Minako Adachi
Japanese composer, keyboardist, and arranger renowned for her significant contributions to anime and video game soundtracks.Born in Tokyo, Adachi emerged as a prominent figure in Japanese music during the 1990s. She is best known for her collaborative work on the iconic 'Sailor Moon' anime series soundtracks alongside Takanori Arisawa, particularly composing numerous memorable insert songs. Her prolific career also includes composing for the 'Digimon' franchise and various video games. She was a member of the band B.B.WAVES and continues to compose and perform.
- Adachi formed the pop-rock band B.B.WAVES with vocalist Maki Kimura. The band released several albums and singles, providing an outlet beyond her anime composition work.
- Her collaboration with composer Takanori Arisawa on the 'Sailor Moon' soundtracks (Seasons R, S, SuperS, and Sailor Stars) was highly influential, creating many beloved character songs and background pieces that defined the series.
- Beyond 'Sailor Moon' and 'Digimon', Adachi composed music for other anime series like 'Wedding Peach' and video games including entries in the 'Sakura Wars' and 'Pop'n Music' franchises.
- She frequently performs live keyboards and has participated in concerts dedicated to the music of 'Sailor Moon' and other series she contributed to.