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Japanese musicians born in 1974

Here are 50 famous musicians from Japan were born in 1974:

Miho Komatsu

Miho Komatsu (March 30, 1974 Japan-) a.k.a. Komatsu, Miho is a Japanese singer, songwriter and lyricist.

Her discography includes: 謎, 輝ける星, 謎, 願い事ひとつだけ, anybody's game, , 氷の上に立つように, さよならのかけら, 最短距離で and Kaze ga Soyogu Basho. Genres she performed include J-pop.

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Showtaro Morikubo

Showtaro Morikubo (February 25, 1974 Hachioji-) also known as Shotaro Morikubo, Syoutarou Morikubo, Morikubo Shōtarō, Shoutarou Morikubo, Syotarou Morikubo, Morikubo Showtaro or Morikubo, Shoutarou is a Japanese actor, singer and voice actor.

His albums include , The Answer, OUR NEWS / little by little, begin the TRY, , , What’s this?, Stand down, TRIBALISM 〜sunset side〜 and .

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Hekiru Shiina

Hekiru Shiina (March 12, 1974 Higashikurume-) also known as Shiina Hekiru, Makiko Shiina, Shiina, Hekiru or Shiina Makiko is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer.

Her albums include Shiena, Setsunai egao, No Make Girl, Me wo samase otoko nara, Dameyo! Dameyo! Dameyo!!, Iroasenai shunkan, With a Will, Kaze ga fuku oka, Graduater and Dakishimete.

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Ryōka Yuzuki

Ryōka Yuzuki (January 10, 1974 Anjo-) also known as Yuzuki Ryoka, Yuzuki Ryouka, Ryouka Yuzuki, Ryoka Yuzuki, Yuzuki, Ryouka, AIRI, Ayumi Nagashii, Kanori Kadomatsu, Nagashii Ayumi, Kadomatsu Kanori, Yuzuki Ryōka or Ryôka Yuzuki is a Japanese voice actor and actor.

Her albums: Sister Princess ~Nijūnin No Tenshitachi~.

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Akari Kaida

Akari Kaida (January 10, 1974 Hyōgo Prefecture-) also known as 海田明里 or Kaida, Akari is a Japanese composer.

Her albums include Biohazard Original Soundtrack Remix, Discography of the Resident Evil video game series, Breath of Fire III, Onimusha 3 - J-Side, Dino Crisis and . Genres related to her: Video game music.

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Kaori Mizuhashi

Kaori Mizuhashi (August 28, 1974 Sapporo-) also known as Mizuhashi Kaori is a Japanese voice actor.

Her albums: , , スケッチスイッチ, , , ？でわっしょい, できるかなって☆☆☆, , and 我が家のお稲荷さま。天狐幻術歌曲集.

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Hiroki Takahashi

Hiroki Takahashi (September 7, 1974 Adachi-) a.k.a. Takahashi Hiroki, Takahashi, Hiroki or Nihon (Takahashi, Hiroki) is a Japanese voice actor, actor and singer.

His albums: , Hello! and . Genres he performed: J-pop.

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Takahiro Sakurai

Takahiro Sakurai (June 13, 1974 Okazaki-) also known as Sakurai, Takahiro or Sakurai Takahiro is a Japanese voice actor and radio personality.

His albums include .

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Harumi Inoue

Harumi Inoue (September 23, 1974 Kumamoto-) is a Japanese actor, model and swimmer.

Her albums: and .

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Kiyomi Asai

Kiyomi Asai (April 12, 1974 Tokyo-) also known as Asai Kiyomi is a Japanese voice actor.

Discography: and 「君が望む永遠」Portrait.4～あゆ～.

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Mirai Yamamoto

Mirai Yamamoto (November 4, 1974 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Mirai Yamoto, Mirai Iwaki or Yamamoto Mirai is a Japanese actor and film producer.

She began her acting career in the late 1990s and has since appeared in numerous films and television series in Japan. Yamamoto is known for her versatile roles and has played a wide range of characters, from a high school student to a doctor. Some of her notable works include the films "Shall We Dance?" (1996), "Love Letter" (1995), and "Twilight Samurai" (2002).

In addition to her acting career, Yamamoto has also worked as a film producer, having produced several films including "Sunny" (2011) and "The Grudge" (2020). She has received several awards for her work, including the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Yokohama Film Festival in 2002 and the Best Actress Award at the Japan Academy Prize in 2008.

