Biography
known by the mononym Yoshiki, is a Japanese musician, songwriter, composer and record producer. He is best known as a co-founder of the visual kei rock band X Japan, for which he is the drummer, pianist and main songwriter. Yoshiki's solo career includes two classical studio albums—Eternal Melody (1993), produced by George Martin, and Eternal Melody II (2005)—and the classical compilation Yoshiki Classical (2013). Described by Billboard as a "musical innovator" and named "one of the most influential composers in Japanese history" by Consequence of Sound, Yoshiki has also collaborated and played with artists such as Tetsuya Komuro, Roger Taylor, Gene Simmons, and Sarah Brightman.
In 1999, at the request of the Japanese government, he composed and performed a classical song at a celebration in honor of the tenth anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement. For the 69th Golden Globe Awards, the show's original musical theme was composed by Yoshiki and became available for digital download on iTunes, with all proceeds going to charity.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Yoshiki: Under the Sky
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2018
X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle
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MOVIE • 2017
X Japan Live 2017 At The Wembley Arena
Character:
MOVIE • 2017
We Are X
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2016
Junk Story
Character: himself
MOVIE • 2015
SWITCH Interview Masters
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TV • 2013
Global Metal
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2008
X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
Character:
MOVIE • 2008
X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
Character:
MOVIE • 2008
X Japan - Aoi Yoru
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MOVIE • 2007
X Japan - Shiroi Yoru
Character:
MOVIE • 2007
Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi
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TV • 2006
X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2003
X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996
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MOVIE • 2002
X JAPAN - The Last Live
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2002
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1994
NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen
Character: The Last Rockstars
TV • 1951
Blue Blood Tour Bakuhatsu Sunzen Gig
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MOVIE • TBA
Crew
Crew Credits
Yoshiki: Under the Sky
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2023
We Are X
Role: Music
MOVIE • 2016
Attack on Titan
Role: Lyricist
TV • 2013
Attack on Titan
Role: Theme Song Performance
TV • 2013
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2008
Catacombs
Role: Music
MOVIE • 2007
True Love Is
Role: Theme Song Performance
TV • 1993