Yusuke Kishi

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Yusuke Kishi
Born (1959-01-03) January 3, 1959 (age 64)
Occupation Novelist
Known for The Crimson Labyrinth
From the New World

Yusuke Kishi (貴志 祐介, Kishi Yūsuke, born January 3, 1959) is a Japanese author. He is a member of the Mystery Writers of Japan and the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan. [1] [2]

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Biography

He graduated from Kyoto University with a degree in Economics. After working for a life insurance company for several years, Kishi started his writing career as a freelancer. He has twice won the Japan Horror Novel Award and has achieved a bestselling status in Japan with multiple works adapted to the screen. The Crimson Labyrinth marks his American debut.

Bibliography

Kei Enomoto series

Standalone novels

Adaptations

Japanese films
South Korean film
Anime

Hong Kong film

Manga

Awards

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References

  1. "Yusuke Kishi (List of members)" (in Japanese). Mystery Writers of Japan, Inc. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  2. "Members of the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan" (in Japanese). Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan. Retrieved August 13, 2015.
  3. J'Lit | Publications : The Glass Hammer | Books from Japan (in English)
  4. J'Lit | Publications : Lesson of the Evil | Books from Japan (in English)