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Japanese composer and music producer renowned for his iconic anime and film scores. Born in Tokyo, Sagisu began his career in the 1970s as a keyboardist and arranger before rising to prominence with his emotionally charged orchestral-electronic soundtracks for anime, notably the 'Evangelion' franchise. He has collaborated globally, blending genres across film, TV, and video games.

• Sagisu suffered severe hearing loss in 2015 after a botched ear surgery, yet continued composing using specialized equipment, calling it a 'rebirth' of his musical perspective.
• His collaboration with director Hideaki Anno spans three decades, including 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' (1995) and its cinematic reboots, where Sagisu incorporated Western classical pieces alongside original compositions.
• In a surprising career pivot, he produced pop hits for Misia and composed jingles for Japanese commercials early in his career, showcasing genre versatility.
• Faced industry skepticism when insisting on live orchestras for anime scores in the 1990s, pioneering cinematic treatment for the medium.