A Girl of Fire

Joe Hisaishi is a Japanese composer, conductor, and music director, born on December 6, 1950, in Nakano, Japan. He is best known for his iconic film scores for Studio Ghibli, including My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke. In addition to his collaboration with Hayao Miyazaki, Hisaishi has also composed music for Takeshi Kitano's films, including Sonatine, Hana-bi, and Kikujiro's Summer and A Scene at the Sea. His unique style, blending classical, jazz, and electronic elements, has left a lasting impact on both Japanese and international cinema.