Dragon Ball's Composer Passes Away
By Epic Dope Staff | April 29, 2021
Legendary Japanese music composer Shunsuke Kikuchi, who produced for Dragon Ball and Kamen Rider, has passed away due to pneumonia.
On April 24, 2021, Shunsuke Kikuchi passed away after a prolonged battle with aspiration pneumonia. He was 89.
His family also held a private funeral amid the coronavirus emergency. Kikuchi had been on a break because of several medical issues.
Kikuchi was known for composing heavy and dramatic pieces which suited well with action-adventure anime, tokusatsu, and violent films.
Condolences and tributes continue to pour in from around the world for Kikuchi, who inspired an entire generation of artists and composers.
Kikuchi's passing away is not only a huge loss for the industry but also the entire world. May his soul rest in peace!