Kumiko Oosugi (大杉久美子)
Anime
Kumiko Oosugi is a japanese singer and actress, she is known as one of the "Four Kings of Anime Music" due to her countless and valuable contributions to the scene of anime music over her long career spanning over 50 years.
This list is a collection of series that I view are essential when it comes to experiencing Kumiko Oosugi as an artist through her work on anime series. Ordered on how important and big role of the experience her performance plays in the series as a whole.
This stack is intended as a guide for people interested in the artist and their works and wanting to be able to experience the most important performances and the works of the artist and the experience that these works and performances provide to the audience as a part of a series or a film.
The Four Kings:
Mitsuko Horie - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9754
Ichiro Mizuki - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15851
Kumiko Oosugi - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/24461
Isao Sasaki - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/24460
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Satoko Yamano - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/38010
This list is a collection of series that I view are essential when it comes to experiencing Kumiko Oosugi as an artist through her work on anime series. Ordered on how important and big role of the experience her performance plays in the series as a whole.
This stack is intended as a guide for people interested in the artist and their works and wanting to be able to experience the most important performances and the works of the artist and the experience that these works and performances provide to the audience as a part of a series or a film.
The Four Kings:
Mitsuko Horie - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/9754
Ichiro Mizuki - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/15851
Kumiko Oosugi - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/24461
Isao Sasaki - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/24460
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Satoko Yamano - https://myanimelist.net/stacks/38010
TV, 1979,
1787 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Incredibly influential and popular performance and masterpiece by Kumiko Oosugi performed here, I'm sure the songs are known by almost everyone and their impact to the scene of anime music is undeniable.
Songs to look out for:
ドラえもんのうた
いいやつなんだよドラえもん
ドラえもんの夢
ドラドラどこかにドラえもん
ゾウさんの瞳はなぜ青い
ドラえもん子守唄
ぽかぽかふわふわ
青い空はポケットさ
Songs to look out for:
ドラえもんのうた
いいやつなんだよドラえもん
ドラえもんの夢
ドラドラどこかにドラえもん
ゾウさんの瞳はなぜ青い
ドラえもん子守唄
ぽかぽかふわふわ
青い空はポケットさ
TV, 1974,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:10
The most iconic WMT performance form Kumiko Oosugi and it portrays the emotion found within the series in relatively direct manner.
Songs to look out for:
ユキとわたし
ペーターとわたし
夕方の歌
まっててごらん
Songs to look out for:
ユキとわたし
ペーターとわたし
夕方の歌
まっててごらん
TV, 1973,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Iconic performance that reflects the depth of the emotion that is present in the series in perfect manner.
Songs to look out for:
エースをねらえ
ひとりぽっちのコート
白いテニスコートで
Songs to look out for:
エースをねらえ
ひとりぽっちのコート
白いテニスコートで
TV, 1969,
104 eps
Me:-
Author:10
The debut song for Kumiko Oosugi and an Absolute Classic and a song that doesnt leave anyone cold when it comes to the series itself and the emotion it presents.
Songs to look out for:
アタックNo. 1
Songs to look out for:
アタックNo. 1
Movie, 1975,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
The famous movie, and famous performance enhancing the depth of the emotion and the exploration of the character during the culminative moments in the film.
Songs to look out for:
あこがれ
待っていた人
Songs to look out for:
あこがれ
待っていた人
TV, 1975,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Iconic and famous songs present the emotion and represent the series I'd say in a manner that enables to you to connect with the emotion found within the characters and in in the presentation of the series.
Songs to look out for:
草原の少女ローラ
わたしはローラ
みんなのローラ
ローラの子守唄
Songs to look out for:
草原の少女ローラ
わたしはローラ
みんなのローラ
ローラの子守唄
TV, 1975,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Another iconic WMT performance, instantly connects you with the elements and the emotion that is present in the series.
Songs to look out for:
よあけのみち
まどをあけて
パトラッシュぼくの友達
手をつないで
あおいひとみで
どこまでもあるこうね
Songs to look out for:
よあけのみち
まどをあけて
パトラッシュぼくの友達
手をつないで
あおいひとみで
どこまでもあるこうね
TV, 1977,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:10
A significant representative series for Kumiko Oosugi that is relatively unknown as a series compared to her more famous performances. A shame since the strength of emotion in the performance is incredible.
Songs to look out for:
ぼくらは旅の音楽隊
風船少女のうた
ちいさなふたり
テンプルバンドのうた
わたしはテンプル
旅は風船にのって
風船少女テンプルちゃん
Songs to look out for:
ぼくらは旅の音楽隊
風船少女のうた
ちいさなふたり
テンプルバンドのうた
わたしはテンプル
旅は風船にのって
風船少女テンプルちゃん
Movie, 1977,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
A new set of performances was linked to the movie, further enhancing the impact of the emotion and the spirit found in the series as a whole.
Songs to look out for:
あしたになれば
手紙がきた
パパをさがして
小さなバレリーナ
私の小公女
Songs to look out for:
あしたになれば
手紙がきた
パパをさがして
小さなバレリーナ
私の小公女
TV, 1975,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Famous series with iconic performances, the performance I'd say elevates the experience when it comes to the delicate emotion found within the series.
