Chuumei Watanabe  

August 19, 1925 was the birthdate of a renowned Japanese musician named Watanabe Chuumei in Aichi Prefecture. He studied psychology at the University of Tokyo after graduating from Meiwa High School. As an accomplished composer and arranger with over 50 years of experience, his work has been widely recognized and celebrated. His compositions have been featured in numerous popular artists' performances as well as films, TV dramas, and anime series. Although he is best known under the name Watanabe Chuumei (ちゅうめい), his given name is Michiaki. His son, Watanabe Toshiyuki, is also a successful musician in the film and anime industry.