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Gen Urobuchi
Japanese writer (born 1972)
Japanese writer (born 1972)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Gen Urobuchi |
| birth_name | Wada (first name unknown) |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Tokyo, Japan |
| occupation | Writer, scriptwriter |
| education | Wakō University |
| genre | Dark Fantasy, horror, thriller, sci-fi, tragedy |
| notableworks | Puella Magi Madoka Magica |
| Fate/Zero | |
| Psycho-Pass | |
| Saya no Uta | |
| Kamen Rider Gaim | |
| relatives | (Great-grandfather) |
| (Grandfather) | |
| (Father) | |
| (Mother) | |
| awards | 1st Newtype Anime Awards - Screenwriter Prize |
| 11th Tokyo Anime Award for Best Screenplay |
Fate/Zero Psycho-Pass Saya no Uta Kamen Rider Gaim (Grandfather) (Father) (Mother) 11th Tokyo Anime Award for Best Screenplay Gen Urobuchi is a Japanese novelist, visual novel writer and anime screenwriter. He is known for being the co-creator of the highly acclaimed and commercially successful anime series Puella Magi Madoka Magica, which earned him the Tokyo Anime Award for Best Scriptwriter, as well as the writer of the 2003 visual novel Saya no Uta, the 2012 anime Psycho-Pass, the light novel and anime Fate/Zero, and the 2013–2014 tokusatsu show Kamen Rider Gaim. He currently works at Nitroplus and Nitro+chiral. Anime written by Urobuchi that have won the Newtype Anime Awards have been Puella Magi Madoka Magica in 2011, Fate/Zero in 2012 and Psycho-Pass: The Movie in 2015.
History
Urobuchi graduated from Wako University with a degree in History. He aspired to become a novelist and after seeing Shizuku and Kizuato by Leaf, he felt confident about the range of expression that games have. He then started working at Nitroplus and worked on Phantom of Inferno as his debut series. As of 2024, Urobuchi is the vice-president of 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 unusual 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 found that Urobuchi's method could be effective for allowing 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
| Year | Title | Developer | Platform(s) | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Phantom of Inferno | Nitroplus | Windows, Mac, DVD-PG, PS2, Xbox 360 | Also director. Scenario and voice supervisor in latter ports. | ||
| 2001 | ** | Windows | Also director and planner. | |||
| 2002 | Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer | Windows, Mac | Also director and planner. | |||
| ** | Windows | Handled the original concept, planning and debug. Did not write scenario. | ||||
| 2003 | Deus Machina Demonbane | Windows, PS2 | Directed the original version, supervised. Did not write scenario. | |||
| {{Nihongo | 浄火の紋章 | Jōka no Monshō | Emblem of the Sacred Flame}} | Eerged | Windows | Takes place in the setting of Equilibrium, created by Kurt Wimmer. |
| Saya no Uta | Nitroplus | Windows, Android | Also director, supervisor. | |||
| 2005 | Togainu no Chi | Nitro+chiral | Windows, PS2, PSP, Android, iOS | Handled direction and supervision. Did not write scenario. | ||
| Jingai Makyō | Nitroplus | Windows | Credited with "supervision". Did not write scenario. | |||
| 2006 | {{Nihongo | 斬魔大聖デモンベイン | Kishin Hishou Demonbane}} | Windows | Only wrote the lyrics of the second opening theme. Did not write scenario. | |
| ** | Nitro+chiral | Windows | Credited with "game composition assistance". Did not write scenario. | |||
| 2007 | ** | Nitroplus | Windows | Also handled planning. | ||
| 2008 | ** | Nitro+chiral | Windows, PS Vita | Credited as advisor. Did not write scenario. | ||
| 2015 | Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness | 5pb. | Xbox One, PS4, PS Vita, Windows | Handled project planning and supervision. Did not write scenario. |
Manga
- Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia (with Tetsuya Sakata). Serialized in Comic Dragon, 2 volumes published by Dragon Comics (Kadokawa Shoten). August 2001, February 2002.
