Kōtarō Nakagawa (中川 幸太郎, Nakagawa Kōtarō, born February 7, 1969)[1] is a Japanese composer and arranger.[2] He is noted for composing the soundtracks for several anime series, including the Gorō Taniguchi-directed productions s-CRY-ed, Planetes, Gun Sword, and Code Geass. He provided the music for many of the Kamen Rider and Super Sentai tokusatsu shows and films.
Kōtarō Nakagawa 中川 幸太郎 | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 7, 1969 |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Anison |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, arranger |
Works
editAnime
edit| Year | Title | Crew role | Notes | Source[3][1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Kiko-chan's Smile | Music | ||
| 2000 | Geobreeders | Music | 2000 special | |
| 2001 | s-CRY-ed | Music | ||
| 2003–04 | Planetes | Music | ||
| 2005–07 | Fushigiboshi no Futagohime | Music | Also Gyu! | |
| 2005–06 | Zoids Genesis | Music | ||
| 2005 | Gun x Sword | Music, Opening theme song | ||
| 2006–08 | Code Geass series | Music | 2 seasons and OVAs | [4][5] |
| 2007–09 | Hayate the Combat Butler series | Music | 2 seasons | |
| 2008–10 | Major | Music | seasons 4, 5, 6 | |
| 2008–09 | Zettai Karen Children: Psychic Squad | Music | Also OVA in 2010 | [6] |
| 2008 | Major: Yūjō no Winning Shot | Music | feature film | |
| 2009–11 | Gokujō!! Mecha Mote Iinchō series | Music, with Junichi "IGAO" Igarashi | 2 seasons | |
| 2009 | Cross Game | Music | ||
| 2009 | 07 Ghost | Music | [7] | |
| 2010–11 | Stitch! ~Best Friends Forever~ | Music | ||
| 2011 | Gosick | Music | ||
| 2011–14 | Chibi Devi! | Music | ||
| 2012–13 | Inu x Boku SS | Music | Also OVAs | |
| 2012 | Scryed | Music | OVA | |
| 2013 | Zettai Karen Children: The Unlimited | Music | [6] | |
| 2013 | Devil Survivor 2: The Animation | Music | [8] | |
| 2013 | Stella Women’s Academy, High School Division Class C³ | Music | [9] | |
| 2014 | Argevollen | Music | [10] | |
| 2014 | Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V | Music | [11] | |
| 2015 | Prison School | Music | [12] | |
| 2015 | Chivalry of a Failed Knight | Music | [13] | |
| 2016 | Active Raid | Music | [14] | |
| 2016 | Digimon Universe: App Monsters | Music | ||
| 2018–20 | Major 2nd series | Music | 2 seasons | [15] |
| 2022 | Birdie Wing: Golf Girls' Story | Music, with Hironori Anazawa | [16] | |
| 2022 | Fuuto PI | Music, with Shuhei Naruse | [17] | |
| 2023 | Tōsōchū: The Great Mission | Music | [18] | |
| 2023 | Classroom for Heroes | Music | [19] |
Tokusatsu
editDrama
edit| Year | Title | Crew role | Notes | Source[1] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kimi ga Jinsei no Toki (君が人生の時, When You are in Life) | Music | ||
| 2004 | Botan to Bara (牡丹と薔薇) | Music | ||
| 2005 | Fuyu no Rinbu (冬の輪舞, Winter Rondo) | Music | ||
| 2003 | Egao no Housoku (笑顔の法則, Smile of the Law) | Music |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "中川幸太郎｜作曲家事務所・音楽事務所のアッシュバニー". ashbunny.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2011. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ Kimlinger, Carl (August 31, 2008). "Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion DVD 1-2 - Review". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 28, 2011.
- ^ "アニメ / メディア芸術データベース – 中川幸太郎" [Anime / Media Arts Database (search results) – Kotaro Nakagawa]. Media Arts Database (in Japanese). Japan: Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "Code Geass: Nunnally in Wonderland Video Anime Revealed". Anime News Network. January 12, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ Kimlinger, Carl (April 8, 2008). "The Spring 2008 Anime Preview Guide". Anime News Network.
Taniguchi's long collaboration with composer Kotaro Nakagawa pays off with a score that, in his hands, matches the overdramatized bluster of the script to perfection.
- ^ a b "Zettai Karen Children's New Anime Is Hyōbu Spinoff". Anime News Network. October 19, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "07-Ghost Fantasy Anime Confirmed via Website Launch". Anime News Network. November 25, 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "Devil Survivor 2 The Animation's 1st Full Promo Streamed". Anime News Network. December 29, 2012. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "Madman Acquisitions from SMASH 2013". Anime News Network. August 10, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "Takahiro Sakurai, Harumi Sakurai Join Shirogane no Ishi Argevollen Anime's Cast". Anime News Network. June 7, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "テレビ東京・あにてれ 遊☆戯☆王ＡＲＣ-Ｖ". 遊☆戯☆王ＡＲＣ-Ｖ. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "制作・出演 スタッフ＆キャスト｜TVアニメ『監獄学園 プリズンスクール』公式サイト". prison-anime.com. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "TVアニメ「落第騎士の英雄譚」｜STAFF & CAST". ittoshura.com. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "Code Geass Director Taniguchi's Active Raid Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists, More of Cast". Anime News Network. November 5, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "Major 2nd Anime's Promo Video Reveals Cast, Staff, April 7 Debut". Anime News Network. January 19, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ "Birdie Wing Original Golf TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Reveals Additional Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ^ "Kamen Rider W Sequel Anime Fuuto PI Unveils Staff Members". Anime News Network. September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ "Tōsōchū: The Great Mission Anime Reveals Main Cast, Staff, Visual, April 2 Premiere". Anime News Network. February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ^ "Classroom for Heroes Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Staff, Theme Song Artists, July Debut". Anime News Network. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
External links
edit- Official agency profile (in Japanese)
- Kōtarō Nakagawa at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Kotaro Nakagawa profile at Oricon (in Japanese)