Art Encouragement Prize for Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
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Edition 71 (2021) award
Shinichi Ito
いとう しんいち
Ito Shinichi
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1954-01-01 （Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- sound effects engineer, sound recordist
- Active Years
- 1976-
- Affiliations
- Kamome Fan Co., Ltd., Japan Association of Recording for Film and Television, Toyo Sound Effects Group (former)
- Memberships
- Japan Association of Recording for Film and Television
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Recording Award — Best Sound Effects | Umineko | — | Japan Association of Recording for Film and Television | 受賞 |
| 1999 | 23rd Japan Academy Prize — Association Special Award | — | — | Japan Academy Prize | 受賞 |
| 2021 | Art Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award | The Seaside Cinema: Kinema no Tamatebako | — | Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan) | 受賞 |
Recording Award — Best Sound Effects
2004
Work:
Umineko
Organization:
Japan Association of Recording for Film and Television
Result:
受賞
23rd Japan Academy Prize — Association Special Award
1999
Organization:
Japan Academy Prize
Result:
受賞
Art Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award
2021
Work:
The Seaside Cinema: Kinema no Tamatebako
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Umineko
2004 FilmA human drama adapted from Shio Tanimura's novel. Ito worked on sound effects and was praised for the film's soundscape construction.
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After School
2008 FilmA multi-character suspense film directed by Kenji Uchida. Ito contributed to sound effects production, supporting the film's sense of tension.
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Godzilla: Final Wars
2004 Tokusatsu / Sci‑fiA Toho Godzilla series entry requiring large-scale sound effects and special audio work; Ito participated in the film's sound production.
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Bibliography
- Sengoku Jieitai (Sengoku Self-Defense Forces)
- A Homans
- Be-Bop High School: Koko Yotaro Ondo
- Godzilla vs. Biollante
- Sniper: THE SHOOTIST
- Choushoujo REIKO
- Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
- Lost Paradise
- School Ghost Stories
- Gamera 3: Awakening of Irys
- Love & Pop
- A Record of Rain (Shigure no Ki)
- Leave the Washing Machine to Me
- Osaka Story
- Godzilla: Final Wars
- After School
- Umineko
- Sakuradamon Incident
- A Samurai's Life
- Joker Game
- Last Game: The Final Waseda-Keio Match
- Onmyoji
- Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
- Cutie Honey
- Face
- Various (numerous others)
Legacy
Active in Japanese film sound production since the late 1970s, Ito has contributed sound design and effects to numerous commercial films. He founded Toyo Sound Effects Kamome (now Kamome Fan) in 1988 and has held leadership roles in industry associations. His technical contributions have been recognized with major domestic awards.
Academic Societies
- Japan Association of Recording for Film and Television
Trivia
- Joined Nikkatsu's sound department in 1976 and gained experience in recording and mixing before specializing in sound effects.
- Founded Toyo Sound Effects Kamome (now Kamome Fan) in 1988.
- Has served as vice-chairman of the Japan Association of Recording for Film and Television.
- Has entries on IMDb and Allcinema.