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Koichi Sugiyama (すぎやま こういち, Sugiyama Kōichi, April 11, 1931 – September 30, 2021) was a Japanese composer, conductor, and orchestrator. He was best known for composing for the Dragon Quest franchise, along with several other video games , anime , film, television shows, and pop songs .
Oct 7, 2021 · The pioneering composer of the RPG series passed away on October 7, 2021. He was praised for his music but also criticized for his views on LGBTQ+ issues and World War II.
- Kat Bailey
Oct 7, 2021 · Composer Koichi Sugiyama, known for his contributions to the music of Dragon Quest, died at the age of 90, publisher Square Enix confirmed on the series’ Japanese website. Sugiyama died on...
Koichi Sugiyama, a Japanese composer and conductor known for his music in the popular Dragon Quest video game franchise, died on Sept. 30 of septic shock, his office said. He was 90.
- The Japan Times
Oct 7, 2021 · The composer of Square Enix‘s Dragon Quest series, Koichi Sugiyama, has died at the age of 90. Sugiyama composed all 11 main games in the Dragon Quest series, which Square Enix says totalled over 500 pieces of music which he composed by himself with no collaboration.
- Chris Scullion
Oct 7, 2021 · Koichi Sugiyama, who composed over 500 songs for the Dragon Quest series, died on September 30th at 90. He was a cultural icon and a controversial figure in Japan, praised by Yuji Horii and Akira Toriyama.
Feb 26, 2021 · The legendary musician, who wrote the score for the hit video game series since 1986, passed away on Sept. 30. He was also the oldest composer of video game music according to Guinness World Records.
