Biography

Joe Hisaishi is a renowned composer and director known for his extensive work in the world of anime and film. With a career spanning over four decades, he has composed over 100 soundtracks and conventional albums since 1981. Hisaishi is best reco... Read more

Joe Hisaishi is a renowned composer and director known for his extensive work in the world of anime and film. With a career spanning over four decades, he has composed over 100 soundtracks and conventional albums since 1981. Hisaishi is best recognized for his collaborations with acclaimed animator Hayao Miyazaki, providing iconic soundtracks for beloved films such as Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Princess Mononoke (1997), My Neighbour Totoro (1988), and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1983). He has also worked closely with filmmaker Takeshi Kitano, scoring films l... Read more