Joe Hisaishi  

Mamoru Fujisawa

Joe Hisaishi is a multitalented individual who has been involved in over 100 soundtracks and albums since 1981. He is most recognized for his work with animator Hayao Miyazaki on films such as Spirited Away, Howls Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, My Neighbour Totoro, and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. In addition to this, he has also provided soundtracks for filmmaker "Beat" Takeshi Kitano's films such as Dolls, Kikujiro, Hana-Bi, Kids Return, and Sonatine. Apart from his work in music, Joe Hisaishi is also known for his roles as a typesetter, author, arranger, and head of an orchestra.