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Joe Hisaishi
Sound

Joe Hisaishi

Born 1950-12-06
Nagano, Japan
Department: Sound

Biography

Mamoru Fujisawa (藤澤 守, Fujisawa Mamoru, born December 6, 1950), known professionally as Joe Hisaishi (久石 譲, Hisaishi Jō), is a Japanese composer, musical director, conductor and pianist, known for over 100 film scores and solo albums dating back to 1981. Hisaishi's music has been known to explore and incorporate different genres, including minimalist, experimental electronic, Western classical, and Japanese classical. He has also worked as a music engraver and arranger. He has been associated with director and animator Hayao Miyazaki since 1984, having written scores for all but one of Miyazaki's films.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Joe Hisaishi

Spirited Away
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Spirited Away

2001
TMDB4.3
Howl's Moving Castle
Movie
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Howl's Moving Castle

2004
TMDB4.2
Princess Mononoke
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Princess Mononoke

1997
TMDB4.2
My Neighbor Totoro
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My Neighbor Totoro

1988
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Ponyo
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Ponyo

2008
TMDB3.9
Castle in the Sky
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Castle in the Sky

1986
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Kiki's Delivery Service
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Kiki's Delivery Service

1989
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Warriors of the Wind
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Warriors of the Wind

1984
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Porco Rosso
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Porco Rosso

