Kensuke Ushio

Kensuke Ushio is a notable figure in the contemporary Japanese musical landscape. Born on February 20, 1980, Ushio began his musical career as a guitarist for the indie rock band ARAFUNE in the early 2000s. However, his real breakthrough came when he started creating original anime soundtracks. Ushio gained widespread recognition for his work on the critically acclaimed and award-winning anime film "A Silent Voice" in 2016. This soundtrack beautifully captured the emotional depth of the movie, showcasing Ushio's talent for composing atmospheric and evocative music. Building on this success, Ushio continued to collaborate with renowned anime director Makoto Shinkai, composing the enchanting and highly praised soundtrack for "Weathering with You" in 2019. Ushio's unique ability to tell stories through his music, incorporating elements of electronic, rock, and classical genres, has solidified his position as one of Japan's most sought-after composers.