Kensuke Ushio
MusicianKensuke Ushio is a Japanese composer and musician, born in 1983, who scored the Chainsaw Man anime alongside credits like A Silent Voice and Devilman Crybaby.
Chainsaw Man Role
Kensuke Ushio composed the score for the Chainsaw Man anime, contributing the atmospheric blend of rock, ambient, and electronic textures the series is known for. The soundtrack sits alongside his other high-profile anime scoring work and reflects the moody, propulsive style he has developed across a decade of film and television work. His music underpins much of the show's tonal shifts between everyday melancholy and explosive action, produced by studio MAPPA.
Career and Notable Roles
Ushio built his reputation scoring acclaimed anime and films including Liz and the Blue Bird, Devilman Crybaby, Dandadan, and The Dangers in My Heart. He also performs as a rock and EBM musician, releasing music as a member of the band Lama and under the solo moniker Agraph, with some of his albums charting on the Oricon Albums Chart. He has worked professionally as a composer since 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions
What anime has Kensuke Ushio worked on?
Kensuke Ushio has scored acclaimed anime including Liz and the Blue Bird, Dandadan, and The Dangers in My Heart, in addition to composing the score for Chainsaw Man.
What is Kensuke Ushio's best work?
Among Kensuke Ushio's most notable work is his score for the Chainsaw Man anime, a blend of rock, ambient, and electronic textures that underpins the show's shifts between everyday melancholy and explosive action.
What is Kensuke Ushio known for?
Kensuke Ushio is also known as a rock and EBM musician, performing in the band Lama and releasing solo work under the moniker Agraph, alongside his work scoring anime such as A Silent Voice and Devilman Crybaby.
Has Kensuke Ushio released his own music?
Yes, some of Kensuke Ushio's albums released under Lama and Agraph have charted on the Oricon Albums Chart.
Who is Kensuke Ushio?
Kensuke Ushio is a Japanese composer and musician born in 1983. He has worked professionally as a composer since 2007.
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Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Chainsaw Man anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to MAPPA and the Chainsaw Man Movie Project.
- Game pages: official promotional artwork, credited to the licensed publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Tatsuki Fujimoto.
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