Biography
Susumu Hirasawa (born April 2, 1954) is a Japanese Music Composer, well known internationally for his work on Berserk (1997) and several of Satoshi Kon's anime. Susumu Hirasawa started to make music in elementary school, picking up the Electric Guitar. He got involved with progressive rock band, Mandrake, in 1973. Mandrake was later rebranded to P-Model to fit in with music trends in Japan at the time. In Japan, Susumu Hirasawa is recognized mostly for his work in P-Model. Susumu Hirasawa started his solo career in 1989. Manga author Kentaro Miura, a fan of Susumu Hirasawa, requested him to help compose the 1997 Berserk anime.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits

Hot Spring Shark Attack
Role: Sound Effects
MOVIE • 2024

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc – Memorial Edition
Role: Theme Song Performance
TV • 2022

Paprika
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 2006

Paranoia Agent
Role: Original Music Composer
TV • 2004

Paranoia Agent
Role: Theme Song Performance
TV • 2004

Millennium Actress
Role: Original Music Composer
MOVIE • 2002

Berserk
Role: Original Music Composer
TV • 1997

Detonator Orgun
Role: Music
MOVIE • 1991

Detonator Orgun
Role: Original Music Composer
TV • 1991

Detonator Orgun
Role: Theme Song Performance
TV • 1991

X-Bomber
Role: Original Music Composer
TV • 1980

The Dream Machine
Role: Music
MOVIE • TBA