Kohei Tanaka

Biography

Kohei Tanaka is a Japanese composer affiliated with the music production company Imagine. He has created numerous musical scores for anime television series, OVAs, films, video games and tokusatsu series.

Career Overview

Kohei Tanaka has 68 screen credits in a career dating back to 1987. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently One Piece Collection with 13 titles. Signature works include One Piece, Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan, Hyouka. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Sound

Gender

male

Known Credits

68

Birth Date

1954-02-14 00:00:00

Birth Place

Ebisubashi, Osaka, Japan

Known For

• 

  One Piece
• 

  Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan
• 

  Hyouka
• 

  Madö King Granzört
• 

  BACK ARROW
• 

  Gunbuster

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

• One Piece Collection (13 titles)
• Zorori Collection (5 titles)
• Gunbuster & Diebuster Collection (3 titles)
• Tamagotchi Collection (1 titles)
• Galaxy Express 999 Collection (1 titles)
• Spirit of Wonder Collection (1 titles)
• Zenon Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Ami Koshimizu (2 collaborations)
• Megumi Hayashibara (2 collaborations)
• Mayumi Tanaka (1 collaborations)
• Kazuya Nakai (1 collaborations)
• Mari Yaguchi (1 collaborations)
• Akemi Okamura (1 collaborations)
• Kappei Yamaguchi (1 collaborations)
• Hiroaki Hirata (1 collaborations)
• Ikue Otani (1 collaborations)
• Kazuki Yao (1 collaborations)

Credits

• sound (67 credits)

  • Sakura Taisen Budoukan Live 2: Teito-Paris-New York

    music director

    sound
    2026
  • Mobile Fighter G Gundam 30th Anniversary Fighting Movie

    music

    sound
    2026
  • Grendizer U

    original music composer

    sound

    - In Honor of this Wonderful Land (2024) ... original music composer sound

    - Rubina (2024) ... original music composer sound

    - Teronna (2024) ... original music composer sound

    - Mazinger Returns (2024) ... original music composer sound

    - Darkness covers the Light (2024) ... original music composer sound
    2024
  • Zorori the Naughty Hero: La La La♪ A Star is Born

    original music composer

    sound
    2022
  • BACK ARROW

    original music composer

    sound

    - Do We Head for the Stars? (2021) ... original music composer sound

    - Does Destruction Rain From the Heavens? (2021) ... original music composer sound

    - But What Do I Live For? (2021) ... original music composer sound

    - Who Will Stop Me? (2021) ... original music composer sound

    - Does People's Anger Reach God? (2021) ... original music composer sound
    2021
  • One Piece: Stampede

    original music composer

    sound
    2019
  • One Piece: Episode of Skypiea

    original music composer

    sound
    2018
  • Planet With

    original music composer

    sound

    - Behold, The Universe is Filled With Blessings (2018) ... original music composer sound

    - Azrabarakura (2018) ... original music composer sound

    - Karellen and Rashaverak (2018) ... original music composer sound

    - Messenger of Awakening (2018) ... original music composer sound

    - Power Is What Dwells Within Your Own Self (2018) ... original music composer sound
    2018
  • Zorori the Naughty Hero: The Secret of Double Z

    original music composer

    sound
    2017
  • Gravity Rush: The Animation - Overture

    original music composer

    sound
    2016
  • Zorori the Naughty Hero: Heroes of Space

    original music composer

    sound
    2015
  • One Piece Episode of Sabo: The Three Brothers' Bond - The Miraculous Reunion and the Inherited Will

    original music composer

    sound
    2015
  • One Piece "3D2Y": Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to his Friends

    original music composer

    sound
    2014
  • Zorori the Naughty Hero: Defend the Dinosaur Egg!

    original music composer

    sound
    2013
  • One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Hand Island Adventure

    original music composer

    sound
    2012
  • One Piece Film: Z

    original music composer

    sound
    2012
  • Hyouka

    original music composer

    sound

    - The Doll That Took the Long Way Around (2012) ... original music composer sound

    - The Case of the Homemade Chocolates (2012) ... original music composer sound

    - Mishap-py New Year (2012) ... original music composer sound

    - Does Anyone Have Any Idea? (2012) ... original music composer sound

    - Is the Mountain Range Clear? (2012) ... original music composer sound
    2012
  • One Piece 3D: Straw Hat Chase

    music

    sound
    2011
  • Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan

    original music composer

    sound
    2010
  • One Piece Film: Strong World

    original music composer

    sound
    2009
  • One Piece: Romance Dawn Story

    music

    sound
    2008
  • Ranma ½: Nightmare! Incense of Spring Sleep

    music

    sound
    2008
  • One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Cherry Blossom

    music

    sound
    2008
  • Tamagotchi: The Movie

    original music composer

    sound
    2007
  • One Piece: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventure in Alabasta

    original music composer

    sound
    2007
  • Diebuster: The Movie

    music

    sound
    2006
  • Gunbuster: The Movie

    music

    sound
    2006
  • Gunbuster vs Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! Movie

    original music composer

    sound
    2006
  • Sakura Taisen Kayou Show Final Kouen 『Shin Ai Yueni』

    music director

    sound
    2006
  • Zorori the Naughty Hero: Quest For The Mysterious Treasure

    music

    sound
    2006
  • One Piece: Giant Mecha Soldier of Karakuri Castle

    original music composer

    sound
    2006
  • One Piece: Baron Omatsuri and the Secret Island

    original music composer

    sound
    2005
  • One Piece: Curse of the Sacred Sword

    original music composer

    sound
    2004
  • One Piece Special: Protect! The Last Great Stage

    music

    sound
    2003
  • One Piece Special: Open Upon the Great Sea! A Father's Huge, HUGE Dream!

