Naruyoshi Kikuchi

Born June 14, 1963

Biography

Naruyoshi Kikuchi (born 1963) is a versatile Japanese musician, composer, writer, producer, and saxophonist known for his avant-garde jazz, anime soundtracks (like Gundam Thunderbolt, Cowboy Bebop, Lupin the Third), and work as a university lecturer, journalist, and DJ. He's a prominent figure in Japan's music scene, leading bands like DCPRG, signing with Impulse! Records, and producing for Sony Music, all while teaching and writing extensively.

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2020s

2026
Goodbye Noir
Music
Poca Pon
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Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: Kyoka Izumi Will Not Be Silenced
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2025
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional
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2023
Almost People
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Rohan at the Louvre
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2020
Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan
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Akira Hamura: The World’s Most Unfortunate Private Investigator
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