On April 8th, 2020, the gaming world was saddened to learn of the passing of Tohru Okada, the creator of the iconic PlayStation logo sound. Okada was a sound designer and composer who worked on numerous projects throughout his career, but he is best known for his work on the PlayStation brand.

Okada was born in Tokyo in 1950 and began his career in the music industry in the 1970s. He worked as a composer for various television shows and films, as well as producing music for video games. In 1994, he was hired by Sony to create the sound for their new console, the PlayStation. After experimenting with various sounds, he eventually settled on a four-note jingle that has become synonymous with the PlayStation brand.

The sound was an instant hit with gamers and has been featured in countless games and advertisements over the years. It has become so iconic that it is now recognized by gamers all over the world. Okada’s work on the PlayStation logo sound earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award from Sony in 2014.

Okada’s passing is a great loss to the gaming community. His work on the PlayStation logo sound has become a part of gaming culture and will be remembered for years to come. He will be missed by many, but his legacy will live on through his work.