Kenji Kawai
Birthday	March 23, 1957 (1957-03-23) (age 50)
Birthplace	Shinagawa in Tokyo, Japan
Blood type	A
Job	composer, guitarist
Genre	Movie music Electronic music Instrumental music
Hobby	Mahjong, to take a hot spring water
Favourite Food	Gyudon, Sushi, Peperonchieno
Favourite liquor	Beer, wine, Sake, Japanese vodka "Shou-chu" i Calvados
Pet	Tom cat "Mie"

Kenji Kawai^[1] (川井 憲次, Kawai Kenji^?), born April 23, 1957 in Shinagawa, Tokyo - Japanese composer, composes music for motion pictures, anime movies, videogames and televised programs. He has contributed to the musical scores of the Mamoru Oshii movies Ghost in the Shell and Avalon, as well as Hideo Nakata's films Ringu, Ringu 2, Dark Water and Kaidan. Most recently he served as sound programmer on the videogame Silent Hill 3 and composer of the score for popular two-part movie Death Note.

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Career

After dropping out of a nuclear engineering program at Tokai University, Kenji Kawai began studying music at Shobi Music Academy. However, he dropped out after half a year. With a few friends, he created the band Muse, playing fusion rock and participating in music competitions. Through competing in such contests, the band members became technically competent to enter the music industry and decided to part ways.
After leaving Muse, Kenij Kawai began composing music for commercials in his home studio. While recording music for radio actor Yuji Mitsuya he met music director Naoko Asari, who advised him to compose anime soundtracks. Some of his work for anime soundtracks can be found in Ranma ½ , Ghost in the Shell and in the well-known recent film Death Note.^[2]
Following his success as an anime movies music composer, he became involved in live action movies. He contributed music to horror movies: Ringu, Ringu 2, Dark Water, polish-japanese science-fiction movie Avalon and Chinese movie Seven Swords.
He has worked on several projects with director Mamoru Oshii (both Headgear members) and has written scores for all of the Hideo Nakata's films. The most recent film featuring his music is 2007's "Kaidan" by director Hideo Nakata. Kenji Kawai's music has received the Annie award and Hong Kong Film Award In 2005, for Inosensu: Kôkaku kidôtai (Ghost in The Shell 2: Innocence) he was nominated for an Annie award. For the music found in Chat gim and Muk gong he was nominated in 2006 and 2007 for the Hong Kong Film Award. Nuclear engineering is the practical application of the breakdown of atomic nuclei and/or other sub-atomic physics, based on the principles of nuclear physics. ... Tokai University(Tokai Daigaku, 東海大学) is one of the Japanese private university at Tokyo. ... The music industry is the industry that creates, performs, promotes, and preserves music. ... Musical composition is a phrase used in a number of contexts, the most commonly used being a piece of music. ... From the earliest days of the medium, television has been used as a vehicle for advertising in some countries. ... Mitsuya Yuuji (三ッ矢 雄二) is a veteran seiyu who was born on October 18, 1954 in Aichi. ... Serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday Original run 1987 – 1996 No. ... This article contains a plot summary that is overly long or excessively detailed. ... Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump Arena Komik Original run December 2003 – May 2006 No. ... “Animé” redirects here. ... DVD cover showing horror characters as depicted by Universal Studios. ... Ring ) is a 1998 Japanese horror mystery film from director Hideo Nakata, adapted from a novel of the same name by Koji Suzuki. ... Ring 2 (リング2 Ringu 2) (1999), directed by Hideo Nakata, is the sequel to the Japanese horror film, Ring. ... Dark Water is a 2002 Japanese horror film directed by Hideo Nakata, who is perhaps better known to the general public as the director of Ringu and Ringu 2. ... Avalon (アヴァロン, avaron) is a Japanese/Polish Science Fiction movie by Japanese filmmaker Mamoru Oshii. ... Seven Swords poster Seven Swords (Chinese:七劍) is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Tsui Hark and adapted from renowned Wuxia writer Liang Yusheng. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer Mamoru Oshii (押井守 Oshii Mamoru; born August 8, 1951 in Tokyo) is a Japanese animation and live-action film writer and director famous for his philosophy-orietned storytelling. ... Headgear is a group consisting of 5 writers and artists who work in the Japanese anime/manga field. ... Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫 Nakata Hideo, born July 19, 1961, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ... Kwaidan (怪談 kaidan) is a Japanese word that, in its broadest sense, refers to any ghost story. ... The Annie Awards are given to actors for their work in voice-overs including those done in animated film, video games and other vocally-driven art. ... Image:HKfilmawards award. ... Batou, the protagonist. ... The Annie Awards are given to actors for their work in voice-overs including those done in animated film, video games and other vocally-driven art. ... Image:HKfilmawards award. ...

