Ryuichi Sakamoto was a pioneering Japanese composer, producer, and performer whose work bridged electronic innovation, classical composition, and global soundscapes. Rising to fame with the influential group Yellow Magic Orchestra in the late 1970s, he went on to craft an acclaimed solo career spanning film scores, experimental projects, and collaborations across genres. Renowned for his Academy Award–winning score for *The Last Emperor*, Sakamoto’s artistry blended technology with emotion, making him a visionary figure whose music continues to inspire generations of creators worldwide.