Japanese musicians born in 1957
Here are 21 famous musicians from Japan were born in 1957:
Hirokazu Tanaka
Hirokazu Tanaka (December 13, 1957 Japan-) a.k.a. 田中宏和, たなかひろかず, Hirokazu "Hip" Tanaka, Tanaka, Hirokazu, Tanaka Hirokazu, Hip Tanaka ex., Hip Tanaka or Hirokazu 'Hip' Tanaka is a Japanese film score composer.
Discography: Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 04 Balloon Fight, Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 09 Block Set / Gyro Set, Hikari Shinwa: Palutena no Kagami / Metroid Original Soundtrack Orchestra Version, Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ S-2 Donkey Kong 3, Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 07 Light Gun Series - Wild Gunman / Duck Hunt / Hogan's Alley, Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 12 Metroid, Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 05 Wrecking Crew, Game Sound Museum ~Famicom Edition~ 13 Palutena No Kagami, GAME BOY MUSIC -G.S.M. NINTENDO 2- and SUPER METROID "SOUND IN ACTION". Genres he performed: Chiptune, Reggae and Dub.
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Kenji Kawai
Kenji Kawai (April 23, 1957 Shinagawa-) also known as Kenzi Kawai, Kenji Kawaii, Kawai Kenji, Kenji Kawaï or Kawai, Kenji is a Japanese musician, conductor, film score composer, composer and guitarist.
Discography: Kaosu, Avalon, Ranma ½ Hot Song Contest, WXIII Patlabor The Movie 3 O.S.T., JINKI:EXTEND, Starship Operators OST, Fate / stay night, 2002 Patlabor 2 The Movie Sound Renewal, Bloody Mallory & Samourais and Project 2501: The Real Image Collection of Ghost in the Shell. Genres he performed include Electronic music, Instrumental and Film score.
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Keiichi Nanba
Keiichi Nanba (August 26, 1957 Gotsu-) a.k.a. Keiichi Nannba, K. Nanba or Nanba Keiichi is a Japanese voice actor.
He made his voice acting debut in 1980 for the anime series "Majokko Tickle". Some of his notable roles include: Guy Shishioh in "The King of Braves GaoGaiGar", Gordon in "Detective Conan", Guntz in "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile", and Tosaka in "Fate/stay night". In addition to voice acting, Nanba has also worked as a narrator, radio personality, and stage actor. He is affiliated with the talent agency Aoni Production.
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Jūrōta Kosugi
Jūrōta Kosugi (December 19, 1957 Minami-ku, Yokohama-) also known as Jyurota Kosugi, Juurouta Kosugi, Jurota Kosugi, Jyurota, Kosugi, Kosugi, Jurōta, Jûrôta Kosugi, Jurouta Kosugi or Kosugi Jūrōta is a Japanese voice actor and singer.
His discography includes: , and .
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Chō
Chō (December 15, 1957 Kounosu-) a.k.a. Yuichi Nagashima, Shigeru Nagashima, Nagashima Shigeru, Cho, Yuuichi Nagashima, Yûichi Nagashima, Yūichi Nagashima or Nagashima Yūichi is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
His albums include and NEW WORLD.
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Keiko Toda
Keiko Toda (September 12, 1957 Aichi Prefecture-) also known as Akemi Ayu, Ayu Akemi, Toda Keiko or Keiko Toguchita is a Japanese actor, voice actor, singer and tarento.
Keiko Toda started her career in the entertainment industry as a member of the pop idol group Pink Lady in the late 1970s. She later transitioned into voice acting and has provided the voices for numerous anime characters in popular series such as "Mobile Suit Gundam," "Dragon Ball," and "Sailor Moon."
Aside from voice acting, Toda has also appeared in live-action TV dramas and films, showcasing her acting range. She has won several awards for her voice acting work, including the Seiyu Award for best supporting actress in 2012.
In addition to her entertainment career, Toda is also an avid animal welfare advocate and has been a supporter of PETA Japan. She has also participated in various charitable activities, including visiting disaster-stricken areas to provide relief efforts.
