Yugo Kanno, born on June 5, 1977, in Saitama, Japan, is a Japanese composer and musician known for his diverse body of work in television dramas, anime series, and films. Growing up influenced by his father's love for jazz and classical music, Yugo Kanno started learning piano at age four. His passion for music continued through his education at the Tokyo College of Music, where he majored in composition and film scoring. His professional career began in 2004 with his work on the Fuji TV drama series Last Christmas. Over the years, he has contributed to numerous television dramas, including Ai no Uta (2005), Engine (2005), Galileo (2007), and Sherlock: Untold Stories (2019). His style blends orchestral, jazz, rock, and electronic elements, which has made him a sought-after composer. He earned many awards for his contributions to theater and television, including the Monthly Galaxy Award and the Encouragement Award at the 52nd Galaxy Awards. In the anime industry, Yugo Kanno has composed for popular series like Psycho-Pass (2012), JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders (2014), and The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited (2020). His film scores include Amalfi: Rewards of the Goddess (2009), which earned him the Japanese Movie Critics Award for Movie Music Artist, and "Batman Ninja" (2018). In 2024, he composed the music for the animated mystery film Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram, which peaked at number 85 on the Oricon Top 100.
