Amin Abbas
Dubai: Composer Michiaki Watanabe (real name Watanabe Michiaki) died on June 23 in a hospital in Tokyo of heart failure. He was 96 years old.
Ichiro Mizuki, a legendary Japanese singer who sings many masterpieces of anime,Twitter“I was shocked by Dr. Michiaki Watanabe’s sudden obituary and I lost my speech. The songs of Mazinger Z and other masters are timeless, cross-border, and loved by fans all over the world. If I hadn’t met the teacher, I wouldn’t be there now. Active teacher all my life. Thank you very much. I pray for your souls from the bottom of my heart.”
I lost my words in shock following receiving a sudden obituary from Dr. Michiaki Watanabe. The songs of Mazinger Z and other masters are timeless, cross-border and loved by fans all over the world. If I hadn’t met my teacher, I wouldn’t be there now. Active teacher throughout his life. Thank you very much so far. We pray for the souls from the bottom of my heart. pic.twitter.com/SQ4Jb5wpZB
– Ichiro Mizuki (aniki_z) 27 June 2022
Takanobu Terada, producer of the Super Robot Wars video game series,Twitter“Composer Michiaki Watanabe, who was so instrumental in Super Robot, passed away at 23. I heard from the people involved, but that was announced today. By the way… I would like to express my deepest condolences. Although people’s lives are burdened, there are immortal songs…”
Composer Michiaki Watanabe, who was so instrumental in Super Robot, passed away at 23. I’ve heard stories from people involved, but since it was announced today… I’d like to express my deepest condolences. Despite the stress of people’s lives, there are timeless songs…
Takanobu Terada / Takanobu Terada 27 June 2022
Toshio Furukawa, a veteran Japanese voice actor known for Piccolo (Dragon Ball series) and Portgas D Ace (One Piece series),TwitterHe said as follows: Thank you for your support in the song “Welcome to the Heart” (lyrics by Tomoko Aran / composed by Michiaki Watanabe).[Robo Daioja]. theme song[Magne Robo Gakeen]“Tatakae!” Ga ☆ Keen was also Mr. Michiaki Watanabe…. I would like to express my deepest condolences. “
■ obituary of composer Michiaki Watanabe …….
Thank you for your help with the song “Welcome to the Heart” (lyrics by Tomoko Aran / composed by Michiaki Watanabe) for Robot King Daioja. theme song[Magne Robo Gakeen]“Tatakae!” Ga ☆ Keen was also Mr. Michiaki Watanabe…. We would like to express our deepest condolences. pic.twitter.com/V31GM3UqZsVoice Actor Toshio Furukawa (Aoni Production) (@TOSHIO_FURUKAWA) 27 June 2022
Masami Obari, a veteran Japanese animation director, animator and mechanical character designer,Twitter“Thank you to Dr. Michiaki Watanabe for all your excitement and courage! It was an honor to work with you.”
Thank you Dr. Michiaki Watanabe for all your excitement and courage!
It was my honor to work with you. pic.twitter.com/yi2F2cmGMc
– Masami Obari / Masami Obari latest art book for sale (@G1_BARI) 27 June 2022
Mr. Watanabe was born in 1925. He studied Psychology at the prestigious University of Tokyo under the supervision of composers Ikuma Dan and Saburo Muroi. In the 1950s, he made his debut as an author in a radio drama produced by Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting. Over the next twenty years, Watanabe worked regularly with Toho on film soundtracks, while honing his skills under the direction of jazz musician Sadao Watanabe and others. This had a huge impact on Mr. Watanabe’s composition. When he created the Z theme for Mazinger Z, he introduced brass instruments and also used analog synthesizers. This combination was uniquely perceived by listeners in the 1970s.
Mr. Watanabe, Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, Getter Robo Go, fight! He was responsible for the music for several anime series such as Super Robot Life Transformer V. He also started with the first two versions of Kikaider, Inazuman, the first six in the Super Sentai series (and was later introduced to the Super Sentai series Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger only last year) and Space Sheriff Gavan . He also composed the first five tracks for the Metal Hero series.
