Naruyoshi Kikuchi
Biography
Naruyoshi Kikuchi (born 1963) is a versatile Japanese musician, composer, writer, producer, and saxophonist known for his avant-garde jazz, anime soundtracks (like Gundam Thunderbolt, Cowboy Bebop, Lupin the Third), and work as a university lecturer, journalist, and DJ. He's a prominent figure in Japan's music scene, leading bands like DCPRG, signing with Impulse! Records, and producing for Sony Music, all while teaching and writing extensively.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Araki-san
When Suei was little, his mother had an affair with a young man who lived next door. Suei's mother and the young man killed themselves by using dynamite. After Suei graduated from high school, he worked at a factory before quitting his job. He then went to Tokyo and began working in the erotic magazine industry. Suei eventually became the chief editor of a famous erotic magazine in the 1980's.
Movie - 2006, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A young reporter is covering the mysterious case of a child found dead with missing internal organs.
Movie - 2009, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Experimental documentary about Japanese experimental musician Otomo Yoshihide. Includes interviews with multiple musicians, artists, and writers as well as live footage.
Movie - 1995, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A remix of the Peking Opera by Heiner Goebbels and Alfred 23 Harth. Concert organized by Morishita Masaki (Trigram) at La-mama 17/08/1995.