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Japanese composer and sound director known for his extensive work at Nintendo. Toru Minegishi joined Nintendo in 1998. He quickly became a key composer and sound director, contributing significantly to major franchises like Pikmin, The Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing. His most prominent role was as a lead composer and sound director for the Splatoon series, shaping its distinctive musical identity blending rock, pop, electronic, and squid vocals. He frequently collaborates with other Nintendo composers like Shiho Fujii and Ryo Nagamatsu.

• Minegishi started his career at Koei (now Koei Tecmo) before moving to Nintendo, composing for games like Bandit Kings of Ancient China.
• He is credited with composing the iconic theme song for Animal Crossing: Wild World, 'K.K. Cruisin'', which became a massive hit within the game.
• His work on Splatoon involved creating a fictional band culture within the game's universe, developing distinct styles for in-game bands like the Squid Sisters, Off the Hook, and Deep Cut, blending J-pop, rock, electronic, and funk with unique vocalizations.
• He performed live on stage as part of the Splatoon music team at Nintendo Live 2024 events, showcasing the popularity of the game's soundtrack.