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Japanese video game composer and sound director, renowned for his extensive and influential work on the music for the Pokémon video game series. A long-time employee of Game Freak, Go Ichinose joined the company in the late 1990s. He quickly became a key figure in the sound team, working alongside Junichi Masuda. Ichinose is best known for composing iconic music for numerous Pokémon core series games, starting significantly with Pokémon Gold and Silver. He has contributed music to almost every mainline Pokémon title since, shaping the franchise's auditory identity for generations of players. His work often blends catchy melodies with diverse instrumentation, ranging from chiptune to orchestral arrangements.

• While Junichi Masuda composed much of the original Pokémon Red and Blue music, Ichinose became a central composer starting with Pokémon Gold and Silver, often credited with creating some of the series' most beloved tracks like the National Park theme and the legendary battle themes.
• He frequently collaborates with other Game Freak composers like Hitomi Sato and Minako Adachi, contributing specific tracks (like many town themes and battle themes) rather than composing entire soundtracks solo.
• Ichinose is known for his versatility, adeptly composing in styles ranging from traditional chiptune reminiscent of the Game Boy era to more complex, modern orchestral and electronic pieces required by newer hardware.
• He is notoriously private; there is very little public information about his personal life, interviews, or creative process outside of his game credits, adding to a somewhat enigmatic presence despite his massive contribution to a global phenomenon.
• Beyond composing, Ichinose often serves as Sound Director or Sound Supervisor for Pokémon games, overseeing the overall audio design and implementation.