Yoko Shimomura 39th Anniversary Orchestra Concert Set for September 25
The concert marks nearly four decades of Shimomura's career, coming two years after she became the first game music composer to receive the BAFTA Fellowship.
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Composer Yoko Shimomura will hold a 39th anniversary orchestra concert on September 25, 2026, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall. The concert, titled "39! ~Thank You!~," will feature the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Grammy Award-winning Arnie Roth. The announced setlist includes pieces from games Shimomura composed for, such as "Home Town Domina" from Legend of Mana, the main theme of Xenoblade, "Beware the Forest's Mushrooms" from Super Mario RPG, "Stand Your Ground" from Final Fantasy XV, "The Other Promise" from Kingdom Hearts, a Live A Live medley, and "Cocone's Theme" from Napping Princess. Organizer advance ticket sales begin July 4 at 10:00 AM, followed by playguide advance sales on July 13, and general sales on August 22. Ticket prices are ¥9,900 for S seats and ¥8,800 for A seats.
The concert is planned and produced by Kyodo Tokyo. The official website is yoko39.jp. Preschool children are not admitted. Wheelchair users should purchase S seats and contact Kyodo Tokyo by phone. Lost or forgotten tickets will not allow entry under any circumstances. The setlist is subject to change and is not listed in performance order.
Shimomura graduated from Osaka College of Music Junior College, Department of Music, with a piano major. She worked at Capcom and Square (now Square Enix) before going freelance. In 2024 she received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Game Developers Choice Awards. In 2025 she became the first game music composer to receive the BAFTA Fellowship.
Conductor Arnie Roth has worked with Square Enix on tours including "Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY," "FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Orchestra World Tour," and "NieR:Orchestra Concert re:12018." He has produced albums for labels including American Gramaphone, Mattel, Warner Bros., Sony, Universal, Koch, Razor & Tie, AWR Records, and Square Enix Music.
The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1911, is the oldest orchestra in Japan. Its honorary music director is Myung-whun Chung, principal conductor is Andrea Battistoni, and special guest conductor is Mikhail Pletnev. The orchestra performs at the New National Theatre, Tokyo, and on NHK broadcasts.
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