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Japanese composer and musician known for his atmospheric blend of new age, jazz fusion, and pop, gaining significant posthumous recognition online.Toshifumi Hinata was a Japanese composer active primarily in the 1980s and early 1990s. He released several solo albums characterized by gentle melodies, intricate arrangements, and sophisticated production. His work blended elements of jazz fusion, pop, classical, and ambient new age music. Despite limited mainstream success during his lifetime, his music experienced a remarkable resurgence in popularity decades after his death, particularly through online platforms.

• Hinata died relatively young in 1999 at the age of 44 due to stomach cancer, cutting short his musical career.
• His most famous track, "Broken Belief" from the album "Sarah's Crime" (1985), became an unexpected viral phenomenon on platforms like YouTube and music streaming services decades after its release, introducing his work to a vast new global audience.
• Beyond his solo work, Hinata composed music for anime series, including "Berserk" (1997) and "You're Under Arrest" (1994-1995), showcasing his versatility.
• His posthumous fame is largely attributed to online communities discovering and sharing his obscure 80s albums, appreciating their unique, dreamlike quality often described as ahead of its time.