Akira Ifukube

Akira Ifukube

Known for: Sound
Birthday: 1914-05-31
Deathday: 2006-02-08 (91 years old)

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Biography

Akira Ifukube (伊福部 昭 Ifukube Akira, 31 May 1914 – 8 February 2006) was a Japanese composer, best known for his works on the film scores of the Godzilla movies since 1954. Akira Ifukube was born on 31 May 1914 in Kushiro, Japan as the third son of a police officer Toshimitsu Ifukube, also the origins of this family can be traced back to at least the 7th century with the birth of Ifukibe-no-Tokotarihime. He was strongly influenced by the Ainu music as he spent his childhood (from age of 9 to 12) in Otofuke near Obihiro, where was with a mixed population of Ainu and Japanese. His first encounter with classical music occurred when attending secondary school in Sapporo city. Ifukube decided to become a composer at the age of 14 after hearing a radio performance of Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, also cited the music of Manuel de Falla as a major influence.


Ifukube studied forestry at Hokkaido Imperial University in Sapporo and composed in his spare time, which prefigured a line of self-taught Japanese composers.


He taught at the Tokyo University of the Arts (formerly Tokyo Music School), during which period he composed his first film score for The End of the Silver Mountains, released in 1947. Over the next fifty years, he would compose more than 250 film scores, the high point of which was his 1954 music for Ishirō Honda's Toho movie, Godzilla.


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Filmography

All 197

Movies 197

Director 2

Self 1

Music
Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex

Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex (2022)

Movie
Music
Godzilla vs. Hedorah

Godzilla vs. Hedorah (2021)

Movie
Music
Godzilla Appears at Godzilla Fest

Godzilla Appears at Godzilla Fest (2020)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Look Within

Look Within (2019)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Within Reach

Within Reach (2017)

Movie
Music
Shin Godzilla

Shin Godzilla (2016)

Movie
7
Himself
Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra

Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra (2010)

Movie
Music
Gehara: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster

Gehara: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster (2009)

Movie
Music
Genius Party Beyond

Genius Party Beyond (2008)

Movie
Music
Always: Sunset on Third Street 2

Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 (2007)

Movie
Composer
Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday

Tetsujin 28: Morning Moon of Midday (2007)

Movie
Godzilla, King of the Monsters

Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1998)

Movie
Composer
Revival! Godzilla Fantasy

Revival! Godzilla Fantasy (1997)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)

Movie
5.72
Music
Monster Planet of Godzilla

Monster Planet of Godzilla (1994)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993)

Movie
4.18
Original Music Composer
Godzilla vs. Mothra

Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)

Movie
5.31
Original Music Composer
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)

Movie
6.05
Composer
Dozoku no ranjo

Dozoku no ranjo (1991)

Movie
Music
Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection

Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection (1986)

Movie
Composer
Godzilla Fantasia

Godzilla Fantasia (1984)

Movie
Music Director
Wolfman vs. Godzilla

Wolfman vs. Godzilla (1983)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Love and Faith

Love and Faith (1978)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Godzilla

Godzilla (1977)

Movie
Composer
Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)

Movie
5.35
Composer
Sandakan No. 8

Sandakan No. 8 (1974)

Movie
Composer
The Last Samurai

The Last Samurai (1974)

Movie
Composer
The Human Revolution

The Human Revolution (1973)

Movie
Composer
Zatoichi's Conspiracy

Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973)

Movie
4.36
Original Music Composer
Godzilla vs. Gigan

Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)

Movie
5.4
Music Director
Wolfman vs. Baragon

Wolfman vs. Baragon (1972)

Movie
Composer
Will to Conquer

Will to Conquer (1970)

Movie
Composer
Space Amoeba

Space Amoeba (1970)

Movie
Composer
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970)

Movie
5.29
Composer
Latitude Zero

Latitude Zero (1969)

Movie
Composer
Devil's Temple

Devil's Temple (1969)

Movie
Composer
Sky Scraper!

