Yugo Kanno

Yugo Kanno (菅野祐悟; born June 5, 1977, in Kawagoe, Japan) is a Japanese composer, arranger, and pianist active since 2002. He has worked across anime, television drama, film, commercials, and games, with scores that combine orchestral writing, electronic textures, and melodic themes. In anime, he is especially associated with Psycho-Pass and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable. His work on Pluto also includes the ending themes "Clues to the Truth" and "Zeal for Life". While still a student, Kanno was already providing music for films, commercials, and artists. In 2007 he gave his first concert at Suntory Hall, beginning a series of annual performances there. Since 2012 he has also expanded his work into painting and film direction. His Symphony No. 1 "The Border" was premiered by the Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra in 2016, and Symphony No. 2 "Alles ist Architektur" followed in 2019. In 2023 he made his debut as a film director with DAUGHTER（ドーター）, released on December 15, 2023. He has also been announced as the composer for the first television anime adaptation of LIAR GAME, set to begin in April 2026, and his name has appeared in the composer lineup for Star Wars: Visions Volume 3. Beyond anime, he has continued to work extensively in live-action television drama and film.