Koichi Sugiyama
Known for
Music and sound
Born
April 11, 1931
Birthplace
Tokyo, Japan
Died
September 30, 2021 (aged 90)
Biography
Koichi Sugiyama was a Japanese composer, conductor, and orchestrator. He is known for composing the music for the Dragon Quest franchise, along with several other video games, anime, film, and television shows. Classically trained, he is considered a major inspiration for other Japanese game music composers.
Best known work
Godzilla vs. Biollante
1989
Dragon Quest: Your Story
2019
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
1991
Sea Prince and the Fire Child
1981
Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked
1982
Space Runaway Ideon: Contact
1982
Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy
1980
Godzilla Fest 5: Great Monster Battle
2024
Dragon Quest: Legend of the Hero Abel
1989
Space Runaway Ideon
1980Filmography
2024
2019
Dragon Quest: Your StoryOriginal Music Composer
2016
2015
Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest V: Tenku no Hanayomeas Himself - Conductor, Original Music Composer, Executive Producer
2002
Ballet Dragon Quest ~ Star Dancers BalletOriginal Music Composer
1991
1991
Dragon Quest IV Symphonic Suite: London Philharmonic Orchestra Liveas Himself - Conductor, Original Music Composer
1989
Godzilla vs. BiollanteOriginal Music Composer
1989
1988
1983
1982
Space Runaway Ideon: Be InvokedOriginal Music Composer
1982
Space Runaway Ideon: ContactOriginal Music Composer
1981
Sea Prince and the Fire ChildOriginal Music Composer
1980
1980
1979
Hell WormsMusic
1978
Gatchaman: The MovieOriginal Music Composer
1968
A Lavish InvitationMusic
1968
1968