Overall, Keiko Toda has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry through her versatile acting and voice acting performances.
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Shiro Sagisu
Shiro Sagisu (August 29, 1957 Setagaya-) a.k.a. Shirow Sagisu, Shirou Sagisu, Shiro Sagasu, Shirô Sagisu, Sagisu Shirou, Evangelion, Shiro Sahisu, Project Evangelion, Shiroh Sagisu, Sagisu, Shiro, Kimagure Orange Road, Sagisu Shiro, Sagisu Shirō or Shirō Sagisu is a Japanese composer, film score composer and record producer.
Related albums: Neon Genesis Evangelion III, His and Her Circumstances: Act 3.0, Shiro's Songbook, SHIRO'S SONGBOOK #2, Kimera Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Evangelion: The Birthday of Rei Ayanami, Casshern Original Soundtrack [Complete Edition], 彼氏彼女の事情 ♥ ACT 4.0, Bleach Original Soundtrack 1 and SHIRO'S SONGBOOK ver.7.0.
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Kō Ōtani
Kō Ōtani (May 1, 1957 Tokyo-) also known as Kô Ôtani, Ōtani Kō, Kow Otani, Koh Ohtani, Kou Otani, Ko Otani or Kô Ohtani is a Japanese composer, music arranger, keyboard player and film score composer.
His albums include Haibane-Renmei: Hanenone, Haibane-Renmei OST: Hanenone (ハネノネ), Daphne in the Brilliant Blue, Shadow of the Colossus ~Roar of the Earth~ Original Soundtrack, Shin Kidousenki Gundam Wing: Operation 1, 灰羽連盟: プチノネ, 光と水のダフネ, Volume 2, Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge - The Animated Series, ガメラ 3 邪神(イリス)覚醒 and . Genres: Film score.
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Mitsuko Horie
Mitsuko Horie (March 8, 1957-) also known as Horie, Mitsuko is a Japanese singer and voice actor.
Discography: , 聖闘士星矢 ヒット曲集, , , 神魂合体ゴーダンナー!! and Galaxia. Genres: Kayōkyoku and Music in Japanese animation.
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Keiko Masuda
Keiko Masuda (September 2, 1957 Aoi-ku, Shizuoka-) also known as ケイ, Kuwaki Keiko, Masuda Keiko, Keiko Kuwaki, 増田 惠子, くわき けいこ, 桑木 啓子, ますだ けいこ, 増田 啓子 or 増田けい子 is a Japanese singer and actor.
Her albums: , , , , VOICE COLOGNE, , , Broadway Market and . Genres she performed include J-pop and Pop music.
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Hozumi Gōda
Hozumi Gōda (August 22, 1957 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Hodumi Gouda, Hodumi Goda, Gōda Hozumi, Hozumi Gôda, 合田 穂積, 郷田ほづみ or Hozumi Gouda is a Japanese actor, voice actor and sound director.
He has been active in the industry since the 80s and has become one of the most respected voice actors in Japan. Some of his most notable roles include Sanosuke Sagara in "Rurouni Kenshin", the title character in "Vampire Hunter D", Kuzan in "One Piece", and Shunsui Kyoraku in "Bleach". He has also worked as a sound director for several anime series, including "Parasyte: The Maxim" and "Overlord". In addition to his work in anime, Gōda has also lent his voice to video games such as "Final Fantasy X", "Kingdom Hearts", and "Metal Gear Solid". He has won several awards for his voice acting, including the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 7th Seiyu Awards.
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Tetsuo Sakurai
Tetsuo Sakurai (November 13, 1957 Tokyo-) also known as 櫻井哲夫 or Sakurai, Tetsuo is a Japanese record producer, bassist and songwriter.
His albums include A Gate of the 21st Century, TLM 20 ~Live Memories of 20 Years~, Cartas do Brasil, Gentle Hearts, Gentle Hearts Tour 2004 and Vital World. Genres he performed include Jazz fusion.
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Amii Ozaki
Amii Ozaki (March 19, 1957 Kyoto Prefecture-) a.k.a. Misuzu Ohara or Ozaki, Amii is a Japanese singer-songwriter.
