Yoshifumi Ushima
Japanese singer-songwriter (1966–2022)
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Yoshifumi Ushima (Japanese: 鵜島仁文; 9 September 1966 - 7 August 2022) was a Japanese singer-songwriter, composer, guitarist, arranger and music producer.
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| Born | 9 September 1966 Sukumo, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | 7 August 2022 (aged 55) |
| Other name | Yû Sakata |
Life and career
Born in Sukumo, Ushima made his professional debut in 1994 composing and performing "Flying in the Sky", the opening theme of the anime series Mobile Fighter G Gundam; he later wrote and performed other songs for the anime, notably the second opening theme "Trust You Forever", as well as songs of other anime series and films.[1] Ushima also served as composer and songwriter for other artists, notably Chihiro Yonekura, AKB48, Yusuke, and Shinnosuke Furumoto.[1][2]
Ushima died on 7 August 2022 due to ruptured esophageal varices caused by chronic cirrhosis, at the age of 55.[2] A commemorative concert featuring MIQ and Yurika, among others, was held on 22 September 2022 in Tokyo.[3]
Discography
- Albums
- 1995 - Free Judgement
- 1996 - Sleepless Dreamer
- 2007 - FIRE BIRD
- 2018 - EARTH WIND
- Singles
- 1994 - FLYING IN THE SKY
- 1994 - Trust You Forever
- 1995 - BACK TO THE GROUND
