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Akihiko Matsumoto

Matsumoto Akihiko

  • Name: Matsumoto Akihiko
  • Native name: 松本晃彦
  • Also Known as: A. Matsumoto
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 14, 1963
  • Age: 63
Tokyo born Akihiko Matsumoto is a 2­ time Academy Award winning, renowned music composer. Currently he holds the record for the 4th highest ranking of all movie soundtrack sales throughout Japan’s history.

Akihiko started his career as a music producer in 1987. Since then, he has proven to be as popular as he is prolific, contributing to over 1,500 songs, 13 films and 11 television drama series.

In a career that has moved from highpoint to highpoint, 1998 particularly stands out. Akihiko won Japan’s Academy Award for his participation in Asia’s box office smash, “Bayside Shakedown." Further cementing his stellar reputation as Japan’s most distinguished and successful composer, he was commissioned to work as music director for the series, “Resident Evil," PlayStation 2's most well­ known video game worldwide.

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Composer
Year Title Type Rating
2023
Drama
7.7
2022
Movie
8.0
2022
Drama
7.9
2022
Movie
0.0
2022
Movie
0.0
2021
Drama
8.3
2019
Drama
7.3
2019
Drama
8.6
2018
Drama
7.4
2016
Drama
7.4
2016
Drama
8.1
2015
Movie
0.0
2015
Drama
7.9
2013
Drama
6.9
2012
Doku
Doku
Drama
6.9
2012
Movie
7.6
2012
Movie
7.6
2011
Drama
8.1
2009
Drama
6.9
2009
Goemon
Goemon
Movie
7.1
2005
Movie
6.3
2005
Movie
6.8
2004
Movie
4.3
2003
Movie
7.5
2002
Returner
Returner
Movie
7.1
2001
Drama
6.2
2000
Movie
7.4
1999
Movie
6.9
1998
Movie
7.5
1997
Drama
7.7
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
1992
Uradeka
Uradeka
Japanese Drama, 1992, 12 eps
(Ep. 5) (Guest Role)
12
(Ep. 5)
Guest Role
5.0
Composer
Year Title Type Rating
2019
Special
7.2
2007
Special
8.0
1998
Special
7.7
1998
Special
7.3
1997
Special
7.7
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
1964
Music Fair
Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
3000
Guest
7.0
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  • First Name: Akihiko
  • Family Name: Matsumoto
  • Native name: 松本晃彦
  • Also Known as: A. Matsumoto
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: February 14, 1963
  • Age: 63

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