Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi just set three Guinness Records
Composer for My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away broke two records on his trip to the U.S. By just about any measure, Joe Hisaishi has an enviable resume. The go-to composer for the soundtracks of Studio Ghibli’s anime films, especially those directed by studio co-founder Hayao Miyazaki, Hisaishi has also collaborated multiple times […]
Studio Ghibli composer Jo Hisaishi has shattered three Guinness World Records, cementing his status as one of the most successful and acclaimed composers in the industry. His recent achievement includes setting records for the most tickets sold by a classical composer at Tokyo Dome, and for the most tickets sold for a classical concert run at the Hollywood Bowl.
The first record was set during the Studio Ghibli Film Concert Tour performances at Tokyo Dome on July 16 and 17 of last year. A staggering 133,453 people flocked to the stadium to witness Hisaishi's music, making him the top-selling classical composer at the venue.
In a separate record-breaking feat, Hisaishi's concert featuring Studio Ghibli and other music was held at the Hollywood Bowl last month, from July 21 to 23. This event saw a total of 45,538 tickets sold, surpassing any previous classical concert held at the landmark venue in Los Angeles.
Written by urgent.news from SoraNews24's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
