Naoki Sato
Born on May 2, 1970, in Chiba, Japan, Naoki Satō is a Japanese composer who graduated from the Tokyo College of Music in 1993. During his junior high school years, Satō's interest in composing sparked under the influence of his piano teacher, a fascination that led him to delve into music theory, exploring aspects like harmony and counterposition during high school. With a goal to attend music college, Satō enrolled in the film and broadcast music course of the composition department at the Tokyo College of Music on the advice of his teacher, where he broadened his musical knowledge across various genres. Initially composing for television and anime soundtracks, including Machine Robo Rescue (2003) and the Pretty Cure series (2004-2009) as well as Water Boys and Orange Days, it wasn't long before Satō's work had reached the big screen, receiving the Best Music award for his contribution to the film Always Sanchōme no Yūhi (Always Sunset on Third Street) at the 29th Japan Academy Prize in 2006. Further notable soundtracks include the Space Battleship Yamato, as well as the live-action film series’ Rurouni Kenshin and Parasyte, and in 2020 Satō was invited to compose music for the victory ceremonies at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Celebrating 20 years in the film and television industry in 2023, his soundtrack for Godzilla Minus One was released in 2023 to critical and commercial acclaim, reaching number 30 on the Billboard Top 100 Japan Albums chart.
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Discography
11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Godzilla Minus One (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Milan on Nov 4, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Rurouni Kenshin
Alternative & Indie - Released by Naoki Sato on Nov 6, 2023
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street - o.s.t. (ALWAYS Sanchoumeno Yuuhi Original Soundtrack)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Vap on Oct 21, 2005
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street - 2 o.s.t. (ALWAYS Zoku Sanchoumeno Yuuhi Original Soundtrack)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Vap on Oct 24, 2007
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
ALWAYS - Sunset on Third Street - 3 o.s.t. (ALWAYS Sanchoumeno Yuuhi '64 Original Soundtrack)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Vap on Jan 18, 2012
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
KISARAGI (Original Sound Track)
Film Soundtracks - Released by Sony Music Labels Inc. on Jun 20, 2007
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Giniro No Season (Original Sound Track)
Film Soundtracks - Released by WM Japan on Jan 16, 2008
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Shutsugeki! Macine Robo Rescue Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vol.1
Anime - Released by SUNRISE Music Label on Jun 25, 2003
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Shinjidaie Shouwa Heisei Soshite Reiwae
Film Soundtracks - Released by Vap on May 20, 2020
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Shutsugeki! MACINE ROBO RESCUE Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vol.2
Anime - Released by SUNRISE Music Label on Nov 27, 2003
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo