Author Archives: Anime Instrumentality Staff

1st Annual Anime Music Awards – The Best of 2010

By Anime Instrumentality Staff | Published: May 29, 2011

In the course of reflecting upon the music of last year’s anime, an idea as obvious as recognizing some of the best of the best soundtracks and OP/ED songs has to be done. In years past, that idea materialized in the form of a Decades post series where we looked at some of the more [...]

Posted in Editorials | Tagged Annual Awards, Fairy Tail, Michiru Ooshima, Tatami Galaxy, Working!! | 20 Comments

Composer of the Month – Taku Iwasaki

By Anime Instrumentality Staff | Published: May 14, 2011

Overview: As we move beyond the first three composers in our monthly series, the composers’ names become gradually more obscure, but the impact their works have had on anime fans remains strong, regardless of whether they are known by name or not. Taku Iwasaki falls within this group, as his works far precede his reputation. [...]

Posted in Composer Profiles | Tagged 009-1, Angel Heart, Binchou-tan, Black Cat, C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control, Composer Profile, getbackers, Giniro no Kami no Agito, Katanagatari, Kekkaishi, Kuroshitsuji, Now and Then Here and There, Oban Star Racers, Origin - Spirits of the Past, Persona -trinity soul-, Read or Die OVA, Rurouni Kenshin Seisouhen, Rurouni Kenshin Tsuiokuhen, Sadamitsu the Destroyer, Soul Eater, Taku Iwasaki, witch hunter robin, Yakitate!! Japan, Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou ~Quiet Country Cafe~ | 13 Comments

Composer of the Month – Joe Hisaishi

By Anime Instrumentality Staff | Published: April 15, 2011

Overview: When Joe Hisaishi’s name is mentioned, the first thing that may come to mind is his work with Studio Ghibli, and, more specifically, with Hayao Miyazaki. Hisaishi’s music has an immersive quality, one that draws the viewer into Ghibli’s gorgeous visuals and Miyazaki’s spellbinding stories, bringing the films to life. While his collaborations with [...]

Posted in Composer Profiles | Tagged Birth Suite, Howl's Moving Castle, Joe Hisaishi, Kiki's Delivery Service, Laputa, My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, Porco Rosso, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away | 13 Comments

Previewing the Music for Spring 2011′s Anime Season

By Anime Instrumentality Staff | Published: March 27, 2011

Well, that was quick. This winter, for better or for worse seemed to just fly by. It feels like yesterday that many of us dipped our toes into Madoka, Hourou Musuko, and Yumekui Merry, but many of those shows are coming to an end and many new ones take their place. Like before, we’ll be [...]

Posted in Editorials | Tagged A Channel, Ano Hana, Ao no Exorcist, Blue Exorcist, C: The Money of Soul and Possibility Control, Deadman Wonderland, Dog Days, Hanasaku Iroha, Hen Zemi, Hiroyuki Sawano, Hyougi Mono, I've Sound, Kei Haneoka, Kou Otani, NARASAKI, Nichijou, Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream, REMEDIOS, Satoru Kousaki, Seasonal Preview, Seikou Nagaoka, Shiro Hamaguchi, Taku Iwasaki, Tea for Universe Tea for Life, Tiger & Bunny, Yoshihiro Ike, Yuuji Nomi | 8 Comments

Composer of the Month – Yoko Kanno

By Anime Instrumentality Staff | Published: March 1, 2011

Overview: Among the most prolific of anime composers, Yoko Kanno stands as one of the most loved and sought-after songwriters in the industry. Her works are particularly notable for covering a huge swath of genres; from the pumping synth-techno of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex to the sweeping spiritual chanting of Earth Girl [...]