1992
TMDB3.9
The Wind Rises
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The Wind Rises

2013
TMDB3.9

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (152 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
A Big Bold Beautiful JourneyA Big Bold Beautiful JourneyOriginal Music ComposerMovie2025
SummerSummerOriginal Music ComposerMovie2025
LeviathanLeviathanSongsTV Series2025
Hayao Miyazaki and the HeronHayao Miyazaki and the HeronSelfMovie2024
Zahia Ziouani & Mourad Merzouki : Les Nouveaux MondesZahia Ziouani & Mourad Merzouki : Les Nouveaux MondesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2024
Opus CarréOpus CarréMusicMovie2024
Silent LoveSilent LoveOriginal Music ComposerMovie2024
The Boy and the HeronThe Boy and the HeronOriginal Music ComposerMovie2023
The Boy and the HeronThe Boy and the HeronConductorMovie2023
Spirited Away: Live on StageSpirited Away: Live on StageOriginal Music ComposerMovie2023
Hisaishi SymphoniqueHisaishi SymphoniqueSelf - ConductorMovie2022
Hisaishi SymphoniqueHisaishi SymphoniqueConductorMovie2022
Hisaishi SymphoniqueHisaishi SymphoniqueMusicianMovie2022
Hisaishi SymphoniqueHisaishi SymphoniqueMusicMovie2022
Dear AliceDear AliceMusicMovie2021
コンサート2021 in ザ・シンフォニーホールコンサート2021 in ザ・シンフォニーホールSelf / AppearanceMovie2021
A Summer TripA Summer TripOriginal Music ComposerMovie2021
NiNoKuniNiNoKuniOriginal Music ComposerMovie2019
Children of the SeaChildren of the SeaOriginal Music ComposerMovie2019
The Songs of Studio GhibliThe Songs of Studio GhibliSelfMovie2019
Extreme der Tiefsee - AbyssesExtreme der Tiefsee - AbyssesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
In This Corner of the WorldIn This Corner of the WorldOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2018
Deep Ocean: Descent into the Mariana TrenchDeep Ocean: Descent into the Mariana TrenchOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
The Forest of Wool and SteelThe Forest of Wool and SteelTheme Song PerformanceMovie2018
What a Wonderful Family! 3What a Wonderful Family! 3Original Music ComposerMovie2018
Boro the CaterpillarBoro the CaterpillarOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
Till the End of the WorldTill the End of the WorldOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
Joe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert: Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao MiyazakiJoe Hisaishi Symphonic Concert: Music from the Studio Ghibli Films of Hayao MiyazakiSelfMovie2017
Our Time Will ComeOur Time Will ComeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
Flower and SwordFlower and SwordOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
What a Wonderful Family! 2What a Wonderful Family! 2Original Music ComposerMovie2017
Deep Ocean: Lights in the AbyssDeep Ocean: Lights in the AbyssMusicMovie2016
What a Wonderful Family!What a Wonderful Family!Original Music ComposerMovie2016
Those of the Treetops and HeavenThose of the Treetops and HeavenMusicMovie2015
Isao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess KaguyaIsao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess KaguyaSelfMovie2014
Snow on The BladesSnow on The BladesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2014
The Little HouseThe Little HouseOriginal Music ComposerMovie2014
The Tale of The Princess KaguyaThe Tale of The Princess KaguyaOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
The Kingdom of Dreams and MadnessThe Kingdom of Dreams and MadnessSelfMovie2013
The Wind RisesThe Wind RisesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
Miracle ApplesMiracle ApplesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
Onna NobunagaOnna NobunagaOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2013
Legends of the Deep: The Giant SquidLegends of the Deep: The Giant SquidMusicMovie2013
Tokyo FamilyTokyo FamilyOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
Sweetheart ChocolateSweetheart ChocolateMusicMovie2012
Tenchi: The Samurai AstronomerTenchi: The Samurai AstronomerOriginal Music ComposerMovie2012
Casting Blossoms to the SkyCasting Blossoms to the SkyOriginal Music ComposerMovie2012
Rest on Your ShoulderRest on Your ShoulderOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
Let the Bullets FlyLet the Bullets FlyOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
Mr. Dough and the Egg PrincessMr. Dough and the Egg PrincessOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
VillainVillainOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
Inside Ghibli's Creation: 400 Days of Clash Between Hayao Miyazaki and The New DirectorInside Ghibli's Creation: 400 Days of Clash Between Hayao Miyazaki and The New DirectorSelf / AppearanceMovie2010
Ocean HeavenOcean HeavenOriginal Music ComposerMovie2010
A Tale of Ululu's Wonderful ForestA Tale of Ululu's Wonderful ForestOriginal Music ComposerMovie2009
Clouds Over the HillClouds Over the HillOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2009
Joe Hisaishi in Budokan - Making of the Concert: The Big ScreenJoe Hisaishi in Budokan - Making of the Concert: The Big ScreenSelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Sunny and the ElephantSunny and the ElephantOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
I Want to Be a ShellfishI Want to Be a ShellfishOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
DeparturesDeparturesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli ConcertSelf - ConductorMovie2008
25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli ConcertMusic ArrangerMovie2008
25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli ConcertConductorMovie2008
25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli ConcertMusicMovie2008
NEWS ZERO Spinoff: "Ponyo on the Cliff" Close-Up! Five Genius CraftmenSelfMovie2008
PonyoPonyoOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
