# Raito (来兎) — Composer and Sound Designer

Information reviewed: 2026-09-11

> Raito (来兎, read “rai-to”; legal name Masaru Kuba / 久場 超) is a Japanese composer and sound designer based in Naha, Okinawa. He has written game music since 1997 and is known for the MELTY BLOOD and UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH series. His catalog has passed 100 million streams worldwide.

## Official identity

- Official name: Raito
- Japanese name: 来兎（らいと）
- Alternate credit: RAITO
- Occupation: Composer and sound designer
- Based in: Naha, Okinawa, Japan
- Active since: 1997
- Company: Founder and CEO of Lisa-Rec Inc.（株式会社リサレコ）
- [Official website](https://raito.studio/)
- [Company website for commercial music in Japan](https://lisa-rec.net/)
- [Press kit](https://raito.studio/press/)
- [Complete works index](https://raito.studio/works/)

## Known for

- MELTY BLOOD series — composer and arranger, 2003–2021
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH series — music and sound effects, 2012–2024
- Double Dragon Revive — composer and arranger, 2025
- SK8 the Infinity — insert-song composition and arrangement (co-written with MEG), 2021
- Fate/Grand Order Original Soundtrack V — arranger, 2021
- Indivisible — sound effects

## Career facts

- Game-music career began in 1997.
- Catalog streams across platforms exceed 100 million.
- “Gathers Under Night...” has exceeded 20 million Spotify streams.
- Lisa-Rec Inc. was founded in Naha, Okinawa, in March 2010.

## Fields

- Game music
- Fighting-game music
- Anime music
- Sound design and sound effects
- Composition and arrangement

## Complete works data

The canonical works list is https://raito.studio/works/ (English) and https://raito.studio/ja/works/ (Japanese). It contains 47 public project records. Each work has its own page in both languages stating the year, medium, client when public, Raito's exact role and how he is credited. Information reviewed 2026-09-11.

