Wakato Kanematsu is a Japanese composer, arranger, and orchestrator, known for his work in the video game industry, primarily as a member of the music production studio MONACA. His career is closely linked to collaborations on highly successful titles. He has made significant contributions to the soundtracks of the *NieR* series, particularly for *NieR:Automata* and *NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...*, working alongside Keiichi Okabe. His talent for orchestration and arrangement is also evident in projects such as the mobile game *SINoALICE* and the acclaimed expansions for *Final Fantasy XIV*, including *Shadowbringers* and *Endwalker*. His compositions, characterized by their strong emotional depth and complex orchestral scores, have received widespread acclaim from international critics. The soundtracks he has contributed to have won numerous awards, solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in contemporary video game music.