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Kenji Kawai
Sound

Kenji Kawai

Born 1957-04-23
Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
Department: Sound

Biography

Kenji Kawai is a Japanese music composer for video games, television and movies. He has contributed to the musical scores for numerous films from Japan and other Asian countries, working in film genres as diverse as anime, horror, sci-fi and historical epic.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Kenji Kawai

Ip Man
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Ip Man

2008
TMDB3.9
Ghost in the Shell
Movie
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Ghost in the Shell

1995
TMDB4.0
Kamen Rider
TV
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Kamen Rider

1971
TMDB3.2
Ip Man 2
Movie
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Ip Man 2

2010
TMDB3.8
Ip Man 4: The Finale
Movie
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Ip Man 4: The Finale

2019
TMDB3.6
Ip Man 3
Movie
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Ip Man 3

2015
TMDB3.5
Ring
Movie
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Ring

1998
TMDB3.5
Mob Psycho 100
TV
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Mob Psycho 100

2016
TMDB4.3
Fate/stay night
TV
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Fate/stay night

2006
TMDB3.6
Resident Evil: Vendetta
Movie
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Resident Evil: Vendetta

2017
TMDB3.5

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (244 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Patlabor EZY File 3Patlabor EZY File 3Original Music ComposerMovie2027
Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe - Part 1Armored Trooper VOTOMS: Die Graue Hexe - Part 1Original Music ComposerMovie2026
Patlabor EZY File 2Patlabor EZY File 2Original Music ComposerMovie2026
The CriminalThe CriminalOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2026
Ultraman TeoUltraman TeoMusicTV Series2026
Patlabor EZY File 1Patlabor EZY File 1Original Music ComposerMovie2026
科捜研の女 ファイナルOriginal Music ComposerMovie2026
うちの弁護士はまたしても手がかかるうちの弁護士はまたしても手がかかるOriginal Music ComposerMovie2026
Peleliu: Guernica of ParadisePeleliu: Guernica of ParadiseOriginal Music ComposerMovie2025
CandlestickCandlestickOriginal Music ComposerMovie2025
Umamusume: Cinderella GrayUmamusume: Cinderella GrayOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2025
Code Geass: Rozé of the RecaptureCode Geass: Rozé of the RecaptureMusicTV Series2024
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture - Act 2Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture - Act 2MusicMovie2024
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture - Act 1Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture - Act 1Original Music ComposerMovie2024
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled InTwilight of the Warriors: Walled InOriginal Music ComposerMovie2024
The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGeThe Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2023
Ōoku: The Inner ChambersŌoku: The Inner ChambersOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2023
Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 2MusicMovie2023
My Home HeroMy Home HeroOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2023
Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 1Baian the Assassin, M.D.: Part 1MusicMovie2023
The Fire HunterThe Fire HunterOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2023
Toku: Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru ~Setsugetsuka~ Yuki no MakiToku: Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru ~Setsugetsuka~ Yuki no MakiOriginal Music ComposerMovie2022
Blood FriendsBlood FriendsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2022
LimboLimboOriginal Music ComposerMovie2021
Apocalypse: Hitler Takes on the EastApocalypse: Hitler Takes on the EastMusicTV Series2021
Apocalypse: Hitler Takes on the WestApocalypse: Hitler Takes on the WestOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2021
Vlad LoveVlad LoveOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2021
The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of EternityThe Yin-Yang Master: Dream of EternityOriginal Music ComposerMovie2020
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEWHigurashi: When They Cry - NEWOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2020
Remotely KilledRemotely KilledOriginal Music ComposerMovie2020
Ip Man 4: The FinaleIp Man 4: The FinaleOriginal Music ComposerMovie2019
ShishigariShishigariOriginal Music ComposerMovie2019
No Guns LifeNo Guns LifeOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2019
Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider GreaseKamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider GreaseOriginal Music ComposerMovie2019
Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-ZKamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-ZOriginal Music ComposerMovie2019
Kamen Rider Heisei Generations ForeverKamen Rider Heisei Generations ForeverOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
Kamen Rider Build: Be The OneKamen Rider Build: Be The OneOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
Detective Dee: The Four Heavenly KingsDetective Dee: The Four Heavenly KingsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
Servamp Movie: Alice in the GardenServamp Movie: Alice in the GardenMusicMovie2018