Sky Scraper! (1969)

Movie
Composer
Young Challengers

Young Challengers (1968)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Destroy All Monsters

Destroy All Monsters (1968)

Movie
5.38
Composer
The Snow Woman

The Snow Woman (1968)

Movie
Composer
Zatoichi Challenged

Zatoichi Challenged (1967)

Movie
4.85
Original Music Composer
Eleven Samurai

Eleven Samurai (1967)

Movie
Composer
King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes (1967)

Movie
Composer
Wrath of Daimajin

Wrath of Daimajin (1966)

Movie
3.6
Composer
Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy

Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy (1966)

Movie
Composer
A Thousand Suspects

A Thousand Suspects (1966)

Movie
Composer
Return of Giant Majin

Return of Giant Majin (1966)

Movie
4
Composer
The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas (1966)

Movie
Composer
The Betrayal

The Betrayal (1966)

Movie
Composer
Zatoichi's Vengeance

Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966)

Movie
5
Composer
Adventure in Kigan Castle

Adventure in Kigan Castle (1966)

Movie
Composer
Daimajin

Daimajin (1966)

Movie
3.43
Composer
Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess

Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess (1966)

Movie
Composer
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965)

Movie
4.93
Composer
Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

Movie
5.45
Original Music Composer
Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)

Movie
3.67
Composer
A Chain of Islands

A Chain of Islands (1965)

Movie
Composer
Zatoichi's Revenge

Zatoichi's Revenge (1965)

Movie
5.13
Composer
Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu

Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu (1965)

Movie
Composer
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)

Movie
4.98
Music
Kojiki taishō

Kojiki taishō (1964)

Movie
Composer
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964)

Movie
5.36
Composer
The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords

The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords (1964)

Movie
Composer
The Last Woman of Shang

The Last Woman of Shang (1964)

Movie
Composer
Dogora

Dogora (1964)

Movie
Composer
Whirlwind

Whirlwind (1964)

Movie
Composer
Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege

Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege (1964)

Movie
4.13
Composer
Mothra vs. Godzilla

Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)

Movie
5.49
Composer
The Long Death

The Long Death (1964)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Atragon

Atragon (1963)

Movie
Composer
13 Assassins

13 Assassins (1963)

Movie
Composer
Zatoichi on the Road

Zatoichi on the Road (1963)

Movie
4.67
Composer
Bronze Magician

Bronze Magician (1963)

Movie
Composer
Zatoichi the Fugitive

Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963)

Movie
4.7
Composer
A Samurai Never Tells a Lie

A Samurai Never Tells a Lie (1963)

Movie
Composer
Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai

Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai (1963)

Movie
Composer
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon

The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon (1963)

Movie
Composer
New Tale of Zatoichi

New Tale of Zatoichi (1963)

Movie
5.6
Composer
Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable (1962)

Movie
6
Composer
The King

The King (1962)

Movie
Composer
47 Ronin

47 Ronin (1962)

Movie
Composer
The Great Wall

The Great Wall (1962)

Movie
Original Music Composer
King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)

Movie
5.35
Composer
The Whale God

The Whale God (1962)

Movie
Composer
A Carpenter and Children

A Carpenter and Children (1962)

Movie
Composer
The Tale of Zatoichi

The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)

Movie
4.5
Composer
Her Hidden Past

Her Hidden Past (1962)

Movie
Composer
Different Sons

Different Sons (1961)

Movie
Composer
The Conspirator

The Conspirator (1961)

Movie
Composer
Buddha

Buddha (1961)

Movie
Composer
Tough Guy

Tough Guy (1961)

Movie
Composer
Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi (1961)

Movie
Composer
Daredevil in the Castle

Daredevil in the Castle (1961)

Movie
Composer
Lord Tadanao

Lord Tadanao (1960)

Movie
Composer
Castle of Flames

Castle of Flames (1960)

Movie
Composer
Shinran, Part II

Shinran, Part II (1960)

Movie
Composer
Scars of Honor

Scars of Honor (1960)

