Yoshifumi Ushima (; 9 September 1966 - 7 August 2022) was a Japanese singer-songwriter, composer, guitarist, arranger and music producer.

Life and career

Born in Sukumo, Ushima made his professional debut in 1994 composing and performing "Flying in the Sky", the opening song of the anime series ''

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. Ushima died on 7 August 2022 due to ruptured

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caused by his chronic

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, at the age of 55. A commemorative concert featuring among others MIQ and Yurika was held on 22 September 2022 in Tokyo.

Discography

;Albums * 1995 - ''Free Judgement'' * 1996 - ''Sleepless Dreamer'' * 2007 - ''FIRE BIRD'' * 2018 - ''EARTH WIND'' ;Singles * 1994 - ''FLYING IN THE SKY'' * 1994 - ''Trust You Forever'' * 1995 - ''BACK TO THE GROUND''

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ushima, Yoshifumi 1966 births 2022 deaths Musicians from Kōchi Prefecture People from Sukumo, Kōchi Japanese male singer-songwriters Japanese male singers Japanese male composers Deaths from cirrhosis