Yoko Shimomura

Japanese composer and pianist (born 1967)
Person human Q1073854
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Yoko Shimomura

Summary

Yoko Shimomura is a human[1]. Born in Hyōgo Prefecture[2], she… she was born on October 19, 1967[3]. She worked as a composer[4], pianist[5], and music arranger[6]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,019 views/month, #6,638 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Yoko Shimomura was born in Hyōgo Prefecture[2].
  • Yoko Shimomura was born on October 19, 1967[3].
  • Yoko Shimomura held citizenship in Japan[8].
  • Yoko Shimomura's professions included composer[4].
  • Yoko Shimomura worked as a pianist[5].
  • Yoko Shimomura worked as a music arranger[6].
  • Yoko Shimomura was employed by freelancer[9].
  • Yoko Shimomura was educated at Osaka College of Music[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Yoko Shimomura is Street Fighter II[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Yoko Shimomura is Final Fantasy XV[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Yoko Shimomura is The King of Dragons[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Yoko Shimomura is Super Mario RPG[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Yoko Shimomura is Xenoblade Chronicles[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Yoko Shimomura is The 3rd Birthday[16].
  • Yoko Shimomura received the BAFTA Fellowship[17].
  • Yoko Shimomura is recorded as female[18].
  • Yoko Shimomura's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Yoko Shimomura's genre is video game music[20].
  • Yoko Shimomura's genre is chiptune[21].
  • Yoko Shimomura's record label is recorded as EMI Music Japan[22].
  • Yoko Shimomura's record label is recorded as Brave Wave Productions[23].
  • Yoko Shimomura's Commons category is recorded as Yoko Shimomura[24].
  • Yoko Shimomura's family name is recorded as Shimomura[25].
  • Yoko Shimomura's given name is recorded as Yōko[26].
  • Yoko Shimomura's pseudonym is recorded as P-chan[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hyōgo Prefecture[2], Yoko Shimomura… she was born on October 19, 1967[3].

Education

Yoko Shimomura was educated at Osaka College of Music[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], pianist[5], and music arranger[6]. Among Yoko Shimomura's employers was freelancer[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Street Fighter II[11], a video game[28]; Final Fantasy XV[12], a video game[29], directed by Hajime Tabata[30]; The King of Dragons[13], a video game[31]; Super Mario RPG[14], a video game[32], directed by Chihiro Fujioka[33]; Xenoblade Chronicles[15], a video game[34], directed by Tetsuya Takahashi[35]; and The 3rd Birthday[16], a video game[36].

Recognition

Yoko Shimomura received the BAFTA Fellowship[17].

Why It Matters

Yoko Shimomura ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,019 views/month, #6,638 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Yoko Shimomura born?

Born in Hyōgo Prefecture[2], Yoko Shimomura…

What did Yoko Shimomura do for work?

Yoko Shimomura worked as composer[4], pianist[5], and music arranger[6].

Where did Yoko Shimomura go to school?

Yoko Shimomura was educated at Osaka College of Music[10].

What awards did Yoko Shimomura receive?

Honors received include BAFTA Fellowship[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . debate.org. debate.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . web.archive.org. web.archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . gamesindustry.biz. gamesindustry.biz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . bravewave.net. bravewave.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . gamasutra.com. gamasutra.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Nutshinou · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, pianist, music arranger
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  3. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer
    Occupation composer, pianist, music arranger
    Notable work Street Fighter II, Final Fantasy XV, The King of Dragons +8
    Award received BAFTA Fellowship
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