Yoko Kanno
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Yoko Kanno (菅野 よう子, Kanno Yōko, born March 18, 1963) is a Japanese composer, arranger and musician best known for her work on the soundtracks of anime films, television series, live-action films, video games, and advertisements. She was born in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. She has written scores for Cowboy Bebop and its live-action adaptation, Darker than Black, Macross Plus, Turn A Gundam, The Vision of Escaflowne, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Wolf's Rain, Kids on the Slope, Genesis of Aquarion and Terror in Resonance, and has worked with the directors Hirokazu Kore-eda, Yoshiyuki Tomino, Shinichirō Watanabe and Shōji Kawamori. Kanno has also composed music for pop artists Maaya Sakamoto and Kyōko Koizumi. She is also a keyboardist, and is the frontwoman for the Seatbelts, who perform many of Kanno's compositions and soundtracks.
Best Yoko Kanno Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Yoko Kanno's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yoko Kanno.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Maaya Sakamoto 15th Anniversary Live "Gift" at Nippon Budokan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Macross Frontier Galaxy Tour Final in Budokan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Memories of Memories | Self (archive) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Future Blues | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Seatbelts: Souvenir of Tokyo | - | Flop | Similar → |
Yoko Kanno - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Yoko Kanno?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yoko Kanno is "Maaya Sakamoto 15th Anniversary Live "Gift" at Nippon Budokan" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Yoko Kanno acted in?
Yoko Kanno has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Yoko Kanno?
Other notable films include "Memories of Memories", "Macross Frontier Galaxy Tour Final in Budokan", and "Seatbelts: Souvenir of Tokyo".