Yukihiro Takahashi

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
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Birthday
Jun 06, 1952 (73 years old)
Death date
Jan 11, 2023

Yukihiro Takahashi

Known For

Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era
1h 58m
Movie 2024

Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era

This documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces that remain in the history of Japanese pop music. Kazuhiko Kato, affectionately known as "Tonovan," influenced many people with his musicality that was ahead of its time, such as "The Folk Crusaders" and "Sadistic Mika Band." The documentary introduces the behind-the-scenes story of the formation of The Folk Crusaders, who created Japan's first million-selling hit, rare footage of the Sadistic Mika Band's overseas performances and recording scenes as they made their way around the world, and hidden anecdotes about the "Europe Trilogy," which is said to be a monumental work of Japanese pop music. In addition, a new recording of the timeless classic "Ano Subarashii Ai wo Mouichido" is made, and the song's evolution by musicians of various genres is shown. The film was planned, directed, and produced by Yumi Aihara, who also worked on "SUKITA: A Moment Carved by Artists."

Yukihiro Takahashi - Trail of Creation
0h 44m
Movie 2023

Yukihiro Takahashi - Trail of Creation

A NHK Music Special episode which retraces the life, wide-ranging talents and creative works of Yukihiro Takahashi, internationally known both for his solo-artist works as well as a member of YMO and the Sadistic Mika Band. This documentary consists of various archival footage and is narrated by Miu Sakamoto.

Labyrinth of Cinema
2h 59m
Movie 2020

Labyrinth of Cinema

When lightning strikes a theater about to close its doors, three moviegoers are thrust back in time to the world inside the screen.

No Smoking
1h 36m
Movie 2019

No Smoking

A documentary about Haruomi Hosono, a musician respected around the world and the music composer of Cannes Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters. The footage traces his encounter with music in early childhood to his days in bands Happy End and YMO to his solo activities. It also includes in-depth coverage from recent years of his first overseas performances in London, New York and Los Angeles. In London, he was joined by Yukihiro Takahashi, and when Ryuichi Sakamoto made a surprise appearance onstage, the YMO members were reunited for the first time in five years, a must-see spectacle captured on film. Written by Nikkatsu

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda
1h 40m
Movie 2017

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda

Oscar winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto weaves man-made and natural sounds together in his works. His anti-nuclear activism grew after the 2011 Fukushima disaster, and his career only paused after a 2014 cancer diagnosis.

Norwegian Wood
2h 13m
Movie 2010

Norwegian Wood

Toru recalls his life in the 1960s, when his friend Kizuki killed himself and he grew close to Naoko, Kizuki's girlfriend, and another woman, the outgoing, lively Midori.

20th Century Boys 3: Redemption
2h 36m
Movie 2009

20th Century Boys 3: Redemption

The final showdown, and the final reveal. who is Friend? How can he be stopped?

Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist
1h 30m
Movie 2009

Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

Everyone in Japan knows his work, yet few recognize his face. Chris Mosdell, British expatriate, pop lyricist, poet and visual artist, during his 30-year residence in Tokyo has written chart-topping hits with some of Japan's most influential musicians and composers, penned lyrics to anime film scores, and run with the multimedia underground of that city's avant-garde. Ink Music: In The Land Of The Hundred-Tongued Lyricist is a 90-minute documentary film detailing those artistic relationships in the expansive career of artistic word-smith, Chris Mosdell. Shot in HD on-location in Tokyo and Fukui, Japan, and New York City, USA, the film highlights Mosdell's rise from obscure expatriate bohemian poet to renowned lyricist for Japan's biggest band ever, Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). The story is told through exclusive interviews. Tokyo itself also figures into the narrative as a major character, featuring copious clips of original footage from inside the city that inspires Mosdell's work.

YMO – Live At Budokan 1980
1h 12m
Movie 1993

YMO – Live At Budokan 1980

Yellow Magic Orchestra perform at Nippon Budokan on December 27, Tokyo 1980

YMO – Hi-Tech Video Crime
Movie 1992

YMO – Hi-Tech Video Crime

Biography

Yukihiro Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋 幸宏) Was a Japanese musician, singer, record producer and actor, who was best known internationally as the drummer, lead vocalist, & 2nd keyboardist of the Yellow Magic Orchestra and as the former drummer of the Sadistic Mika Band. Takahashi's main movie roles were primarily with Japan's visionary film director Nobuhiko Obayashi, notably April Fish and Labyrinth of Cinema.

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