Sega Corporation
Phantasy Star Portable 2 (PlayStation Portable; 2009) — Special Thanks
Valkyria Chronicles II (PlayStation Portable; 2009) — Special Thanks
K-On! Houkago Live!! (PlayStation Portable; 2010) — 開発サポート (as 長谷川亮一)
Crazy Taxi (Xbox 360; 2010) — Producer
Crazy Taxi (PlayStation 3; 2010) — Producer
Shining Hearts (PlayStation Portable; 2010) — 開発サポート (as 長谷川亮一)
Senjou no Valkyria 3 (PlayStation Portable; 2011) — 開発サポート (as 長谷川亮一)
Rise of Nightmares (Xbox 360; 2011) — Special Thanks
Guardian Heroes (Xbox 360; 2011) — Producers
7th Dragon 2020 (PlayStation Portable; 2011) — Special Thanks (as 長谷川亮一)
Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co. (Xbox 360; 2012) — Producers

Music

NiGHTS Original Soundtrack (CD; 1996) — Thanks to
NiGHTS: Hoshi Furu Yoru no Monogatari Original Soundtrack (CD; 2008) — Naming Overtures
NiGHTS into Dreams: Perfect Album (CD; 2008) — Naming Overtures^[37]
Mega Drive Last Action Heroes (CD; 2010) — SPECIAL THANKS to^[38]

Robo Aleste (1992)
Ecco the Dolphin (Mega Drive Version) (1993) — Additional Features
Shining Force II (1993)
Night Trap (1993)
Yumemi Mystery Mansion (1993)
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Mega Drive Version) (1994)
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Game Gear Version) (1994)
Jurassic Park (Mega CD Version) (1994)
Ecco: The Tides of Time (Mega Drive Version) (1994)
Cosmic Carnage (1994) (Unspecified role)
Shinobi Legions (1995)
Knuckles' Chaotix (1995) — Text Coordinator
Iron Storm (1995) — Special Thanks
Tails Adventures (1995) — Special Thanks to (as R.Hasegawa)
The Story of Thor 2 (1996)
Enemy Zero (Saturn Version) (1996) — Sega Enterprises Ltd. (For US version)
Sonic Blast (1996)
Sonic Jam (1997) — Special Thanks
Resident Evil (Saturn Version) (1997) — Special Thanks (Saturn Version Staff) (as Ryouichi Hasegawa)
Sonic R (Saturn Version) (1997) — Overseas Coordinator (Sega Enterprises Ltd.)
Daytona USA 2 (1998)
Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (1998) — Associate Producer (Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.)
Spyro the Dragon (Japanese edition) (1999) — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Crash Team Racing (1999) — Associate Producer (Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.)
Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage (1999) — Associate Producer (Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (Japan)) [NOTE: Manual credit]
Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage (Japanese edition) (2000) — Associate Producer (SCEI)
Spyro: Year of the Dragon (2000) — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (Japan) [NOTE: Manual credit]
Crash Bash (2000) — Sony Computer Entertainment Japan (Special Thanks)
Crash Bash (Japanese edition) (2000) — Producer (Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.)
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (2001) — Associate Producer (Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (Japan))
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus (2002) — Very Special Thanks
Formula 1 04 (2004) — Producer (Sony Computer Entertainment Japan)
The House of the Dead: Overkill (2009) — Sega Corporation
Phantasy Star Portable 2 (2009) — Special Thanks (Sega of Japan)
Crazy Taxi (PSN & XBLA Versions) (2010) — Producer (Sega of Japan)
Rise of Nightmares (2011) — Special Thanks
Renegade Ops (2011) — Sega Corporate
CRUSH3D (2012) — Producer (Sega Corporate)

Song credits

Burning Rangers (Japanese edition)

We are Burning Rangers — Words

Burning Rangers (Overseas edition)

Angels with Burning Hearts — Words
We are Burning Rangers — Words
I Just Smile — Words

Daytona USA 2

Battle on the Edge — Lyrics (with Fumio Ito)
Sling Shot — Lyrics (with Fumio Ito)
I Can Do It — Lyrics (with Fumio Ito)
Skyscraper Sequence — Lyrics (with Fumio Ito)
Battle on the Edge - Mitsuyoshi Ver. - — Lyrics (with Fumio Ito)
Sling Shot - Mitsuyoshi Ver. - — Lyrics (with Fumio Ito)
I Can Do It - Mitsuyoshi Ver. - — Lyrics (with Fumio Ito)
Skyscraper Sequence - Mitsuyoshi Ver. - — Lyrics (with Fumio Ito)

