Kensuke Ushio

Japanese artist Kensuke Ushio dabbles in a variety of musical guises. Born in Tokyo, Japan, on March 1, 1983, with his rock supergroup Lama he has released two full-length studio records that charted on the Japanese Albums Chart. Wearing his electronic hat, Ushio releases music under the name agraph, which he christened with 2008 debut album A Day, Phases. Two years later his second album Equal arrived and in 2016, The Shader. Ushio has also mapped a successful career as a composer, writing and composing soundtracks for anime television series and movies including 2014's Space Dandy and 2016's A Silent Voice. In 2020, Ushio flexed his composer muscle on and an original net anime series for Netflix by Science Saru, Japan Sinks: 2020. One of his notable recent works includes Kimi No Iro: All Is Colour Within (2024) showcasing his ability to blend various musical styles into cohesive soundtracks that resonate with a wide audience. Ushio's dynamic range in music production continues to make him a sought-after composer in both the music and anime industries.