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Japanese composer specializing in video game music, particularly known for his work on the "Tales of" series and "Fire Emblem" titles. Born in 1982; began his career at Konami; later joined Bandai Namco Studios; became a prominent composer for the "Tales of" series; transitioned to freelance work; composed for major franchises like "Fire Emblem Heroes", "Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia", and "Fire Emblem Fates".

• Kanazaki was part of the Konami Sound Team in the early 2000s, contributing to titles like "beatmania IIDX" and "Pop'n Music".
• His work on "Tales of Graces" marked a significant rise in prominence within the "Tales of" fandom, and he became a lead composer for subsequent entries like "Tales of Xillia", "Tales of Xillia 2", and "Tales of Zestiria", the latter winning the Japan Game Awards 2015 Award for Excellence in the Sound category.
• After leaving Bandai Namco Studios, he became a highly sought-after freelance composer, notably collaborating extensively with Intelligent Systems on the "Fire Emblem" series starting with "Fire Emblem Fates".