Koichi Sugiyama

Sound

Koichi Sugiyama

Born April 11, 1931 · Tokyo, Japan

Died September 30, 2021 · aged 90

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.

Known For

Godzilla vs. BiollanteGodzilla vs. Biollante · 1989
Godzilla vs. Biollante
7.41989
MovieActionHorror
After the previous Godzilla attack, a miniature arms race ensues to collect his cells. Concerned over Godzilla's possible return, the Japanese government uses the cells to create a new bio-weapon, ANEB (Anti-Nuclear Energy Bacteria). They seeks the aid of geneticist Genshiro Shiragami, who's experiments result in a new mutation.
Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super GalaxyCyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy · 1980
Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy
7.81980
MovieAnimation
An anime film for the second Cyborg 009 anime TV series.
Dragon Quest: Your StoryDragon Quest: Your Story · 2019
Dragon Quest: Your Story
6.82019
MovieAnimationAdventure
Luca follows in his father's footsteps to rescue his mother from evil Ladja. Finding the heavenly hero who wields the Zenithian sword is his only hope.
Space Runaway Ideon: ContactSpace Runaway Ideon: Contact · 1982
Space Runaway Ideon: Contact
6.31982
MovieAnimationScience Fiction
A movie recap of the Space Runaway Ideon TV Series. Humanity's pursuit of knowledge leads them to the planet Solo, where they find mysterious remains of a long dead alien civilization, including the 3 part super robot 'Ideon', and a powerful warship. Using these, the Earthlings sent to investigate the ruins defend themselves in their constant conflicts against powerful aliens called the Buff Clan, who are in pursuit of 'Id', the mysterious energy that powers the Ideon.
Dragon Quest IV Symphonic Suite: London Philharmonic Orchestra LiveDragon Quest IV Symphonic Suite: London Philharmonic Orchestra Live · 1991
Dragon Quest IV Symphonic Suite: London Philharmonic Orchestra Live
1991
MovieMusic
Home video featuring The London Philharmonic performing music from Dragon Quest IV: Michibikareshi Monotachi, conducted by composer Koichi Sugiyama.
Space Runaway Ideon: Be InvokedSpace Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked · 1982
Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked
7.91982
MovieScience FictionAnimation
The epic conclusion to the Ideon saga, featuring what was meant to be the final 5 episodes of the TV series. The Solo Ship and its crew continue their intense battle with the Buff Clan leading to a final battle that will determine the fate of all life in the universe. This movie was the second part of a double feature along with "The Ideon: A Contact".
Dragon Quest Fantasia VideoDragon Quest Fantasia Video · 1988
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
1988
MovieAdventureFantasy
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video is a direct-to-video live action production of the Dragon Quest series that was released by Enix in 1988. A silent reinterpretation of different elements of the Erdrick trilogy games set to various music from the games composed by Koichi Sugiyama and performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. The video was planned and produced by Toshio Okada, who was then the head of anime studio Gainax, who worked on the movie's special effects, and Tohokushinsha Film.
Gatchaman: The MovieGatchaman: The Movie · 1978
Gatchaman: The Movie
6.31978
MovieAnimation
Five young superhero ninja employed by the International Science Organization oppose an international terrorist organization of technologically advanced villains who are trying to control Earth's natural resources.

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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of DaiDragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai · 1991
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
8.21991
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
After the defeat of the demon lord Hadlar all of the monsters were unleashed from his evil will and moved to the island of Delmurin to live in peace. Dai is the only human living on the island. Having been raised by the kindly monster Brass, Dai's dream is to grow up to be a hero. He gets to become one when Hadlar is resurrected and the previous hero, Avan, comes to train Dai to help in the battle. But Hadlar, announcing that he now works for an even more powerful demon lord, comes to kill Avan. To save his students Avan uses a Self-Sacrifice spell to attack, but is unable to defeat Hadlar. When it seems that Dai and Avan's other student Pop are doomed a mark appears on Dai's forehead and he suddenly gains super powers and is able to fend off Hadlar. The two students then go off on a journey to avenge Avan and bring peace back to the world.

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