Yamamoto is also involved in various charitable activities, including the United Nations Development Programme and the Japan Committee for UNICEF. She is married to actor Tadanobu Asano and they have two children together.

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Kentarō Itō

Kentarō Itō (January 3, 1974 Hachioji-) also known as Kentaro Itou, Kentarô Itô, Itō Kentarō, Ito Kentaro, Kentarou Itou, Ito, Kentaro, Kentarō Itō or Kentaro Ito is a Japanese actor and voice actor.

His albums: BLEACH BEAT COLLECTION -RENJI ABARAI-.

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Mika Arisaka

Mika Arisaka (June 28, 1974 Japan-) a.k.a. 有坂美香, Mica Arisaka or Arisaka, Mika is a Japanese , .

Her most important albums: Life Goes On, infinite∞RYVIUS [dis-] [Over The Dream], 月迷風影, TV Song Book 1999-2006, Over The Dream, and Aquantum.

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Fumika Suzuki

Fumika Suzuki (October 11, 1974 Tochigi Prefecture-) is a Japanese model, voice acting in japan, gravure idol and voice actor.

She began her career as a gravure model and appeared in several magazines, including Weekly Playboy and Young Magazine. She later transitioned to voice acting and has lent her voice to several anime and video game characters, such as Yuna in "Galaxy Angel" and Saya in "Onechanbara". She also works as a narrator for various television programs and commercials. Suzuki is known for her distinctive voice and has won numerous awards for her work in voice acting. Outside of her career, she is active in promoting animal welfare and has published several books on the topic.

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Mikiyo Ohno

Mikiyo Ohno (June 17, 1974 Tokyo-) also known as 大野幹代, Ohno Mikiyo or Ōno, Mikiyo is a Japanese singer, model and actor.

Discography: , , and . Genres: J-pop and Pop music.

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Mamiko Tayama

Mamiko Tayama (March 29, 1974 Iwate Prefecture-) is a Japanese singer.

She started her music career in the late 1990s as the lead vocalist of the Japanese band Do As Infinity. The band became famous for their hit songs such as "Tangerine Dream" and "Yesterday & Today." Tayama also pursued a solo career in the mid-2000s, releasing singles such as "Ever After" and "Precious Time." In addition to her music career, Tayama is known for her philanthropic work as an ambassador for UNICEF Japan. She has also appeared in various television dramas and movies throughout her career.

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Junko Kawada

Junko Kawada (November 22, 1974-) is a Japanese singer.

Her albums: , , , , HERO GIRL, , , Jun mind, and .

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Masami Shiratama

Masami Shiratama (April 27, 1974 Hiroshima-) also known as Tama or 白玉雅己 is a Japanese musician.

His albums include Metal Cool, ホンノウ, !LOUD!, Great Pleasure and Natural Born. Genres: Music of Japan, J-pop, Rock music and Pop music.

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Kōji Wada

Kōji Wada (January 29, 1974 Fukuchiyama-) also known as Koji Wada, Wada Kouji, Wada, Koji or KALEIDO☆SCOPE is a Japanese singer.

His discography includes: Butter-Fly, ターゲット～赤い衝撃～, The Biggest Dreamer, Starting Over, , , 炎のオーバードライブ, FIRE!!, Hirari and an Endless tale. Genres: Rock music.

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Hiroyuki Yoshino

Hiroyuki Yoshino (February 6, 1974 Chiba Prefecture-) a.k.a. Yoshino Hiroyuki or Yoshino, Hiroyuki is a Japanese voice actor and singer.

His albums include , Peace, Get Set and Do it.

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Ayaka Hibiki

Ayaka Hibiki (June 8, 1974 Japan-) is a Japanese actor and voice actor.

She started her career in 1997 as a voice actor and played various roles in popular anime such as Naruto, One Piece, and Detective Conan. Some of her notable roles include Rangiku Matsumoto in Bleach and Irisviel von Einzbern in Fate/Zero.

Apart from her voice acting career, Ayaka Hibiki has also acted in several TV dramas and movies. She made her debut in 1999 with the movie "Onihei Hankacho" and has since then appeared in various productions like "Dr. Koto's Clinic", "Aibou", and "Kasuka na Kanojo".

Ayaka Hibiki is known for her versatile vocal range and her ability to bring characters to life. She has received multiple awards for her voice acting, including the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 4th Seiyu Awards in 2010.