Description of selected albums

Ghost in The Shell: In 1995 was the premiere of Ghost in the Shell. Huge success of the movie and many imitate attempts (like Matrix) is also its musical effects, connection of Japanese choir singing parts os prayer Shintō (too kami emi tame) and Japanese drums taiko. Other works are mostly instrumental, peaceful, with the dominance of drums. As a bonus, on the cd was added pop song "See You Everyday" in cantonese language realization of Fang Ka Wing, whose cheerful mood definitely runs away from rest of the work.

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Avalon: Music to movie Avalon are all songs sung only in Polish, tells the story of a mystical land Avalon. Works have been made by Polish National Philharmonic Orkiestre, Choir of Philharmonic Orkiestre, and solo parts by opera singer Elizabeth Towarnicka. There are few songs definitely setting us in joyful mood, as if Log in or Voyage to Avalon, but also tradicional instrumental songs with drums and electronic music.



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Ghost in the shell - Innocence: Music to second part of the movie Ghost in the shell is using main theme from the first part in a little different arrangement, and a definite advantage of this album is the sound of arrangements. Songs are more dynamical and lively, there are more drums, making a reall creation. Two completely new creations are added to the cd (The Doll House, The Doll House 2) and two songs sung by famous jazz singer Kimiko Ito (Follow me, River of Crystals).

Vampire Princess Miyu - TV OST CD contains 34 amazing creations. Opening for TV series - Shinma no Kodou introduces us to its climate with the aid of flutes, feminine chorus and piano. Solo parts are sung by Kasahara Hiroko (Aitai), Nagasawa Miki (Manmaru Temari Uta - sings with children) and Suzuki Saeko (ending Miyu Yachiyo with flute and piano). Besides the few ones mentioned, there are many fight scenes themes where we can hear fiddle, piano and sometimes drums.




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List of Works

Years 1985 – 1990

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Maison Ikkoku (めぞん一刻 Mezon Ikkoku) is a manga and anime by Rumiko Takahashi. ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Devilman ) is the title of a popular manga and anime created by Go Nagai, as well as the name of the main character of the manga and anime. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Patlabor 2 The Movie, Japanese regular edition 04 Patlabor (a portmanteau of patrol and labor) refers to Mobile Police Patlabor ) a manga franchise created by Masami YÅ«ki. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Vampire Princess Miyu ) is a horror anime series by Narumi Kakinouchi and Toshiki Hirano, as well as a manga series based on this anime. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Patlabor 2 The Movie, Japanese regular edition 04 Patlabor (a portmanteau of patrol and labor) refers to Mobile Police Patlabor ) a manga franchise created by Masami YÅ«ki. ... Serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday Original run 1987 – 1996 No. ... Patlabor 2 The Movie, Japanese regular edition 04 Patlabor (a portmanteau of patrol and labor) refers to Mobile Police Patlabor ) a manga franchise created by Masami YÅ«ki. ... Serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday Original run 1987 – 1996 No. ... Devilman ) is the title of a popular manga and anime created by Go Nagai, as well as the name of the main character of the manga and anime. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Project A-ko is a popular comedic anime and manga series. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ...

