Naruyoshi Kikuchi (born 1963) is a versatile Japanese musician, composer, writer, producer, and saxophonist known for his avant-garde jazz, anime soundtracks (like Gundam Thunderbolt, Cowboy Bebop, Lupin the Third), and work as a university lecturer, journalist, and DJ. He's a prominent figure in Japan's music scene, leading bands like DCPRG, signing with Impulse! Records, and producing for Sony Music, all while teaching and writing extensively.
KNOWN FOR
Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine
2012
MoonPhase
2004
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan
2020
Goodbye Noir
2026
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower
2017
Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky
2016
Chase: National Taxation Inspector
2010
Poca Pon
2026
SORANO
2005
Dynamite Graffiti
2018
Akira Hamura: The World’s Most Unfortunate Private Investigator
2020
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: Kyoka Izumi Will Not Be Silenced
2026
FILMOGRAPHY
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Movies
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Acting
4
Sound
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