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Ryukishi07

1973 - Today

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Ryukishi07 (竜騎士07, Ryūkishi Zero-Nana; born November 19, 1973; real name unknown) is the pen name of a Japanese writer who is the leading member of the group 07th Expansion. He is the creator of the When They Cry visual novel series, which includes Higurashi When They Cry, Umineko When They Cry, and Ciconia When They Cry. His pen name is originated from Final Fantasy, "Ryūkishi" being the term for "Dragoon" and "07" a play on words for "Lenna". His other notable works include Silent Hill f (2025) and Rewrite (2011). Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Ryukishi07 is the 6,182nd most popular writer, the 1,822nd most popular biography from Japan and the 111th most popular Japanese Writer.

Ryukishi07 is a Japanese writer best known for creating the visual novel series "Higurashi When They Cry" and "Umineko When They Cry." His works often blend elements of horror, mystery, and psychological thriller, gaining a significant following in the visual novel community.

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Among writers, Ryukishi07 ranks 6,182 out of 7,302. Before him are Larry Kramer, Dejan Ajdačić, Hannah More, John Jakes, Stanisław Barańczak, and Mikhail Gurevich. After him are Dorothy Wordsworth, Daniel Pearl, Gyula Juhász, Tillie Olsen, Caterina Davinio, and Jun Maeda.

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Among people born in 1973, Ryukishi07 ranks 317. Before him are Kathleen Robertson, Nicholas Bishop, Magdalena Kožená, Melvil Poupaud, Rie Miyazawa, and Alexandre José Bortolato. After him are Ferry Corsten, Paola Cortellesi, Teddy Lučić, Kenny Roberts Jr., Hideaki Hagino, and Jaime Camil.

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In Japan

Among people born in Japan, Ryukishi07 ranks 1,823 out of 6,245. Before him are Mayumi Aoki (1953), Yoshiyuki Okumura (1993), Yuki Imamura (1976), Hitoshi Saito (1961), Rie Miyazawa (1973), Hideo Nomo (1968), and Masafumi Mizuki (1974). After him are Seiji Aochi (1942), Hideaki Kaetsu (1974), Kenji Takahashi (1985), Nobuyuki Kojima (1966), and Jun Maeda (1975).

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Among WRITERS In Japan

Among writers born in Japan, Ryukishi07 ranks 111. Before him are Kitamura Tokoku (1868), Takashi Tezuka (1960), Aya Kitō (1962), Marie Kondo (1984), Michio Mado (1909), and Gen Urobuchi (1972). After him are Jun Maeda (1975), Reki Kawahara (1974), Mieko Kawakami (1976), Reiko Yoshida (1967), Hajime Kanzaka (1964), and Phyllis A. Whitney (1903).

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