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Taro Iwashiro
Sound

Taro Iwashiro

Born 1965-05-01
Tokyo, Japan
Department: Sound

Biography

Taro Iwashiro (岩代 太郎 Iwashiro Tarō) has composed the music for many Japanese television series and films. He has composed for both Red Cliff films, Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, Azumi, The Prince of Tennis, Rurouni Kenshin: The Motion Picture, and the Korean film Memories of Murder. He was also lead composer for the Capcom video game Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny. Iwashiro has often led the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra for his soundtracks, including the 2005 taiga drama Yoshitsune and 2008 film Red Cliff.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Taro Iwashiro

Memories of Murder
Movie
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Memories of Murder

2003
TMDB4.0
Red Cliff
Movie
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Red Cliff

2008
TMDB3.5
Red Cliff II
Movie
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Red Cliff II

2009
TMDB3.6
Azumi
Movie
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Azumi

2003
TMDB3.5
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos
Movie
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Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos

2011
TMDB3.4
Fukushima 50
Movie
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Fukushima 50

2020
TMDB3.3
Umamusume: Pretty Derby
TV
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Umamusume: Pretty Derby

2018
TMDB4.2
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Movie
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Shinobi: Heart Under Blade

2005
TMDB3.3
The Heroic Legend of Arslan
TV
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan

2015
TMDB3.5
Manhunt
Movie
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Manhunt

2017
TMDB2.8

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (101 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Secret BattlefieldThe Secret BattlefieldOriginal Music ComposerMovie2026
One Last Love LetterOne Last Love LetterOriginal Music ComposerMovie2026
Guilty, the AI SaidGuilty, the AI SaidOriginal Music ComposerMovie2026
A Light in the HarborA Light in the HarborOriginal Music ComposerMovie2025
YUKIKAZEYUKIKAZEOriginal Music ComposerMovie2025
The 35-Year PromiseThe 35-Year PromiseMusic DirectorMovie2025
Yasuko, Songs of Days PastYasuko, Songs of Days PastOriginal Music ComposerMovie2025
Rude to LoveRude to LoveMusicMovie2024
Imaginary RitualImaginary RitualMusicTV Series2023
KubiKubiOriginal Music ComposerMovie2023
(Ab)normal Desire(Ab)normal DesireMusicMovie2023
The MoonThe MoonOriginal Music ComposerMovie2023
The VillageThe VillageOriginal Music ComposerMovie2023
Grandson of a MonsterGrandson of a MonsterMusicMovie2023
Prior ConvictionsPrior ConvictionsOriginal Music ComposerMovie2022
The JournalistThe JournalistOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2022
ZenkamonoZenkamonoOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2021
Unlock Your HeartUnlock Your HeartOriginal Music ComposerMovie2021
Hito to shigotoHito to shigotoOriginal Music ComposerMovie2021
It's a Flickering LifeIt's a Flickering LifeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2021
A FamilyA FamilyMusicMovie2021
MOTHERMOTHEROriginal Music ComposerMovie2020
Fukushima 50Fukushima 50Original Music ComposerMovie2020
The JournalistThe JournalistOriginal Music ComposerMovie2019
Starlight PromisesStarlight PromisesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2018
Umamusume: Pretty DerbyUmamusume: Pretty DerbyMusic ProducerTV Series2018
A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-Original Music ComposerTV Series2018
ManhuntManhuntOriginal Music ComposerMovie2017
KADO: The Right AnswerKADO: The Right AnswerOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2017
MuseumMuseumOriginal Music ComposerMovie2016
Ken SanKen SanOriginal Music ComposerMovie2016
Double LifeDouble LifeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2016
Detective Mitarai's Casebook: The Clockwork CurrentDetective Mitarai's Casebook: The Clockwork CurrentOriginal Music ComposerMovie2016
The Crossing IIThe Crossing IIOriginal Music ComposerMovie2015
The Pearls of the Stone ManThe Pearls of the Stone ManOriginal Music ComposerMovie2015
The Heroic Legend of ArslanThe Heroic Legend of ArslanOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2015
The Crossing IThe Crossing IOriginal Music ComposerMovie2014
