Gen Urobuchi is a Japanese writer for visual novels, light novels, and anime.
He is known for his dark style, nihilistic themes, and tragic plot
twists, earning him the fan nickname "Urobutcher." Some of his more popular
works include the 2003 visual novel Saya no Uta, the 2011 anime Puella Magi
Madoka Magica, the 2012 anime Psycho-Pass, the light novel and anime
Fate/Zero, and the 2013–2014 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Gaim. He currently
works at Nitroplus. Writing style
In choosing names for the characters he develops, Urobuchi has stated that he
shies away from selecting generic names that would match their personalities and
instead opts for more unique names that he believes would eliminate noise when
fans try finding information on the characters with search engines. In a
discussion with Urobuchi, manga writer Kazuo Koike contrasted this decision
with the naming style in his own works, which emphasized more forthright names
that were easier to remember. However, he praised Urobuchi's method for
inviting viewers to "involve themselves deeper into the story and actively work
to understand the characters." Urobuchi also said he attempts to keep at least
one trait in common between each individual character and himself so that
he can always identify with them on some level.
Work = Visual novels=
Phantom of Inferno Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia
Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer Jōka no Monshō
Saya no Uta Outlaw Django - Zoku: Satsuriku no
Django = Manga=
Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia. Serialized in Comic Dragon, 2 volumes published by
Dragon Comics. August 2001, February 2002. ISBN 4049261774 ISBN 4049261936
Ancient Misty. Serialized in Dengeki Comic Gao!, 1 volume published by
Dengeki Comics. August 27 2007. ISBN 978-4840240178
= Light novels= Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer
Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer 1 - Violet Lightining Palm. Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko.
December 25, 2004. ISBN 4-04-427809-1 Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer 2 -
Demon-eyed Beauty. Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko. February 2005. ISBN 4-04-427810-5
Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer. Sai Zen Sen Fictions. December 11 2013. ISBN
978-4-06-138955-7 Hakubō no Dendōshi
Hakubō no Dendōshi. Nitroplus Books/Sai Zen Sen Fictions. December 29,
2004/March 15, 2012. ISBN 978-4-06-138824-6
Fate/Zero Fate/Zero 1 - The Untold Story of the
Fourth Holy Grail War. Type-Moon Books/Sai Zen Sen Publications.
2006/January 12, 2011. ISBN 4-06-138903-3
Fate/Zero 2 - The Gathering of Spirits. Sai Zen Sen Publications. February 9,
2011. ISBN 4-06-138904-1 Fate/Zero 3 - The Mad Feast of Kings.
Type-Moon Books/Sai Zen Sen Publications. 2007/March 10, 2011. ISBN
4-06-138906-8 Fate/Zero 4 - The Scattered Ones.
Type-Moon Books/Sai Zen Sen Publications. 2007/April 7, 2011. ISBN
4-06-138908-4 Fate/Zero 5 - The Quickening of
Darkness. Sai Zen Sen Publications. March 10, 2011. ISBN 4-06-138910-6
Fate/Zero 6 - Flames of Purgatory. Type-Moon Books/Sai Zen Sen
Publications. 2007/June 10, 2011. ISBN 4-06-138912-2
Black Lagoon Black Lagoon - Shaitane Badi. Gagaga
Bunko. July 18, 2008. ISBN 4-09-451079-6 Black Lagoon 2 - Ballad of the Sinful
Wizard. Gagaga Bunko. January 18, 2011. ISBN 4-09-451249-7
Eisen Flügel Eisen Flügel. Gagaga Bunko. July 17,
2009. ISBN 4-09-451146-6 Eisen Flügel 2. Gagaga Bunko. December
18, 2009. ISBN 4-09-451180-6 Kin no hitomi to tetsu no ken
Kin no hitomi to tetsu no ken. Sai Zen Sen Fictions. April 14, 2011. ISBN
4-06-138802-9 = Anime=
Series Movies
= Sound dramas= Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer - Script
Fate/Zero - Original Creator, Script = Video games=
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Portable - Project Planning, Supervisor
Gunslinger Stratos - Original Scenario = Tokusatsu=
Kamen Rider Gaim - Series Composition, Script. 47 episodes, 44
Kamen Rider Gaim: Great Soccer Battle! Golden Fruits Cup! - Original Creator,
Script Supervision. External links
Gen Urobuchi at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
Gen Urobuchi at the Internet Movie Database
Gen Urobuchi on Twitter References