The Man Who Made You Love Attack on Titan
When Wit Studio and director Tetsuro Araki animated Attack on Titan, they ushered in a new generation of anime fans with some of the most exciting and epic storytelling ever seen. But one particular part of the machine carried the production throughout the series: composer Hiroyuki Sawano.
Born in Tokyo, Sawano learned piano from a young age and became inspired to work in music thanks to the pop icons of his time and film composers such as Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi. Since 2006, he has worked in the anime industry and beyond, composing some of the most hyped multi-genre soundtracks fans have ever heard.
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Throughout his childhood, Sawano's inspirations ranged from pop music to orchestra to film composing. In an interview with GENELEC, Sawano describes his tastes in music as ever-changing, which provoked him to experiment with different genres, stating «so at one time I simulated an orchestral piece… and at other times I tried a techno-like song.»
Famed Cowboy Bebop composer Yoko Kanno was cited as another strong influence, primarily for the range she was capable of. «I was shocked to learn that even a single composer can always take different approaches depending on the work.» Sawano also turned his eyes — and his ears — to the film compositions of the west, such as Hans Zimmer, for inspiration.
Sawano's earliest work in anime may have started in 2006 with the light novel adaptation Soul Link, but fans of his work today might never recognize it compared to what he'd compose mere years later. To him, it was Gundam Unicorn that truly launched his career in anime composing to new heights and within subsequent years, his touch was felt in the pulse of several of the highest profile anime.
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