Grave of the Fireflies is arguably Studio Ghibli’s most heartbreaking movie to date, and part of its emotional impact stems from its moving soundtrack. Ghibli fans now mourn the loss of an anime ...

Michio Mamiya, the celebrated composer whose poignant scores, most notably for Studio Ghibli's emotionally devastating film ...

While his death was initially reported by The Asahi Shimbun in December, it has only now reached a global audience following ...

Annie Awards honoured the legacy of Michio Mamiya, who passed away last year. He is best known for his contributions to the ...

There is sad news coming out of Japan as we learn of the passing of composer Michio Mamiya, who died of pneumonia late last ...

Known best for his musical composition for in Isao Takahata’s 1998 film ‘Grave of the Fireflies’, Michio Mamiya passed away ...

A Japanese anime movie hailed as a masterpiece when ... Critics at the time warned audiences that “Grave of the Fireflies,” directed by Isao Takahata (1935-2018), had a tragic storyline ...

The passing of celebrated Japanese composer Michio Mamiya, known for his haunting score in Grave of the Fireflies, was revealed during the 2025 Annie Awards, marking the end of an era in cinematic ...

Titled as the Best Animated Feature at the 1994 Chicago International Children's Film Festival, the anime will be yours to ...