is a Japanese cellist and composer. Mizoguchi started playing piano at the age of 3, and the cello at the age of 11. From 1978–1985 he attended the

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where he majored in violoncello. In 1986, he released his first album, ''Half Inch Dessert'', being listed as composer, arranger, and performer. From that time on, he has released more than 20 albums including motion picture soundtracks. His compositions include the soundtrack to the animated feature film '' Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade''. In 2006, he composed the music to '' Tokimeki Memorial Only Love'' (along with Teruyuki Nobuchika) and the

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series ''

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''. He composed and plays the opening and ending theme for

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's series '' See the World by Train'', which has run since June 1987. His song "Bruce", from 1986's ''Oasis Behind the Clear Water'', appears in various scenes of the 1987 animation '' To-y''.

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at Media Arts Database * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mizoguchi, Hajime 1960 births Anime composers Japanese cellists Japanese film score composers Japanese male film score composers Japanese music arrangers Living people Tokyo University of the Arts alumni