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Kow Otani
Sound

Kow Otani

Born 1957-05-01
Tokyo, Japan
Department: Sound

Biography

Kow Otani (大谷 幸, Otani Kow) is A Japanese music composer. He is best known for creating the soundtracks for the Heisei Gamera trilogy, Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and Shadow of the Colossus.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Kow Otani

Another
TV
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Another

2012
TMDB4.2
Wise Man's Grandchild
TV
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Wise Man's Grandchild

2019
TMDB4.0
Eyeshield 21
TV
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Eyeshield 21

2005
TMDB4.2
Colorful
Movie
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Colorful

2010
TMDB3.6
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
Movie
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Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

2001
TMDB3.8
Haibane Renmei
TV
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Haibane Renmei

2002
TMDB3.9
Shakugan no Shana
TV
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Shakugan no Shana

2005
TMDB3.7
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
TV
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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

1995
TMDB3.9
Blade of the Immortal
TV
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Blade of the Immortal

2008
TMDB3.0
Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe
Movie
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Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe

1995
TMDB3.7

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (73 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Reincarnated as a Dragon HatchlingReincarnated as a Dragon HatchlingOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2026
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical ToolsDahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical ToolsOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2024
Requiem of the Rose KingRequiem of the Rose KingOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2022
Digimon Ghost GameDigimon Ghost GameOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2021
Godai - The WunderkindGodai - The WunderkindMusicMovie2020
Wise Man's GrandchildWise Man's GrandchildOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2019
Calamity of a Zombie GirlCalamity of a Zombie GirlOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~Original Music ComposerMovie2018
Crayon Shin-chan: Invasion!! Alien ShiririCrayon Shin-chan: Invasion!! Alien ShiririOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
Chieri and CherryChieri and CherrySoundMovie2015
Blossoms BloomBlossoms BloomOriginal Music ComposerMovie2014
The Pilot's Love SongThe Pilot's Love SongMusicTV Series2014
Hakuouki: Wild Dance of KyotoHakuouki: Wild Dance of KyotoOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
New NeighborMusicMovie2013
Arata: The LegendArata: The LegendOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2013
Humanity Has DeclinedHumanity Has DeclinedOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2012
AnotherAnotherOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2012
.hack//Quantum.hack//QuantumMusicMovie2010
ColorfulColorfulOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
HakuokiHakuokiOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2010
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0Tokyo Magnitude 8.0Original Music ComposerTV Series2009
Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa BashinBattle Spirits: Shonen Toppa BashinOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2008
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special EffectsBringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special EffectsMusicMovie2008
Blade of the ImmortalBlade of the ImmortalOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2008
Shakugan no Shana: The MovieShakugan no Shana: The MovieOriginal Music ComposerMovie2007
Deltora QuestDeltora QuestOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2007
The iDolThe iDolMusicMovie2006
Gargoyle of Yoshinaga HouseGargoyle of Yoshinaga HouseSoundTV Series2006
Shakugan no ShanaShakugan no ShanaOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2005
Zatch Bell! Attack of MechavulcanZatch Bell! Attack of MechavulcanOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
Eyeshield 21Eyeshield 21Original Music ComposerTV Series2005
Daphne in the Brilliant BlueDaphne in the Brilliant BlueOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2004
You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!You're Under Arrest: No Mercy!!MusicMovie2002
Haibane RenmeiHaibane RenmeiOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2002
Project GMK: The Day Shusuke Kaneko Fought GodzillaProject GMK: The Day Shusuke Kaneko Fought GodzillaHimselfMovie2002
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out AttackGodzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out AttackOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
Mr. Digital Tokoro #1542MusicMovie2001
Shokoki!Shokoki!Original Music ComposerMovie2001
CrossfireCrossfireOriginal Music ComposerMovie2000
Gamera 3: Revenge of IrisGamera 3: Revenge of IrisOriginal Music ComposerMovie1999
Vampiyan KidsVampiyan KidsOriginal Music ComposerMovie1999
Popolocrois MonogatariPopolocrois MonogatariOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1998
Gundam Wing: The Endless WaltzGundam Wing: The Endless WaltzOriginal Music ComposerMovie1998
Psychic ForcePsychic ForceMusicMovie1998
Outlaw StarOutlaw StarMusicTV Series1998
Haunted School 3Haunted School 3MusicMovie1997
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' RevengeNight Warriors: Darkstalkers' RevengeMusicTV Series1997
Bronze: Zetsuai Since 1989Bronze: Zetsuai Since 1989MusicMovie1996
Birdy the MightyBirdy the MightyMusicTV Series1996
Gamera 2: Advent of LegionGamera 2: Advent of LegionOriginal Music ComposerMovie1996
Future GPX Cyber Formula: Early Days RenewalFuture GPX Cyber Formula: Early Days RenewalMusicMovie1996
Mobile Suit Gundam WingMobile Suit Gundam WingOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1995
Gamera: The Guardian of the UniverseGamera: The Guardian of the UniverseOriginal Music ComposerMovie1995
You're Under ArrestYou're Under ArrestMusicTV Series1994
It's a Summer Vacation EverydayIt's a Summer Vacation EverydayOriginal Music ComposerMovie1994
I Don't Have a License!I Don't Have a License!SoundMovie1994
Graduation Journey: I Came from JapanGraduation Journey: I Came from JapanOriginal Music ComposerMovie1993
Midnight Run Main Store 2Midnight Run Main Store 2Sound RecordistMovie1993
Kokkai e ikô!Kokkai e ikô!MusicMovie1993
Future Memories: Last ChristmasFuture Memories: Last ChristmasMusic DirectorMovie1992
The Games Teachers PlayThe Games Teachers PlayOriginal Music ComposerMovie1992
Yakuza WarfareYakuza WarfareOriginal Music ComposerMovie1991
All's Quiet on the Recruit FrontAll's Quiet on the Recruit FrontOriginal Music ComposerMovie1991
My Soul Is SlashedMy Soul Is SlashedOriginal Music ComposerMovie1991
Shy SecurityShy SecurityMusicMovie1991
Future GPX Cyber FormulaFuture GPX Cyber FormulaOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1991
Florence My LoveFlorence My LoveMusicMovie1991
Yellow FangsYellow FangsOriginal Music ComposerMovie1990
Spy GamesSpy GamesOriginal Music ComposerMovie1989
Stay GoldStay GoldOriginal Music ComposerMovie1988
Yamada Village WaltzYamada Village WaltzMusicMovie1988
Ultimate TeacherUltimate TeacherMusicMovie1988
Gamera 4: TruthGamera 4: TruthMusicMovie—