Movie
Composer
Shinran

Shinran (1960)

Movie
Composer
Battle in Outer Space

Battle in Outer Space (1959)

Movie
Composer
The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures (1959)

Movie
Composer
Break Down that Wall

Break Down that Wall (1959)

Movie
Composer
Samurai Saga

Samurai Saga (1959)

Movie
Composer
女と海賊

女と海賊 (1959)

Movie
Composer
A Whistle in My Heart

A Whistle in My Heart (1959)

Movie
Composer
The Big Boss

The Big Boss (1959)

Movie
Composer
Varan

Varan (1958)

Movie
Composer
Beyond the Seasonal Wind

Beyond the Seasonal Wind (1958)

Movie
Composer
Night Drum

Night Drum (1958)

Movie
Composer
The Precipice

The Precipice (1958)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Futari dake no hashi

Futari dake no hashi (1958)

Movie
Composer
Sorrow Is Only for Women

Sorrow Is Only for Women (1958)

Movie
Composer
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II

Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II (1958)

Movie
Composer
The Mysterians

The Mysterians (1957)

Movie
Composer
On This Earth

On This Earth (1957)

Movie
Composer
Down Town

Down Town (1957)

Movie
Composer
Roar and Earth

Roar and Earth (1957)

Movie
Composer
Harbor Rats

Harbor Rats (1957)

Movie
Composer
Who's The Real Killer

Who's The Real Killer (1957)

Movie
Composer
Jigoku bana

Jigoku bana (1957)

Movie
Composer
Yagyu Secret Scrolls

Yagyu Secret Scrolls (1957)

Movie
Music
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957)

Movie
Composer
An Osaka Story

An Osaka Story (1957)

Movie
Composer
Itohan Monogatari

Itohan Monogatari (1957)

Movie
Music
Rodan

Rodan (1956)

Movie
Composer
Actress

Actress (1956)

Movie
Composer
Sound in the Mist

Sound in the Mist (1956)

Movie
Composer
Ryûri no kishi

Ryûri no kishi (1956)

Movie
Music
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)

Movie
5.68
Composer
Darkness at Noon

Darkness at Noon (1956)

Movie
Composer
Called to the Stand

Called to the Stand (1956)

Movie
Composer
Love is Lost

Love is Lost (1956)

Movie
Composer
Rainy Night Duel

Rainy Night Duel (1956)

Movie
Composer
The Burmese Harp

The Burmese Harp (1956)

Movie
Composer
Policeman's Diary, Part 2

Policeman's Diary, Part 2 (1955)

Movie
Composer
Brooba

Brooba (1955)

Movie
Composer
The Beauty and the Dragon

The Beauty and the Dragon (1955)

Movie
Composer
Typhoon's Eye

Typhoon's Eye (1955)

Movie
Composer
Three Faces

Three Faces (1955)

Movie
Composer
The Wolves

The Wolves (1955)

Movie
Composer
The Maid's Kid

The Maid's Kid (1955)

Movie
Composer
Women of Ginza

Women of Ginza (1955)

Movie
Composer
Life of Geisha

Life of Geisha (1955)

Movie
Composer
Farewell Song

Farewell Song (1955)

Movie
Composer
The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes

The Sacrifice of the Human Torpedoes (1955)

Movie
Composer
Godzilla

Godzilla (1954)

Movie
5.66
Composer
Dorodarake no seishun

Dorodarake no seishun (1954)

Movie
Composer
Jinsei Gekijo Yokubo hen: sanshu kirako

Jinsei Gekijo Yokubo hen: sanshu kirako (1954)

Movie
Composer
The Ditch

The Ditch (1954)

Movie
Composer
The Story of Shunkin

The Story of Shunkin (1954)

Movie
Composer
Cape Ashizuri

Cape Ashizuri (1954)

Movie
Composer
A Samurai's Love

A Samurai's Love (1954)

Movie
Composer
Onna no issho

Onna no issho (1953)

