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Composer Yuma Yamaguchi discusses the music of Goodbye, Lara
Yuma Yamaguchi, a composer and pianist based in Japan, wrote the music for the anime Goodbye, Lara.
He says his musical background combines classical, jazz and dance or electronic music.
The soundtrack was released on September 30.
Most of its tracks are the same as the versions used in the anime, but some were changed.
One track, “two horizons,” includes vocals on the soundtrack that were left out of the anime because they did not fit the scene; Yamaguchi’s daughter sings on it.
Other tracks used in important scenes appear in longer versions on the soundtrack.
These differences show how music can help shape a story’s world, as well as serve as a separate listening experience.
Composer Yuma Yamaguchi discussed how he created the music for the anime Goodbye, Lara.
Yamaguchi said his musical background combines classical, jazz and dance/electronic music.
The soundtrack was released on September 30, and most tracks are the same as the versions used in the anime.
Some tracks differ: “two horizons” has vocals on the soundtrack but not in the anime.
Yamaguchi said his daughter sings on “two horizons,” while two other tracks are longer on the soundtrack.
- Who
- Yuma Yamaguchi, a composer and pianist based in Japan.
- What
- He discussed composing the music for Goodbye, Lara and differences between the anime tracks and soundtrack.
- When
- The soundtrack was released on September 30. The interview was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I’m Yuma Yamaguchi, a composer and pianist based in Japan.
I’d say my musical background is pretty much an equal mix of classical, jazz, and dance/electronic music.
My daughter is actually singing on that track!
The Goodbye, Lara soundtrack was released.
Anime Corner published its interview with Yuma Yamaguchi.
- Composer
- Yuma Yamaguchi
- Soundtrack release
- September 30
- Interview outlet
- Anime Corner
- Interview publication date
- October 11, 2026
- two horizons” vocals
- Sung by Yamaguchi’s daughter on the soundtrack; absent from the anime version
Sources
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