Kiki's Delivery ServiceKiki's Delivery ServiceOriginal Music ComposerMovie2014
A Tale of Samurai CookingA Tale of Samurai CookingOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
UnforgivenUnforgivenOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
Ask This of RikyuAsk This of RikyuOriginal Music ComposerMovie2013
Super Fish - An Endless AdventureSuper Fish - An Endless AdventureMusicMovie2013
Super Fish - An Endless AdventureSuper Fish - An Endless AdventureMusic DirectorMovie2013
Gargantia on the Verdurous PlanetGargantia on the Verdurous PlanetOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2013
Tug of War!Tug of War!MusicMovie2012
Our HomelandOur HomelandOriginal Music ComposerMovie2012
知られざる大英博物館知られざる大英博物館MusicTV Series2012
Super Fish - An Endless AdventureSuper Fish - An Endless AdventureOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2012
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined FleetIsoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined FleetOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of MilosFullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of MilosOriginal Music ComposerMovie2011
No More CryNo More CryOriginal Music ComposerMovie2009
Castle Under Fiery SkiesCastle Under Fiery SkiesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2009
Battle Under OrionBattle Under OrionOriginal Music ComposerMovie2009
Red Cliff IIRed Cliff IIOriginal Music ComposerMovie2009
252: Signal of Life252: Signal of LifeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
Children of the DarkChildren of the DarkOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
Red CliffRed CliffOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
The Chasing WorldThe Chasing WorldOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
Double TroubleDouble TroubleOriginal Music ComposerMovie2008
The End of the WindThe End of the WindMusicTV Series2007
Maiko Haaaan!!!Maiko Haaaan!!!Original Music ComposerMovie2007
Akanezora Beyond the Crimson SkyAkanezora Beyond the Crimson SkyOriginal Music ComposerMovie2007
Hear the Sound of LifeHear the Sound of LifeMusicMovie2006
Aogeba TôtoshiAogeba TôtoshiOriginal Music ComposerMovie2006
Spring SnowSpring SnowMusicMovie2005
Spring SnowSpring SnowOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
The Samurai I LovedThe Samurai I LovedOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
Shinobi: Heart Under BladeShinobi: Heart Under BladeOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
Making Memories of MurderMaking Memories of MurderSelfMovie2005
Dear HinagonMusicMovie2005
Winter GameOriginal Music ComposerMovie2005
Blood and BonesBlood and BonesOriginal Music ComposerMovie2004
Free and Easy 14Free and Easy 14Original Music ComposerMovie2003
Farewell, KuroFarewell, KuroMusicMovie2003
Farewell, KuroFarewell, KuroMusic ProducerMovie2003
AzumiAzumiOriginal Music ComposerMovie2003
Memories of MurderMemories of MurderOriginal Music ComposerMovie2003
Memories of MurderMemories of MurderConductorMovie2003
Memories of MurderMemories of MurderOrchestratorMovie2003
ぼくの魔法使いぼくの魔法使いOriginal Music ComposerTV Series2003
September 11September 11Original Music ComposerMovie2002
Another HeavenAnother HeavenOriginal Music ComposerMovie2000
Aoi: Tokugawa Three GenerationsAoi: Tokugawa Three GenerationsMusicTV Series2000
Autumn BlossomsOriginal Music ComposerMovie1999
Ice WorldIce WorldCreatorTV Series1999
Living AloneLiving AloneMusicTV Series1999
Don't be a cry babyDon't be a cry babyOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1999
Who Do You Think You Are?Who Do You Think You Are?Original Music ComposerTV Series1998
Ping Pong Bath StationPing Pong Bath StationOriginal Music ComposerMovie1998
With LoveWith LoveOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1998
Samurai X: The Motion PictureSamurai X: The Motion PictureOriginal Music ComposerMovie1997
Children of PromiseOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1997
The Perfect BossThe Perfect BossOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1997
AgriAgriOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1997
The Dog of FlandersThe Dog of FlandersOriginal Music ComposerMovie1997
Love VacanceLove VacanceMusicTV Series1997
The Bridge ClubThe Bridge ClubOriginal Music ComposerMovie1996
Midori no MakibaōMidori no MakibaōOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1996
Goodbye for TomorrowGoodbye for TomorrowOriginal Music ComposerMovie1995
Sashow The Last CaseSashow The Last CaseOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1995
Koi mo ni Dome NaraOriginal Music ComposerTV Series1995