About Susumu Hirasawa
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Known for a rigorous DIY approach, Hirasawa has long operated from his self-powered Studio WIRESELF, recording with solar energy and minimal personnel. His music merges electronic structures with philosophical themes, informed by his interests in analytical psychology, speculative fiction, and Japanese cultural identity. Internationally, he is best known for scoring Satoshi Kon’s Paprika and Millennium Actress, as well as the 1997 anime adaptation of Berserk.
