Portrait of Kow Otani

Kow Otani

Bio: 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
Born: Wed, May 01 1957
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Kow Otani is 67 years old
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Poster of Godai - The Wunderkind
Godai - The Wunderkind
Kow Otani was 63 in Godai - The Wunderkind as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 2020
Poster of Calamity of a Zombie Girl
Calamity of a Zombie Girl
Kow Otani was 61 in Calamity of a Zombie Girl as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 2018
Poster of Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~
Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~
Kow Otani was 60 in Crayon Shin-chan: Burst Serving! Kung Fu Boys ~Ramen Rebellion~ as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 2018
Poster of Chieri and Cherry
Chieri and Cherry
Kow Otani was 58 in Chieri and Cherry as 'Sound'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 24 2015
Poster of Blossoms Bloom
Blossoms Bloom
Kow Otani was 56 in Blossoms Bloom as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 2014
Poster of Hakuouki: Wild Dance of Kyoto
Hakuouki: Wild Dance of Kyoto
Kow Otani was 56 in Hakuouki: Wild Dance of Kyoto as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 24 2013
Poster of New Neighbor
New Neighbor
Kow Otani was 56 in New Neighbor as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 24 2013
Poster of .hack//Quantum
.hack//Quantum
Kow Otani was 53 in .hack//Quantum as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 2010
Poster of Colorful
Colorful
Kow Otani was 53 in Colorful as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 21 2010
Poster of Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Kow Otani was 51 in Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 03 2008
Poster of Shakugan no Shana: The Movie
Shakugan no Shana: The Movie
Kow Otani was 49 in Shakugan no Shana: The Movie as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 2007
Poster of The iDol
The iDol
Kow Otani was 49 in The iDol as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 2006
Poster of Zatch Bell! Attack of Mechavulcan
Zatch Bell! Attack of Mechavulcan
Kow Otani was 48 in Zatch Bell! Attack of Mechavulcan as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 2005
Poster of Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
Kow Otani was 44 in Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2001
Poster of Mr. Digital Tokoro #1542
Mr. Digital Tokoro #1542
Kow Otani was 44 in Mr. Digital Tokoro #1542 as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 2001
Poster of Shokoki!
Shokoki!
Kow Otani was 44 in Shokoki! as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 2001
Poster of Crossfire
Crossfire
Kow Otani was 43 in Crossfire as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 2000
Poster of Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Kow Otani was 41 in Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1999
Poster of Vampiyan Kids
Vampiyan Kids
Kow Otani was 41 in Vampiyan Kids as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Gundam Wing: The Endless Waltz
Gundam Wing: The Endless Waltz
Kow Otani was 41 in Gundam Wing: The Endless Waltz as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1998
Poster of Psychic Force
Psychic Force
Kow Otani was 41 in Psychic Force as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1998
Poster of Bronze: Zetsuai Since 1989
Bronze: Zetsuai Since 1989
Kow Otani was 39 in Bronze: Zetsuai Since 1989 as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1996
Poster of Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
Kow Otani was 39 in Gamera 2: Attack of Legion as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 12 1996
Poster of Future GPX Cyber Formula: Early Days Renewal
Future GPX Cyber Formula: Early Days Renewal
Kow Otani was 38 in Future GPX Cyber Formula: Early Days Renewal as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1996
Poster of Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
Kow Otani was 37 in Gamera: Guardian of the Universe as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1995
Poster of It's a Summer Vacation Everyday
It's a Summer Vacation Everyday
Kow Otani was 37 in It's a Summer Vacation Everyday as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1994
Poster of Menkyo ga nai!
Menkyo ga nai!
Kow Otani was 36 in Menkyo ga nai! as 'Sound'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1994
Poster of Kokkai e ikô!
Kokkai e ikô!
Kow Otani was 36 in Kokkai e ikô! as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1993
Poster of Future Memories: Last Christmas
Future Memories: Last Christmas
Kow Otani was 35 in Future Memories: Last Christmas as 'Music Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 1992
Poster of The Games Teachers Play
The Games Teachers Play
Kow Otani was 34 in The Games Teachers Play as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 1992
Poster of Yakuza Warfare
Yakuza Warfare
Kow Otani was 34 in Yakuza Warfare as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1991
Poster of All's Quiet on the Recruit Front
All's Quiet on the Recruit Front
Kow Otani was 34 in All's Quiet on the Recruit Front as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1991
Poster of My Soul Is Slashed
My Soul Is Slashed
Kow Otani was 34 in My Soul Is Slashed as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1991
Poster of Shy Security
Shy Security
Kow Otani was 33 in Shy Security as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 1991
Poster of Yellow Fangs
Yellow Fangs
Kow Otani was 32 in Yellow Fangs as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1990
Poster of Spy Games
Spy Games
Kow Otani was 32 in Spy Games as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1989
Poster of Stay Gold
Stay Gold
Kow Otani was 31 in Stay Gold as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1988
Poster of Ultimate Teacher
Ultimate Teacher
Kow Otani was 30 in Ultimate Teacher as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 06 1988
Poster of Yamada Village Waltz
Yamada Village Waltz
Kow Otani was 30 in Yamada Village Waltz as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Gamera 4: Truth
Gamera 4: Truth
Kow Otani will be 67+ in Gamera 4: Truth as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools
Kow Otani was 67+ in Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 06 2024
Poster of Requiem of the Rose King
Requiem of the Rose King
Kow Otani was 64+ in Requiem of the Rose King as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2022
Poster of Digimon Ghost Game
Digimon Ghost Game
Kow Otani was 64+ in Digimon Ghost Game as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2021
Poster of The Pilot's Love Song
The Pilot's Love Song
Kow Otani was 56+ in The Pilot's Love Song as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 06 2014
Poster of Arata: The Legend
Arata: The Legend
Kow Otani was 55+ in Arata: The Legend as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 09 2013
Poster of Another
Another
Kow Otani was 54+ in Another as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 2012
Poster of Hakuoki
Hakuoki
Kow Otani was 52+ in Hakuoki as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 03 2010
Poster of Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin
Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin
Kow Otani was 51+ in Battle Spirits: Shonen Toppa Bashin as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of Blade of the Immortal
Blade of the Immortal
Kow Otani was 51+ in Blade of the Immortal as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 14 2008
Poster of Gargoyle of Yoshinaga House
Gargoyle of Yoshinaga House
Kow Otani was 48+ in Gargoyle of Yoshinaga House as 'Sound'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 2006
Poster of Shakugan no Shana
Shakugan no Shana
Kow Otani was 48+ in Shakugan no Shana as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 2005
Poster of Eyeshield 21
Eyeshield 21
Kow Otani was 47+ in Eyeshield 21 as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 06 2005
Poster of Haibane Renmei
Haibane Renmei
Kow Otani was 45+ in Haibane Renmei as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 09 2002
Poster of Popolocrois Monogatari
Popolocrois Monogatari
Kow Otani was 41+ in Popolocrois Monogatari as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 04 1998
Poster of Outlaw Star
Outlaw Star
Kow Otani was 40+ in Outlaw Star as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
Kow Otani was 39+ in Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 21 1997
Poster of Birdy the Mighty
Birdy the Mighty
Kow Otani was 39+ in Birdy the Mighty as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 25 1996
Poster of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Kow Otani was 37+ in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 07 1995
Poster of Future GPX Cyber Formula
Future GPX Cyber Formula
Kow Otani was 33+ in Future GPX Cyber Formula as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 15 1991