Nobuhiro Tateno
CEO / Music Producer
Born in Tokyo
January 26, 1989

Nobuhiro`s career began as a Sound Creator at one of Japan’s largest music publishing companies and record labels.
In 2014, he transitioned into a career as a Music Producer and Composer at a music production company.

In 2023, Nobuhiro made his Music Producer debut with the Netflix original TV series “Sanctuary” , a landmark project that became his signature work.
The series ranked No.1 in Japan, entered the Netflix Global Top 10 (No.10 in first week and No.6 in second), and ranked No.6 in the TV and non-English categories .
It also reached the Top 10 in over 50 countries and regions, including Greece, Hong Kong, and Turkey, becoming a major global hit.

In 2025, Nobuhiro founded Thirty eight degrees Celsius Inc.
He now produces music across a wide range of fields, including TV series, films, commercials, animation, and artists projects.

Selected Awards
2015 – 53rd Galaxy Awards, Galaxy Recommendation Award
2016 – The 48 Hour Film Project 2016, Cannes Special Award
2016 – 56th ACC CM Festival, ACC Gold & Regional Award
2016 – 54th Galaxy Awards, Galaxy Recommendation Award
2021 – The Creative Floor Healthcare Awards 2021, Animation
2024 – Asian Academy Creative Awards, Best Screenplay (Sanctuary)
2024 – Cresta Awards 2024 (Sanctuary)
2025 – Special Jury Award 29th Fantasia International Film Festival (NEW GROUP),
2025 – Special Jury Award 18th Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival (NEW GROUP),
2025 – Special Jury Award 25th TO Horror Fantastic Film Festival (NEW GROUP),
2025 – Best Screenplay Award and Audience Award 44th Molins Horror Film Festival (NEW GROUP),

Minji Kim
Director / Composer
Born in South Korea

Graduated from Hanyang Women’s University, Department of Popular Music.
After performing as a jazz pianist and accordionist—both with her own band and as a support musician for K-pop artists—Minji began her professional activities in Japan in 2009, where she studied DTM techniques, composition and arrangement.

She is primarily active in film music for TV series, films, commercials, animation, and TV programs. Leveraging her Korean background and roots, Minji actively participates in international projects.

Appointed Director of Thirty eight degrees Celsius Inc. in 2025.
Her strength lies in bold, jazz-rooted sound approaches that defy convention and avoid predictable structures.

Selected Credits
2013 – Cheeky Parade “Kataomoi Factory” (Composer)
2015 – KTN Cinema “Goto no Tora-san” (Insert Song)
2016 – NHK E-Tele Heart Net TV, sign language dance theme song “DAiJOB” (Composer)
2017 – Animated Film “Genocidal Organ” (Insert Song)
2018 – Netflix “Ainori Asian Journey Season 2” (Insert Song)
2019 – Sho Aoyagi “Snow!” (Composer)
2021 – Hinatazaka46 5th single “Kimi Shika Katan”, Miku Kanemura PV “Mizuiro, Miku-iro” (Composer)
2021 – SHISEIDO Professional CM (Composer)
2021 – Animated Film “Hula Fulla Dance” (Insert Song)
2021 – SUBARU LEVORG STI CM (Composer)
2022 – SONY LinkBuds CM(Good Design Gold Award Product 2022) (Composer)
2022 – Mitsubishi Motors Outlander CM (Composer)
2023 – Netflix “Sanctuary” (Composer)
2023 – Kanebo KATE Immersive EC Site “KATE ZONE” (Sound Design)
2023 – Sakurazaka46 7th single “Shonin Yokkyu”, Aki Taniguchi PV “Watashi ni Bye Bye” (Composer)
2024 – MBS/TBS TV Series “Izakaya Shinkansen 2” (Composer)
2024 – TV Tokyo TV Series “Stardust Telepath” (Composer)
2024 – TV Tokyo × BUMP Short Drama “Some Love Begins with Mistaken Identity” (Composer)
2024 – Fuji TV “Nonstop!” (Segment BGM)
2024 – Short Drama “Shigodeki Kameda’s Matching App Zurezure Diary” (Composer)
2025 – TV Tokyo TV Series “Yabusaka de wa Gozaimasen” (Composer)
2025 – Yomiuri TV TV Series “Warui no wa Anata Desu”　(Composer)
2025 – Prime Video Documentary “THE_i – what is Number_i –” (Composer)
2026 – Netflix “Pro Bono” (Insert Song)
2026 – Film “NEW GROUP” (Composer)
…and many more

Ami Yamashita
Music Project Manager / Vocalist
Born in Ibaraki Prefecture
Graduated from Tokyo School of Music & Dance, Music Technology Department

While still a student, Ami performed as a back vocalist for May J. at the 2014 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, and as a choir member for the Godiego Christmas Concert. Post graduation, she was discovered by miyake of mihimaru GT and collaborated as a vocalist.

She has also worked as a singer-songwriter and staff member of a live house, releasing numerous self-produced albums as a fully independent artist, serving as lyricist, composer, and arranger.

Alongside her music career, her passion for coffee led her to work at a major international coffee brand, where she gained expertise in café business and coffee brewing.

In 2025, Ami joined Thirty eight degrees Celsius Inc. upon launch, unable to reject persistent invitations from the company’s CEO.
She currently holds dual role of Project Manager and Vocalist.

She specializes in sound research, artist coordination utilizing web and social media platforms. Please feel free to entrust your sound ideas to Ami!

Ami also offers guide vocals and chorus recordings. Please feel free to contact us for consultations regarding music production. Additionally, she has a cover song channel on YouTube! I hope my voice can be of help in shaping your sound ideas.

Ryota Imamura
Born in Kanagawa
Prefecture, June 21, 1991
Composer/Bassist/Representative of ImaMusicFactory

Graduated from Nihon University College of Art, Department of Music Information Music Course. Ryota studied visual programming DSP for the collaboration of music, video, and art in University and further studied composition and arrangement under Jun Yuasa.

After graduation, he provided music for various artists including Kumi Koda, Shiori Tamai, Sakurazaka46, and Hinatazaka46, while also performing as a touring support bassist and studio musician.

Combining advanced programming skills with exceptional improvisational ability refined through countless live sessions, Ryota is a talented sound creator who maximizes the potential of both instruments and digital technology.

Tsubu
CHO (Chief Happiness Officer)
Born October 17, 2023

Hi!
I’m Tsubu the Yorkshire Terrier.
I am a dog-employee at Thirty eight degrees Celsius Inc.

Likes: Mom, Dad, food, toys, home, socks
Dislikes: Ear cleaning, clothes, being separated from Mom

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