The Sounds of Sawano | Hiroyuki Sawano Interview | Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway | Netflix Anime

Lauded anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano sounds off about his work on Gundam titles, including the new Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway.
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After Char’s rebellion, Hathaway Noa leads an insurgency against Earth Federation, but meeting an enemy officer and a mysterious woman alters his fate.

[@DemiDemiGlace]

“Sawano Songs” had become a genre itself. That’s how much influence his works have on the anime industry.

[@ayoubzahyo]

You could say that about pretty much every artist

[@DacianRapist]

@@ayoubzahyo Not really. I personally don't know any other artists that are able to replicate his style, and I'm talking real artists not lowlife cover youtubers who use other people's compositions for monetary gain. I know each time he releases new music what to expect, the structure of it, and how many types of tracks (vocal works, orchestral, modv, etc.), yet I am still in awe when listening to it, how he manages to stay on his own formula for so long, yet bring new feelings into each song every time.

[@Bloodark124]

@@DacianRapist there’s an argument that could be had that Hiroyuki Sawano is akin to Hans Zimmer’s style but adopted for Japanese anime, with a very techno/digital sound heavy orientated music. It’s sad that for Hathaway he had to suppress his style a bit to change for more Hollywoodish-less-melody music. Personally I say that was his strongest point in unicorn gundam’s OST. It was a great blend of classical style but also well utilised of digital music. With that style he could win an Oscar music award, had gundam unicorn be a featured film.

[@revanatictheplayer5120]

@@Bloodark124 I think Hans Zimmer is the role model for almost any film/anime music so you're probably right but Sawano is the one who brought it to anime and perfected it for every type of emotion the series needs

[@Bloodark124]

@@revanatictheplayer5120 Ha no. Hanz Zimmer is big in any countries that have strong western influence. Anywhere else he isn't big at all, because his style doesn't suit the regional taste/requirement. Hollywood love to pretend they represent the whole world, and with Hanz Zimmer doing most of their biggest works and thus claiming Hanz Zimmer is top composer of our time - no way. He is good for what he does. But in no way is he role model for literally everyone. Ask him to write music for a shounen jump anime in his own style and it would fall real flat on its face. In fact, Hanz Zimmer is known for collaborating with others to write music, and then proceed to slap his sole name on it. He didn't write theme tune of pirates of the caribbean. The theme song of Black Hawk Down was a big collaboration with Liza Gerrard. The list goes on. He's gone very experimental with sound and have pioneered the idea of soundtrack to take a backseat in Hollywood movies. And it works fine there. But elsewhere in other kind of films it won't work. It'll be too atmospheric, lack of energy and lack of emotional dimensions. His work often can't be really a measure for his ability these days, consider that he does collaboration so much that you don't know where his impact begins and ends in terms of composition and sound design. Most other composers in the world still work on their own and create their own sound.

[@anordinarycrocoguy]

I didn't expect he would be this nice and full-spirited. Since he looks so serious in every live performances, I thought Sawano-san is a calm person.

[@qinyima5693]

I think that's because he fully concentrated on performing on the stage

[@mixedfiction112]

i thought he was super serious, but I'm glad to find out he's lively, and laughs like people you know

[@user-ez9oh2ox1k]

THE GOD COMPOSER of ANIME - Gundam Unicorn - Gundam Hathaway - Gundam Narrative - Attack On Titan - Seven Deadly Sins - Owari No Seraph - Koutetsujou no Kabaneri - Blue Exorcist - Aldnoah Zero - Guilty Crown - Sengoku Basara - Kill La Kill - 86 - Promare - Re-Creator - Kingdom S3

[@alex-cg1jc]

-No guns life s2 -Legend of the galactic heroes : Die neue these

[@user-ez9oh2ox1k]

@@alex-cg1jc he not making the bgm/soundtrack but just the opening/ending song i think

[@user-ez9oh2ox1k]

@@zathaway5712 are you blind??

