Koichi Sugiyama
Sound

Koichi Sugiyama

Born 1931-04-11 · Tokyo, Japan · Died 2021-09-30

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.

Original Music ComposerMusicExecutive ProducerCastSound

Known for

Dragon Quest: Your Story★ 6.7Viewing moment
Dragon Quest: Your Story
2019
Godzilla vs. Biollante★ 7.3Viewing moment
Godzilla vs. Biollante
1989
Sea Prince and the Fire Child★ 6.3Viewing moment
Sea Prince and the Fire Child
1981
Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked★ 8.7Viewing moment
Space Runaway Ideon: Be Invoked
1982
Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy★ 7.2Viewing moment
Cyborg 009: Legend of the Super Galaxy
1980
Space Runaway Ideon: Contact★ 7Viewing moment
Space Runaway Ideon: Contact
1982
Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest V: Tenku no HanayomeViewing moment
Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest V: Tenku no Hanayome
2015
A Lavish VacationViewing moment
A Lavish Vacation
1968
The Tigers: The World is Waiting For UsViewing moment
The Tigers: The World is Waiting For Us
1968
Ballet Dragon Quest ~ Star Dancers BalletViewing moment
Ballet Dragon Quest ~ Star Dancers Ballet
2002
Dragon Quest Fantasia VideoViewing moment
Dragon Quest Fantasia Video
1988
Gatchaman: The Movie★ 7Viewing moment
Gatchaman: The Movie
1978
Dragon Quest - 30th Anniversary NHK Special★ 10Viewing moment
Dragon Quest - 30th Anniversary NHK Special
2016
Dragon Quest IV Symphonic Suite: London Philharmonic Orchestra LiveViewing moment
Dragon Quest IV Symphonic Suite: London Philharmonic Orchestra Live
1991

Frequent collaborators

Yoku ShioyaYoku ShioyaFuyumi ShiraishiFuyumi ShiraishiKazuhiko InoueKazuhiko InoueHideyuki TanakaHideyuki TanakaKeiko TodaKeiko TodaIttoku KishibeIttoku KishibeBanjo GingaBanjo GingaAkira ToriyamaAkira Toriyama