The composer Toru Fuyuki, famed for the science-fiction TV series Ultraseven, has died at 89.
Fuyuki was dubbed ‘Father of Ultra Music’ for his use of special effects.
Under his real name, Shoko Maita, he wrote choral works and taught at Toho Gakuen School of Music.
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