[@SgnurliDS93]

Xenoblade Chronicles X as well

[@aussiepandas8765]

Exactly bruv, you know what's up

[@user-lq7cl3lf3j]

この人が音楽を手掛けることによって普通より3倍くらい作品が面白く感じる

[@user-bi7eo5jd2s]

ユニコーンが正にそれ。

[@chaosky5785]

I think "EARth" is sawano-san's one of the best song recently.

[@tobyvelarde3318]

The atmospheric entry scene was just 💯

[@m.radinalalim3404]

Which series was that?

[@user-ez9oh2ox1k]

@@m.radinalalim3404 the title of the video "Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway", you can hear it on spotify

[@RAY-zn6gk]

I think so too.

[@Cocorobert01]

more like "E45th-00Gm suite"

[@falco178]

Nice to hear the words of the legendary composer himself.

[@danmoua7686]

Yeah, suprisely he looked *really* normal. That was interesting to see how he looked like though outside of Symphony versions

[@Ultraelectromagnetic]

Sawano's score for Gundam Hathaway is definitely one of my favorites from him. Möbius, XI, EARth, Tracer, etc. So many great tracks, and they set the mood for Hathaway's story perfectly.

[@juggsjudy9620]

Especially the second half of Penelope, that scene was just *chef's kiss*

[@Mryodamiles]

CC···12yl is badass for action scene

[@p0p765]

@@juggsjudy9620 play that OST while doing some chase scenes in game and oh my god it's so good

[@sonatapacifique3498]

morbius

[@willt9721]

Car5p3

[@user-qh4lr6bf7i]

If UC is the music of hope, Hathaway is the music of despair. The glittering shuttles descending to earth with a sad melody is symbolic of this work.

[@hugoaparicio3151]

exactly!

[@winstonc.8886]

The shuttle descending was hopeful in the music I feel.

[@alywncashe]

idk, i felt very hopeful when I heard it.

[@lincolnbeckett8791]

The legend himself. Composer of so many iconic anime soundtracks.

[@JayCion825]

His music gave more life and emotion to Gundam and 86. I wish Netflix will also stream 86 so more people will be able to watch such masterpiece.

[@chrisbach8142]

I wish so too, but I'm pretty sure Crunchyroll has exclusive streaming rights to 86. This wouldn't be a problem for me if they weren't doing a shit job of marketing it (seriously, they release clips from episodes weeks if not months after they air and their post time is sporadic instead of weekly like other shows).

[@ivanbesando556]

netflix just did several days ago!

[@kou_er120]

澤野弘之さんの音楽はマジで神だと思うわ ユニコーンの時にいいなと思ったからね 本当良いよ

[@kt-zi6nv]

こんなフランクな人からあんな才能に満ち溢れた唯一無二のメロディを出せるのがギャップすぎて最高！

[@tiramisu8036]

This person is goated, especially with the osts he made for Aot.

[@superninja252]

You should listen the OSTs he did for Aldonah Zero and ReCreators The animes are a bit meh (specially aldonah) but damn sawano nails the ost on both

[@joaquinalcantara_]

​@@superninja252 I would say first season of Aldnoah was quite good, but the second couldn't maintain the level.

[@desuyodesuyo60]

@@superninja252 he did Nanatsu no Taizai as well... it may not ended the way most fans want it but man the music there Slaps Remember that insert song(Perfect time) during the last ep of Season1 where Melodias goes to a 1v1 match against Hendrickson and the ost when Escanor and Testarossa taunting each other, the music made it even more badass

[@CarlosdCover]

never mention AoT to sawano fans. We know is good, but people makes like is the only ost that has done.