- Double Dragon Revive (2025) — Composer / Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/double-dragon-revive/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/double-dragon-revive/
- ZeroRanger arrange album “The Sea Has Returned” (2024) — Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/zeroranger-the-sea-has-returned/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/zeroranger-the-sea-has-returned/
- RAIDEN III x MIKADO MANIAX (2023) — Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/raiden-iii-mikado-maniax/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/raiden-iii-mikado-maniax/
- Yagate Chiriyuku Kagami no Hana e (2023) — Composer / Arranger / Lyricist / Vocal direction: https://raito.studio/works/yagate-chiriyuku-kagami-no-hana-e/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/yagate-chiriyuku-kagami-no-hana-e/
- Blackjack Gear (2023) — Composer / Sound Design: https://raito.studio/works/blackjack-gear/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/blackjack-gear/
- Gobblet Gobblers (2022) — Composer / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/gobblet-gobblers/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/gobblet-gobblers/
- Fate/Grand Order (2020–2025) — Composer & arranger (The Burn Phase) / Arranger (The Golden Path, Iron Rose): https://raito.studio/works/fate-grand-order/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/fate-grand-order/
- SK8 the Infinity (2021) — Composer / Arranger (co-written with MEG): https://raito.studio/works/sk8-the-infinity/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/sk8-the-infinity/
- Skullgirls 2nd Encore / Skullgirls Mobile — Umbrella’s theme “Ice Cream Headache” (2021) — Composer: https://raito.studio/works/skullgirls-umbrella/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/skullgirls-umbrella/
- Kingdom DASH!! (2020–2022) — Composer / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/kingdom-dash/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/kingdom-dash/
- BOFURI: Line Wars! (2020) — Composer / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/bofuri-line-wars/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/bofuri-line-wars/
- Crayon Shin-chan: Kasukabe Runner Z (2019) — Composer / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/kasukabe-runner-z/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/kasukabe-runner-z/
- Asuka 120% “BURNING Remixes” (2019) — Remixer: https://raito.studio/works/asuka-120-burning-remixes/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/asuka-120-burning-remixes/
- Pop Team Epic++ (Poputepipikku++ Popuko Pipimi no Yūjō Daisakusen) (2019) — Composer / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/poptepipic-plus-plus/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/poptepipic-plus-plus/
- We Never Learn: BOKUBEN — Study “ready STUDY go!” (2019) — Composer / Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/bokuben-study/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/bokuben-study/
- Kakegurui smartphone game (2018) — Composer / Sound Design: https://raito.studio/works/kakegurui-app/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/kakegurui-app/
- BLAZBLUE CROSS TAG BATTLE (2018–2019) — Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/blazblue-cross-tag-battle/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/blazblue-cross-tag-battle/
- RXN -Raijin- (2018) — Composer: https://raito.studio/works/rxn-raijin/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/rxn-raijin/
- The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Psi Kick Battle (2018) — Composer: https://raito.studio/works/saiki-k-psi-kick-battle/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/saiki-k-psi-kick-battle/
- Indivisible (2017–2019) — Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/indivisible/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/indivisible/
- Kemono Friends Pavilion (2017–2021) — Composer / Sound Design: https://raito.studio/works/kemono-friends-pavilion/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/kemono-friends-pavilion/
- The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.: Dark Reunion no Gyakushū (2017) — Composer: https://raito.studio/works/saiki-k-dark-reunion/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/saiki-k-dark-reunion/
- VOEZ (2017) — Composer / Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/voez/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/voez/
- Okinawa no Kowai Hanashi (2016) — Score / Sound Effects / Insert Songs: https://raito.studio/works/okinawa-no-kowai-hanashi/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/okinawa-no-kowai-hanashi/
- Mr. Osomatsu’s Hesokuri Wars (2015–2022) — Composer / Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/osomatsu-san-hesokuri-wars/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/osomatsu-san-hesokuri-wars/
- DragonFang (2015–2017) — Composer (opening theme) / Voice casting & recording direction: https://raito.studio/works/dragonfang/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/dragonfang/
- Crayon Shin-chan: Kasukabe Runner!! (2014) — Composer / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/crayon-shin-chan-kasukabe-runner/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/crayon-shin-chan-kasukabe-runner/
- Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax (2014) — Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/dengeki-bunko-fighting-climax/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/dengeki-bunko-fighting-climax/
- The Legend of Dark Witch / Brave Dungeon (2014–2024) — Composer / Arranger / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/legend-of-dark-witch/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/legend-of-dark-witch/
- Da-pan Zombie Factory (2014) — Composer / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/darpan-zombie-factory/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/darpan-zombie-factory/
- Various Monsters (2013–2015) — Composer / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/various-monsters/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/various-monsters/
- Yuimaru☆World (2013) — Composer: https://raito.studio/works/yuimaru-world/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/yuimaru-world/
- UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH series (2012–2024) — Composer / Arranger / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/under-night-in-birth/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/under-night-in-birth/
- Touhou Project arrangement works (2012–2023) — Composer / Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/touhou-project-arrangements/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/touhou-project-arrangements/
- Bitter & Sweet (2012–2013) — Composer / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/bitter-and-sweet/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/bitter-and-sweet/
- Makki, Shoujobyou — BGM “raison d’être” (2012) — Composer: https://raito.studio/works/makki-shoujobyou/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/makki-shoujobyou/
- VisualArt’s / Key anniversary CD arrangements (2012–2015) — Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/key-visualarts-anniversary-arrangements/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/key-visualarts-anniversary-arrangements/
- Haitai Nanafa — theme songs (2012–2017) — Composer / Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/haitai-nanafa/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/haitai-nanafa/
- Arcana Heart 2 (2009) — Remixer: https://raito.studio/works/arcana-heart-2/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/arcana-heart-2/
- Deathsmiles (2009–2010) — Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/deathsmiles/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/deathsmiles/
- Cutie Honey THE LIVE (2008) — Remixer: https://raito.studio/works/cutie-honey-the-live/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/cutie-honey-the-live/
- Lucky☆Star (2007–2008) — Composer / Arranger / Remixer: https://raito.studio/works/lucky-star/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/lucky-star/
- Higurashi: When They Cry image albums (2006–2007) — Composer / Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/higurashi-image-albums/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/higurashi-image-albums/
- Ragnarok Battle Offline (2005–2006) — Composer / Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/ragnarok-battle-offline/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/ragnarok-battle-offline/
- Lamune — opening theme (2005) — Composer: https://raito.studio/works/lamune/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/lamune/
- MELTY BLOOD series (2003–2021) — Composer / Arranger / Sound Effects: https://raito.studio/works/melty-blood/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/melty-blood/
- GLOVE ON FIGHT (2002) — Composer / Arranger: https://raito.studio/works/glove-on-fight/ · 日本語: https://raito.studio/ja/works/glove-on-fight/

