Junichi Masuda is a legendary Japanese composer and game director known for scoring nearly every mainline Pokémon game since 1996. His music for Pokémon Sun and Moon blends electronic elements with melodic themes that capture the tropical setting of the Alola region, featuring distinctive battle motifs and character tunes that became instantly recognizable to players worldwide.
A dynamic electronic battle theme featuring pulsating rhythms and traditional Hawaiian-inspired motifs, composed for the trial challenges in the Alola region.
Original soundtrack composition for the 2016 Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon Sun and Moon, part of Masuda's long-standing work on Pokémon series music.
A dramatic boss battle theme from Pokémon Ultra Sun/Moon featuring dissonant brass clusters and chaotic rhythms to represent the alien-like Ultra Necrozma. Characteristic of modern video game battle music with hybrid orchestral/electronic elements.
A suspenseful electronic track composed by Junichi Masuda for the enigmatic International Police agent "Looker" in the Pokémon Sun and Moon games, reflecting his secretive persona.
