「言って。」(Say it) is a song by the Japanese duo Yorushika, consisting of vocalist n-buna and guitarist suis. The song was released on December 5, 2019, as part of their album “Plagiarism.” I really enjoyed the intro of the song, with a gentle guitar riff, which sets the tone for the entire piece, poetic and introspective.

I first got to know「アヤノの幸福理論」(Ayano’s Theory of Happiness) as one of my favorite songs from the anime 「MekakuCity Actors」, but it is actually part of the larger multimedia project called 「Kagerou Project」, which includes various songs, light novels, manga, and a video game.

「コイワズライ」(Koiwazurai) is a lovely song by the talented Japanese singer Aimer, who is noted for her mesmerizing voice and emotive performances. As one of my favorite music video arrangements that I’ve created, I specifically focused on visual details and I am pleased with how it turned out.

For me,「海の幽霊」(Spirits of the Sea) is a captivating song that not only boasts of dynamic music but also portrays a deep longing for the ocean and its mysterious creatures.

「愛にできることはまだあるかい」(Is There Still Anything That Love Can Do), another song featured in the film 「天気の子」(Weathering with You), is one of my favorite arrangement so far.

As a simple man, whenever I see a Makoto Shinkai directed movie came out with RADWIMPS’s OST, I click. The piece 「グランドエスケープ」(Grand Escape) is a beautiful song featured in the 2019 Japanese animated film 「天気の子」(Weathering with You). With a soaring melody and sweeping orchestration, this song brought me a breath of fresh air.

「動く、動く」 is a catchy and charming song from the anime series 「少女終末旅行」 (Girls’ Last Tour), set the stage for the show’s exploration of a post-apocalyptic world that is simultaneously beautiful and haunting.

「Weight of the World」 is a song featured in my favorite game at all time, the 2017 video game NieR: Automata, developed by PlatinumGames and published by Square Enix. This piece serves as the main theme for NieR: Automata, and plays during the game’s opening and ending credits, as well as during several key moments in the game’s story.

The piece 「君の知らない物語」 is a song by supercell, a Japanese pop group, and is the opening theme song for the anime series 「化物語」. It is a special anime to me. It has a special place in my heart, and that’s why I spent a lot of time preparing a fingerstyle arrangement and music video for the song.

The song 「打ち上げ花」is from the movie Firework, which is the same director for the film 「Your Name.」I watched the movie right after it came out since I’m a big fan of Makoto Shinkai, and the soft and gentle melody captured my heart.

It always brings me a good mood when I’m inside my house and it’s raining outside. I enjoy the gentle pitter-patter of the raindrops, the fresh scent of the earth, and the soothing sound of the rain, everything work together to create a calming and peaceful atmosphere. The song「Ref: rain」 gives me the same type of beauty.

The song「どんな星空よりも、どんな思い出よりも」 is called “Donna Hoshizora yori mo, Donna Omoide yori mo” in Japanese, which translates to “More Than Any Starry Sky, More Than Any Memory.” I was immediately in loved with this piece just by listening to the simple chords with harmonic intro. I would highly recommend to get the original song a listen!

Krone is a song from the original soundtrack of the anime series Guilty Crown, and it holds a special place in my heart as it has greatly impacted my life in several ways. Before delving into the song itself, I want to talk about the anime Guilty Crown and how it has shaped me as a person.

When I reflect on my music production journey, I realize that a significant portion of my earlier compositions were heavily influenced by the film and television works that I loved. Watching these works ignited my passion for music and motivated me to want to create my own compositions that reflected the emotions and themes of the stories I loved.

The Your Name series holds a special place in my early music production journey. I was first introduced to the series through the anime film Your Name, and it left such an impact on me that I decided to start creating my own music.