What You Need to Know:
- Shiro Sagisu, a composer, arranger, music producer, and conductor known for his work on titles such as Evangelion, Bleach, Shin Godzilla, and Shin Ultraman, released two albums simultaneously on March 25, 2026, as part of his new THE WHITE ALBUM series: THE WHITE ALBUM 1 EVANGELION 30TH ANNIVERSARY and THE WHITE ALBUM 2 EVANGELION 30TH ANNIVERSARY.
- Led by Sagisu himself, the THE WHITE ALBUM series reimagines beloved tracks with orchestral arrangements and other new elements, vividly rekindling the memories of the stories they accompany while breathing new life into the music. The series also includes rare, previously unreleased recordings, letting listeners fully experience the expansive worlds of these works.
- Sagisu has also announced the launch of his official YouTube channel, which will spotlight not only his music but also his personality, with content currently in development to showcase his full appeal.
Comment from Shiro Sagisu
The moment the needle hits the record, the music pours out.
I want to share these deep stories with all of you...
The virtual space “Club SHIRO” will soon open on YouTube!
New Release Information
THE WHITE ALBUM 1 EVANGELION 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Release Date: March 25, 2026
On Music Services: linkco.re/FbCPUGEd
Tracklist
1. Rei Ayanami 2026
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Miho Hazama
2. Half in Five
Composition, Arrangement: Shiro Sagisu
3. Cas Limite
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: CHOKKAKU
4. Shinji Ikari 2026
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Masamichi Amano
5. Thanatos asian cries
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Nahoko Kakiage
6. What If? Prototype
Vocals: Michelle John-Douglas; Lyrics: Mike Wyzgowski; Composition, Arrangement: Shiro Sagisu
7. Come, Sweet Death (WYZ version)
Vocals: Mike Wyzgowski; Lyrics: Hideaki Anno, Mike Wyzgowski; Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Mike Wyzgowski
8. The Path A Cappella
Vocals: Catherine Bott; Lyrics: Mike Wyzgowski; Composition, Arrangement: Shiro Sagisu
9. The Path Chamber
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Masamichi Amano
10. Un Cauchemar Incroyable
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Masamichi Amano
11. L‘Era della Pace A Cappella
Composition, Arrangement: Shiro Sagisu
Label: Ro-JAM records JAPAN
THE WHITE ALBUM 2 EVANGELION 30TH ANNIVERSARY
Release Date: March 25, 2026
On Music Services: linkco.re/8b4gN4x2
Trcklist
1. La Faucheuse introduction
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Shu Kanematsu
2. Come, Sweet Death oldskool
Vocals: Joy Farrukh; Lyrics: Hideaki Anno, Mike Wyzgowski; Composition, Arrangement: Shiro Sagisu
3. Dolce Morte
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Nahoko Kakiage
4. Tranquility orchestra
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Masamichi Amano
5. Sans Toi guitare solo
作曲：鷺巣詩郎 編曲：松下 誠
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Makoto Matsushita
6. Former Soul Love
Vocals: Hazel Fernandes; Lyrics: Mike Wyzgowski; Composition, Arrangement: Shiro Sagisu
7. Former Soul Love orchestra
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Miho Hazama
8. Sans Toi
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Shu Kanematsu
9. Unplugged Overcome
Vocals: Loren; Lyrics: Mike Wyzgowski; Composition, Arrangement: Shiro Sagisu
10. L’Ere de Paix
Composition: Shiro Sagisu; Arrangement: Masamichi Amano
Label: Ro-JAM records JAPAN
Shiro Sagisu Profile
Born in Tokyo in 1957, Shiro Sagisu is a composer, arranger, and music producer with an extraordinary 48-year career at the forefront of the music scene, which began with his work on T-SQUARE’s debut album.
Over a partnership spanning more than 30 years with Hideaki Anno, he has contributed to every entry in the Evangelion series, earning a devoted global fanbase.
He is also President and CEO of the tokusatsu and animation production company P-Productions, succeeding his father, Soji Ushio (1921–2004). In recent years, he arranged “Kimigayo,” Japan’s national anthem, for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Shiro Sagisu Website: ro-jam.com/index.html
Shiro Sagisu Official X: x.com/ShiroSAGISU_twi
Source: Official Press Release