Naruyoshi Kikuchi
Sound
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.
Known for
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moviePoca Pon
2026
Music
movieThus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional
2025
Original Music Composer
movieAlmost People
2023
Original Music Composer
movieRohan at the Louvre
2023
Music, Original Music Composer
tvThus Spoke Kishibe Rohan
2020
Original Music Composer
movieDynamite Graffiti
2018
Original Music Composer
tvLupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
2012
Original Music Composer
tvChase: National Taxation Inspector
2010
Original Music Composer
moviePandora's Box
2009
Original Music Composer
movieThe Pavillion Salamandre
2006
Original Music Composer
movieSORANO
2005
Original Music Composer
tvMoonPhase
2004
Music, Music Arranger
