Hiroyuki Sawano

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Hiroyuki Sawano stands as one of the most influential composers in the history of anime music. His ability to blend orchestral power with electronic textures has created a unique sonic identity that resonates with millions of fans worldwide. Winning four Newtype Anime Awards and multiple Tokyo Anime Awards highlights his consistent excellence in the field. His work on Attack on Titan alone has achieved unprecedented streaming numbers for an anime score, cementing his legacy as a pioneer in the genre.

AwardsHiroyuki Sawano has received significant recognition for his contributions to the anime and gaming industries. He has won four awards at the Newtype Anime Awards out of eleven nominations and three Tokyo Anime Awards for his work on Attack on Titan and other projects. He also secured two prizes at the Anime Trending Awards. His work is frequently honored with lifetime achievement mentions at industry events like the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.

Honours & Distinctions

Newtype Anime Award for Best Soundtrack

Kadokawa Shoten·2013

Recognized for the outstanding musical score of Attack on Titan.

Tokyo Anime Award for Best Music

Tokyo Anime Fair·2014

Awarded for exceptional contribution to the anime industry through Attack on Titan.

Rankings & Lists

Top Anime Composers

MyAnimeList·2025

Greatest Anime Soundtracks

Billboard·2024

Magazine Covers

Animage

November 2025

Hiroyuki Sawano: The Man Behind the Sound

Newtype

January 2026

Interview: Sawano Hiroyuki on Future Projects

Records & Feats

Highest Streaming Numbers for Anime Score

Chart Record·2014

The Attack on Titan soundtrack achieved unprecedented streaming numbers for an anime score, breaking previous records for the genre.

Most Consecutive Top 10 Albums on Oricon

Career Milestone·2020

SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] maintained a streak of top 10 album placements on the Oricon charts for several consecutive releases.