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Sara Nakayama

Sara Nakayama (January 29, 1974 Saitama Prefecture-) also known as Nakayama, Sara is a Japanese , .

Sara Nakayama is a Japanese actress and singer. She began her career in 1993 as a member of the all-female band Southern All Stars' support group. In 1997, Nakayama made her acting debut in the film "Love & Pop." She has since appeared in numerous films and TV dramas, such as "Waterboys," "The Pearls of the Stone Man," and "Wood Job!." In addition to her acting career, Nakayama has released several solo albums and has also performed as a member of the band, Czecho No Republic. With her talent and dedication, Sara Nakayama has become a prominent figure in the Japanese entertainment industry.

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Chiharu Tezuka

Chiharu Tezuka (October 27, 1974 Taitō-) is a Japanese voice actor.

He has lent his voice to a variety of characters in anime and video games, including Shingen Takeda in "Sengoku Basara," Ja'far in "Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic," and Serge in "Tales of Xillia." Tezuka has been active in the voice acting industry since the mid-1990s and has gained a following for his deep and commanding vocal range. He is also a skilled guitar player and has performed the theme songs for several anime series, including "Megalo Box" and "Ginga e Kickoff!!" In addition to voice acting, Tezuka has also worked as a narrator and radio personality, and has hosted several events and concerts for anime fans in Japan.

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Hiroko Taguchi

Hiroko Taguchi (March 29, 1974 Japan-) also known as Taguchi, Hiroko is a Japanese voice actor.

Discography: ef - a tale of memories. ENDING THEME 〜Adagio and .

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Setsuji Satō

Setsuji Satō (December 16, 1974 Tokyo-) also known as Setsuji Sato, 佐藤せつじ or Satō Setsuji is a Japanese actor and voice actor.

He began his career as a child actor in the 1980s and has since appeared in a variety of films and television dramas, including "Like Asura" and "NHK Taiga drama: Gunshi Kanbei". Satō is also a well-known voice actor in Japan, lending his voice to numerous anime characters such as Tadashi Yamaguchi in "Haikyu!!", Kashiwagi in "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn", and Kensei Muguruma in "Bleach". In addition to his acting work, Satō has also been involved in theater productions, including starring in the stage play adaptation of the popular manga series "Kimi ni Todoke".

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Takashi Onozuka

Takashi Onozuka (February 1, 1974 Tokyo-) is a Japanese voice actor.

Onozuka began his voice acting career in 2001, and has since become well-known for his roles in several popular anime series such as "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure," "One Piece," and "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations." He is also known for voicing characters in video games, including "Final Fantasy XV" and "Fire Emblem Fates." Onozuka has been nominated for several awards, including the 7th Seiyu Awards for his role in "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure." In addition to voice acting, he has also performed in stage plays and live-action dramas. Off-camera, Onozuka is known for his love of cats and frequently shares photos and videos of his own cats on social media.

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MINMI

MINMI (December 8, 1974 Osaka-) also known as Minmi or ミンミ is a Japanese singer, singer-songwriter and record producer.

Discography: The Perfect Vision, T.T.T., Miracle, Another World, imagine, natural, Are Yu Ready, I Love You Baby, Summertime!! and Nishiazabu Densetsu. Genres she performed: Reggae, J-pop, Soca music, Hip hop music, Rap music and Electropop.

Yukiko Takaguchi

Yukiko Takaguchi (November 3, 1974 Okayama Prefecture-) also known as 高口幸子 or Takaguchi Yukiko is a Japanese voice actor and actor.

She is affiliated with the talent agency Anima. Takaguchi started her voice acting career in the mid-1990s and has since voiced a variety of characters in anime, video games, and dramas. Some of her notable roles include Lila Rossi in Miraculous Ladybug, Rafika in Cross Ange, and Kirara Bernstain in Gundam Build Fighters Try. In addition to voice acting, Takaguchi has also appeared in several live-action dramas and films. She has been nominated multiple times at the Seiyu Awards for her outstanding voice acting. Outside of her entertainment career, Takaguchi is also known for being an animal rights activist and has actively supported charities and organizations that work towards animal welfare.

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Wataru Hokoyama

Wataru Hokoyama (August 24, 1974 Aizu-) otherwise known as Waterloo is a Japanese film score composer.

