Yutaka Yamada
MusicianYutaka Yamada, born in 1989, composes and arranges music from his base in Los Angeles and holds a credit on the Death Note franchise, though he is much better known for scoring Tokyo Ghoul and Vinland Saga.
Death Note Role
Yamada is credited as a composer connected to the Death Note franchise, though the specific project and details of his contribution are not documented in available records. His active career began in 2011, several years after the original Death Note anime concluded its broadcast run, so any contribution would tie to a later adaptation rather than the original television series. No further specifics of this credit have been confirmed.
Career and Notable Roles
From his home base in Los Angeles, Yamada has carved out a reputation as an arranger and orchestrator as well as a composer, primarily through anime scoring work. His two signature credits are the soundtracks for Tokyo Ghoul and Vinland Saga, both widely praised entries in modern anime scoring. His professional career dates back to 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yutaka Yamada's most famous work?
Yamada's two signature credits are the soundtracks for Tokyo Ghoul and Vinland Saga, both widely praised entries in modern anime scoring.
Who is Yutaka Yamada?
Yutaka Yamada is a Japanese composer born in 1989 who works from a base in Los Angeles, carving out a reputation as a composer, arranger, and orchestrator through anime scoring work.
What is Yutaka Yamada's connection to Death Note?
Yamada is credited as a composer connected to the Death Note franchise, though the specific project and details of his contribution are not documented in available records. His active career began in 2011, after the original Death Note anime had already concluded, so any contribution would tie to a later adaptation.
Is Yutaka Yamada only a composer?
No, Yamada has built his reputation as an arranger and orchestrator as well as a composer, working from Los Angeles primarily through anime scoring projects.
When did Yutaka Yamada begin his composing career?
Yamada's professional career dates back to 2011, marking the start of the arranging and composing work from Los Angeles that would later include his scores for Tokyo Ghoul and Vinland Saga.
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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
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- Manga chapter pages: Jump Comics volume covers, credited to Shueisha, Tsugumi Ohba, and Takeshi Obata.
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