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Shota Nakama
Shota Nakama is a globally recognized music producer and creative force in the world of video games, anime, and live entertainment. Best known as the founder of soundtrec, based in Boston, Massachusetts, Shota has built a career uniting top-tier musicians, orchestras, and production teams to create iconic soundtracks and internationally touring concert experiences.
He first gained international acclaim through his work on the Final Fantasy series, producing and arranging for several official concerts and recordings. Since then, he has become a creative leader behind major titles, including Marvel Rivals and the globally celebrated Sonic Symphony, for which he serves as the lead producer. His live concert productions have sold out venues worldwide, blending music, multimedia, and cultural storytelling into unforgettable fan experiences.
As a composer and arranger, Shota is known for his versatility - seamlessly blending orchestral, rock, electronic, and world music to elevate narrative experiences in visual media. His collaborations span major studios such as Square Enix, SEGA, Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Marvel Games.
Beyond the studio, he frequently appears as a guest speaker, panelist, and performer at global events such as PAX, Otakon, and MAGFest.
Shota holds a bachelor's degree in film scoring from the Berklee College of Music and a master's degree in classical guitar performance from the Boston Conservatory.
He first gained international acclaim through his work on the Final Fantasy series, producing and arranging for several official concerts and recordings. Since then, he has become a creative leader behind major titles, including Marvel Rivals and the globally celebrated Sonic Symphony, for which he serves as the lead producer. His live concert productions have sold out venues worldwide, blending music, multimedia, and cultural storytelling into unforgettable fan experiences.
As a composer and arranger, Shota is known for his versatility - seamlessly blending orchestral, rock, electronic, and world music to elevate narrative experiences in visual media. His collaborations span major studios such as Square Enix, SEGA, Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Marvel Games.
Beyond the studio, he frequently appears as a guest speaker, panelist, and performer at global events such as PAX, Otakon, and MAGFest.
Shota holds a bachelor's degree in film scoring from the Berklee College of Music and a master's degree in classical guitar performance from the Boston Conservatory.