I’m Makoto Ogata, a freelance musician and composer based in Tokyo with over 20 years of experience writing songs, arranging, and producing music for major artists. I specialize in creating original music, lyrics, and sound design, while maintaining hands-on involvement from concept to final mix. In recent years I’ve integrated AI into music and video projects, launching an AI-assisted content service and a personal blog amimako.com. I’m seeking AI annotation, data labeling, or content evaluation roles that combine my creative sensibility with analytical rigor.

Makoto Ogata

I’m Makoto Ogata, a freelance musician and composer based in Tokyo with over 20 years of experience writing songs, arranging, and producing music for major artists. I specialize in creating original music, lyrics, and sound design, while maintaining hands-on involvement from concept to final mix. In recent years I’ve integrated AI into music and video projects, launching an AI-assisted content service and a personal blog amimako.com. I’m seeking AI annotation, data labeling, or content evaluation roles that combine my creative sensibility with analytical rigor.

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I’m Makoto Ogata, a freelance musician and composer based in Tokyo with over 20 years of experience writing songs, arranging, and producing music for major artists. I specialize in creating original music, lyrics, and sound design, while maintaining hands-on involvement from concept to final mix.

In recent years I’ve integrated AI into music and video projects, launching an AI-assisted content service and a personal blog amimako.com. I’m seeking AI annotation, data labeling, or content evaluation roles that combine my creative sensibility with analytical rigor.

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Language

Japanese
Fluent
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Production Manager at Taiyokikaku,Ltd
April 8, 2002 - April 30, 2005
In charge of production coordination for video projects such as commercials. Responsible for budget management, scheduling, and more.
Music Composer/Producer at Freelancer
January 20, 2010 - Present
I have provided songs for numerous artists, including YUKI, PUFFY, and Nogizaka46. I have also composed a great deal of music for film and video.
Product Manager at Taiyo Kikaku Co., Ltd.
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005
Managed multiple CM production projects following university graduation.
Freelance Musician at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - Present
Provided music and lyrics for major artists including TOKIO, PUFFY, AKB48, Nogizaka46, YUKI, and FLOWER; produced numerous commercial soundtracks; delivered jingles and sound design with rapid turnaround; launched a one-stop production service delivering music production and AI-generated video; pitched and secured assignments with video production companies; managed amimako.com blog.
Registered Composer at Ageha Springs Group (One Trap)
January 1, 2008 - Present
Signed as a registered writer; pitched tracks to various artists; built a professional portfolio through evaluation and revisions.
AI Content Creator at Self-employed
January 1, 2023 - Present
Use generative tools to produce AI-assisted original songs and full-length music videos; uploaded to YouTube channel @composer_gata_2504; continually improved quality through self-evaluation and feedback collection.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Aoyamagakuin University
April 6, 1998 - April 8, 2002
majored in business administration
Bachelor's Degree at Aoyama Gakuin University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Standard driver's license
November 24, 1999 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment