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. Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
  12. 風の大陸 (in Japanese). NHK. Archived from the original on 2009-10-22. 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. Archived from the original on 2010-02-02. 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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