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Japanese composer, arranger, and musician renowned for his work in anime series, video games, and as a founding member of Elements Garden. Born in Tokyo, Arata Iiyoshi studied at Berklee College of Music. He co-founded the music production unit Elements Garden in 2006, becoming a key figure in composing and arranging for popular anime franchises and video games. He remains active in the industry.

• Iiyoshi co-founded the influential music production collective Elements Garden alongside composers like Noriyasu Agematsu and Hitoshi Fujima, focusing heavily on anime and game soundtracks.
• His health became a significant concern in 2023. He announced a hiatus due to an unspecified illness requiring hospitalization, causing worry among fans and collaborators.
• He is known for blending orchestral arrangements with contemporary pop and rock elements, creating distinctive soundscapes for visual media.