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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 74 years old
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Poster of Opus Carré
Opus Carré
Joe Hisaishi was 73 in Opus Carré as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 07 2024
Poster of Silent Love
Silent Love
Joe Hisaishi was 73 in Silent Love as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 'Musician, Conductor, Music'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 22 2022
Poster of Dear Alice
Dear Alice
Joe Hisaishi was 70 in Dear Alice as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 13 2021
Poster of A Summer Trip
A Summer Trip
Joe Hisaishi was 70 in A Summer Trip as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 2021
Poster of NiNoKuni
NiNoKuni
Joe Hisaishi was 68 in NiNoKuni as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 2018
Poster of Boro the Caterpillar
Boro the Caterpillar
Joe Hisaishi was 67 in Boro the Caterpillar as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 2014
Poster of The Little House
The Little House
Joe Hisaishi was 63 in The Little House as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
Joe Hisaishi was 62 in The Wind Rises as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 2013
Poster of Miracle Apples
Miracle Apples
Joe Hisaishi was 62 in Miracle Apples as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 2013
Poster of Tokyo Family
Tokyo Family
Joe Hisaishi was 62 in Tokyo Family as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2013
Poster of Sweetheart Chocolate
Sweetheart Chocolate
Joe Hisaishi was 61 in Sweetheart Chocolate as 'Music'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 2010
Poster of Villain
Villain
Joe Hisaishi was 59 in Villain as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 2010
Poster of Ocean Heaven
Ocean Heaven
Joe Hisaishi was 59 in Ocean Heaven as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 2008
Poster of Departures
Departures
Joe Hisaishi was 57 in Departures as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 31 2008
Poster of Ponyo
Ponyo
Joe Hisaishi was 57 in Ponyo as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 2005
Poster of Yamato
Yamato
Joe Hisaishi was 55 in Yamato as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 2005
Poster of Welcome to Dongmakgol
Welcome to Dongmakgol
Joe Hisaishi was 54 in Welcome to Dongmakgol as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 2003
Poster of Dolls
Dolls
Joe Hisaishi was 51 in Dolls as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2002
Poster of Imaginary Flying Machines
Imaginary Flying Machines
Joe Hisaishi was 51 in Imaginary Flying Machines as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb
Joe Hisaishi was 50 in Tom Thumb as 'Original Music Composer, Orchestrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of Quartet
Quartet
Joe Hisaishi was 50 in Quartet as 'Screenplay, Director, Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 2001
Poster of Spirited Away
Spirited Away
Joe Hisaishi was 50 in Spirited Away as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2001
Poster of Brother
Brother
Joe Hisaishi was 50 in Brother as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2000
Poster of First Love
First Love
Joe Hisaishi was 49 in First Love as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 2000
Poster of Kikujiro
Kikujiro
Joe Hisaishi was 48 in Kikujiro as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1998
Poster of Fireworks
Fireworks
Joe Hisaishi was 46 in Fireworks as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1997
Poster of Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
Joe Hisaishi was 46 in Princess Mononoke as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Parasite Eve
Parasite Eve
Joe Hisaishi was 46 in Parasite Eve as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1997
Poster of Kids Return
Kids Return
Joe Hisaishi was 45 in Kids Return as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1996
Poster of Turning Point
Turning Point
Joe Hisaishi was 43 in Turning Point as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1994
Poster of Sonatine
Sonatine
Joe Hisaishi was 42 in Sonatine as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Samurai Kids
Samurai Kids
Joe Hisaishi was 42 in Samurai Kids as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 17 1993
Poster of Haruka, Nostalgia
Haruka, Nostalgia
Joe Hisaishi was 42 in Haruka, Nostalgia as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1993
Poster of The Rocking Horsemen
The Rocking Horsemen
Joe Hisaishi was 41 in The Rocking Horsemen as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1992
Poster of Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso
Joe Hisaishi was 41 in Porco Rosso as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1991
Poster of Fukuzawa Yukichi
Fukuzawa Yukichi
Joe Hisaishi was 40 in Fukuzawa Yukichi as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Deer Friend
Deer Friend
Joe Hisaishi was 40 in Deer Friend as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1991
Poster of Tasmania Story
Tasmania Story
Joe Hisaishi was 39 in Tasmania Story as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1990
Poster of Network Baby
Network Baby
Joe Hisaishi was 39 in Network Baby as 'Music'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1989
Poster of Venus Wars
Venus Wars
Joe Hisaishi was 38 in Venus Wars as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1989
Poster of Green Requiem
Green Requiem
Joe Hisaishi was 37 in Green Requiem as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1988
Poster of Those Swell Yakuza
Those Swell Yakuza
Joe Hisaishi was 37 in Those Swell Yakuza as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1988
Poster of My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro
Joe Hisaishi was 37 in My Neighbor Totoro as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1987
Poster of Robot Carnival
Robot Carnival
Joe Hisaishi was 36 in Robot Carnival as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 21 1987
Poster of The Drifting Classroom
The Drifting Classroom
Joe Hisaishi was 36 in The Drifting Classroom as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 1987
Poster of Lover's Time
Lover's Time
Joe Hisaishi was 36 in Lover's Time as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Atami Murder Case
Atami Murder Case
Joe Hisaishi was 35 in Atami Murder Case as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1986
Poster of Arion
Arion
Joe Hisaishi was 35 in Arion as 'Original Music Composer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1986
Poster of Spring Bell
Spring Bell
Joe Hisaishi was 34 in Spring Bell as 'Music'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1985
Poster of Early Spring Story
Early Spring Story
Joe Hisaishi was 34 in Early Spring Story as 'Music'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1982
Poster of Techno Police 21C
Techno Police 21C
Joe Hisaishi was 31 in Techno Police 21C as 'Music'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 05 1982

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 15 2018
Poster of The Legend
The Legend
Joe Hisaishi was 56+ in The Legend as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 11 2007
Poster of Piano
Piano
Joe Hisaishi was 43+ in Piano as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 19 1994
Poster of Robot Carnival
Robot Carnival
Joe Hisaishi was 36+ in Robot Carnival as 'Original Music Composer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 21 1987
Poster of Alpen Rose
Alpen Rose
Joe Hisaishi was 34+ in Alpen Rose as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1985
Poster of Twin Hawks
Twin Hawks
Joe Hisaishi was 34+ in Twin Hawks as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1983
Poster of Amazing Sarutobi
Amazing Sarutobi
Joe Hisaishi was 31+ in Amazing Sarutobi as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1982
Poster of J9 Series
J9 Series
Joe Hisaishi was 30+ in J9 Series as 'Music'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 12 1976