Portrait of Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, Dec 06 1950
Birthplace: Nagano, Japan
Joe Hisaishi is 73 years old
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Poster of Opus Carré
Opus Carré
Joe Hisaishi was
73 in Opus Carré
as 'Music'.
Tue, May 07 2024
Poster of Silent Love
Silent Love
Joe Hisaishi was
73 in Silent Love
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 26 2024
Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
Joe Hisaishi was
72 in The Boy and the Heron
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Spirited Away: Live on Stage
Spirited Away: Live on Stage
Joe Hisaishi was
72 in Spirited Away: Live on Stage
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Apr 23 2023
Poster of Joe Hisaishi in Concert: Paris Philharmonie
Joe Hisaishi in Concert: Paris Philharmonie
Joe Hisaishi was
71 in Joe Hisaishi in Concert: Paris Philharmonie
as 'Conductor, Musician, Music'.
Wed, Jun 22 2022
Poster of Dear Alice
Dear Alice
Joe Hisaishi was
70 in Dear Alice
as 'Music'.
Tue, Jul 13 2021
Poster of A Summer Trip
A Summer Trip
Joe Hisaishi was
70 in A Summer Trip
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Mar 13 2021
Poster of NiNoKuni
NiNoKuni
Joe Hisaishi was
68 in NiNoKuni
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 23 2019
Poster of Children of the Sea
Children of the Sea
Joe Hisaishi was
68 in Children of the Sea
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of Extreme der Tiefsee - Abysses
Extreme der Tiefsee - Abysses
Joe Hisaishi was
67 in Extreme der Tiefsee - Abysses
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 01 2018
Poster of Deep Ocean: Descent into the Mariana Trench
Deep Ocean: Descent into the Mariana Trench
Joe Hisaishi was
67 in Deep Ocean: Descent into the Mariana Trench
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of What a Wonderful Family! 3
What a Wonderful Family! 3
Joe Hisaishi was
67 in What a Wonderful Family! 3
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of Boro the Caterpillar
Boro the Caterpillar
Joe Hisaishi was
67 in Boro the Caterpillar
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 21 2018
Poster of Till the End of the World
Till the End of the World
Joe Hisaishi was
67 in Till the End of the World
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of Our Time Will Come
Our Time Will Come
Joe Hisaishi was
66 in Our Time Will Come
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 01 2017
Poster of What a Wonderful Family! 2
What a Wonderful Family! 2
Joe Hisaishi was
66 in What a Wonderful Family! 2
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Apr 20 2017
Poster of What a Wonderful Family!
What a Wonderful Family!
Joe Hisaishi was
65 in What a Wonderful Family!
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Mar 16 2016
Poster of Those of the Treetops and Heaven
Those of the Treetops and Heaven
Joe Hisaishi was
64 in Those of the Treetops and Heaven
as 'Music'.
Thu, Mar 26 2015
Poster of Snow on The Blades
Snow on The Blades
Joe Hisaishi was
63 in Snow on The Blades
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 20 2014
Poster of The Little House
The Little House
Joe Hisaishi was
63 in The Little House
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jan 25 2014
Poster of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Joe Hisaishi was
62 in The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
Joe Hisaishi was
62 in The Wind Rises
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 20 2013
Poster of Miracle Apples
Miracle Apples
Joe Hisaishi was
62 in Miracle Apples
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 08 2013
Poster of Legends of the Deep: The Giant Squid
Legends of the Deep: The Giant Squid
Joe Hisaishi was
62 in Legends of the Deep: The Giant Squid
as 'Music'.
Sun, Feb 10 2013
Poster of Tokyo Family
Tokyo Family
Joe Hisaishi was
62 in Tokyo Family
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jan 18 2013
Poster of Sweetheart Chocolate
Sweetheart Chocolate
Joe Hisaishi was
61 in Sweetheart Chocolate
as 'Music'.
Thu, Oct 25 2012
Poster of Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
Joe Hisaishi was
61 in Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 15 2012
Poster of Casting Blossoms to the Sky
Casting Blossoms to the Sky
Joe Hisaishi was
61 in Casting Blossoms to the Sky
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, May 12 2012
Poster of Rest on Your Shoulder
Rest on Your Shoulder
Joe Hisaishi was
60 in Rest on Your Shoulder
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 08 2011
Poster of Let the Bullets Fly
Let the Bullets Fly
Joe Hisaishi was
60 in Let the Bullets Fly
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Dec 20 2010
Poster of Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Joe Hisaishi was
59 in Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Nov 20 2010
Poster of Villain
Villain
Joe Hisaishi was
59 in Villain
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 11 2010
Poster of Ocean Heaven
Ocean Heaven
Joe Hisaishi was
59 in Ocean Heaven
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Jun 24 2010
Poster of A Tale of Ululu's Wonderful Forest
A Tale of Ululu's Wonderful Forest
Joe Hisaishi was
59 in A Tale of Ululu's Wonderful Forest
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 19 2009
Poster of Sunny and the Elephant
Sunny and the Elephant
Joe Hisaishi was
58 in Sunny and the Elephant
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Dec 24 2008
Poster of I Want to Be a Shellfish
I Want to Be a Shellfish
Joe Hisaishi was
57 in I Want to Be a Shellfish
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Mon, Sep 22 2008
Poster of Departures
Departures
Joe Hisaishi was
57 in Departures
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 13 2008
Poster of 25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert
25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert
Joe Hisaishi was
57 in 25th Anniversary Studio Ghibli Concert
as 'Music Arranger, Conductor, Music'.
