Ryū Murakami
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Summary
Ryū Murakami was born on February 19, 1952[1], in Sasebo[2]. He died on October 17, 2026[3]. He worked as a writer[4], screenwriter[5], novelist[6], film director[7], and essayist[8].
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
- Native language: Japanese[10]
- Occupation: science fiction writer[11], director[12], musician[13]
- Employer: G2010[14]
- Educated at: Musashino Art University[15], 佐世保北高等学校[16]
- Notable work: Almost Transparent Blue[17], Coin Locker Babies[18]
- Award received: Gunzou Prize for New Writers[19], Akutagawa Prize[20], Noma Literary New Face Prize[21], Hirabayashi Taiko Prize[22], Yomiuri Prize[23], Tanizaki Prize[24], Noma Literary Prize[25], Mainichi art award[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Family name: Murakami[28]
- Given name: Ryū[29]
- Official website: http://ryumurakami.com/[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[32]
- Topic has template: Wikidata item[33]
- Birth name: 村上 龍之助[34]
- Name in native language: 村上 龍[35]
- Name in kana: むらかみ りゅう[36]
- Blood type: O[37]
- Represented by: Wikidata item[38]
Why It Matters
Works attributed to him include Almost Transparent Blue[39], a written work[40]; In the Miso Soup[41], a written work[42]; Coin Locker Babies[43], a written work[44]; 69[45], a written work[46]; and Piercing[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was Ryū Murakami born?
Ryū Murakami was born in Sasebo[2].
What did Ryū Murakami do for work?
Ryū Murakami worked as a writer[4], screenwriter[5], novelist[6], film director[7], and essayist[8].
Where did Ryū Murakami go to school?
Ryū Murakami was educated at Musashino Art University[15] and 佐世保北高等学校[16].
What awards did Ryū Murakami receive?
Honors received include Gunzou Prize for New Writers[19], Akutagawa Prize[20], Noma Literary New Face Prize[21], and Hirabayashi Taiko Prize[22].