Susumu Hirasawa

Susumu Hirasawa is a Japanese composer and musician whose work spans art pop, electronic, and synth-pop, with a long-running reputation in anime music. Born on April 2, 1954, in Katsushika, Japan, he began his music career in the late 1970s and developed a highly individual sound built on layered electronics, strong melodic hooks, and dramatic, cinematic textures. He is especially known for his music for "Berserk," including "Forces," and for "The Legend of the Overfiend," works that helped make his name familiar to anime listeners searching for distinctive Japanese composers. Hirasawa has also been associated with collaborations with director Satoshi Kon, and he has appeared at various music festivals. His catalog includes numerous albums released through NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan LLC. Across anime, film, and his wider solo output, Susumu Hirasawa stands out for an experimental approach and a recognizable atmosphere that has kept his music relevant to fans of anime soundtracks and Japanese art-pop composition. He continues to create music, reinforcing his long-running place in Japanese music and anime-related culture.