Ultraman Geed the Movie: Connect! The Wishes!!Ultraman Geed the Movie: Connect! The Wishes!!Original Music ComposerMovie2018
Maquia: When the Promised Flower BloomsMaquia: When the Promised Flower BloomsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
Maquia: When the Promised Flower BloomsMaquia: When the Promised Flower BloomsMixing EngineerMovie2018
The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!The Ryuo's Work is Never Done!Original Music ComposerTV Series2018
Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FINAL: Build & Ex-Aid with Legend RidersKamen Rider Heisei Generations FINAL: Build & Ex-Aid with Legend RidersOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
BORDER RedemptionBORDER RedemptionOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
BORDER The Urge Medical Examiner Mika HIGABORDER The Urge Medical Examiner Mika HIGAOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2017
Brotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal BattlefieldBrotherhood of Blades II: The Infernal BattlefieldOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
Resident Evil: VendettaResident Evil: VendettaOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
Sand Whale and MeSand Whale and MeMusicTV Series2017
Sand Whale and MeSand Whale and MeMixing EngineerTV Series2017
Dawn of the NazisDawn of the NazisOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
石川五右衛門石川五右衛門Original Music ComposerTV Series2016
Touken Ranbu: HanamaruTouken Ranbu: HanamaruOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2016
RE:BORNRE:BORNOriginal Music ComposerMovie2016
Mob Psycho 100Mob Psycho 100Original Music ComposerTV Series2016
ServampServampOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2016
G2.5G2.5MusicMovie2016
JOKER GAMEJOKER GAMEOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2016
Ip Man 3Ip Man 3Original Music ComposerMovie2015
Ghost TheaterGhost TheaterOriginal Music ComposerMovie2015
Apocalypse: StalinApocalypse: StalinOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2015
The Perfect InsiderThe Perfect InsiderOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2015
GameraGameraOriginal Music ComposerMovie2015
The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo WarThe Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo WarOriginal Music ComposerMovie2015
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7MusicMovie2015
Burning FlowerBurning FlowerOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2015
Ghost TheaterGhost TheaterOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2015
Tomcat's Big AdventureTomcat's Big AdventureMusicMovie2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 6THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 6MusicMovie2014
Garm Wars: The Last DruidGarm Wars: The Last DruidMusicMovie2014
The Perfect InsiderThe Perfect InsiderMusicTV Series2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 5THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 5MusicMovie2014
Girl Friend BETAGirl Friend BETAOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2014
World TriggerWorld TriggerMusicTV Series2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4MusicMovie2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3MusicMovie2014
BarakamonBarakamonOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 2THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 2MusicMovie2014
MonsterzMonsterzOriginal Music ComposerMovie2014
BorderBorderMusicTV Series2014
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1MusicMovie2014
Hakuouki: Warrior Spirit of the Blue SkyHakuouki: Warrior Spirit of the Blue SkyOriginal Music ComposerMovie2014
The Next Generation: PatlaborThe Next Generation: PatlaborOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2014
Shitamachi BobsleighShitamachi BobsleighOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2014
Genome HazardGenome HazardMusicMovie2014
Nezumi-Kozo, Running Around EdoNezumi-Kozo, Running Around EdoOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2014
Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea DragonYoung Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea DragonOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
Tales from the Dark 2Tales from the Dark 2Original Music ComposerMovie2013
Sadako 3D 2Sadako 3D 2Original Music ComposerMovie2013
Hakuouki: Wild Dance of KyotoHakuouki: Wild Dance of KyotoOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
Higurashi: When They Cry - OutbreakHigurashi: When They Cry - OutbreakMusicMovie2013
Tales from the Dark 1Tales from the Dark 1Original Music ComposerMovie2013
The ComplexThe ComplexOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
The Complex: PrologueThe Complex: PrologueOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2013
NEXT A-ClassNEXT A-ClassMusicMovie2012
009 Re:Cyborg009 Re:CyborgOriginal Music ComposerMovie2012
Sadako 3DSadako 3DOriginal Music ComposerMovie2012
Hikonin Sentai AkibarangerHikonin Sentai AkibarangerMusicTV Series2012
Umechan SenseiUmechan SenseiMusicTV Series2012
Wild 7Wild 7Original Music ComposerMovie2011
Tsukahara BokudenTsukahara BokudenMusicTV Series2011
Towa no Quon 6: Eternal QuonTowa no Quon 6: Eternal QuonOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
Apocalypse: The Rise of HitlerApocalypse: The Rise of HitlerOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2011
Towa no Quon 5: The Return of the InvincibleTowa no Quon 5: The Return of the InvincibleOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