Years 1991 – 2000

Burn up! is an OAV based on a Manga by Keniichi Sonoda It concerns a special group of police officers called team Warrior who are often given special assignments in the police department. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday Original run 1987 – 1996 No. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Mermaid Saga is a series of manga graphic novels in four volumes by Rumiko Takahashi. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Talking Head (1993) is a live action film written and directed by Mamoru Oshii. ... Hime-chans Ribbon (姫ちゃんのリボン / Hime-chan no Ribon) is a magical girl manga series created by Megumi Mizusawa that was serialized in Ribon Magazine from August 1990 to January 1994. ... Serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday Original run 1987 – 1996 No. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Musekinin Kanchou Tylor (translation: The Irresponsible Captain Tylor) is a Japanese anime work based on a series of light novels by the Japanese author Hitoshi Yoshiyoka. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Patlabor 2 The Movie, Japanese regular edition 04 Patlabor (a portmanteau of patrol and labor) refers to Mobile Police Patlabor ) a manga franchise created by Masami YÅ«ki. ... Blue Seed ) is a manga created by Yuzo Takada. ... Fight! Iczer One ) is a dark sci-fi anime with a predominantly female cast. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... Original Video Animation ), abbreviated OVA ), is a term used for anime titles that are released direct-to-video, without prior showings on TV or in theaters. ... This article contains a plot summary that is overly long or excessively detailed. ... Sorcerer Hunters (爆れつ ハンター Bakuretsu Hantā) is a 13-volume manga created by Satoru Akahori and Ray Omishi. ... Baby and Me (Japanese: 赤ちゃんと僕 or Aka-chan to Boku) is one of the representative works of Marimo Ragawa. ... Serialized in Gekkan Dragon Magazine Original run 1993 – 2004 Volumes 10 TV anime Director Takahiro Omori Studio Studio Pierrot Licensor Image Entertainment Network TV Tokyo Original run 3 April 1997 – 25 September 1997 Episodes 25 Hyper Police ) is the name of a manga and anime series created by Minoru Tachikawa... Vampire Princess Miyu ) is a horror anime series by Narumi Kakinouchi and Toshiki Hirano, as well as a manga series based on this anime. ... Ring ) is a 1998 Japanese horror mystery film from director Hideo Nakata, adapted from a novel of the same name by Koji Suzuki. ... Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫 Nakata Hideo, born July 19, 1961, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ... Youre Under Arrest ) is the title of a manga and anime franchise created by Kosuke Fujishima, famous for his later series, Oh My Goddess!. The English version of the manga has been published by Dark Horse Comics, which only contained selected episodes from volumes 6 and 7 (reportedly at... Chaos (aka Kaosu) is a 1999 Japanese mystery-thriller directed Hideo Nakata and written by Hisashi Saito. ... Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫 Nakata Hideo, born July 19, 1961, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ... Ringu 2 (1999), directed by Hideo Nakata, is the sequel to the Japanese horror film, Ringu. ... Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫 Nakata Hideo, born July 19, 1961, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ... Dai-Guard is an anime television series, produced in North America by ADV Films and directed by Seiji Mizushima. ... Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫 Nakata Hideo, born July 19, 1961, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ... Sleeping Bride (Orig. ... Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫 Nakata Hideo, born July 19, 1961, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ...

