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Japanese composer, musician, and sound artist known for his innovative electronic scores for anime and film.Born in 1980, Kensuke Ushio is a prominent Japanese composer and sound artist. He first gained significant recognition as a member of the electronic music duo Agraph. His solo career flourished with critically acclaimed scores for major anime series like "A Silent Voice" (Koe no Katachi), "Devilman Crybaby," "Japan Sinks: 2020," and "Chainsaw Man," as well as films such as "Ping Pong the Animation" and "Liz and the Blue Bird." Ushio's work is characterized by its minimalist electronic textures, intricate sound design, and emotional resonance. He received the Tokyo Anime Award for Best Music for "A Silent Voice" and the Japan Academy Film Prize for Animation of the Year for "Liz and the Blue Bird" (as part of the production team). He remains active, composing under his own name and the alias agraph.

• Ushio often performs and releases experimental electronic music under the alias 'agraph'.
• His score for 'Devilman Crybaby' was widely praised for its intense, unconventional, and genre-defying sound that perfectly matched the series' chaotic and visceral tone, significantly elevating the viewing experience.
• Despite working on high-profile, often action-packed projects like 'Chainsaw Man,' Ushio frequently employs minimalist and ambient techniques, creating unique contrasts and focusing on emotional core rather than traditional orchestral bombast.
• His collaboration with director Naoko Yamada on 'A Silent Voice' and 'Liz and the Blue Bird' is highly regarded for its sensitivity and how the music deeply intertwines with the storytelling and character emotions.