Who is Animenz?

Animenz is the stage name of Japanese pianist and composer, Takashi Masuzaki. Born in 1988 in Tokyo, Japan, he has been playing the piano since the age of 4. Takashi found his passion in creating piano covers of popular anime songs and original soundtracks (OST). He has been uploading his works to his YouTube channel since 2011 and boasts more than 1 million subscribers.

What Does Animenz Do?

Animenz creates piano covers and original soundtracks (OST) for anime, video game and movie franchises. His works have appeared in various shows, such as “Kuroko’s Basketball”, “Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works”, “The Vision of Escaflowne”, “Hunter X Hunter”, “Attack on Titan”, “Kimi ni Todoke”, “The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls” and many more. Not only does he make piano covers of popular songs and OSTs from anime series, but he also composes his own music from time to time. He often collaborates with other artists to create beautiful songs.

Live Performances

In addition to his YouTube channel, Animenz also performs live at various events around the world. He has performed at numerous conventions across Japan as well as in Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and the United States. He also hosts multiple concerts every year in Japan with other famous pianists like Atsushi Kousaka.

Conclusion

Takashi Masuzaki has become an international star through his YouTube channel Animenz. He continues to bring joy to people all around the world by making beautiful piano covers of popular songs from anime series and creating unique original soundtracks. His commitment to entertaining his fans is what makes him a true artist.