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Games cited
- Doragonzu Kuraun [ドラゴンズクラウン] (Dragon’s Crown). 2013. [Multiplataform]. Vanillaware.
- Fainaru Fantajī Sebun [ファイナルファンタジーVII] (Final Fantasy VII). 1997. [Multiplatform]. Square.
- Fainaru Fantajī Nain [ファイナルファンタジーIX] (Final Fantasy IX). 2000. [PS1]. Square.
- Konsepushon Tsū: Nanahoshi no Michibiki to Mazuru no Akumu [七星の導きとマズルの悪夢] (Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars). 2013. [Multiplataform]. Spike Chunsoft.
- Oboromuramasa [朧村正] (Muramasa: The Demon Blade). 2009. [Nintendo Wii]. Vanillaware.
- Ōdin Sufia [オーディンスフィア] (Odin Sphere). 2007. [PS2]. Vanillaware.
- Perusona Tsū: Tsumi [ペルソナ2 罪] (Persona 2: Innocent Sin). 1999. [PS1]. Atlus.
- Perusona Fō [ペルソナ4] (Persona 4). 2008. [PS2]. Atlus.
- Perusona Kyū: Shadō Obu Za Rabirinsu [ペルソナQ シャドウ オブ ザ ラビリンス] (Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth). 2014. [ Nintendo 3DS]. Atlus.
- Shadō Hātsu Tsū [シャドウハーツII] (Shadow Hearts: Covenant). 2004. [ PS2]. Nautilus.
- Shadō Hātsu Furomu za Nyūwārudo [シャドウハーツ・フロム・ザ・ ニューワールド] (Shadow Hearts: From the New World). 2005. [PS2]. Nautilus.