Born in Tokyo, Japan, on November 12, 1959, Toshihiko Sahashi is a Japanese composer. Completing his education at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1986, Sahashi's diverse portfolio has included compositions for various anime series, OVAs, films, drama CDs, video games, dramas, and musicals. His notable works encompass original soundtracks for Zipang, Ghost Sweeper Mikami, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, Gunslinger Girl, Black Blood Brothers, Seijuu Sentai Gingaman, Kamen Rider Kuuga, Kamen Rider Agito, Kamen Rider Hibiki, Kamen Rider Den-O, Full Metal Panic!, Hunter × Hunter, Simoun, Reborn!, and all three Saint Seiya anime series. Collaborating with the London Symphony Orchestra, Sahashi has released multiple symphonic albums, featuring arrangements of his compositions from various Gundam films. Throughout his illustrious career, Sahashi has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including The 11th Japan Professional Music Recording Award in 2004 and the JASRAC Award International Award in 2005. His unwavering talent and dedication have cemented his status as one of Japan's most esteemed composers. In January 2024, Sahashi's soundtrack for Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM climbed to the 17th position on the Japanese album charts.
