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Japanese composer and arranger renowned for his prolific work on the music for the multimedia franchise Ensemble Stars!. Shota Kageyama is a prominent Japanese composer and arranger primarily active in the realm of anime, video game, and idol music. He rose to significant prominence as the main composer for the highly successful mobile game and multimedia franchise Ensemble Stars! (2015-present), creating hundreds of songs that define its sound. His work extends beyond Ensemble Stars!, encompassing compositions for other anime series and games. Kageyama is known for his versatility across genres, from pop and rock to electronic and orchestral arrangements, often tailored to specific character units within Ensemble Stars!.

• Kageyama was initially involved as one of several composers for Ensemble Stars! but gradually took over as the sole main composer, shaping the entire musical identity of the franchise for years.
• His work on Ensemble Stars! involves composing distinct songs for numerous fictional character units (often 5-member idol groups), each requiring unique musical styles to match the unit's concept and personalities, demonstrating remarkable range.
• Beyond Ensemble Stars!, he composed the opening theme "Re:Call" for the anime IRODUKU: The World in Colors and contributed music to the game Tokyo 7th Sisters.
• Kageyama maintains a relatively low public profile, focusing on his studio work. Public appearances or performances are rare.