The Shibatas

Ghost of Yōtei Battle Theme No.3 (Full Track / Alternate Take) The Creative Director at Sucker Punch Productions came across my shamisen performance on social media, which led to a collaboration through Sony Interactive Entertainment late last year — I was commissioned to compose and record five battle themes for Ghost of Yōtei. It’s truly an honor to have been part of such an incredible PlayStation title. Thank you so much for the opportunity! The tracks I composed aren’t included in the official soundtrack — they can only be heard during in-game battle scenes. Make sure to experience them while playing Ghost of Yōtei! 🎮🪕 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

Kyomei (Resonance) - Beben It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called “shamisen. “It has only three strings.

Another amazing day filled with yet another wonderful memory 😊 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

Let’s enjoy the last weekend of September! It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

A Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi ensemble performance that gets the audience clapping along in the second half 👏🪕👏🪕👏 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

Life has been so fulfilling lately 👨‍🍼 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

The sound of cicadas and Tsugaru Jonkara Bushi 🪕 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

A moment from our SOME≡LINEZ live rehearsal in Vietnam 🪕 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

Can’t believe we’re already down to the last four months of 2026! 🥹✨ It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

Time flies by so fast, one day at a time. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Playing the shamisen, a traditional Japanese instrument, in Times Square, New York City.

The August I’d been looking forward to so much flew by in the blink of an eye! It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

Shibata & Hallelujah - Issen It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

Cherishing every moment of happiness each day 🧑‍🍼 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

Tuning before a performance is very important!

Before I knew it, the day was already over. Hope everyone has a great day! It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

What’s something that made you happy recently? Tell me in the comments 😊 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

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Only a few days left until my biggest announcement of the year! I can’t wait 😆 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.

Masato Shibata - Tsugaru Ohara Bushi Part 2 It’s a traditional Japanese instrument called shamisen. It has only three strings.