    music

    sound
    2003
  • One Piece: Dead End Adventure

    original music composer

    sound
    2003
  • Sakura Wars: ~Su~Mi~Re~

    music

    sound
    2002
  • One Piece: Chopper's Kingdom on the Island of Strange Animals

    music

    sound
    2002
  • Sakura Wars: The Movie

    original music composer

    sound
    2001
  • One Piece: Clockwork Island Adventure

    music

    sound
    2001
  • One Piece: The Movie

    music

    sound
    2000
  • One Piece

    original music composer

    sound

    - The Promised Horizon - Off to the Long-Awaited Elbaph! (2025) ... original music composer sound

    - The Truth Behind the Secret Plan - Vegapunk Claims Victory (2025) ... original music composer sound

    - The Upheaval of an Era! The Color of the Supreme King That Leads Luffy (2025) ... original music composer sound

    - Her Father and Mother's Legacy! Bonney's Nika Punch (2025) ... original music composer sound

    - Her and Her Father's Dream! Bonney's Free Future (2025) ... original music composer sound
    1999
  • Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy

    original music composer

    sound
    1998
  • Sakura Wars

    - A Midsummer Night's Dream (1998) ... music sound

    - Spring is the Time for First Battles (1998) ... music sound

    - The Cherry Blossom Spirit Attack (1998) ... music sound

    - The Demon Wars Begin Again (1997) ... music sound
    1997
  • Violinist of Hamelin: The Movie

    original music composer

    sound
    1996
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team

    original music composer

    sound

    - Last Resort (1999) ... original music composer sound

    - The Shuddering Mountain (2) (1999) ... original music composer sound

    - The Shuddering Mountain (1) (1998) ... original music composer sound

    - Front Line (1998) ... original music composer sound

    - Duty and Ideals (1997) ... original music composer sound
    1996
  • Mobile Fighter G Gundam

    original music composer

    sound

    - Burning Gundam's Great Triumph: A Hopeful Future; Ready, Go! (1995) ... original music composer sound

    - Earth's S.O.S.: Gundam Federation Rescue (1995) ... original music composer sound

    - Dark Colony Activated: Attack of the Shuffle Alliance (1995) ... original music composer sound

    - Rain's Crisis: Return of the Dark Gundam (1995) ... original music composer sound

    - Farewell Master: Master Asia's Last Breath (1995) ... original music composer sound
    1994
  • Licca the Movie: Licca-chan to Yamaneko Hoshi no Tabi

    original music composer

    sound
    1994
  • Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring

    original music composer

    sound
    1992
  • Otaku no Video

    music

    sound
    1991
  • Dorami-chan: Wow, The Kid Gang of Bandits

    original music composer

    sound
    1991
  • Far East of Eden: Ziria's Dreamlike Chapter

    music

    sound
    1990
  • Kennosuke-sama

    music

    sound
    1990
  • Fujiko Fujio A's Mumako

    music

    sound
    1990
  • Obatarian

    original music composer

    sound
    1990
  • ARIEL: All Round Intercept & Escort Lady

    music

    sound
    1989
  • Madö King Granzört

    music

    sound

    - I'm Home, Mother (1990) ... music sound

    - Nice to Meet You, Mother (1990) ... music sound

    - Awake! Dark Evil God (1989) ... music sound

    - Luna is Heavy!! (1989) ... music sound

    - Solving the Mystery of the Unmelting Ice (1989) ... music sound
    1989
  • The Men Who Made Ultraman

    music

    sound
    1989
  • Only 5 Grams

    original music composer

    sound
    1988
  • Gunbuster

    original music composer

    sound

    - The Story of Your Life (2006) ... original music composer sound

    - Mover of Planets (2006) ... original music composer sound

    - Resurrection!! The Legendary Buster Machine! (2005) ... original music composer sound

    - I Hate the Topless! (2005) ... original music composer sound

    - I Don't Want to be Your Big Sister! (2005) ... original music composer sound
    1988
  • Sunlight All Around! Ka - su - mi: You Were in My Dreams

    music

    sound
    1988
  • Lady Lady!! The Movie

    music

    sound
    1988
  • Dirty Pair OVA

    music

    sound

    - We Are Space Truckers! (1988) ... music sound

    - Red Eyes Are the Sign of Hell! We Go After the Killing Squad! (1988) ... music sound

    - A Girl That Is Well Preserved for Her Age: Sleeping Beauty (1988) ... music sound

    - Revenge of the Muscle Lady! Is a Woman's Spirit the Beauty of the Ring? (1988) ... music sound

    - Are You Serious? Shocked at the Beach! Wedding Panic! (1988) ... music sound
    1987
  • The Samurai

    music

    sound
    1987
  • Dead Heat

    music

    sound
    1987
  • Maps: Legendary Space Wanderer

    original music composer

    sound
    1987
  • Valis: The Fantasm Soldier

    music

    sound
    1987

• actors (1 credits)

  • Rookies the Movie: Graduation

    Joji Kawakami

    actor

    actors
    2009