Composer Motoi Sakuraba Joins Scarlet Moon

Motoi Sakuraba is one of the reasons I fell in love with JRPGs. His music in Baten Kaitos and Golden Sun gave me emotions I couldn’t explain back then. Now, seeing him join Scarlet Moon gives me hope we’ll get more amazing RPG soundtracks that don’t sound generic. I also really respect his attitude. The way he wants to help game developers regardless of country or size shows he cares more about the music than the fame. I’m curious what kind of indie developers will get the chance to work with him. This is a good match.

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It’s strange, I never remembered his name, but I recognize almost every game listed here. That means his music has been part of my life without me knowing it. That’s powerful. I like that he’s now working globally. It shows growth. I think music can connect people even when language can’t, and his soundtracks do exactly that. I’m not a music expert, but I know when something moves me. His work always does.

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I’m not going to pretend I’m a hardcore gamer, but I do play Mario Golf and Smash Bros, and I always noticed how energetic and fun the music was. It makes sense to me now. I think Scarlet Moon is making a smart move here. Getting someone who already has years of experience and success will help smaller studios gain more attention too. I hope this means more creative risks with game soundtracks again.

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Motoi Sakuraba’s music in Valkyrie Profile made that game unforgettable for me. It wasn’t just background noise—it felt like part of the world. I think a lot of modern games forget how important music is to storytelling. I admire how humble he sounds in his statement. He’s a veteran, yet he still speaks with respect toward both small and big game makers. That kind of humility is rare. I'm excited to see how this partnership opens more doors, especially for international developers who want his touch in their projects.

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