The Range of Anime Soundtracks from Joe Hisaishi to Kensuke Ushio

Soundtracks are one of the most important but often underappreciated parts of anime production, having the ability to underscore scenes and characters in an adaptation while evoking strong emotions in the audience. Ionatan and Ravi break down the technical process for score composition as well as the historical context for music in the anime industry. Then, they discuss the most prominent anime composers and what makes each of their musical styles unique, from industry legends like Joe Hisaishi and Yoko Kanno to relative newcomers like Hiroyuki Sawano and Kensuke Ushio.