About
Japanese composer and musician who has gained fame for his soundtrack work on feature films, television dramas, and anime series. His music can be heard on Psycho-Pass, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, Amalfi: Rewards of the Goddess, and many other films and series.
Before Fame
He started playing piano at the age of four. He studied at the Tokyo College of Music.
Trivia
In 2010, he won a Japanese Movie Critics Award for his work on the 2009 mystery/thriller film Amalfi: Rewards of the Goddess.
Family Life
His father was an audiophile who influenced his love of jazz and classical music.
Associated With
He composed the soundtrack for the 2008 sports action comedy Shaolin Girl, starring Ko Shibasaki.