Songs to look out for:
ドン・チャックといっしょに
夢みるドン・チャック
Songs to look out for:
ドン・チャックといっしょに
夢みるドン・チャック
TV, 1976,
73 eps
Me:-
Author:9
A new set of performances reflecting the continuation of the emotion from the previous series.
Songs to look out for:
空いっぱいの夢
星の川
Songs to look out for:
空いっぱいの夢
星の川
TV, 1980,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Performance is more character focused and presents the emotion found in the series through that.
Songs to look out for:
森へおいでよ
おやすみチュチュナ
Songs to look out for:
森へおいでよ
おやすみチュチュナ
TV, 1976,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:9
With already several WMT performances under her belt in Marco another iconic perfromance is delivered, and I dont think anyone had any doubt at this point on who was the face of the early WMT series when it came to the performance.
Songs to look out for:
草原のマルコ
ピクニックのうた
陽気なマルコ
ペッピーノ一座のうた
かあさんの子守唄
かあさんおはよう
Songs to look out for:
草原のマルコ
ピクニックのうた
陽気なマルコ
ペッピーノ一座のうた
かあさんの子守唄
かあさんおはよう
TV, 1978,
53 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Another one in the series of iconic WMT performances in the 70s
Songs to look out for:
ペリーヌものがたり
少女の夢
ボンジュール!
ロザリーは友だち
気まぐれバロン
Songs to look out for:
ペリーヌものがたり
少女の夢
ボンジュール!
ロザリーは友だち
気まぐれバロン
TV, 1973,
25 eps
Me:-
Author:10
Part of the Majokko series and the performance reflects the that by its nature.
Songs to look out for:
幸わせを呼ぶリミットちゃん
センチなリミットちゃん
Songs to look out for:
幸わせを呼ぶリミットちゃん
センチなリミットちゃん
TV, 1977,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:10
The iconic WMT performance streak continues as the popularity of the program also continues to grow.
Songs to look out for:
ロックリバーへ
つりびより
すてきなカヌー
もえるゆうひ
いたずらっこポー
おはようドニイブルック
さよならをゆうときがきたね
おいでラスカル
Songs to look out for:
ロックリバーへ
つりびより
すてきなカヌー
もえるゆうひ
いたずらっこポー
おはようドニイブルック
さよならをゆうときがきたね
おいでラスカル
TV, 1977,
26 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Performance delivered with the same vibe than in WMT series except here the focus is more on the character rather than the emotion.
Songs to look out for:
おおきなくまになったら
ランとジャッキー
Songs to look out for:
おおきなくまになったら
ランとジャッキー
TV, 1976,
52 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Performance reflects the philosophy that is present in the setting and the characters of the series.
Songs to look out for:
ぼくはピコリーノ
ごめんねおじいさん
たのしく行こうよ
オリーブの木陰
Songs to look out for:
ぼくはピコリーノ
ごめんねおじいさん
たのしく行こうよ
オリーブの木陰
TV, 1976,
50 eps
Me:-
Author:9
The struggle of the main character and his journey is portrayed well in the performance.
Songs to look out for:
ポールの冒険
オカルトハンマーのうた
Songs to look out for:
ポールの冒険
オカルトハンマーのうた
Movie, 1977,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
More of a complimentary performance provides interesting culmination on the character aspect and the link related to the scene.
Songs to look out for:
なみだとねんね
Songs to look out for:
なみだとねんね
TV, 1979,
23 eps
Me:-
Author:9
More of a fantastical approach in performance, reflecting the philosphy presented in the series.
Songs to look out for:
くじらのホセフィーナ
さよならサンティー
Songs to look out for:
くじらのホセフィーナ
さよならサンティー
TV, 1983,
127 eps
Me:-
Author:9
A complimentary performance for the initial performance presented in the series. Furthers the linkage of emotion and character to the philosophy of the series.
Songs to look out for:
ちいさいかわのうた
Songs to look out for:
ちいさいかわのうた
TV, 1975,
50 eps
Me:-
Author:9
More of a contrasting performance when it comes to the series as a whole, but I would describe that the contrast provided with the performance elevates the depth found in the series to another level.
Songs to look out for:
女の子だもの
Songs to look out for:
女の子だもの
Movie, 1984,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Songs to look out for:
仲良しピグコとミドリちゃん
仲良しピグコとミドリちゃん
TV, 1980,
22 eps
Me:-
Author:9
Another contrasting performance with a pair from the "Frout Heavenly Kings" like in the prequel the contrast elevates the series to another level when it comes to the experience as a whole.
Songs to look out for:
旅すりゃ友達
Songs to look out for:
旅すりゃ友達
Movie, 1986,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:9
Songs to look out for:
わたしが不思議(主題歌)
わたしが不思議(主題歌)
TV, 1980,
56 eps
Me:-
Author:9
A contrasting performance to the main performance performed by Ichiro Mizuki.
Songs to look out for:
タコローダンシング
Songs to look out for:
タコローダンシング
OVA, 1986,
1 ep
Me:-
Author:10
Songs to look out for:
がんばれ!まーなーみ!
パンツァー・メッフェン~ローラとスージー~
がんばれ!まーなーみ!
パンツァー・メッフェン~ローラとスージー~
