Masakatsu Takagi (高木正勝) is a Japanese composer, pianist, and visual artist known for his poetic fusion of music and moving images. Blending classical, ambient, and folk elements, his work evokes a deep connection to nature and human emotion. Takagi has released numerous acclaimed solo albums and scored films such as *Wolf Children* and *The Boy and the Beast*, earning recognition in Japan and abroad. His immersive performances and delicate, cinematic soundscapes have established him as one of Japan’s most distinctive contemporary composers.