[@superninja252]

@@CarlosdCover it is divisive among Sawano fans, some like others not so much

[@maxbardus3019]

His work in Attack On Titan is phenomenal

[@carlosp5984]

His compositions are glorious but when it comes to mecha related anime he goes beyond that

[@tenkuken7168]

Beyond the time

[@HybrydATP64]

@@tenkuken7168 “i understood that reference”

[@user-hc9iu1yx4d]

劇場で見たとき、序盤にEARｔｈがかかった時は鳥肌が立ちました！ サントラでも楽しませてもらってます！

[@hachi-hachi]

良い曲ですよね。 今までのガンダム史が走馬灯のように頭に浮かんできて、込み上げてくるものがありました。

[@dragonkingoscurare1092]

This guy is a legend I especially enjoy the Ost and music he did for Re-Creators.

[@superninja252]

Re Creators was Peak Sawano Another such underrated OST of his is Aldonah Zero, his music really sets the mood in many scenes of that snime

[@PaladinodoCerradooficial]

@@superninja252 To me Unicorn, when Kashatrya start his battle are the Peak. But, Narrative and re Creators are so much close and never forget Cage.

[@ihavethehighground8697]

@@PaladinodoCerradooficial one of his best work was probably when Unicorn first transform and when Eren lifts a giant boulder

[@tommykaung5882]

I love Re:Creators too.

[@GervasiusMC]

re creators' ost was insanely good, god of ink was peak sawano vocal track

[@adsarw]

澤野氏がガンダムの音楽を担当するのはハサウェイで3作目となるため、正直マンネリ化しないか不安な面が若干ありましたが、軽く想像を超えてしまいました。素晴らしいです。特にTRACER。

[@MaRie_nZk]

医龍からずっと好き まじで最高 ずっとガンダム担当してほしい 他のアニメ作品もドラマも色々なメディアにもっと出てほしい

[@user-ft3qt6fh5e]

澤野さんの音楽かっこよすぎるんよ...ゼノクロのBGMに使用されてて一目惚れしましたわ！

[@saadsrequiemforsasuke7041]

The musical genius, that has made epic soundtracks that strike straight to the heart: Hiroyuki Sawano. He has a huge hand in making the epic, heartwrenching atmosphere of Attack on Titan.

[@_GeneralMechanics_]

When you listen to them in sequence, Sawano's score for "Hathaway" feels like a natural evolution and continuation from his scores for "UC" and "NT" combined. It's amazing!

[@egy-kyk5401]

TRACERはマジで映像にハマりまくってて鳥肌立った

[@shibo0113]

澤野さんのおかげでガンダム知らなくともUC流すネタが流行り、アマプラなどサブスクでガンダムが見れるようになって履修する人が増えてくれて本当に嬉しいです

[@isamuominae]

Best composer ever. I love the olders UC animes but this dude made something remarkable, his style is unique.

[@deusvult5737]

Best composer of the century, no question asked

[@sonh788]

The soundtrack for unicorn was amazing. His Magnus opus ... Felt he was never able to reach those heights of unicorn again . Not saying he went downhill, just his work for unicorn was so amazing. He fuses rock and techno w classical

[@Truck-kun_01]

It's nice to see the Legendary Composer himself, all his works are 👌 awesome

[@raymondfoo9045]

Hathaway is by far the best Gundam movies. I like that it is related to the past and more realistic/adult.

[@jjshooter99]

CAN’T WAIT FOR PART 2

[@Neevar132]

uhh he made Attack on Titan so amazing, I listen to these songs most days. What genius. これからも頑張ってください、海外から応援してるよ

[@KatoSan_]

Un grande este señor, componiendo banda sonoras de anime, lo sigo desde hace 10 años, una leyenda.

[@ahisaf3792]

The legend himself . Yes i would love to go to his event if he performed abroad. Definitely something we should look forward.

[@HAIL_NU]

Thank you so much Netflix for Sawano interview

[@Jenuty]

Jesus what an amazing soundtrack this movie had. It blew my mind away and still I listen to it! I hope that the same care for the music will put in the future movies.

[@animeyahallo3887]

The man the myth the legend.

