Lyricists, Composers, and Arrangers

This page includes all lyricists, composers, and arrangers and the songs that are related to them. They are arranged in alphabetical order. Most are members of Elements Garden, the musical group behind the BanG Dream! franchise's songs and background music.

Agematsu Noriyasu

 * Japanese: 上松 範康
 * Birthdate: March 1, 1978

The head of Elements Garden and one of the founding members. He is also the creator of and in addition, one of the co-creators of the  series, where he also serves as the main song lyricist.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Discogs
 * MusicBrainz
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Ayase

 * Birthdate: April 4, 1994

The producer and songwriter of.
 * Instagram
 * Niconico channel
 * Twitter
 * Wikipedia (JP)
 * YouTube channel
 * YouTube channel

DAIGO

 * Real Name: Masanori Takumi (宅見 将典)
 * Birthdate: November 14, 1978

Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, and voice actor. Also known for his alias DAIGO☆STARDUST.
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Elements Garden

 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Eve
A singer-songwriter and Vocaloid producer. He is currently signed under the Toy's Factory label, and used to signed under Harapeco Records from 2016 to 2018.
 * Birthdate: May 23, 1995


 * Instagram
 * Official page
 * Twitter
 * YouTube channel
 * YouTube channel
 * YouTube channel
 * YouTube channel

Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
Japanese electronicore band from Kobe that was formed in summer 2008. The band currently consists of main and scream vocalist So, keyboardist and scream vocalist Minami, guitarist Taiki, drummer Tomonori, and bassist Tetsuya. The band is currently signed to VAP and Warner Music Japan.


 * Instagram
 * Mixi page
 * Official page
 * Twitter

FLOW
Japanese mixture rock band formed in 1998 by the two brothers from Saitama Prefecture, Kohshi Asakawa and Takeshi Asakawa. The band currently consists of main vocalist and rhythm guitarist KOHSHI, vocalist KEIGO, guitarist TAKE, bassist GOT'S, and drummer IWASAKI. They are currently signed to Sacra Music, and used to be signed to Ki/oon Music from 2003 until 2020.
 * Official fanclub
 * Official page
 * Twitter
 * YouTube channel
 * YouTube channel

Fujima Hitoshi

 * Japanese: 藤間 仁
 * Birthdate: October 16, 1981

One of the founding members of Elements Garden.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Fujinaga Ryutaro

 * Japanese: 藤永 龍太郎
 * Birthdate: September 19, 1989

Joined Elements Garden in 2014.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Fujita Junpei

 * Japanese: 藤田 淳平
 * Birthdate: May 3, 1979

One of the founding members of Elements Garden.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Discogs
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia

Fujiwara Masaki
Japanese: 藤原 優樹

Japanese lyricist. He is currently affiliated with SUPA LOVE.


 * Official page
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Fujiwara Touta

 * Japanese: 藤原 燈太
 * Birthdate: 1995

Japanese producer from Kyoto Prefecture.


 * Agency Page
 * VGMdb

Hasegawa Daisuke
Japanese:長谷川 大介

Japanese musician. He is currently affiliated with SUPA LOVE.

Hayashi Hideki

 * Japanese: 林 英樹
 * Birthdate: October 25, 1980

The lyricist of the band who is from Aichi Prefecture.


 * VGMdb

Hidaka Yuki
Japanese: 日高 勇輝

Joined Elements Garden in 2020.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Iwahashi Seima

 * Japanese: 岩橋 星実
 * Birthdate: 1989

Joined Elements Garden in 2011.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Kanozo

 * Real Name: Kanow Nozomu (加納 望)
 * Birthdate: September 7, 1978

Japanese lyricist, composer, arranger and guitarist from Okayama Prefecture.
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Kasai Yuta
Japanese: 笠井 雄太

Joined Elements Garden in 2016.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Kawabuchi Ryusei

 * Japanese: 川渕 龍成
 * Birthdate: January 12, 1996

Japanese guitarist.
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * YouTube channel

Kikuta Daisuke

 * Japanese: 菊田 大介
 * Birthdate: August 27, 1982

One of the founding members of Elements Garden.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Blog
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Kondo Seima

 * Japanese: 近藤 世真
 * Birthdate: May 21

Joined Elements Garden in 2020.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Maeyamada Kenichi

 * Japanese: 前山田 健一
 * Birthdate: July 4, 1980

Japanese composer, lyricist, and musician. He is currently signed under Lantis. He is most well-known for his activities under the alias "Hyadain".


