Keiichi Okabe, born in 1969 in Hyogo, Japan, is a distinguished composer renowned for his evocative video game and anime soundtracks. After graduating from Kobe Design University, he joined Namco in 1994, contributing to titles like "Tekken 3" and "Air Combat 22." In 2004, Okabe founded Monaca, a music production studio, leading to acclaimed works such as the "Nier" series and "Yuki Yuna is a Hero." His compositions blend emotional melodies with dynamic rhythms, earning accolades like the "Best Score/Music" award at The Game Awards 2017 for "Nier: Automata." ([vancouversymphony.ca](https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/artist/keiichi-okabe/?utm_source=openai))