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Koichi Sugiyama

Known for: Sound

Biography: 1931-04-11

Deathday: 2021-09-30 (90 years old)

Biography

Koichi Sugiyama was a Japanese composer, conductor, and orchestrator. He is known for composing the music for the Dragon Quest franchise, along with several other video games, anime, film, and television shows. Classically trained, he is considered a major inspiration for other Japanese game music composers.

Filmography

all 24

Movies 19

TV Shows 5

self 3

Composer

Koichi Sugiyama

Biography

Filmography

all 24

Movies 19

TV Shows 5

self 3

Dragon Quest: Your Story (2019)

Dragon Quest - 30th Anniversary NHK Special (2016)

Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest V: Tenku no Hanayome (2015)

Ballet Dragon Quest ~ Star Dancers Ballet (2002)

Revival! Godzilla Fantasy (1997)

Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai - Six Great Generals (1992)

Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai - Avan's Disciples (1992)

Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai (1991)

Dragon Quest: The Great Adventure of Dai (1991)

Dragon Quest IV Symphonic Suite: London Philharmonic Orchestra Live (1991)

Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)

Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel (1989)

Dragon Quest Fantasia Video (1988)

Kojika Monogatari (1983)

Space Runaway Ideon: Contact (1982)

Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked (1982)

Sea Prince and the Fire Child (1981)

Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy (1980)

Space Runaway Ideon (1980)

Hell Worms (1979)

Gatchaman: The Movie (1978)

A Lavish Invitation (1968)

The Tigers: The World is Waiting For Us (1968)

Cyborg 009 (1968)

Information

Known ForSound

GenderMale

Birthday1931-04-11

Deathday2021-09-30 (90 years old)

Birth Name椙山 浩一

Birth PlaceTokyo, Japan

CitizenshipsJapan

Also Known AsKôichi Sugiyama, すぎやま こういち, Kouichi Sugiyama, Kohichi Sugiyama

AwardsThe Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, CEDEC Awards - Special Award, Person of Cultural Merit

Credited with

Known For
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1931-04-11

Deathday
2021-09-30 (90 years old)

Birth Name
椙山浩一

Birth Place
Tokyo, Japan

Citizenships
Japan

Also Known As
Kôichi Sugiyama, すぎやまこういち, Kouichi Sugiyama, Kohichi Sugiyama

Awards
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, CEDEC Awards - Special Award, Person of Cultural Merit