Michiru Ōshima

Michiru Ōshima
Born (1961-03-16) March 16, 1961
Nagasaki, Japan
Genres Classical, orchestral, electronic, ambient
Occupation(s) Composer, producer
Years active 1992-present
Website michiru-oshima.net

Michiru Ōshima (大島ミチル Ōshima Michiru, born March 16, 1961) is a Japanese composer who has worked on several video game, movie, and television titles. Her works include composition for the video games Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf for Super NES,[1] Ico for PlayStation 2,[2] Legend of Legaia for the PlayStation (and its PlayStation 2 sequel, Legaia Duel Saga, for which she collaborated with eminent Japanese game composers Yasunori Mitsuda and Hitoshi Sakimoto), Arc the Lad III, and an orchestral arrangement of a Zelda medley for the Wii and Nintendo GameCube game The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.[3] In addition to video game music, she has composed music for Godzilla vs. Megaguirus[4] and Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla[5] movies and scores for numerous anime television series, including Fullmetal Alchemist[6] (and the motion picture Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa),[7] Nabari no Ou,[8] Queen Emeraldas,[9] Xam'd: Lost Memories,[10] Arc the Lad,[11] and Weathering Continent.[12] She was also the composer for a Japanese stage musical adaptation of the classic Hollywood film Roman Holiday.[13] Her latest work includes the composition of several music tracks for the highly acclaimed Chinese espionage thriller film: The Message 《风声》in 2009.

Awards and nominations

Awards
Nominations

Compositions

Film soundtracks (selective)

Anime soundtracks (selective)

Video games soundtracks (selective)

Drama soundtracks (selective)

Selected concerts and projects

References

  1. ↑ "Discography 1990-1992". Michiru Oshima Official Site (in Japanese). Retrieved 2008-09-22.
  2. ↑ "Melody light comfort that invites the ultimate healing of hard Romantic. ... Released Soon!" (in Japanese). HMV. 2003-06-01. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 大島ミチルが手掛けたゲーム・サントラICO霧の中の旋律ではLiberaリベラのヴォーカリストSteven Geraghtyスティーブン・ガラティがヴォーカルで参加" – "Oshima Michiru who managed the game soundtrack for ICO with vocals by Steven Geraghty of Libera
  3. ↑ "Inside Zelda part 4: Natural Rhythms of Hyrule". Nintendo Power 195: 56–58. September 2005. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  4. ↑ "Godzilla × Megaguirus: The G Extermination Strategy Soundtrack" (in Japanese). Tower Records. Retrieved 2009-08-06. こちらのサウンドトラックは大島ミチルによるスコア。" – "This soundtrack score is by Oshima Michiru.
  5. ↑ "Godzilla × Mechagodzilla Original Soundtrack Record [Soundtrack]" (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 音楽を手がけたのは、CMやドラマのサントラなどでも大活躍中の大島ミチル。" – "Oshima Michiru was very active in producing the music, including in the commercials, the drama soundtrack, etc.
  6. ↑ "Fullmetal Alchemist (Hagane no Renkin Jutsushi) Original Soundtrack". CDJapan. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  7. ↑ "Theatrical Feature Fullmetal Alchemist The Conqueror of Shambala - Original Soundtrack". CDJapan. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  8. ↑ "Nabari no Ou Staff Cast" (in Japanese). TV Tokyo. Retrieved 2009-08-06. 音楽： 大島ミチル（「鋼の錬金術師」、映画「椿三十郎」）" – "Music: Oshima Michiru (Fullmetal Alchemist, the film Sanjuro)
  9. ↑ "Official Queen Emeraldas site - ＯＶＡ「クイーンエメラルダス」". emeraldas.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  10. ↑ "Official Xam'd: Lost Memories site - Staff". xamd.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  11. ↑ スタッフ紹介 (in Japanese). Sony Music Japan. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  12. ↑ 風の大陸 (in Japanese). NHK. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  13. ↑ ローマの休日 (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  14. ↑ ゆうばり国際ファンタスティック映画祭 (in Japanese). Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  15. ↑ "Tokyo Anime Fair: Award Winners". Anime News Network. 2006-03-27. Retrieved 2008-04-08.
  16. ↑ 第21回 日本アカデミー賞 (in Japanese). Nippon Academy-shō Association. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
  17. ↑ 第24回 日本アカデミー賞 (in Japanese). Nippon Academy-shō Association. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
  18. ↑ 第26回 日本アカデミー賞 (in Japanese). Nippon Academy-shō Association. Archived from the original on April 28, 2009. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
  19. ↑ 第27回 日本アカデミー賞 (in Japanese). Nippon Academy-shō Association. Archived from the original on May 24, 2009. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
  20. ↑ 第29回 日本アカデミー賞 (in Japanese). Nippon Academy-shō Association. Archived from the original on May 14, 2009. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
  21. ↑ 第30回 日本アカデミー賞 (in Japanese). Nippon Academy-shō Association. Archived from the original on May 25, 2009. Retrieved 2015-11-11.
  22. ↑ "第39回日本アカデミー賞優秀賞決定!". japan-academy-prize.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  23. ↑ https://sites.google.com/site/festivalserenadedesurgeres/home/serenade-2011
  24. ↑ "Association Ganbalo". ganbalonippon.jimdo.com. Archived from the original on June 14, 2012. Retrieved 2015-11-11.

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