Michiru Yamane | |
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山根ミチル | |
| Born | September 23, 1963 Kagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Alma mater | Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts |
| Occupation(s) | Video game composer, pianist |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Employer | Konami (1988–2008) |
| Notable work | Castlevania series |
Michiru Yamane (Japanese: 山根ミチル, Hepburn: Yamane Michiru, born September 23, 1963) is a Japanese video game composer and pianist. Yamane's musical style draws on baroque, classical and rock traditions, with both Johann Sebastian Bach and Yellow Magic Orchestra as prominent influences. She is best known for her two decades of work at the gaming company Konami, with her compositions for the Castlevania series among her most recognized work.
Yamane grew an interest in music at an early age, practicing on the electric organ and piano. She studied composition in college and began working as a composer for Konami in 1988. As a member of the Konami Kukeiha Club, she collaborated with other musicians on many Konami video games. Her breakthrough work came with the Castlevania games Bloodlines (1994) and Symphony of the Night (1997).