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Japanese composer renowned for her influential and atmospheric video game soundtracks, particularly within the Castlevania series.Born in 1963, Yamane joined Konami in 1988. She gained international fame for her gothic, orchestral, and eclectic scores for Castlevania games like Symphony of the Night (1997) and Lament of Innocence (2003). She left Konami in 2008 to pursue freelance work, continuing to compose for games (Suikoden Tierkreis, Skullgirls), anime, and other media.

• Yamane initially worked on relatively obscure Konami titles before being unexpectedly assigned to Castlevania: Bloodlines (1993), marking her breakthrough within the iconic franchise.
• Her score for Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is widely considered one of the greatest video game soundtracks of all time, blending classical, rock, jazz, and ambient elements to define the game's gothic atmosphere.
• Despite her strong association with dark fantasy and Castlevania, Yamane has expressed enjoyment in composing for diverse genres, including the bright and colorful Skullgirls (2012).
• She left her stable position at Konami in 2008 to become a freelance composer, seeking greater creative freedom and diverse projects.