Akira Ifukube

"Ifukube" redirects here. For Emperor Monmu's maid of honor, see Ifukube no Tokotari.

Akira Ifukube
伊福部 昭
Ifukube in 1954
Background information
Born(1914-05-31)31 May 1914
Kushiro, Hokkaido, Empire of Japan
Died8 February 2006(2006-02-08) (aged 91)
Tokyo, Japan
GenresClassical, film scores
OccupationsMusician, composer, educator
Years active1935-2006
Spouse
Ai Yuzaki
Websiteakiraifukube.org

Akira Ifukube (伊福部 昭, Ifukube Akira; 31 May 1914 – 8 February 2006) was a Japanese composer. He is best known for composing several entries in the Godzilla franchise as well as developing the titular monster's roar.

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