YOSHIKI
known by the mononym Yoshiki, is a Japanese musician, songwriter, composer and record producer. He is best known as a co-founder of the visual kei rock band X Japan, for which he is the drummer, pianist and main songwriter. Yoshiki's solo career includes two classical studio albums—Eternal Melody (1993), produced by George Martin, and Eternal Melody II (2005)—and the classical compilation Yoshiki Classical (2013). Described by Billboard as a "musical innovator" and named "one of the most influential composers in Japanese history" by Consequence of Sound, Yoshiki has also collaborated and played with artists such as Tetsuya Komuro, Roger Taylor, Gene Simmons, and Sarah Brightman.
In 1999, at the request of the Japanese government, he composed and performed a classical song at a celebration in honor of the tenth anniversary of Emperor Akihito's enthronement. For the 69th Golden Globe Awards, the show's original musical theme was composed by Yoshiki and became available for digital download on iTunes, with all proceeds going to charity.
Acting
Movie
Global Metal
as Himself
2008
Movie
We Are X
as Self
2016
Movie
X JAPAN - The Last Live
as Himself
2002
Movie
Junk Story
as himself
2015
Movie
X Japan: Art of Life 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome
as Himself
2003
Movie
X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.30 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
2008
Movie
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
as Self
1994
TV
SWITCH Interview Masters
2013
Movie
Yoshiki: Under the Sky
as Self
2023
Movie
X Japan - Dahlia Tour Final 1996
2002
Movie
X JAPAN WORLD TOUR 2017 WE ARE X Acoustic Special Miracle
2017
Movie
HURRY GO ROUND
as Self
2018
TV
NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen
as The Last Rockstars
1951
TV
Professional: Shigoto no ryûgi
2006
Movie
X Japan - 白い夜
2007
Movie
X Japan - 青い夜
2007
Movie
X Japan Live 2017 At The Wembley Arena
2017
Movie
Blue Blood Tour Bakuhatsu Sunzen Gig
Movie
X JAPAN RETURNS 1993.12.31 Tokyo Dome 2 Days Live
2008
Movie
Sarah Brightman: HYMN In Concert
as Self
2018
Movie
Disney My Music Story: YOSHIKI
as Self
2021