- Ancient Misty (with Tetsuya Nakamura). Serialized in Dengeki Comic Gao!, 1 volume published by Dengeki Comics (MediaWorks). August 27, 2007.
Sound dramas
- Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer (2004) — Script
- Fate/Zero (2008–2013) — Original creator, script (anime BD boxsets bonus)
Light novels
| Title | Illustrator | Publisher | Volumes | ISBN | Release date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kikokugai: The Cyber Slayer | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko (1st editions) | |||||
| Sai Zen Sen Fictions (Star Seas) (2nd edition) | 2 | |||||
| "Violet Lightning Palm" | ||||||
| "Demon-Eyed Beauty" | ||||||
| Single volume (2nd edition) | (vol 1) | |||||
| (vol 2) | ||||||
| (2nd edition) | December 25, 2004 (vol 1) | |||||
| February 2005 (vol 2) | ||||||
| December 11, 2013 (2nd edition) | ||||||
| ** (白貌の伝道師) | kamiwata (1st edition) | |||||
| Akira Yasuda (2nd edition) | Nitroplus Books (1st edition) | |||||
| Sai Zen Sen Fictions (Star Seas) (2nd edition) | Single volume | (1st edition) | ||||
| (2nd edition) | December 29, 2004 (1st edition) | |||||
| March 15, 2012 (2nd edition) | ||||||
| Fate/Zero | Type-Moon Books (1st edition) | |||||
| Sai Zen Sen Fictions (Star Seas) (2nd edition) | 4 (1st edition) | |||||
| "The Untold Story of the Fourth Holy Grail War" | ||||||
| "The Mad Feast of Kings" | ||||||
| "The Scattered Ones" | ||||||
| "Flames of Purgatory" | ||||||
| 6 (2nd edition) | ||||||
| vol 2 - "The Gathering of Spirits" | ||||||
| vol 5 - "The Quickening of Darkness" | ||||||
| (2nd edition) | 1st edition: | |||||
| December 29, 2006 | ||||||
| March 31, 2007 | ||||||
| July 27, 2007 | ||||||
| December 29, 2007 | ||||||
| 2nd edition: | ||||||
| January 11, 2011 | ||||||
| February 9, 2011 | ||||||
| March 10, 2011 | ||||||
| April 7, 2011 | ||||||
| May 11, 2011 | ||||||
| June 10, 2011 | ||||||
| Black Lagoon | Gagaga Bunko | 2 | ||||
| "Shaitane Badi" | ||||||
| "Ballad of the Sinful Wizard" | ||||||
| July 18, 2008 (vol 1) | ||||||
| January 18, 2011 (vol 2) | ||||||
| Eisen Flügel | Gagaga Bunko | 2 | ||||
| July 17, 2009 (vol 1) | ||||||
| December 18, 2009 (vol 2) | ||||||
| {{Nihongo | 金の瞳と鉄の剣 | Kin no Hitomi to Tetsu no Ken}} | Sai Zen Sen Fictions (Star Seas) | Single volume |
Anime
Series
| Year | Series | Studio | Role | Episodes | Scripts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Blassreiter | Gonzo | Series composition, script | 24 | 8 (10–12, 15–17, 22–23) |
| 2009 | Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom | Bee Train | Original scenario, script | 26 | 3 (6, 18, 25) |
| 2011 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica | Shaft | Original creator, series composition, script | 12 | 12 |
| 2011 | Fate/Zero | Ufotable | Original creator, script supervision | 13 | — |
| 2012 | Fate/Zero (second season) | Ufotable | Original creator | 12 | — |
| 2012 | Psycho-Pass | Production I.G | Story concept, series composition, script | 22 | 21 (all except 12) |
| 2013 | Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet | Production I.G | Story concept, series composition, script | 13 | 2 (1, 13) |
| 2014 | Aldnoah.Zero | A-1 Pictures | |||
| Troyca | Original creator, script | 12 | 3 (1–3) | ||
| 2014 | Psycho-Pass 2 | Tatsunoko Production | Planning supervision, story concept | 11 | — |
| 2015 | Aldnoah.Zero (second season) | A-1 Pictures | |||
| Troyca | Original creator | 12 | — | ||
