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

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

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

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

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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 ...