Towa no Quon 4: The Roaring AnxietyTowa no Quon 4: The Roaring AnxietyOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
Rabbit HorrorRabbit HorrorOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
Towa no Quon 3: The Complicity of DreamsTowa no Quon 3: The Complicity of DreamsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
NHK Special: Unsolved CasesNHK Special: Unsolved CasesMusicTV Series2011
Towa no Quon 2: Dancing Orchid in ChaosTowa no Quon 2: Dancing Orchid in ChaosOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
Towa no Quon 1: The Ephemeral PetalsTowa no Quon 1: The Ephemeral PetalsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
Gantz: Perfect AnswerGantz: Perfect AnswerOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
Xi AVANTXi AVANTMusicMovie2011
Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of BelialUltraman Zero: The Revenge of BelialOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
GantzGantzOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
The Incite MillThe Incite MillOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
009: The Reopening009: The ReopeningMusicMovie2010
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: -A Wakening of the Trailblazer-Mobile Suit Gundam 00 The Movie: -A Wakening of the Trailblazer-Original Music ComposerMovie2010
ChatroomChatroomOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
28½28½Original Music ComposerMovie2010
Steel FrameSteel FrameOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2010
ランデブー！ランデブー！Original Music ComposerMovie2010
Ip Man 2Ip Man 2Original Music ComposerMovie2010
ShokaShokaOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
Eden of the East Movie II: Paradise LostEden of the East Movie II: Paradise LostOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade WorksFate/stay night: Unlimited Blade WorksOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
Assault GirlsAssault GirlsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2009
Eden of the East Movie I: The King of EdenEden of the East Movie I: The King of EdenOriginal Music ComposerMovie2009
The Hovering BladeThe Hovering BladeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2009
Eden of The East Compilation: Air CommunicationEden of The East Compilation: Air CommunicationMusicMovie2009
Apocalypse: The Second World WarApocalypse: The Second World WarMusicTV Series2009
Shrill Cries: ReshuffleShrill Cries: ReshuffleMusicMovie2009
Eden of the EastEden of the EastOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2009
Ip ManIp ManOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
The Cherry Orchard: BlossomingThe Cherry Orchard: BlossomingOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
Film director Mamoru Oshii: Turning fantasies into realityFilm director Mamoru Oshii: Turning fantasies into realitySelf / AppearanceMovie2008
Nanase Once MoreNanase Once MoreMusicTV Series2008
Orochi - BloodOrochi - BloodMusicMovie2008
The Sky CrawlersThe Sky CrawlersOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
Ghost in the Shell 2.0Ghost in the Shell 2.0Original Music ComposerMovie2008
ＮＨＫスペシャル 沸騰都市ＮＨＫスペシャル 沸騰都市MusicianTV Series2008
Shrill Cries of SummerShrill Cries of SummerOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
Kenji Kawai - Cinema SymphonyKenji Kawai - Cinema SymphonyComposerMovie2008
Kenji Kawai - Cinema SymphonyKenji Kawai - Cinema SymphonyMusicMovie2008
Kenji Kawai - Cinema SymphonyKenji Kawai - Cinema SymphonyWriterMovie2008
Death Note: L Change the WorLdDeath Note: L Change the WorLdOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
The Women of Fast FoodThe Women of Fast FoodMusicMovie2007
KaidanKaidanOriginal Music ComposerMovie2007
Moribito: Guardian of the SpiritMoribito: Guardian of the SpiritMusicTV Series2007
Battle of the WarriorsBattle of the WarriorsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2006
Death Note: The Last NameDeath Note: The Last NameOriginal Music ComposerMovie2006
Trapped AshesTrapped AshesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2006
Dragon Tiger GateDragon Tiger GateOriginal Music ComposerMovie2006
Death NoteDeath NoteOriginal Music ComposerMovie2006
Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food GriftersTachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food GriftersHamburger Tetsu (voice)Movie2006
Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food GriftersTachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food GriftersOriginal Music ComposerMovie2006
Higurashi: When They CryHigurashi: When They CryOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2006
The Prince of Tennis: The National TournamentThe Prince of Tennis: The National TournamentArt DirectionTV Series2006
Running WildRunning WildOriginal Music ComposerMovie2006
Fate/stay nightFate/stay nightOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2006
InfernoInfernoOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
ReincarnationReincarnationOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
Seven SwordsSeven SwordsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
Open Your MindOpen Your MindMusicMovie2005
Open Your MindOpen Your MindWriterMovie2005
Antarctic JournalAntarctic JournalOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
Starship OperatorsStarship OperatorsMusicTV Series2005
PremonitionPremonitionMusicMovie2004
Ultraman NexusUltraman NexusMusicTV Series2004
Windy TalesWindy TalesMusicTV Series2004