 * Instagram
 * Official page (Hyadain)
 * Official page (Real name)
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Miyazaki Kyoichi

 * Japanese: 宮崎 京一
 * Birthdate: May 27, 1975

Japanese composer, arranger and guitarist from Niigata Prefecture. He is also one of the support members for the pop-rock anisong duo milktub.
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Mori Haruki
Japanese: 母里 治樹

Joined Elements Garden in 2009 and left on July 31, 2018 after this contract with Elements Garden ended.
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Nakamura Kou

 * Japanese: 中村 航
 * Birthdate: November 23, 1969

Japanese novelist and lyricist from Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture. One of the main creators for the BanG Dream! franchise, as well as the writer behind the original BanG Dream!'s story. The main lyricist for Poppin'Party. He also serves as and  main lyricists.
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Website
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Numa

 * Real name: Numano Tomoki (沼能 友樹)
 * Birthdate: November 10, 1981

Japanese musician, guitarist, arranger and Vocaloid producer from Yamato City, Kanagawa Prefecture. When arranging songs, he uses the pseudonym "Numa". He used to be the guitarist for the band LOOP CHILD from 2010 to 2015.


 * Instagram
 * Official page
 * Twitter
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Oda Asuka

 * Japanese: 織田 あすか
 * Birthdate: May 4

Joined Elements Garden in 2015. The main lyricist for the other 6 bands.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

OVERHEAD CHAMPION

 * Birthdate: November 24

Japanese Dance/Trance/Hands Up DJ & producer.
 * VGMdb

Sakurazawa Hikaru

 * Japanese: 櫻澤 ヒカル
 * Birthdate: July 15, 1997

Japanese lyricist and musician. He used to be affiliated with Dream Monster, but became a freelancer after his contract was terminated in 2019.
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Satou Junichi

 * Japanese: 佐藤 純一
 * Birthdate: March 14, 1980

The leader and main songwriter of the band. He is currently signed under SCORING POSITION, a music production division of Horipro. In addition to his music work, he is also a director at the creative company FRAMELUNCH.


 * Agency Profile
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Seonoo Kim
Joined Elements Garden in 2022.


 * ARIA entertainment

Shigenaga Ryosuke

 * Japanese: 重永 亮介
 * Birthdate: March 15, 1987

A lyricist, composer, arranger, keyboardist, and guitarist.


 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)
 * Blog

Shimoda Kotaro
Japanese: 下田 晃太郎

Joined Elements Garden in 2019. Though his birthdate is unknown, according to his ARIA entertainment profile he is currently the youngest member of Elements Garden.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Spirit Garden
A music production brand under ARIA entertainment which specializes in writing lyrics. The brand also serves as 's main lyricst.


 * VGMdb

Suemasu Ryota

 * Japanese: 末益 涼太
 * Birthdate: December 11, 1993

Joined Elements Garden in 2014 and left on January 31, 2019.
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

Takeda Yusuke
Japanese: 竹田 祐介

Joined Elements Garden in 2017.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb

Takumi Masanori

 * Japanese: 宅見 将典
 * Birthdate: November 14, 1978

Japanese composer, arranger, producer and Grammy-nominated musician. Uses the pseudonym "Takumi Masa" for his solo career.
 * Instagram
 * Official page
 * Spotify
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

TK

 * Real name: Kitajima Toru (北嶋 徹)
 * Birthdate: December 3, 1982

The lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the rock band Ling tosite sigure who is from Tokyo. He uses the name "TK from Ling tosite sigure" for his solo activities. He is currently signed under the Sony Music Associated Records label.


 * Instagram
 * Official page
 * VGMdb

Tomaru Ryota

 * Japanese: 都丸 椋太
 * Birthdate: March 1, 1995

Joined Elements Garden in 2015.
 * ARIA entertainment
 * Twitter
 * VGMdb
 * Wikipedia (JP)

ZAQ

 * Birthdate: March 16, 1988

A Japanese singer, lyricist, composer and arranger from Kagoshima Prefecture. She is currently signed under Lantis.


 * Blog
 * Instagram
 * Official page
 * Twitter (Official)
 * Twitter (Personal)
 * YouTube channel
 * YouTube channel

ZENTA

 * Real name: Zenta Tsuchihashi (土橋 善太)
 * Birthdate: January 15, 1984

Japanese musician and lyricist born in Toda, Saitama Prefecture. He is mostly known for composing several instrumental and karaoke tracks for the.
 * Website
 * VGMDB
 * Blog
 * Soundcloud
 * Spotify
 * Twitter