Ifukube Akira Vedic birth chart profile
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Ifukube Akira

★ May 31, 1914 · Kushiro, Hokkaido
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Moon Sign
Leo
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Sun Sign
Taurus
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Ascendant
Scorpio
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Nakshatra
Magha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Mercury / Rahu / Jupiter · Aug 2026 – Dec 2026
Entertain/MusicEntertain/BusinessCareer - EmployedKabbalah Number 1Destiny Number 7Soul Number 2Personality Number 4Poor Health
Biography

Who is Ifukube Akira?

Japanese composer of classical music and film scores, perhaps best known for his work on the soundtracks of the Godzilla movies by Toho. Much of his childhood was spent in areas with a mixed Japanese and Ainu population, and Ifukube was strongly influenced by the traditional music of both peoples, and studied the violin and the shamisen. His first encounter with classical music occurred when attending secondary school in Hokkaidōs capital, Sapporo. His first piece was the piano solo, Piano Suite (later the title was changed to Japan Suite, arranged for orchestra). Ifukubes big break came in 1935, when his first orchestral piece, Japanese Rhapsody, won the first prize in an international contest for young composers. In 1938 his Piano Suite obtained an honourable mention at the I.C.S.M. festival in Venice. In the late 1930s his music, especially Japanese Rhapsody, was performed in Europe on a number of occasions. He composed his first film score for The End of the Silver Mountains, released in 1947. Over the next fifty years, he would compose more than 250 film scores, the high point of which was his 1954 music for Ishirō Hondas Toho movie, Godzilla. Ifukube also created Godzillas trademark roar – produced by rubbing a resin-covered leather glove along the loosened strings of a double bass – and its footsteps, created by striking an amplifier box. He died in Tokyo of multiple organ dysfunction on February 8, 2006 at the age of 91. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Update at: May 3, 2026

Ifukube Akira

Born: 31 May 1914, Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Died: 8 February 2006

Occupation: Japanese composer, conductor, lecturer; long-time Toho film studio music director

Overview

Renowned for shaping the sound of Japanese science fiction cinema, most notably scoring the Godzilla (Gojira) franchise beginning with the 1954 feature. Ifukube's compositions blend traditional Japanese timbres with Western orchestration, contributing to the distinctive cinematic style of Toho's monster films. He also conducted and arranged for orchestras and taught music at the university level.

Notable Works

  • Godzilla (1954) – iconic main theme and score
  • Other Toho science fiction and fantasy scores in the 1950s–1970s, including contributions to sequels and related films

Public Profiles and Social Media

There are no official social media profiles for Ifukube Akira. As he passed away in 2006, any contemporary accounts would be unofficial or fan-made. Public information is primarily maintained through film archives, academic publications, and Toho’s historical records. Fans may find tribute pages, discussions, and retrospective articles, but these are not official channels.

News and Tributes

Being a late 20th-century figure, recent news about Ifukube Akira is typically limited to archival retrospectives, reissues of his music on soundtrack releases, and scholarly work exploring his influence on film music. Specific articles or release dates should be consulted via reputable film music archives and Toho’s releases.

Recent Projects

As a deceased composer, Ifukube Akira did not create new projects. Posthumous activity includes reception of his legacy through soundtrack reissues, performances by orchestras, and academic studies of his work. For updated material, check official Toho soundtracks, film music festivals, or university music departments that discuss his impact.

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Which planetary combinations are in Ifukube Akira's birth chart?

2 FOUND

Ifukube Akira's chart shows 2 challenging combinations.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Ifukube Akira running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Ifukube Akira is currently in the Mercury mahadasha, running from Aug 16, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026.

PREVIOUSMar 28, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026
Mercury / Rahu / Rahu
NOWAug 16, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Mercury / Rahu / Jupiter
NEXTDec 18, 2026 - May 13, 2027
Mercury / Rahu / Saturn
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What do Ifukube Akira's numerology numbers say?

Ifukube Akira's core numbers are Kabbalah Number 1, Destiny 7, Soul Urge 2, Personality 4.

∞Kabbalah Number
1

Kabbalah Number 1 reflects an inner spiritual code of initiative and self-direction. It supports willpower, clarity, and a strong identity path.

◎Destiny
7

Chaldean Destiny 7 indicates specialization, research, and spiritual intelligence. It supports analytics, strategy, deep study, and mastery through solitude.

❖Soul Urge
2

Chaldean Soul 2 desires emotional safety, love, and peace. It seeks supportive bonds, trust, and harmony in relationships.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2006
Death
Death by Disease 8 February 2006
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