Her most well known albums: Dinner's Ready and .
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Eiji Oue
Eiji Oue (October 3, 1957 Hiroshima-) is a Japanese conductor and teacher.
His discography includes: Ports of Call, Violin Concertos, Colored Field / Musica Celestis / Air, Beethoven: Symphony No.6 / Respighi: The Pines of Rome, Fanfare for the Common Man / Appalachian Spring / Symphony no. 3, Stravinsky: The Song Of The Nightingale, The Firebird, Rite of Spring (Minnesota Orchestra feat. conductor: Eiji Oue), Symphonic Dances / Études-Tableaux (orch. Ottorino Resphighi) / Vocalise, , and . Genres he performed: Classical music.
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Masamichi Amano
Masamichi Amano (January 26, 1957 Akita-) also known as Amano Masamichi is a Japanese film score composer, conductor and music arranger.
Discography: Battle Royale II, Giant Robo Original Soundtrack 1, Giant Robo Original Soundtrack 2, Princess Nine OST 1, Princess Nine OST 2, Battle Royale Original Soundtrack, ジャイアントロボ THE ANIMATION OST 4, Giant Robo III Original Soundtrack, and . Genres he performed include Film score.
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Yasuhiko Fukuda
Yasuhiko Fukuda (May 3, 1957 Itabashi-) a.k.a. 福田 裕彦, Fukuda Yasuhiko or Hirohiko Fukuda is a Japanese composer, film score composer, keyboard player, music arranger and actor.
His most important albums: Over the Monochrome Rainbow Original Soundtrack, RoboGeisha and .
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Genki Hitomi
Genki Hitomi (October 1, 1957 Japan-) is a Japanese singer.
Genres: Heavy metal and Rock music.
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Tomoki Hasegawa
Tomoki Hasegawa (July 19, 1957 Ikeda-) also known as Hasegawa Tomoki, Hasegawa Satoshi Tree, Tomoki Hasegawa III, はせがわ ともき, 長谷川 智樹, はせがわともき or Hasegawa, Tomoki is a Japanese film score composer and sound producer.
His albums: NANA 707 Soundtracks, NANA 7to8 soundtracks, Trinity Blood File #04 ROMAN HOLYDAY +more, , Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei OST, D・N・ANGEL オリジナルサウンドトラック 2, Zoku Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei Original Soundtrack, , and . Genres he performed include Film score.
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Masami Yuki
Masami Yuki (December 19, 1957 Kutchan-) a.k.a. Masami Yuuki, Shūji Satō, Satō Shūji or Yūki Masami is a Japanese mangaka.
His albums: Crosslight.
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Issei Noro
Issei Noro (January 1, 1957 Setagaya-) a.k.a. 野呂一生 or Noro, Issei is a Japanese guitarist, record producer and songwriter.
His discography includes: Best issei, Light Up, Top Secret, Under the Sky and Vida. Genres: Jazz.
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Atsushi Onita
Atsushi Onita (October 25, 1957 Nagasaki-) otherwise known as Atsushi Oonita, Atsushi Ônita, Mr. Onita or The Great Nita is a Japanese wrestler, actor and politician.
Onita is best known for pioneering and popularizing the Japanese hardcore wrestling style known as "Deathmatch" in the 1990s. He has competed for various wrestling promotions such as Frontier Martial-Arts Wrestling (FMW), World Wrestling Federation (WWF), All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), and Pro Wrestling NOAH.
Aside from wrestling, Onita has also ventured into acting, appearing in several films such as "Battle Heater: Kotatsu" and "Wild Zero". He also dabbled in music, forming the punk rock band "Crusher" in the early 90s.
Onita's political career started in 2001 when he ran for a seat in the Nagasaki Prefectural Assembly, but lost. He later won a seat in the House of Councillors in the Japanese national government, serving from 2013 to 2019.
Throughout his career, Onita has gained a reputation for his toughness and intensity, and his contributions to the world of wrestling have earned him a spot in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame.
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