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NEXT PERFORMANCE
June 13th, 2026
Palais des Congrès, Paris

Anime Symphony

Conceived by the creators of the official concerts Dragon Ball, One Piece, Elden Ring and Assassin’s Creed, Anime Symphony is the very first official celebration of Japanese animation music in symphonic concert form, bringing together the iconic soundtracks that have shaped the collective imagination, from the retro golden age to contemporary masterpieces, all fully licensed and approved by the official publishers and composers.

Japanese animation is not only a major pillar of contemporary culture, it is also an inexhaustible source of emotions, memories, and unforgettable music. From the suspended dreams of Miyazaki to the blazing epics of Akira Toriyama, from the intimate lyricism of Makoto Shinkai to the futuristic visions of Mamoru Oshii, these works have inspired generations across the world.

Anime Symphony offers a unique immersive musical experience, performed by a full symphony orchestra accompanied by a dedicated sound and lighting design, as well as an exceptional lineup of guest artists for the world premiere in Paris in June 2026:

  • Yasuharu Takanashi (Fairy Tail, Naruto Shippuden)
  • Michiru Ôshima (Fullmetal Alchemist, Patema Inverted)
  • Hajime Mizoguchi (Escaflowne, Jin-Roh)
  • Shiro Sagisu (Evangelion, Nadia)
  • Hiroki Takahashi (Dragon Ball)
  • KOKIA (Origin, The Ancient Magus Bride)
  • Cécile Corbel (Arrietty the Borrower)

For three hours, rediscover the legendary themes of Studio Ghibli, Naruto, Demon Slayer, Fullmetal Alchemist, Dragon Ball, One Piece, Ghost in the Shell, Wolf Children, .hack, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Evangelion, Cobra, Summer Wars, and many more. A repertoire signed by the greatest composers of the genre, including Kenji Kawai, Yuki Kajiura, Seiji Yokoyama, Shunsuke Kikuchi, Toshihiko Sahashi, Yoko Kanno,  Kentarô Haneda and many more, performed by the Colonne Orchestra and Cinephonia Choir.

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Anime Symphony
Created & Produced by Overlook Events

Original Music Composed & Arranged by
Kenji Kawai, Hajime Mizoguchi, Michiru Oshima, Yuki Kajiura, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Tatsuo Takai, Isao Tomita, Nobuyoshi Koshibe, Taichiro Kosugi, KOKIA, Kohei Tanaka, Toshihiko Sahashi, RADWIMPS, Yuki Hayashi, Takeshi Ike, Chumei Watanabe, Shunsuke Kikuchi, Seiji Yokoyama, Toshiyuki Honda, Yoko Kanno, Kentaro Haneda, Shu Kanematsu, Joe Hisaishi, Kotaro Nakagawa, Yasuharu Takanashi, Yutaka Yamada, Mitsuo Hagita, Cécile Corbel, Kiyoshi Yoshida, Takahiro Obata, Go Shiina, Akira Senju, Shiro Sagisu, Hiroshi Miyagawa
Composer list subject to change depending on the program

Concept, Setlist & Music Direction
Romain Dasnoy

Scenography & Technical Direction
Yoann Berger

Music Adaptation & Orchestration
Philippe Perrin and Yann Stoffel (Éditions Lacroch’)

Original Illustration
Thomas Romain

Original Screen Illustrations & Animations
Xishan Studio

Production
Yoann Berger, Romain Dasnoy, Cédric Littardi

World Premiere Conducted by
Adrián Ronda Sampayo

World Premiere Performed by
Orchestre Colonne & Cinephonia Choir

Anime Symphony is officially licensed by the respective music publishers and composers