A Tale of Mari and Three PuppiesA Tale of Mari and Three PuppiesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2007
The Sun Also RisesThe Sun Also RisesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2007
The LegendThe LegendMusicTV Series2007
The Postmodern Life of My AuntThe Postmodern Life of My AuntOriginal Music ComposerMovie2007
A Chinese Tall StoryA Chinese Tall StoryOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
YamatoYamatoOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
A Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore TourA Wish to the Moon: Joe Hisaishi & 9 Cellos 2003 Etude & Encore TourSelfMovie2005
Welcome to DongmakgolWelcome to DongmakgolOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
Ghibli and The Miyazaki MysteryGhibli and The Miyazaki MysterySelf - IntervieweeMovie2005
Howl's Moving CastleHowl's Moving CastleOriginal Music ComposerMovie2004
When the Last Sword Is DrawnWhen the Last Sword Is DrawnOriginal Music ComposerMovie2003
DollsDollsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2002
Imaginary Flying MachinesImaginary Flying MachinesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2002
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of DestructionThe Invention of Imaginary Machines of DestructionOriginal Music ComposerMovie2002
"The Ornithopter Story: Fly, Hiyodori Tengu!""The Ornithopter Story: Fly, Hiyodori Tengu!"Original Music ComposerMovie2002
Mei and the KittenbusMei and the KittenbusOriginal Music ComposerMovie2002
Tom ThumbTom ThumbOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
Tom ThumbTom ThumbOrchestratorMovie2001
QuartetQuartetScreenplayMovie2001
QuartetQuartetDirectorMovie2001
QuartetQuartetOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
Spirited AwaySpirited AwayOriginal Music ComposerMovie2001
The Nippon Television Special of Spirited AwayThe Nippon Television Special of Spirited AwaySelf / AppearanceMovie2001
BrotherBrotherOriginal Music ComposerMovie2000
Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi KitanoScenes by the Sea: Takeshi KitanoSelfMovie2000
As the River FlowsAs the River FlowsMusic SupervisorMovie2000
First LoveFirst LoveOriginal Music ComposerMovie2000
KikujiroKikujiroOriginal Music ComposerMovie1999
Diary of Early Winter ShowerDiary of Early Winter ShowerOriginal Music ComposerMovie1998
FireworksFireworksOriginal Music ComposerMovie1997
Princess MononokePrincess MononokeOriginal Music ComposerMovie1997
Parasite EveParasite EveOriginal Music ComposerMovie1997
Kids ReturnKids ReturnOriginal Music ComposerMovie1996
Turning PointTurning PointOriginal Music ComposerMovie1994
PianoPianoMusicTV Series1994
The Girl Who Leapt Through TimeThe Girl Who Leapt Through TimeOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1994
SonatineSonatineOriginal Music ComposerMovie1993
Samurai KidsSamurai KidsOriginal Music ComposerMovie1993
Haruka, NostalgiaHaruka, NostalgiaOriginal Music ComposerMovie1993
The Rocking HorsemenThe Rocking HorsemenOriginal Music ComposerMovie1992
Porco RossoPorco RossoOriginal Music ComposerMovie1992
A Scene at the SeaA Scene at the SeaOriginal Music ComposerMovie1991
Fukuzawa YukichiFukuzawa YukichiOriginal Music ComposerMovie1991
Chizuko's Younger SisterChizuko's Younger SisterOriginal Music ComposerMovie1991
Deer FriendDeer FriendMusicMovie1991
Tasmania StoryTasmania StoryMusicMovie1990
Network BabyNetwork BabyOriginal Music ComposerMovie1990
The Silver TwilightThe Silver TwilightMusicMovie1990
Free and Easy 2Free and Easy 2CompositorMovie1989
Kiki's Delivery ServiceKiki's Delivery ServiceOriginal Music ComposerMovie1989
Venus WarsVenus WarsOriginal Music ComposerMovie1989
Green RequiemGreen RequiemMusicMovie1988
Those Swell YakuzaThose Swell YakuzaOriginal Music ComposerMovie1988
My Neighbor TotoroMy Neighbor TotoroOriginal Music ComposerMovie1988
This Story of LoveThis Story of LoveOriginal Music ComposerMovie1987
Robot CarnivalRobot CarnivalOriginal Music ComposerMovie1987
DepriveDepriveMusicMovie1987
PresencePresenceMusicMovie1987
Star Light AngelStar Light AngelMusicMovie1987
A Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign InvasionA Tale of Two Robots, Chapter 3: Foreign InvasionMusicMovie1987
Chicken Man and Red NeckChicken Man and Red NeckMusicMovie1987
Robot CarnivalRobot CarnivalOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1987
The Drifting ClassroomThe Drifting ClassroomOriginal Music ComposerMovie1987
Lover's TimeLover's TimeOriginal Music ComposerMovie1987
Maison Ikkoku - Apartment FantasyMaison Ikkoku - Apartment FantasyOriginal Music ComposerMovie1986
Castle in the SkyCastle in the SkyOriginal Music ComposerMovie1986
Atami Murder CaseAtami Murder CaseOriginal Music ComposerMovie1986
ArionArionOriginal Music ComposerMovie1986
Spring BellSpring BellMusicMovie1985
Early Spring StoryEarly Spring StoryOriginal Music ComposerMovie1985
Alpen RoseAlpen RoseMusicTV Series1985
W's TragedyW's TragedyOriginal Music ComposerMovie1984
Twin HawksTwin HawksMusicTV Series1984
BirthBirthOriginal Music ComposerMovie1984
Warriors of the WindWarriors of the WindOriginal Music ComposerMovie1984
Genesis Climber MOSPEADAGenesis Climber MOSPEADAOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1983
Amazing SarutobiAmazing SarutobiMusicTV Series1982
The Wizard of OzThe Wizard of OzOriginal Music ComposerMovie1982
Techno Police 21CTechno Police 21CMusicMovie1982
Two Down Full BaseTwo Down Full BaseOriginal Music ComposerMovie1982
J9 SeriesJ9 SeriesMusicTV Series1981
Glorious Number 3Glorious Number 3MusicMovie1981
ろぼっ子ビートンろぼっ子ビートンMusicTV Series1976
咽び唄の里 土呂久MusicMovie1976
久石让x新日本爱乐世界梦幻交响乐团 WORLD DREAM ORCHESTRA 2017久石让x新日本爱乐世界梦幻交响乐团 WORLD DREAM ORCHESTRA 2017Self / AppearanceMovie—
ComebackComebackMusicMovie—
Franken's GearsFranken's GearsMusicMovie—