Castlevania composer Kinuyo Yamashita reflects on NES classic’s 40th anniversary

Kinuyo Yamashita, composer of the original NES Castlevania, has given a new interview to Dongled marking the game's 40th anniversary. The interview sheds further light on the game's development, an area that has long been under-documented due to sparse crediting and difficulty reaching former Konami staff.

Kinuyo Yamashita, composer of the original NES Castlevania, has given a new interview to Dongled marking the game's 40th anniversary. The interview sheds further light on the game's development, an area that has long been under-documented due to sparse crediting and difficulty reaching former Konami staff.

Originally reported 22 September 2026. Read the full story with all the details on timeextension.com

Castlevania composer Kinuyo Yamashita reflects on NES classic's 40th anniversary
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