Who will replace Sugiyama?

I think Sugiyama works was just too unique and none of the composer so far that was mentioned in this thread can replace him, especially with most known composers. Guess DQ was never the same without Sugiyama... Sakimoto's too medieval, Shimomura tends to go techno, Mizuta was kinda boring (I've never forget his work on Parasite Eve 2 which was terrible, although his contribution at FFXI was much better compared the last time he did though still kinda boring), Uematsu's Celtic-alike. Hamauzu might be good since his works feel more fantasy-like but still pale in comparison with Sugiyama. Kanno could be good choice, but she's kinda different since her works more traditional & jazz mix.

I've actually never heard Hayato Matsuo before, but if what @Maul said was true, then Matsuo might be considered since he worked with Sugiyama before.

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