Sun, Aug 31 2008
Poster of Ponyo
Ponyo
Joe Hisaishi was
57 in Ponyo
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 19 2008
Poster of A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies
A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies
Joe Hisaishi was
57 in A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 08 2007
Poster of The Sun Also Rises
The Sun Also Rises
Joe Hisaishi was
56 in The Sun Also Rises
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 20 2007
Poster of The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
Joe Hisaishi was
56 in The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Aug 03 2007
Poster of A Chinese Tall Story
A Chinese Tall Story
Joe Hisaishi was
55 in A Chinese Tall Story
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Dec 22 2005
Poster of Yamato
Yamato
Joe Hisaishi was
55 in Yamato
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 17 2005
Poster of Welcome to Dongmakgol
Welcome to Dongmakgol
Joe Hisaishi was
54 in Welcome to Dongmakgol
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Aug 04 2005
Poster of Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle
Joe Hisaishi was
53 in Howl's Moving Castle
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Sep 09 2004
Poster of When the Last Sword Is Drawn
When the Last Sword Is Drawn
Joe Hisaishi was
52 in When the Last Sword Is Drawn
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jan 18 2003
Poster of Dolls
Dolls
Joe Hisaishi was
51 in Dolls
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Oct 12 2002
Poster of Imaginary Flying Machines
Imaginary Flying Machines
Joe Hisaishi was
51 in Imaginary Flying Machines
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
Joe Hisaishi was
51 in The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of "The Ornithopter Story: Fly, Hiyodori Tengu!"
"The Ornithopter Story: Fly, Hiyodori Tengu!"
Joe Hisaishi was
51 in "The Ornithopter Story: Fly, Hiyodori Tengu!"
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of Mei and the Kittenbus
Mei and the Kittenbus
Joe Hisaishi was
51 in Mei and the Kittenbus
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb
Joe Hisaishi was
50 in Tom Thumb
as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of Quartet
Quartet
Joe Hisaishi was
50 in Quartet
as 'Screenplay, Director, Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Oct 06 2001
Poster of Spirited Away
Spirited Away
Joe Hisaishi was
50 in Spirited Away
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Jul 20 2001
Poster of Brother
Brother
Joe Hisaishi was
50 in Brother
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Dec 13 2000
Poster of As the River Flows
As the River Flows
Joe Hisaishi was
49 in As the River Flows
as 'Music'.
Sat, Apr 29 2000
Poster of First Love
First Love
Joe Hisaishi was
49 in First Love
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 01 2000
Poster of Kikujiro
Kikujiro
Joe Hisaishi was
48 in Kikujiro
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 05 1999
Poster of Diary of Early Winter Shower
Diary of Early Winter Shower
Joe Hisaishi was
47 in Diary of Early Winter Shower
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Nov 14 1998
Poster of Fireworks
Fireworks
Joe Hisaishi was
46 in Fireworks
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Thu, Oct 30 1997
Poster of Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
Joe Hisaishi was
46 in Princess Mononoke
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Parasite Eve
Parasite Eve
Joe Hisaishi was
46 in Parasite Eve
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Feb 01 1997
Poster of Kids Return
Kids Return
Joe Hisaishi was
45 in Kids Return
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 27 1996
Poster of Turning Point
Turning Point
Joe Hisaishi was
43 in Turning Point
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 18 1994
Poster of Samurai Kids
Samurai Kids
Joe Hisaishi was
42 in Samurai Kids
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 17 1993
Poster of Sonatine
Sonatine
Joe Hisaishi was
42 in Sonatine
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 10 1993
Poster of Haruka, Nostalgia
Haruka, Nostalgia
Joe Hisaishi was
42 in Haruka, Nostalgia
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Feb 20 1993
Poster of The Rocking Horsemen
The Rocking Horsemen
Joe Hisaishi was
41 in The Rocking Horsemen
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Oct 31 1992
Poster of Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso
Joe Hisaishi was
41 in Porco Rosso
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 18 1992
Poster of A Scene at the Sea
A Scene at the Sea
Joe Hisaishi was
40 in A Scene at the Sea
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Oct 19 1991
Poster of Fukuzawa Yukichi
Fukuzawa Yukichi
Joe Hisaishi was
40 in Fukuzawa Yukichi
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Aug 24 1991
Poster of Chizuko's Younger Sister
Chizuko's Younger Sister
Joe Hisaishi was
40 in Chizuko's Younger Sister
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Deer Friend
Deer Friend
Joe Hisaishi was
40 in Deer Friend
as 'Music'.
