The legendary composer Shiro Sagisuknown for his work in Neon Genesis Evangelionmade headlines again after revealing the impressive income he receives from royalties. During your participation in the program Platinum Family of TV AsahiSagisu commented that his profits reach six figures every three months.
The musician explained that even alone 10 million yen are equivalent to some 65 thousand dollarsand you usually receive several times that amount each pay period. The statement was made from his luxurious mansion in Parisa 260-year-old property that belonged to a Louis XVI-era finance minister. The house, valued at more than 2 million dollars, was remodeled with an additional investment of 300 thousand dollars.
Success inside and outside Japan
In addition to its main residence, Sagisu owns nine properties most distributed between France, Tokyo and the United Kingdom, reflecting its enormous financial success. His career, spanning decades, has made him one of the most influential composers in Japanese anime, responsible for defining the sonic atmosphere of Evangelion with a unique mix of intensity and melancholy.
An unparalleled musical career
Outside EvangelionSagisu also composed for animes such as bleach, Black Bullet, SSSS.Gridman and SSSS.Dynazenonin addition to participating in films such as Shin Godzilla, Muse and the live-action of Attack on Titan. His case attracted attention for contradicting the reality of many Japanese composers, who often receive little compensation despite their relevance in the industry. Sagisu, on the other hand, managed to transcend those limitations and consolidate a legacy of artistic and economic success.
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