Composer Go Shiina departs from Bandai Namco after 20 years

We wish you well

It’s the end of an era. Composer Go Shiina has decided to leave Bandai Namco after 20 years working there to pursue other projects.

Shiina has worked on several major series for Bandai Namco over the years, including Tekken 5, the God Eater series, and much more. His music has always been something special, and he’ll be missed in future Bandai Namco projects such as Code Vein. 

Shiina left on good terms, saying in a tweet that Bandai Namco was “good company” and that his 20 years spent there were “very good.” Shiina has said that he will still compose for the next God Eater title, but after that, will not be working for Bandai Namco.

[ご報告]私ごとですが、本日をもってバンダイナムコを退職することになりました。
20年皆様に支えられとても楽しくすごせました。本当にいい会社です！
ただ一旦入社時(特に社内報を見つめ直し)に気持ちをリセットして再スタートが切れればと考えておりこれからも応援よろしくお願い致します。 pic.twitter.com/U20NcrEghk

— 椎名豪 十二大戦 (@cnago) September 29, 2017

Shiina has created some breathtaking music over the years. If anything, now is the time to celebrate all that he has achieved in his 20-year stretch for Bandai Namco. Here’s one of my favorites from the God Eater series.

Composer Go Shiina leaves Bandai Namco [Gematsu]