Sound
Susumu Hirasawa
Born 1954-04-02
Adachi, Tokyo, Japan
Department: Sound
Biography
Susumu Hirasawa (born April 2, 1954) is a Japanese Music Composer, well known internationally for his work on Berserk (1997) and several of Satoshi Kon's anime. Susumu Hirasawa started to make music in elementary school, picking up the Electric Guitar. He got involved with progressive rock band, Mandrake, in 1973. Mandrake was later rebranded to P-Model to fit in with music trends in Japan at the time. In Japan, Susumu Hirasawa is recognized mostly for his work in P-Model. Susumu Hirasawa started his solo career in 1989. Manga author Kentaro Miura, a fan of Susumu Hirasawa, requested him to help compose the 1997 Berserk anime.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Susumu Hirasawa
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Paprika
2006
TMDB3.9
Movie
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Millennium Actress
2002
TMDB4.0
TV
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Berserk
1997
TMDB4.3
TV
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Paranoia Agent
2004
TMDB4.0
TV
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Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition
2022
TMDB4.3
TV
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X-Bomber
1980
TMDB4.0
TV
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Detonator Orgun
1991
TMDB3.5
Movie
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Hot Spring Shark Attack
2024
TMDB3.3
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Detonator Orgun
1991
TMDB2.4
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Millennium Actress: Tracks
2001
TMDB4.3
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (16 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hot Spring Shark Attack | Sound Effects | Movie | 2024 |
 | Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition | Theme Song Performance | TV Series | 2022 |
 | Susumu Hirasawa: Interactive Live Show “SIREN” 1996 | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2021 |
| Susumu Hirasawa X Kaku P-MODEL: HYBRID PHONON | Kaku P-MODEL | Movie | 2017 | |
 | Paranoia Agent - Interview Files | Self | Movie | 2011 |
 | Paprika | Original Music Composer | Movie | 2006 |
 | Paranoia Agent | Original Music Composer | TV Series | 2004 |
| Paranoia Agent | Theme Song Performance | TV Series | 2004 |
 | Millennium Actress | Original Music Composer | Movie | 2002 |
 | Millennium Actress: Tracks | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2001 |
 | Berserk | Original Music Composer | TV Series | 1997 |
 | Detonator Orgun | Music | Movie | 1991 |
 | Detonator Orgun | Original Music Composer | TV Series | 1991 |
| Detonator Orgun | Theme Song Performance | TV Series | 1991 |
 | X-Bomber | Original Music Composer | TV Series | 1980 |
 | The Dream Machine | Original Music Composer | Movie | — |