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Biography
Koichi Sugiyama was a Japanese composer, conductor, and orchestrator. He is known for composing the music for the Dragon Quest franchise, along with several other video games, anime, film, and television shows. Classically trained, he is considered a major inspiration for other Japanese game music composers.
Awards & recognition
- Person of Cultural Merit · 2020
- The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette · 2018
- CEDEC Awards - Special Award · 2014