Movie
Composer
Before Dawn

Before Dawn (1953)

Movie
Composer
Hiroshima

Hiroshima (1953)

Movie
Composer
The Cannery Boat

The Cannery Boat (1953)

Movie
Composer
White Fish

White Fish (1953)

Movie
Composer
Anatahan

Anatahan (1953)

Movie
Composer
Aijô ni tsuite

Aijô ni tsuite (1953)

Movie
Composer
Yokubo

Yokubo (1953)

Movie
Composer
Miniature

Miniature (1953)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Murahachibu

Murahachibu (1953)

Movie
Composer
Reminiscence

Reminiscence (1953)

Movie
Music
生れかわる客車

生れかわる客車 (1953)

Movie
Composer
Swift Current

Swift Current (1952)

Movie
Composer
Children of Hiroshima

Children of Hiroshima (1952)

Movie
4
Composer
Shi no machi wo nogarete

Shi no machi wo nogarete (1952)

Movie
Composer
Sisters of Nishijin

Sisters of Nishijin (1952)

Movie
Composer
I Was a Prisoner in Siberia

I Was a Prisoner in Siberia (1952)

Movie
Composer
The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji (1951)

Movie
Composer
Stolen Love

Stolen Love (1951)

Movie
Composer
Who Will Judge Me?

Who Will Judge Me? (1951)

Movie
Composer
Freedom School

Freedom School (1951)

Movie
Composer
The Man Without a Nationality

The Man Without a Nationality (1951)

Movie
Composer
Judge of the Ashuras

Judge of the Ashuras (1951)

Movie
Composer
Clothes of Deception

Clothes of Deception (1951)

Movie
Composer
Beyond Love and Hate

Beyond Love and Hate (1951)

Movie
Composer
Les Miserables II: Banner of Love and Freedom

Les Miserables II: Banner of Love and Freedom (1950)

Movie
Composer
Les Miserables I: God and the Devil

Les Miserables I: God and the Devil (1950)

Movie
Original Music Composer
The Rainbow-Colored Flower

The Rainbow-Colored Flower (1950)

Movie
Original Music Composer
Senka o koete

Senka o koete (1950)

Movie
Composer
Crazy Uproar

Crazy Uproar (1950)

Movie
Composer
Listen to the Voices of the Sea

Listen to the Voices of the Sea (1950)

Movie
Composer
White Beast

White Beast (1950)

Movie
Music
Heat and Mud

Heat and Mud (1950)

Movie
Composer
The Motherland Far Far Away

The Motherland Far Far Away (1950)

Movie
Composer
Devil's Gold

Devil's Gold (1950)

Movie
Composer
The Rainbow Man

The Rainbow Man (1949)

Movie
Composer
Jakoman and Tetsu

Jakoman and Tetsu (1949)

Movie
Composer
Late Night Confession

Late Night Confession (1949)

Movie
Composer
Kirare no Senta

Kirare no Senta (1949)

Movie
Composer
The Quiet Duel

The Quiet Duel (1949)

Movie
3.5
Composer
A Woman in the Typhoon Area

A Woman in the Typhoon Area (1948)

Movie
Composer
Kuro-uma no danshichi

Kuro-uma no danshichi (1948)

Movie
Composer
A Second Life

A Second Life (1948)

Movie
Composer
Shachō to onna tenin

Shachō to onna tenin (1948)

Movie
Composer
Invitation to Happiness

Invitation to Happiness (1947)

Movie
Composer
Snow Trail

Snow Trail (1947)

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.25
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Information

Known for
Sound

Gender
Male

Birthday
1914-05-31

Deathday
2006-02-08 (91 years old)

Place of birth
Kushiro, Japan

Relatives
Takashi Ifukube, Tohru Ifukube

Citizenships
Japan

Also known as
伊福部昭

Awards
Medal with Purple Ribbon, Junior Fourth Rank, Person of Cultural Merit, Order of Culture, Order of the Sacred Treasure, 3rd class


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