[@gustinex]

This god of music is the reason I'm sane everyday. his music is so powerful, impactful and just goddamn awesome that it makes the daily grind a lot less depressing

[@thangdamminh6338]

You can really see how free spirited he is, from the way he answered the interviewer's question, to how he shared his composing inspiration, by simply doing his very own Sawano thing that still fits Shuko Murase-san's Hollywood vision for this movie and not being influenced by past titles.

[@NairyBaptiste]

Thank you for sharing your art, it's wonderful!

[@acaeleus]

Pretty down to earth and humble guy for creating such emotive music. Love it.

[@Revoltech452]

Because of sawano i start to enjoy anime soundtrack. Since then i know everytime he compose soundtrack for that "anime" i know its gonna have epic and masterpiece vibe

[@Commander_Neyo]

His scores for Both UC and Hathaway are some of my favorites. Listening to them makes you feel so many emotions.

[@andreanadi9096]

Unicorn brought challenge to Sawano-san, AOT, Re:creator, Legend of Galatic Hero, Aldnoah Zero had good vocal ost. If you really want to listen no-vocal yet so emotional orchestral came from Unicorn.

[@aokishix8969]

Unicorn was made before all those series so its more that vocals were a bigger challenge for him, and he mastered them

[@argacc20417]

Unicorn orchestra ver always make me goosebumps

[@kevin_aldo]

For LotGH he only create the Opening & Ending song, not the soundtrack

[@SilverShion]

I'm a simple person. if I see Hiroyuki Sawano music in something , I gotta see it

[@locothei]

The GOAT composer, thank you for the interview!!

[@lazuli3748]

Uno de mis compositores favoritos, agradecido de poder escuchar sus OST god.

[@aherowon003]

The real mvp. Gives a breath of fresh air to Gundam and heightens every moment in the series and other anime.

[@nansugoi5471]

I respect that he can went back to listen to the old Gundam soundtracks from various composers.

[@jorge789456123000]

Gracias a hiroyuki es uno de mis compositores favoritos siempre estoy escuchando sus composiciones

[@danielacardenas5059]

A este hombre deberían darle un premio. Es que de verdad es un genio. Gracias por tanto Sawano! Gracias por darnos la música de Shingeki no kyojin ❤️

[@curse5697]

He really knows how express himself, i love that

[@t.y.7175]

進撃の巨人とかユニコーンもそうなんだけど、コーラス効いてんのかっこよすぎる

[@samxen1531]

He never missess witn his music

[@Taiizetsu._Fukuda]

Sawano Hiroyuki, lo hizo excelente en esta última entrega de Gundam. Espero verlo algún día por Latinoamérica!! Saludos desde Paraguay 🇵🇾

[@torgan]

Lenzo 97n10, Unicorn, Inferno, Uncontrollable. Sawano's style is very distinct and I can't get enough of it.

[@Lo-Fi-_-Gaming]

Sawano's music makes everything epic! I loved it so much especially back on Ald Noah Zero

[@nikolaiorelov9305]

Sawano-san, your music is some of the most emotionally gripping and beautiful music i have ever had the privilege of listening to. You have a mastery over commanding emotion in music that is unparalleled. I am an aspiring writer and am heavily influenced by works such as Attack on Titan and Gundam Unicorn. If i ever get the opportunity to have my works adapted to anime, you would be the person i would want to compose the soundtrack. Thank you for all of your incredibly hard work, and for your influence on this industry.

[@famiearif1273]

His music make me got goosebumps when watch it..

[@zaamuro8408]

Epic composer and all of his OST's are on repeat at my place!

[@ryogi5199]

Just logging in with msgh will be enough to make a big impression on the audience.

[@jasonwong139]

best music, goosebumps everytime listening to his gundam tracks

[@claudiasanchez7759]

BEAUTIFUL

[@ShippuuNaruto]

One of the greatest composer!!

[@ariflewar789]

This guy is the living legend.

[@phosphorusdream]

The legend......

