
Music Feb 12, 2021
Anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano’s soundtracks stream worldwide for the first time
by Matt Schley
The composer's extensive discography includes soundtracks for anime such as “Blue Exorcist,” “Kill la Kill” and “Promare.”
Anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano’s soundtracks stream worldwide for the first time
The composer's extensive discography includes soundtracks for anime such as “Blue Exorcist,” “Kill la Kill” and “Promare.”
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