| 2015 | Gunslinger Stratos: The Animation | A-1 Pictures | Original scenario | 12 | — |
| 2015 | Chaos Dragon | Silver Link | |||
| Connect | Original creator | 12 | — | ||
| 2015 | Wooser's Hand-to-Mouth Life: Phantasmagoric Arc | Sanzigen | Script | 13 | 1 (13) |
| 2016 | Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song | Bones | Script | 11 | 1 (20) |
| 2019 | Buemon | Original creator, series composition, script | 12 | 7 (1–4, 7, 9–10) | |
| 2022 | RWBY: Ice Queendom | Shaft | Animation concept | 12 | — |
| 2023 | Revenger | Ajia-do Animation Works | Original scenario, series composition, script | 12 | 7 (1–6, 8) |
| 2027 | Ghost of Tsushima: Legends | Kamikaze Douga | Series composition |
Movies
| Year | Series | Studio | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1: Beginnings | Shaft | Script |
| 2012 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 2: Eternal | Shaft | Script |
| 2013 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 3: Rebellion | Shaft | Script |
| 2014 | Expelled from Paradise | Graphinica | Script |
| 2015 | Psycho-Pass: The Movie | Production I.G | Story and script |
| 2017 | Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters | Polygon Pictures | Story and script |
| 2018 | Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle | Polygon Pictures | Story and script |
| 2018 | Godzilla: The Planet Eater | Polygon Pictures | Story and script |
| 2022 | Bubble | Wit Studio | Script |
| 2026 | Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising | Shaft | Script |
| 2026 | Expelled from Paradise: Resonance from the Heart | Toei Animation | Script |
Live action
Series
| Year | Series | Studio | Role | Episodes | Scripts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kamen Rider Gaim | Toei | Series composition, script | 47 | 44 (all except 30, 37, 47) |
| 2016 | Thunderbolt Fantasy | PILI | Original creator, chief supervision, script | 51 | 51 |
Movies
| Year | Series | Studio | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kamen Rider Gaim: Great Soccer Battle! Golden Fruits Cup! | Toei | Original creator, script supervision |
| 2016 | Garm Wars | Production I.G | Japanese script |
| 2017 | Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Sword of Life and Death | PILI | Original creator, chief supervision, script |
| 2019 | Thunderbolt Fantasy: Bewitching Melody of the West | PILI | Original creator, chief supervision, script |
| 2025 | Thunderbolt Fantasy: The Finale | PILI | Original creator, chief supervision, script |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1st Newtype Anime Awards | Best Screenplay | Puella Magi Madoka Magica | rowspan=3 |
| 2012 | 11th Tokyo Anime Awards | |||
| 2015 | 5th Newtype Anime Awards | Psycho-Pass: The Movie |
References
References
- (January 22, 2014). "[ Fate / Zero ] Volume 1". Issuu.
- (11 August 2011). "萌え系だけど過酷 アニメ「まどか☆マギカ」の型破り 制作者が語るヒットの秘密". [[The Nikkei]].
- (4 April 2011). "金の瞳と鉄の剣".
- Urobuchi, Gen. (24 May 2010). "続編の構想もあった――Xbox 360版『ファントム』虚淵玄さんインタビュー". Dengeki Online.
- link. (June 26, 2024)
- Ransom, Ko. (January 29, 2012). "Report: Kazuo Koike and Gen Urobuchi Chat". [[Anime News Network]].
- Sevakis, Justin. (July 27, 2012). "Gen Urobuchi Focus panel". [[Anime News Network]].
- (2014-05-27). "Psycho-Pass Anime Gets Xbox One Game by 5pb.". [[Anime News Network]].
- (September 24, 2019). "Gen Urobuchi Writes Robotic Mecha 3D CG Anime 'OBSOLETE'". [[Anime News Network]].
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