Naruyoshi Kikuchi
Born: 1963-06-14
Known For: Sound
Biography
Naruyoshi Kikuchi (born 1963) is a versatile Japanese musician, composer, writer, producer, and saxophonist known for his avant-garde jazz, anime soundtracks (like Gundam Thunderbolt, Cowboy Bebop, Lupin the Third), and work as a university lecturer, journalist, and DJ. He's a prominent figure in Japan's music scene, leading bands like DCPRG, signing with Impulse! Records, and producing for Sony Music, all while teaching and writing extensively.
Filmography
2026
- Poca Pon ... (Music)
- Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: Kyoka Izumi Will Not Be Silenced ... (Music)
2025
- Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional ... (Original Music Composer)
2023
- Rohan at the Louvre ... (Music)
- Almost People ... (Original Music Composer)
2020
- Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan ... (Original Music Composer)
2018
- Dynamite Graffiti as Araki-san
2017
- Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower ... (Music)
2016
- Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky ... (Music)
2012
- Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine ... (Original Music Composer)
2010
- Chase: National Taxation Inspector ... (Original Music Composer)
2009
- Pandora's Box ... (Music)
- Kikoe
2006
- The Vanished
- The Pavillion Salamandre ... (Original Music Composer)
2005
- Until the Lights Come Back ... (Music)
- SORANO ... (Original Music Composer)
2004
- MoonPhase ... (Music)