Naruyoshi Kikuchi (born 1963) is a versatile Japanese musician, composer, writer, producer, and saxophonist known for his avant-garde jazz, anime soundtracks (like Gundam Thunderbolt, Cowboy Bebop, Lupin the Third), and work as a university lecturer, journalist, and DJ. He's a prominent figure in Japan's music scene, leading bands like DCPRG, signing with Impulse! Records, and producing for Sony Music, all while teaching and writing extensively.
Naruyoshi Kikuchi has 17 screen credits in a career dating back to 1995. Their work is anchored in the Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt Collection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky, Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: Kyoka Izumi Will Not Be Silenced. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