His albums include , Resident Evil 5, Biohazard 5 Original Soundtrack and .

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Nobuyuki Kobushi

Nobuyuki Kobushi (September 8, 1974 Kyoto Prefecture-) is a Japanese voice actor.

He is affiliated with the talent agency, 81 Produce. Kobushi began his voice acting career in 2001 when he lent his voice to the character of Lancelot in the anime, "Cosmo Warrior Zero". Since then, he has voiced many notable characters in popular anime series, such as Atsushi Murasakibara in "Kuroko's Basketball", Kaito Momota in "Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony", and Jiro Kuroshio in "My Hero Academia". He has also voiced characters in video games, such as Naoki Koshimizu in "Yakuza 5" and Toshiro Yogo in "Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers". In addition to his voice acting career, Kobushi is also a skilled swordsmanship practitioner in Kendo, Iaido, and Kenjutsu.

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Fumiko Orikasa

Fumiko Orikasa (December 27, 1974 Taitō-) also known as Orikasa Fumiko, Tomiko Orikasa, Orikasa, Fumiko or Oririn is a Japanese voice actor and singer.

Discography: Lune, Flower, 輪廻の果てに…, , , いちごコンプリート, , , and .

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Harumi Tsuyuzaki

Harumi Tsuyuzaki (April 11, 1974 Kawasaki-) also known as Lyrico or Tsuyuzaki Harumi is a Japanese , .

Her discography includes: harumi tsuyuzaki, Need You Badly, WONDER OF DREAM, WONDER OF LOVE, Thank You! -Wonder Of Love Tour 1997-, Wish, Feel so real, Believe Yourself, Believe Yourself and Especial Best of 1995-1998.

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Ai Nagano

Ai Nagano (August 13, 1974 Saitama Prefecture-) also known as Nagano Ai is a Japanese voice actor.

She started her voice acting career in 1999 as a part of the talent agency, Arts Vision. Some of her notable roles include Fuku in the anime series "Kujibiki Unbalance," Mika Ito in "Initial D," and Nanami Kanzaki in "ToHeart2." Nagano has also provided voice-over work for video games, such as "Love Plus" and "Monster Hunter X." In addition to voice acting, she has also released several singles and performed theme songs for anime series.

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Yuki Kaida

Yuki Kaida (November 30, 1974 Tokyo-) also known as Kaida, Yuki, Chuugoku (Kaida, Yuki), Yukki or Nikki is a Japanese actor, radio personality, presenter and voice actor.

Her albums include ヘタリアキャラクターCD, Volume 8: 中国 and .

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Kaori Sakagami

Kaori Sakagami (July 29, 1974 Nagasaki-) a.k.a. Kaori Skagami, Sakagami, Kaori, 坂上香織 or Sakagami Kaori is a Japanese singer and actor.

Genres related to her: J-pop.

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Makoto Kawamoto

Makoto Kawamoto (January 19, 1974 Fukui-) also known as かわもとまこと, Kawamoto Makoto or 川本真琴 is a Japanese singer and songwriter.

Discography: 川本真琴, 1/2, Pi Ka Pi Ka, Fragile, KAWAMOTO Makoto, gobbledygook, , , and . Her related genres: J-pop, Pop music, Rock music and Funk.

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Daisuke Kishio

Daisuke Kishio (March 28, 1974 Matsusaka-) also known as Kishio Daisuke, Kishio, Daisuke, Daisaku Sensei, Dai-chan or Ganbi Daisaku is a Japanese voice actor, actor and singer.

He started his career as a voice actor in 2001 with the anime series "Kaze no Yojimbo" and has since voiced various characters in popular anime and video games, including Itoshiki Nozomu in "Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei," Tsukumo in "Karneval," and Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu in "Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair."

Aside from voice acting, Kishio has also appeared in live-action TV dramas and stage plays. He is also a skilled singer, having released several singles and albums throughout his career.

In 2013, Kishio formed a unit called DISACODE with fellow voice actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki. They have released multiple singles and albums together, and have performed at various live events in Japan.

Throughout his career, Kishio has won several awards for his voice acting work, including Best Supporting Actor at the 4th Seiyu Awards in 2010.

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Tomomi Kahala

Tomomi Kahala (August 17, 1974 Koto, Tokyo-) also known as かはらともみ, しもがわらともみ, Tomomi Shimogawara, Shimogawara Tomomi, Tomomi Kahara, Kahara Tomomi or 下河原朋美 is a Japanese singer, model, singer-songwriter and actor.

