consideration for how it might sound in isolation. On older consoles, the hardware restricted composers to three channels of audio. Working within these limitations, Mizuta was challenged to create strong, memorable melodies without the aid of atmospheric and accompanying lines. Even without such constraints in modern titles, he feels that this style has its merits and is worth preserving. On the other hand, for alternative presentations of his music such as live performances or piano arrangements, Mizuta feels more free to have fun and play it however he likes. Mizuta is heavily influenced by the work of Ryuichi Sakamoto, as well as Nobuo Uematsu, his superior at Square. He also draws inspiration from a variety of film scores as well as fan remixes of his work on YouTube. Works Street Fighter Alpha (1995) - with Isao Abe, Syun Nishigaki, Setsuo Yamamoto, and Yuko Takehara Resident Evil 2 (1998) - "The Underground Laboratory" Mega Man & Bass (1998) - with Toshihiko Horiyama and Akari Kaida Parasite Eve II (1999) Final Fantasy XI (2002) - with Nobuo Uematsu and Kumi Tanioka Tetra Master (2002) Final Fantasy XI: Rise of the Zilart (2003) Final Fantasy XI: Chains of Promathia (2004) Hanjuku Hero 4 ~The 7 Heroes~ (2005) - "Reckless Blood Manipulations" & "Hidden Research" Final Fantasy XI: Treasures of Aht Urhgan (2006) Final Fantasy XI: Wings of the Goddess (2007) The Shochu Bar (2007) Blood of Bahamut (2009) Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light (2009) Season of Mystery: The Cherry Blossom Murders (2009) Final Fantasy Dimensions (2010) Final Fantasy XIII-2 (2011) - with Masashi Hamauzu and Mitsuto Suzuki Final Fantasy XIV (2011) - additional music with Ryo Yamazaki and Tsuyoshi Sekito Guardian Cross (2012) Demons' Score (2012) - with various others Final Fantasy XI: Seekers of Adoulin (2013) Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (2013) - with Masayoshi Soken, Tsuyoshi Sekito, and Ryo Yamazaki Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII (2013) - with Masashi Hamauzu and Mitsuto Suzuki Deadman's Cross (2014) Glorious Blades (2014) Arcadia no Aoki Miko (2015) - with YOHKA Final Fantasy Dimensions II (2015) Final Fantasy XV: Episode Prompto (2017) Final Fantasy XIV: Stormblood (2017) - original compositions from Final Fantasy XI Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (2022) - with Hidenori Iwasaki and Ryo Yamazaki References External links 1972 births 21st-century bass guitarists 21st-century Japanese composers 21st-century Japanese male musicians Capcom people Chiba University alumni Japanese bass guitarists Japanese