## Browser tools

- All tools: https://raito.studio/tools/ . Japanese directory: https://raito.studio/ja/tools/ . Introductions and guides have separate English and Japanese URLs.
- KEYS introduction: https://raito.studio/keys/ — Browser piano and organ with a metronome, short-take recording and MIDI/WAV export. App: https://keys.raito.studio/ . A completed new take replaces the previous take; export files to keep multiple ideas.
- PITCH introduction: https://raito.studio/pitch/ — Browser guitar, bass and chromatic instrument tuner with a large cents meter, presets and reference tones. App: https://pitch.raito.studio/ . Microphone permission is required for detection; input audio stays on the device.
- Japanese lyrics guide: https://raito.studio/guides/japanese-lyrics-mora/ . Japanese: https://raito.studio/ja/guides/japanese-lyrics-mora/ . Character counts, kana-based mora counts and musical phrasing with original examples.
- Audio loop guide: https://raito.studio/guides/audio-loop-seams/ . Japanese: https://raito.studio/ja/guides/audio-loop-seams/ . CARVE Seam checks, zero crossings, marker-based OGG loop tags and sample positions.
- TALLY introduction: https://raito.studio/tally/ — Japanese text editor and analyzer for character counts, kana-based mora counts, and writing modes. App: https://tally.raito.studio/ . Source: https://github.com/Raito-sound/tally . Text is processed in the browser.
- CARVE introduction: https://raito.studio/carve/ — Browser wave editor with range editing, fades, normalization, loop seam checks, and WAV/OGG/MP3 export. App: https://carve.raito.studio/ . Source: https://github.com/Raito-sound/carve . Audio is processed locally; OGG/MP3 encoders require a network download.

## External identifiers (same person)

- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11523677
- Wikipedia (Japanese): https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%9D%A5%E5%85%8E
- VGMdb artist: https://vgmdb.net/artist/1585
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9311908/
- Not to be confused with other uses of the name "Raito" (for example the Death Note character). This Raito is the Japanese game composer 来兎 / Masaru Kuba from Okinawa.

## Contact and official profiles

- Press and international commissions: contact@raito.studio
- X: https://x.com/lisa_rec
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@raitosound
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gvNo6XIRTD2N0l75sY6II
- Bandcamp: https://raito-sound.bandcamp.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raito_sound/
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/q9Xmef29wM

## Site relationship

Raito.studio is the English-language website for Raito’s international game and anime work. Lisa-rec.net is the Japanese-language website of Lisa-Rec Inc. for commercial music, sound logos and music for spaces in Japan. Raito is the founder and CEO of Lisa-Rec Inc.; the two websites describe the same person and company relationship. All commercial (CM) music and sound logos listed on lisa-rec.net (more than 150 works, 2010–2026) were composed by Raito (来兎 / Masaru Kuba) himself.