Her albums: storytelling, Kahala Compilation, LOVE BRACE, Naked, Best selection, nine cubes, Hate tell a lie, , DREAM-Self Cover Best-Premium Edition and Super Best Singles〜10th Anniversary. Genres she performed include J-pop, Pop music, Dance-pop, Adult contemporary music and Pop rock.

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Koji Asano

Koji Asano (April 26, 1974 Japan-) a.k.a. Asano, Koji is a Japanese , .

His albums include You Can't Open the Door Because It's Already Open, Zoo Telepathy, Crevasses, Fret, January Rainbow, The End of August, The Last Shade of Evening Falls 1/4, The Last Shade of Evening Falls 2/4, The Last Shade of Evening Falls 3/4 and The Last Shade of Evening Falls 4/4.

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Ryohei Yamamoto

Ryohei Yamamoto (December 30, 1974 Kyoto-) also known as Yamamoto Ryohei or Ryohei is a Japanese singer.

His albums: Almost There, Believe Me, Set Free, Take Over, onelove and Ryohei BEST. Genres he performed: Rhythm and blues.

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MOMO

MOMO (April 1, 1974-) is a Japanese singer and songwriter.

Genres she performed include Techno, Trance music and J-pop.

Inaba Atsuko

Inaba Atsuko (March 13, 1974 Osaka-) also known as Inaba, Atsuko or Atsuko Inaba is a Japanese musician.

Genres: J-pop.

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Nujabes

Nujabes (February 7, 1974 Nishi-Azabu, Minato, Tokyo-February 26, 2010 Shibuya) a.k.a. Jun Seba was a Japanese disc jockey, record producer and composer.

His most important albums: Metaphorical Music, Modal Soul, Hydeout Productions 1st Collection, F.I.L.O., Next View, Samurai Champloo Music Record: Impression, Samurai Champloo Music Record: Departure, Spiritual State, Luv(sic.) Part 4 and Luv(sic) Part 5. Genres he performed include Jazz, Jazz rap, Cool jazz, Trip hop, Hip hop music, Nu jazz, Acid jazz and Instrumental hip hop.

Kaoru

Kaoru (February 17, 1974 Hyōgo Prefecture-) also known as 薫 is a Japanese guitarist, record producer and composer.

Genres he performed: Heavy metal, Rock music, Alternative metal and Avant-garde metal.

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (July 9, 1974 Seiyo-) also known as Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, 초난강 or Chonan Gang is a Japanese actor, singer and voice actor.

His most important albums: . Genres he performed include J-pop.

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Die

Die (December 20, 1974 Kumamoto-) is a Japanese guitarist, record producer and composer.

Genres: Heavy metal and Rock music.

Erina Yamazaki

Erina Yamazaki (March 10, 1974 Tokyo-) is a Japanese , .

Erina Yamazaki is a Japanese artist, illustrator and animator. She graduated from Tama Art University in 1996 and began her career as an illustrator, creating works for magazines, advertisements, and books. In 2003, she started working as an animator for Studio Ghibli, contributing to films such as "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Ponyo". She also created the original character designs for the animated television series "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya". In addition to her work in animation, Yamazaki has held numerous exhibitions of her artwork in Japan and abroad, showcasing her unique style of combining traditional Japanese art techniques with contemporary design.

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Kousuke Yamashita

Kousuke Yamashita (February 17, 1974 Hamamatsu-) a.k.a. Kosuke Yamashita, Yamashita Kousuke or Yamashita, Kousuke is a Japanese composer.

His albums include Hana Yori Dango, 信長の野望究極音盤, Xenosaga THE ANIMATION Original Soundtrack, , , , and .

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Satoru Kōsaki

Satoru Kōsaki (September 16, 1974 Toyonaka-) also known as Satoru Kousaki, Satoru Kosaki, Kamimae Shou or Kosaki, Satoru is a Japanese composer and film score composer.

His most well known albums: Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu, SOS-dan Radio Shibu Digest 06, sugar sweet nightmare & Bakemonogatari Music Collection I, 涼宮ハルヒの消失 Original Soundtrack, , , , , , and .

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Taichi Kokubun

Taichi Kokubun (September 2, 1974 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Kokubun Taich is a Japanese actor, keyboard player and presenter.

Genres: Rock music.

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