Years 2001 – 2008

// An anime series from the director of The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, Koji Itoh. ... Avalon (アヴァロン, avaron) is a Japanese/Polish Science Fiction movie by Japanese filmmaker Mamoru Oshii. ... Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer Mamoru Oshii (押井守 Oshii Mamoru; born August 8, 1951 in Tokyo) is a Japanese animation and live-action film writer and director famous for his philosophy-orietned storytelling. ... Dark Water is a 2002 Japanese horror film directed by Hideo Nakata, who is perhaps better known to the general public as the director of Ringu and Ringu 2. ... Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫 Nakata Hideo, born July 19, 1961, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ... Patlabor 2 The Movie, Japanese regular edition 04 Patlabor (a portmanteau of patrol and labor) refers to Mobile Police Patlabor ) a manga franchise created by Masami Yūki. ... Bloody Mallory is a 2002 French film directed by Julien Magnat and written by Magnat and Stéphane Kazandjian. ... Gunparade March (ガンパレード・マーチ) is a Japanese video game that was later turned into a 12-episode anime. ... Kibakichi is the eponymous hero of a couple of Japanese Samurai Horror film directed by Tomo-O Haraguchi, whos previous directing credits are Mikadoroido AKA Robokill Beneath Discoclub Layla (1991) and Sakuya: yôkaiden AKA Sakuya: Slayer of Demons (2000). ... Kibakichi is the eponymous hero of a couple of Japanese Samurai Horror film directed by Tomo-O Haraguchi, whos previous directing credits are Mikadoroido AKA Robokill Beneath Discoclub Layla (1991) and Sakuya: yôkaiden AKA Sakuya: Slayer of Demons (2000). ... Batou, the protagonist. ... Ultraman Nexus (ウルトラマンネクサス, Urutoraman Nekusasu) was produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting. ... Starship Operators (スターシップ・オペレーターズ) is an anime series made by Ryo Mizuno. ... Mezame no hakobune (めざめの方舟, lit. ... Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer Mamoru Oshii (押井守 Oshii Mamoru; born August 8, 1951 in Tokyo) is a Japanese animation and live-action film writer and director famous for his philosophy-orietned storytelling. ... Antarctic Journal (2005) is the feature film debut by South Korean director Yim Pil-sung. ... Seven Swords poster Seven Swords (Chinese:七劍) is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Tsui Hark and adapted from renowned Wuxia writer Liang Yusheng. ... Tsui Hark (Chinese: 徐克; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Hsü Ko) (born Tsui Man-kong (徐文光) on February 15, 1950) is a New Wave film director in Hong Kong who is also a highly influential producer, often likened to Steven Spielberg for a similar galvanizing effect on his countrys cinematic scene. ... Rinne (Reincarnation in English) is a 2005 J-Horror film. ... Takashi Shimizu (清水崇 Shimizu Takashi, born 27 July 1972 in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese film director, most famous for the Ju-on series of horror films. ... Fate/stay night ) is a Japanese eroge visual novel game created by Type-Moon, which was originally released on January 30, 2004. ... Tachiguishi-Retsuden (立喰師列伝, tachiguishi retsuden), aka Tachigui: The Amazing Lives of the Fast Food Grifters, is a 2006 animation movie directed by Japanese filmmaker Mamoru Oshii, who also wrote the eponymous novel this film is based on. ... Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer Mamoru Oshii (押井守 Oshii Mamoru; born August 8, 1951 in Tokyo) is a Japanese animation and live-action film writer and director famous for his philosophy-orietned storytelling. ... Death Note ) is a series of Japanese films, adapted from the Death Note manga series, released in 2006. ... Dragon Tiger Gate (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ) is a 2006 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Wilson Yip and featuring fight choreography by Donnie Yen, who also stars. ... Wilson Yip (Yip Wai-Shun) is a Hong Kong actor, film director and screenwriter. ... Sean S. Cunningham is a writer, producer and director of films born on December 31st 1941. ... A Battle of Wits (Chinese and Japanese: 墨攻; pinyin: Mò Gōng; rōmaji: Bokkō or Bokukō; literally: Mohist Attack) is a 2006 Hong Kong historical action drama film, based upon a Japanese historical novel of the same name by Kenichi Sakemi. ... Kwaidan (怪談 kaidan) is a Japanese word that, in its broadest sense, refers to any ghost story. ... Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫 Nakata Hideo, born July 19, 1961, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ... Publish date July 1996 No. ... Mobile Suit Gundam 00 ) is the latest television anime of Sunrises long-running Gundam franchise. ... FolksSoul: Forgotten Legend (formerly Monster Kingdom: Unknown Realms, Unknown Realms) is a video game for the PlayStation 3 announced at E3 2006 which is told to be The next generation of dark fantasy. ... The Sky Crawlers ) is a Japanese novel series by Hiroshi Mori. ... Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer Mamoru Oshii (押井守 Oshii Mamoru; born August 8, 1951 in Tokyo) is a Japanese animation and live-action film writer and director famous for his philosophy-orietned storytelling. ...

See also

• Hideo Nakata
• Mamoru Oshii
• J-Horror
• Anime
• Japanese movies

Hideo Nakata (中田秀夫 Nakata Hideo, born July 19, 1961, in Okayama, Japan) is a Japanese film director. ... Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer Mamoru Oshii (押井守 Oshii Mamoru; born August 8, 1951 in Tokyo) is a Japanese animation and live-action film writer and director famous for his philosophy-orietned storytelling. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... “Animé” redirects here. ... Japanese cinema (映画; Eiga) has a history in Japan that spans more than 100 years. ...

External links

• Official site of Kenji Kawai (Japanese)
• Kenji Kawai on IMDB

Bibliography