I saw Ghost in the Shell was done by Kenji Kawai, I'm confused now.

I just watched the xxxHOLiC movie, and Tsuneyoshi Saito's score for it was superb. A little derivative perhaps, but it definitely gave the movie a special, captivating mood.

Taku Iwasaki - top favorite composer on my list.

he did i believe..

Rurouni Kenshin Tsuikoken
Rurouni Kenshin Seisou-hen
Read or Die OVA
Read or Die (Dream) TV series
Black Cat - thats his recent work ...

His work on those animes were my most favorite. the others were alright.

Angel Heart (TV) : Music
Bincho-tan (TV) : Music
Getbackers (TV) : Music
Gin-iro no kami no Agito (movie) : Music
Go! Go! Itsutsugo Land (TV) : Music
Now and Then, Here and There (TV) : Music
Sadamitsu the Destroyer (TV) : Music
Witch Hunter Robin (TV) : Music, Theme Song Arrangement (ED; Victor Entertainment)
Yakitate!! Japan (TV) : Music
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou ~Quiet Country Cafe~ (OAV) : Music Arrangement, Theme Song Composition (ED)

IMO he should do or be part of the music composition for death note. he pulled it off for black cat(thought his taste was completly different with a small touch of his original work) so who knows ;p

I loved his work in this series. Really captured a relaxed and morose feel, while still keeping up with situations of high action.


Definitely check that out.

As other members have replied, I would recommend the Cowboy Bebop soundtracks if you like Jazz. My personal favorites would have to be Nakaido "Chabo" Reichi's work in Serial Experiments Lain as well as Kenji Kawai's Ghost in the Shell. If you like mellow, moody music, then Serial Experiments Lain OST Bootleg is a great soundtrack (and one of my favorites :)).

Cowboy Bebop doesn't only have jazz. That's just what it generally is.

I'm the only one who avoids Yuki Kaijura like the plague here ._.;;

But, however, I do worship Yoko Kanno, Shirou Hamaguchi, Kouhei Tanaka, Michiru Oshima, Tsuneyoshi Saitou, Shinkichi Mitsumune, Yuji Yoshino and Kunihiko Ryo <3

Miyazaki's films have great music always. It fits the mood and the orchestras are great.

Another great collection of OSTs by Yokko Kanno are the Macross Plus Vol. 1, 2 and Cream Puff albums. Awesome work on all three.

Any of the original Bubblegum Crisis soundtracks are awesome. J-pop galore.

Recently, I got a hold of the first Naruto soundtrack, and it is quite excellent.

Something worth checking out is the Haibane Renmei soundtrack. Someone recommended it to me when I wanted to hear varied anime music years ago. If you like orchestral music, it's something you can look into.

I just listened to the Kenshin Seisouhen OVA 2 ost. Great quality.
But I wonder: I've seen the Rurouni Kenshin episodes and have never heard this music before.

Which anime is this Seisouhen music from?
Also can someone list all the Seisouhen albums and OVA's of Rurouni Kenshin?

Looks like Kenji Kawai is more of a film music composer:

Ghost in the Shell: it interested me to look into his other works:

Vampire Princess Miyu
Avalon
WXIII Patlabor
Rave Master
Open your Mind
Gunparade March

1. Rurouni Kenshin has two OVAs, Tsuiokuhen (prequel) and Seisouhen (sequel). Therefore this music is from the anime Rurouni Kenshin (duh), and there is only one Seisouhen album.

2. Please don't double post. Edit your earlier post instead if you have something to add.

3. This is a thread about anime music, so your last question is off-topic. Ask it in the General Questions thread instead.

4. You forgot to hide spoilers. Some people (including me) have not seen the show, and they might get very unhappy if you reveal plot points just like that. Read the guidelines for instructions on how to use spoiler tags.

If it's not an anime, where does this soundtrack come from? I searched on google but I get those weird spanish sites.

I've heard there is a sequel to Gunparade march name Gunparade orchestra.
Do you know if is Kenji Kawai composed the music again ?

No, it's Hikaru Nanase and Masayoshi Furukawa.

Next time you can consult sites like AnimeNewsNetwork for such information.

Ok thanks for the information.

For Anime music I've had a limited exposure. I mean sure, Bebop is great and I've heard wonderful things about Wolf's Rain, but I'd like to 'expand' my horizons.

These are series which I've gotten the OSTs to:
Cowboy Bebop
Samurai Champloo
Ah! My Goddess TV & Movie
Hellsing
Gundam Wing
Ghost In the Shell - SAC
Fullmetal Alchemist

But that's just complete albums. I have more music from series like Lupin, Escaflowne, The Big-O!, Dot Hack//SIGN, Evangelion, Fullmetal Panic!, and a few others. I'll be getting Wolf's Rain in the mail at some point, but otherwise what series should I check out music-wise?

The Kenshin series complete CD box album (2 CD's) is pretty good, don't try the OST's though, that composer isn't that good. (at least from my view)

Angelic Layer (Tanaka) hasn't been mentioned that much in this thread, but it's really a masterpiece. Fully orchestrated and an excellent opening song by another composer (Andou). Song quality is superb. Almost something like Escaflowne, also inspired on classical motives.

I'm confused about one thing though:
Heart of Sword is composed by Daisuke Asakura, but also by Noriyuki Asakura.
Which one is it?

I am currently obsessed with the Neon Genesis Evangelion music (I have NGE: Decade and the S2 Works Box set). I also recommend the Cowboy Bebop CD-Box OST if you want to get a good idea of what the best CB music is all about).
Am obscure shoutout here: the Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory OSTs. They have good lyrical songs (like The Winner) and many many orchestrated songs. Worth a try if you like Gundam 0083.

Heart of Sword is composed by Daisuke Asakura from T.M.Revolution. Noriyuki Asakura is in charge of the BGM and had nothing to do with the song. The confusion is probably caused by people tagging ALL the tracks in Rurouni Kenshin soundtracks with the same artist (Heart of Sword is the 13th track in the 3rd OST).

The lastest work of Yoko Kanno "Genesis of Aquarion" was a good choice for everyone like his music.There is 2 CD and thre are good both.

I guess they are brothers, because they have the same name Asakura?