Mamiya also composed score for other Isao Takahata works Gauche the Cellist, Horus - Prince of the Sun
Some sad news to share - Composer Michio Mamiya, who may be best known for his collaborations with Studio Ghibli director Isao Takaha, passed away at the age of 95 in December of 2024. An award-winning, classically trained musical composer, Mamiya composed the scores for such anime classics as Horus: Prince of The Sun, Gauche The Cellist, and Grave of The Fireflies.
Rest in peace, Mamiya-san. Your music will live on in beautiful anime works for many generations to come.
















