Symphony Anime. Conductor Kenichi Shimura

Japanese Conductor Kenichi Shimura!

Legendary music from anime, beloved and heartfelt songs, and the grand sound of a symphony orchestra - all this under the baton of the brilliant Japanese maestro Kenichi Shimura, already well known to audiences.

Having studied the art of conducting under world-renowned Japanese and Russian masters, Kenichi Shimura has spent many years perfecting his craft, blending melodies from video games and famous anime films with the rich sound of a classical symphony orchestra.

AnimeSymphony Japan is an international music project founded in Japan by Aim Village.

Japan is a country where anime music has been elevated to the level of high art. It is composed by brilliant composers, performed by outstanding musicians, and recorded in cutting-edge studios.

Neon Genesis Evangelion, Sword Art Online, Fate/Zero, Fullmetal Alchemist, Black Butler, Attack on Titan, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Tokyo Ghoul, Tokyo Revengers, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbour Totoro and many more.

According to Kenichi Shimura, Japanese anime - especially the works of Hayao Miyazaki - is a vast encyclopaedia of Japanese life.