Kibakichi 2Kibakichi 2Original Music ComposerMovie2004
Otogi Zoshi: The Legend of MagatamaOtogi Zoshi: The Legend of MagatamaMusicTV Series2004
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceGhost in the Shell 2: InnocenceOriginal Music ComposerMovie2004
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceGhost in the Shell 2: InnocenceMusicMovie2004
KibakichiKibakichiOriginal Music ComposerMovie2004
Tokyo VeinTokyo VeinMusicMovie2003
Bloody MalloryBloody MalloryOriginal Music ComposerMovie2002
SamouraïsSamouraïsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2002
SamouraïsSamouraïsMusicMovie2002
Patlabor WXIII the MoviePatlabor WXIII the MovieMusicMovie2002
MiniPatoMiniPatoMusicTV Series2002
Dark WaterDark WaterOriginal Music ComposerMovie2002
The Princess BladeThe Princess BladeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
UnlovedUnlovedOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
G.R.M.: The Record Of Garm WarG.R.M.: The Record Of Garm WarMusicMovie2001
Sadistic and MasochisticSadistic and MasochisticMusicMovie2001
AvalonAvalonOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
ChaosChaosOriginal Music ComposerMovie2000
GhibliesGhibliesMusicMovie2000
Sleeping BrideSleeping BrideOriginal Music ComposerMovie2000
The Woman of S.R.I.The Woman of S.R.I.Original Music ComposerTV Series1999
Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp.Dai-Guard: Terrestrial Defense Corp.MusicTV Series1999
You're Under Arrest: The Motion PictureYou're Under Arrest: The Motion PictureMusicMovie1999
Ring 2Ring 2Original Music ComposerMovie1999
RingRingOriginal Music ComposerMovie1998
Vampire Princess MiyuVampire Princess MiyuOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1997
Hyper PoliceHyper PoliceMusicTV Series1997
Yat, The Space PatrolYat, The Space PatrolOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1996
Blue Seed BeyondBlue Seed BeyondMusicTV Series1996
Hime-chan's RibbonHime-chan's RibbonOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1996
Ghost in the ShellGhost in the ShellOriginal Music ComposerMovie1995
Sorcerer HuntersSorcerer HuntersOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1995
Wild Knights GulkeevaWild Knights GulkeevaOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1995
Mighty Space MinersMighty Space MinersOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1994
Blue SeedBlue SeedOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1994
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor: Tylor's WarThe Irresponsible Captain Tylor: Tylor's WarMusicMovie1994
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVAThe Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVAMusicTV Series1994
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVAThe Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVASongsTV Series1994
Patlabor 2: The MoviePatlabor 2: The MovieOriginal Music ComposerMovie1993
Wolf GuyWolf GuyOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1992
Talking HeadTalking HeadOriginal Music ComposerMovie1992
Patlabor: One Day of NoaPatlabor: One Day of NoaOriginal Music ComposerMovie1992
Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, ChinaRanma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, ChinaOriginal Music ComposerMovie1991
Licca: Mysterious Magical RingLicca: Mysterious Magical RingMusicMovie1991
Mermaid ForestMermaid ForestMusicMovie1991
MikadroidMikadroidOriginal Music ComposerMovie1991
Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer CopsStray Dog: Kerberos Panzer CopsMusicMovie1991
Kekko KamenKekko KamenOriginal Music ComposerMovie1991
Burn UpBurn UpMusicMovie1991
DRAGON FISTDRAGON FISTMusicMovie1991
Luna VargaLuna VargaMusicTV Series1991
Go Nagai WorldGo Nagai WorldMusicTV Series1991
Patlabor: The New FilesPatlabor: The New FilesMusicTV Series1990
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk VMobile Suit SD Gundam Mk VMusicMovie1990
Project A-Ko Versus Battle 1: Grey SideProject A-Ko Versus Battle 1: Grey SideMusicMovie1990
Hana no Asuka-gumi! 2: Lonely Cats Battle RoyaleHana no Asuka-gumi! 2: Lonely Cats Battle RoyaleOriginal Music ComposerMovie1990
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IIIMobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IIIMusicMovie1990
MAROKOMAROKOOriginal Music ComposerMovie1990
Devilman - Volume 2: Demon BirdDevilman - Volume 2: Demon BirdMusicMovie1990
Samurai Pizza CatsSamurai Pizza CatsMusicTV Series1990
Patlabor: The TV SeriesPatlabor: The TV SeriesMusicTV Series1989
Patlabor: The MoviePatlabor: The MovieOriginal Music ComposerMovie1989
Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IIMobile Suit SD Gundam Mk IIMusicMovie1989
All That GundamAll That GundamMusicMovie1989
One Pound GospelOne Pound GospelOriginal Music ComposerMovie1988
Vampire Princess MiyuVampire Princess MiyuMusic EditorMovie1988
Vampire Princess MiyuVampire Princess MiyuMusicTV Series1988
Star VirginStar VirginOriginal Music ComposerMovie1988
Patlabor: Early DaysPatlabor: Early DaysOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1988
Devilman - Volume 1: The BirthDevilman - Volume 1: The BirthMusicMovie1987
Twilight QTwilight QMusicMovie1987
Twilight QTwilight QMusicTV Series1987
The Red SpectaclesThe Red SpectaclesOriginal Music ComposerMovie1987
Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike MissionCaptain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Bio Dread Strike MissionMusicMovie1987
Kamen RiderKamen RiderMusicTV Series1971