Yoshiki is a multifaceted artist, renowned for his work as a composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer, film director, fashion designer, and leader of the rock groups X Japan and The Last Rockstars. He has been recognized as one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history by Consequence, and has been described as "prolific" and "a musical innovator" by Billboard Magazine.
Throughout his career, Yoshiki has composed music for various films and TV shows, including Saw IV, Repo! The Genetic Opera, Goemon, The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards, and the hit anime series Attack on Titan. He has also collaborated with numerous artists, including Gene Simmons, Stan Lee, Skrillex, Sarah Brightman, and David Lynch.
Yoshiki has released several albums, including his classical solo album Yoshiki Classical, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Classical Music chart in 10 countries. He has also performed sold-out concerts around the world, including at the Tokyo Dome, Madison Square Garden, and Carnegie Hall.
In addition to his music career, Yoshiki is also a successful fashion designer. He has launched his own fashion brand, Yoshikimono, which has been featured in exhibitions at the V&A Museum in England and the Tokyo National Museum in Japan. He has also collaborated with other brands, including Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo.
Yoshiki has also ventured into the world of wine, launching his own wine brand, Y by Yoshiki, in collaboration with Napa Valley winemaker Rob Mondavi Jr. He has also partnered with Coca-Cola Japan to launch the energy drinks Real Gold X and Real Gold Y.
In recent years, Yoshiki has made headlines for his philanthropic efforts, including his support for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the 2011 Japanese earthquake victims. He has also been recognized for his achievements, including being named the International Achievement in Music honoree by Variety in 2024 and being named one of the Most Influential People of 2025 in the TIME100 list.
Yoshiki's latest projects include his directorial debut with the feature documentary film Yoshiki: Under the Sky, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2023. He has also launched his own talent competition series, Yoshiki Superstar Project X, which has become the #1 ranked variety show on Hulu Japan.
