Sega releases 113-track Hideaki Kobayashi playlist
The fourth entry in Sega's creator playlist series collects music from Phantasy Star, Like a Dragon and Sonic on Spotify and Apple Music.
Sega released the fourth installment of its creator playlist project, titled Hideaki Kobayashi – Essential Works, on October 26, 2026. The playlist is available on Spotify and Apple Music, according to 4gamer.net.
The collection contains 113 tracks selected by Hideaki Kobayashi, a composer at Sega. The selections are drawn from the Phantasy Star series, the Like a Dragon series and the Sonic series.
Sega said it plans to publish further creator-focused playlists in the future. The project's earlier entries featured other Sega creators.
Kobayashi joined Sega in 1998 and has worked on Phantasy Star series sound since Phantasy Star Online, released in 2000.
Quick answers
Where can I listen to Hideaki Kobayashi – Essential Works?
The playlist is available on Spotify and Apple Music.
How many tracks are on the playlist?
It contains 113 tracks selected by Hideaki Kobayashi.
Which game series are featured?
Tracks are drawn from the Phantasy Star, Like a Dragon and Sonic series.