Person

Koichi Sugiyama

Sound · 1931–2021 · Tokyo, Japan

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.

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  Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai

  Original Music Composer

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  Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel

  Music

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  Space Runaway Ideon

  Music

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  Cyborg 009

  Music

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  Kojika Monogatari

  Music

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  Godzilla vs. Biollante

  Original Music Composer

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  Dragon Quest: Your Story

  Original Music Composer

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  Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked

  Original Music Composer

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  Dragon Quest Fantasia Video

  Music

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  Sea Prince and the Fire Child

  Original Music Composer

• 2024Godzilla Fest 5: Great Monster BattleMusic
• 2019Dragon Quest: Your StoryOriginal Music Composer
• 2016Dragon Quest - 30th Anniversary NHK SpecialSelf
• 2015Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest V: Tenku no HanayomeHimself - Conductor
• 2002Ballet Dragon Quest ~ Star Dancers BalletOriginal Music Composer
• 1991Dragon Quest: The Adventure of DaiOriginal Music Composer
• 1991Dragon Quest IV Symphonic Suite: London Philharmonic Orchestra LiveHimself - Conductor
• 1989Godzilla vs. BiollanteOriginal Music Composer
• 1989Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero AbelMusic
• 1988Dragon Quest Fantasia VideoMusic
• 1983Kojika MonogatariMusic
• 1982Space Runaway Ideon: Be InvokedOriginal Music Composer
• 1982Space Runaway Ideon: ContactOriginal Music Composer
• 1981Sea Prince and the Fire ChildOriginal Music Composer
• 1980Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super GalaxyMusic
• 1980Space Runaway IdeonMusic
• 1979Hell WormsMusic
• 1978Gatchaman: The MovieOriginal Music Composer
• 1968A Lavish InvitationMusic
• 1968The Tigers: The World is Waiting For UsMusic
• 1968Cyborg 009Music