External links

References

[https:.2F.2Fwww.linkedin.com.2Fin.2Fryoichihasegawa1-1] 1.0 ^1.1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryoichihasegawa1

[:File:Ecco_the_Dolphin_MD_JP_credits.pdf_p-2] File:Ecco the Dolphin MD JP credits.pdf

[:File:Pro_Striker_2_MD_credits.pdf_p-3] File:Pro Striker 2 MD credits.pdf

[:File:Virtua_Racing_32X_credits.pdf_p-4] File:Virtua Racing 32X credits.pdf

[:File:Cosmic_Carnage_32X_credits.pdf_p-5] File:Cosmic Carnage 32X credits.pdf

[:File:Ristar_MD_credits.pdf_p-6] File:Ristar MD credits.pdf

[:File:Metal_Head_32X_credits.pdf_p-7] File:Metal Head 32X credits.pdf

[:File:Tempo_32X_credits.pdf_p-8] File:Tempo 32X credits.pdf

[:File:Chaotix_32X_good_ending_credits.pdf_p-9] File:Chaotix 32X good ending credits.pdf

[:File:Stellar_Assault_32X_credits.pdf_p-10] File:Stellar Assault 32X credits.pdf

[:File:Tempo_Jr_GG_credits.pdf_p-11] File:Tempo Jr GG credits.pdf

[:File:Mighty_Morphin_Power_Rangers_The_Movie_MD_credits.pdf_p-12] File:Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie MD credits.pdf

[:File:Zaxxon.27s_Motherbase_32X_credits.pdf_p-13] File:Zaxxon's Motherbase 32X credits.pdf

[:File:Mystaria_sat_us_manual.pdf_p28-14] File:Mystaria sat us manual.pdf, page 28

[:File:Tails_Adventures_GG_credits.pdf_p-15] File:Tails Adventures GG credits.pdf

[:File:Virtua_Fighter_32X_credits.pdf_p-16] File:Virtua Fighter 32X credits.pdf

[:File:Baku_Baku_Animal_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-17] File:Baku Baku Animal Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:NiGHTS_into_Dreams_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-18] File:NiGHTS into Dreams Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Nightsintodreams_sat_us_manual.pdf_p30-19] File:Nightsintodreams sat us manual.pdf, page 30

[:File:Wsbii_sat_us_manual.pdf_p44-20] File:Wsbii sat us manual.pdf, page 44

[:File:Virtua_Fighter_2_MD_credits.pdf_p-21] File:Virtua Fighter 2 MD credits.pdf

[:File:Daytonausacce_sat_us_manual.pdf_p26-22] File:Daytonausacce sat us manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:Cyber_Troopers_Virtual_On_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-23] File:Cyber Troopers Virtual On Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Sws97_sat_us_manual.pdf_p38-24] File:Sws97 sat us manual.pdf, page 38

[:File:Fightersmegamix_sat_us_manual.pdf_p42-25] File:Fightersmegamix sat us manual.pdf, page 42

[:File:Shinseiki_Evangelion_2nd_Impression_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-26] File:Shinseiki Evangelion 2nd Impression Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Sonic_Jam_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-27] File:Sonic Jam Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Last_Bronx_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-28] File:Last Bronx Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Lastbronx_sat_us_manual.pdf_p26-29] File:Lastbronx sat us manual.pdf, page 26

[:File:Virtualonnetlink_sat_us_manual.pdf_p24-30] File:Virtualonnetlink sat us manual.pdf, page 24

[:File:Lost_World_GG_credits.pdf_p-31] File:Lost World GG credits.pdf

[:File:Sonic_R_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-32] File:Sonic R Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Stellar_Assault_SS_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-33] File:Stellar Assault SS Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Burning_Rangers_JP_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-34] 34.0 ^34.1 ^34.2 File:Burning Rangers JP Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:Sega_Worldwide_Soccer_98_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-35] File:Sega Worldwide Soccer 98 Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:House_of_the_Dead_Saturn_credits.pdf_p-36] File:House of the Dead Saturn credits.pdf

[:File:NiGHTSPerfectAlbum_CD_JP_Booklet.pdf_p11-37] File:NiGHTSPerfectAlbum CD JP Booklet.pdf, page 11

[:File:MDLAH_Music_JP_inlay_front.png_p-38] File:MDLAH Music JP inlay front.png

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