[@kevin_aldo]

His work on "83Uel" is really great🔥

[@zaphron_dex4246]

Creating bangers after bangers your an absolutely GOAT Sawano!

[@KAGEMARO]

この人作ってるbgmや名前はすごい知ってたけど素顔は初めてみたw

[@benjmin1542]

Thank you Legend🙌🙌

[@skyvanisher1639]

The animation and story was pretty good. Hiroyuki Sawano alone just so happens to have the ability to create the world itself with his music and help put you right into the action and suspense when it happens.

[@KogureDevilchan]

Now we need a video for the sound design from this movie, the sound design is SO GOOD!

[@timtamz3223]

The best composer ever. His attack on titan songs are insane. Legit added them all to my playlist.

[@abrahamfernandez454]

Yo soy Fan de Sawano, amo su trabajo. Es un genio de la composición. Escuchar sus composiciones en los animes , hace que te transportes a esa escena.

[@eddytw9773]

this guy's music let me haved motivated to watch gundam all because his music. and it's so god damn good

[@NickolasCastle223]

Al fin! Al fin! le dan importancia para mostrarnos más de la vida de un gran compositor! si viniera a mi pais ( chile ) de seguro estaria ahi para ver y escuchar sus grandes bandas sonoras!! Grettings Sawano !

[@rabbitholeuniverse1608]

The first time I heard his OSTs is in Guilty Crown and I was blown away because it is really a banger. God damn! I really have high respect for this guy o7.

[@angelarturocapchahuarcaya5359]

excelente entrevista netflix ya deseaba una entrevista a un grande como hiroyuki sawano y el proceso de como hizo los ost

[@zitnbit]

Amazing anime and amazing music. His music perfectly fit in.

[@LEVIACKERMAN-im9xz]

Respect to you legend

[@wolaty90]

he is Legend ...

[@josephdesales7791]

You know its a good anime when you start to hear Sawano Style music themes.

[@Kenny-xx7je]

Because he can literally carry shows with his music. Aldnoah Zero was terrible but God did the soundtrack make up for it.

[@ibukunokunoye4795]

Thank you Sawano Hiroyuki for your amazing work and music!

[@recode4967]

The legend himself.

[@user-mk1ys8rn3r]

もう、本当に最高なんじゃああああああああああああああ！

[@dayanacabrera2341]

This OST is so good! I really love sawano's music!!! I'm really looking forward to this Gundam movie once i finish universal century

[@msn-0256]

ナラティブのUCの味を受け継ぎつつ色々進化させたBGM好き。 特にpsycho fieldのヤツとか。

[@calebhall6083]

The GOAT anime composer!!!

[@Kanalikuli]

His music bring additional life to the anime

[@RavanAxent]

MAESTRO

[@ujiiiiosjwwj4jr]

I respect this man so much

[@axolh.8805]

Have all the soundtracks from Unicorn,NT, and Hathaway can safely say, I’ll never get tired listening to this man’s work!! 😁😁👏👏

[@YooRaaa]

Not just Gundam but sawane ost on attack on Titan to

[@axolh.8805]

@@YooRaaa Nice!! His work is amazing everywhere he goes xD👍👍

[@sachintiwari1431]

His works speaks of his talent and prowess he has.

[@nismo76]

love the soundtrack

[@windrar]

Thank you for your music, Sawano-san.

[@anasonix]

I hope someday we'll see you on a worldwide tour.

[@tak54178]

ガンダムUCのサウンドトラックは自分のこれまでの人生で聴いた中で最高のサウンドトラック！

[@conejolucas8747]

Maestro

[@user-gj8gz2iz4p]

이렇게 좋은 인터뷰를 보여주시다니... 넷플릭스 고마워요~

[@user-lk6oq7hg9v]

澤野さんはキルラキルで初めて知って以来、ずっと追ってる 唯一無二の人だと思う

[@86fangirl]

god i love hiroyuki sawano wish he will perform abroad in the near future!