Sat, Apr 20 1991
Poster of Tasmania Story
Tasmania Story
Joe Hisaishi was
39 in Tasmania Story
as 'Music'.
Thu, Jun 21 1990
Poster of Network Baby
Network Baby
Joe Hisaishi was
39 in Network Baby
as 'Music'.
Tue, May 01 1990
Poster of Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service
Joe Hisaishi was
38 in Kiki's Delivery Service
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 29 1989
Poster of Venus Wars
Venus Wars
Joe Hisaishi was
38 in Venus Wars
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Mar 11 1989
Poster of Green Requiem
Green Requiem
Joe Hisaishi was
37 in Green Requiem
as 'Music'.
Sat, Aug 20 1988
Poster of Those Swell Yakuza
Those Swell Yakuza
Joe Hisaishi was
37 in Those Swell Yakuza
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 11 1988
Poster of My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro
Joe Hisaishi was
37 in My Neighbor Totoro
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Apr 16 1988
Poster of This Story of Love
This Story of Love
Joe Hisaishi was
36 in This Story of Love
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Sep 12 1987
Poster of Robot Carnival
Robot Carnival
Joe Hisaishi was
36 in Robot Carnival
as 'Music'.
Tue, Jul 21 1987
Poster of The Drifting Classroom
The Drifting Classroom
Joe Hisaishi was
36 in The Drifting Classroom
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jul 11 1987
Poster of Lover's Time
Lover's Time
Joe Hisaishi was
36 in Lover's Time
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Mar 14 1987
Poster of Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy
Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy
Joe Hisaishi was
35 in Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Fri, Oct 10 1986
Poster of Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky
Joe Hisaishi was
35 in Castle in the Sky
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Atami Murder Case
Atami Murder Case
Joe Hisaishi was
35 in Atami Murder Case
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Jun 07 1986
Poster of Arion
Arion
Joe Hisaishi was
35 in Arion
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Mar 15 1986
Poster of Spring Bell
Spring Bell
Joe Hisaishi was
34 in Spring Bell
as 'Music'.
Sat, Nov 09 1985
Poster of Early Spring Story
Early Spring Story
Joe Hisaishi was
34 in Early Spring Story
as 'Music'.
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of The Tragedy of “W”
The Tragedy of “W”
Joe Hisaishi was
34 in The Tragedy of “W”
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of Birth: A War of Two Worlds
Birth: A War of Two Worlds
Joe Hisaishi was
33 in Birth: A War of Two Worlds
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Wed, Sep 05 1984
Poster of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Joe Hisaishi was
33 in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
as 'Original Music Composer'.
Sun, Mar 11 1984
Poster of The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz
Joe Hisaishi was
31 in The Wizard of Oz
as 'Music'.
Wed, Oct 06 1982
Poster of Techno Police 21C
Techno Police 21C
Joe Hisaishi was
31 in Techno Police 21C
as 'Music'.
Sat, Aug 07 1982
Poster of Two Down Full Base
Two Down Full Base
Joe Hisaishi was
31 in Two Down Full Base
as 'Music'.
Wed, May 05 1982

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of In This Corner of the World
In This Corner of the World
Joe Hisaishi was
67+ in In This Corner of the World
as 'Original Music Composer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 15 2018
Poster of The Legend
The Legend
Joe Hisaishi was
56+ in The Legend
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 11 2007
Poster of Piano
Piano
Joe Hisaishi was
43+ in Piano
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 04 1994
Poster of A Voyage to the Future
A Voyage to the Future
Joe Hisaishi was
43+ in A Voyage to the Future
as 'Original Music Composer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 19 1994
Poster of Robot Carnival
Robot Carnival
Joe Hisaishi was
36+ in Robot Carnival
as 'Original Music Composer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 21 1987
Poster of Alpen Rose
Alpen Rose
Joe Hisaishi was
34+ in Alpen Rose
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1985
Poster of Twin Hawks
Twin Hawks
Joe Hisaishi was
34+ in Twin Hawks
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of Genesis Climber MOSPEADA
Genesis Climber MOSPEADA
Joe Hisaishi was
32+ in Genesis Climber MOSPEADA
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1983
Poster of Amazing Sarutobi
Amazing Sarutobi
Joe Hisaishi was
31+ in Amazing Sarutobi
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1982
Poster of J9 Series
J9 Series
Joe Hisaishi was
30+ in J9 Series
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1981
Poster of ろぼっ子ビートン
ろぼっ子ビートン
Joe Hisaishi was
25+ in ろぼっ子ビートン
as 'Music'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 1976