Naruyoshi Kikuchi

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.

Known For

The Vanished

Dynamite Graffiti

Araki-san

Kikoe

Revolutionary Pekinese Opera, Tokyo 1995: Unofficial Live Video

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2018	Dynamite Graffiti	Araki-san
2009	Kikoe
2006	The Vanished
	Revolutionary Pekinese Opera, Tokyo 1995: Unofficial Live Video

Year	TV Show	Role