Joe Hisaishi

About Joe Hisaishi

Birth Day: December 6, 1950
Birth Place: Nakano, Japan

Joe Hisaishi

Joe Hisaishi was born on December 6, 1950 in Nakano, Japan. Japanese composer who created scores for the 1997 animated film "Princess Monoke" and the 2001 animated film "Spirited Away." He became known for combining European classical styles with Japanese classical music in scores for animated films such as Castle in the Sky, which won the Animage Anime Grand Prix in 1986.
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Popular As Joe Hisaishi
Occupation Composer
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born December 6, 1950 (Nakano, Japan)
Birthday December 6
Town/City Nakano, Japan
Nationality Japan

🌙 Zodiac

Joe Hisaishi’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Joe Hisaishi was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.

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About

Japanese Composer who created scores for the 1997 animated film "Princess Monoke" and the 2001 animated film "Spirited Away." He became known for combining European classical styles with Japanese classical music in scores for animated films such as Castle in the Sky, which won the Animage Anime Grand Prix in 1986.

Before Fame

He discovered music early on and received his first violin lesson at age five. He was also a skilled typesetter, author, arranger, and Conductor. He studied with Takeo Watanabe, the revered anime Composer.

Trivia

His most fruitful collaboration was with Animator Hayao Miyazaki with whom he worked on 'Kiki's Delivery Service' from 1989, 'Porco Rosso' from 1992,' and 'The Wind Rises' from 2013.

Family Life

He married his girlfriend Ayame Fujisawa and he has a daughter named Mai.

Associated With

He wrote the Soundtrack for "Ponyo" from 2008, which starred Cate Blanchett.

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