Natsumi Kiyoura: Composer for Anime and Games
Japanese composer, arranger, and lyricist renowned for her emotionally resonant soundtracks in anime and video games.Natsumi Kiyoura, born in 1973, is a prominent Japanese composer best known for creating iconic scores for anime series like '.hack//SIGN' and 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba', as well as video games such as 'Tales of Rebirth'. She began her career in the late 1990s, often working under the pseudonym 'Natsumi'.
- Kiyoura initially gained significant recognition under the pseudonym 'Natsumi' for her work on the groundbreaking anime '.hack//SIGN' (2002), creating the melancholic and atmospheric score that defined the series.
- Her work on the globally popular anime 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' (2019), particularly the emotionally charged tracks accompanying pivotal character moments, brought her music to an immense international audience.
- She has a long-standing collaboration with the 'Tales of' video game series, composing for titles including 'Tales of Rebirth' and 'Tales of the World: Radiant Mythology', showcasing her versatility in RPG soundtracks.
- Details about Kiyoura's personal life, musical training, and specific career progression outside of her credited works remain largely private and are not widely documented in public sources (based on available official profiles, anime/game credits, and fan wikis).