Halo composer Kazuma Jinnouchi has left 343 Industries after an “amazing 7-year ride.”
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According to Jinnouchi, today was officially his last day as an in-house composer for the Halo developer.
News of the composer’s departure comes way of his official Twitter account, where he also revealed he will be starting “a new chapter” as a freelancer, and of course, thanked fans for all of their support.
After an amazing 7-year ride, today is my last day at 343 Industries as an in-house composer. I’m becoming a freelancer and starting a new chapter of my adventure. HUGE thank you to @Halo and the community for letting me do what I love! I wouldn’t be what I am without you.
— Kazuma Jinnouchi (@kazjin2612) July 13, 2018
Jinnouchi began his career at 343 Industries after moving to the United States in 2011 from Japan and his previous job at Konami where he worked on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and Metal Gear: Peacewalker.
Jinnouchi served as a composer on both Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians, as well as an integral part of the studio’s audio team.
For his work at the developer, Jinnouchi has garnered quite the fanbase, especially within the Halo community. Thus, it’s no surprise fans — as well as co-workers — are sad to see him depart, but thankful for everything he has done.
Thank you so much for everything you have brought to @Halo, your incredible talent will be missed but never forgotten. Glad I was able to meet you at the studio last year. Best of luck on your new projects — Kenny 🎵 (@stickerboy) July 13, 2018
You did such amazing work. This is very upsetting but I wish you the best of luck! Anything you lend your talents to is sure to be fantastic. Thank you for the incredible music you added to Halo!
— TheEld 🌹⚛️💊🚀 (@TheEld2) July 13, 2018
Kazuma, you were one of the only people at 343 who left me truly starstruck. You are a legend and I wish you all of the best luck moving forward. 😁
— Tyler Owens (@heytred) July 13, 2018
Kaz I loved your work since day one. I really wish you the best of luck and positive thoughts!! Halo will miss your music but we will #neverforget !!
— net34a 🇲🇽 (@net34a) July 13, 2018
It was an honor to work with you. And I look forward to seeing what you do next.
— Robbie Elias (@DvsSound) July 13, 2018
I can’t thank you enough for the fantastic work you’ve done for the games. Tracks like Blue Team, The Trails and many more are nothing less but incredible. I wish you the best in starting your next chapter!
— Halo’s Heretic (@HalosHeretic) July 13, 2018
Oh no!!! Your work with the series has been incredible. I particularly love the themes you did in Halo 4, and a ton of your work in Halo 5 was stellar as well!
The Osiris Suites, Walk Softly, Covenant Prayers, Scavengers and more are among my favorites. I’ll miss you! ❤️
— Brendan “Lor” Lowry (@LorTarkam) July 13, 2018
Thank you for your music. Your work on Halo 4 & Halo 5 serves as excellent motivation for me when I go for runs and has honestly helped me push through barriers. pic.twitter.com/g0XyO7baHD
— Paul (@Ka_Five) July 13, 2018
At the moment, Jinnouchi hasn’t divulged what he will do next, and there’s no indication of when said announcement will arrive.
