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Ryuichi Sakamoto

Japanese composer (1952–2023)

Ryuichi Sakamoto is a Japanese composer (1952–2023).

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Snapshot as of 15 July 2026

Primary market: Japan

Overview

Professional record

Ryuichi Sakamoto is a Japanese composer (1952–2023). His professional record spans actor, composer, and record producer.

Profile

Personal details

Full name: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Native name: 坂本龍一
Born: 17 January 1952
Birthplace: Nakano
Citizenship: Japan
Occupation: actor, composer, record producer, music arranger
Education: Soshigaya Elementary School; Tokyo Metropolitan Shinjuku High School; Tokyo University of the Arts

FigureAsia Record

Selected recognition

2023 Asia's Artists 100 2023 No. 15 2021 Asia's Artists 100 2021 No. 23 2020 2020 FigureAsia Artists 100 No. 15