Japanese author Murakami Ryu passes away at age 74, leaving behind "Transparent Blue"

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Murakami Ryu, a master novelist representing modern Japanese literature, passed away at his home on the 17th at the age of 74.

Publisher GENTOSHA Books officially announced via its X account on the 23rd that "Novelist Murakami Ryu passed away at his home on the 17th," adding, "We express our deepest condolences."

In accordance with the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral was held privately among family members. The publisher added that they respectfully decline all condolences, condolence money, wreaths, memorial messages, and offerings. They also requested restraint in indiscriminate reporting or inquiries directed at the bereaved family and relatives.

Born in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, in 1952, the late author made his debut in 1976 while a student at Musashino Art University, simultaneously winning the Gunzo New Writer Literary Award and the Akutagawa Prize for his debut work, "Transparent Blue."

Subsequently, he swept up numerous prestigious literary awards, including the Noma Literary Newcomer Prize in 1981 for "Coin Locker Babies" and the YomiuriMoon Hak-sang-eul (수상) in 1998 for "In the Soup," earning praise from both critics and the general public. He also left behind works such as "Fascism of Love and Fantasy" and "The World Five Minutes Later."

The late author is evaluated as one of the two pillars that have led the Japanese literary scene since the 1980s, alongside Murakami Haruki, who shares the same name. In addition to being a novelist, he was active in various fields, including film director, performance planner and director, painter, radio DJ, photographer, and executive of the World Gourmet Association.

GENTOSHA Books mourned the late author, stating, "We cannot contain our deep sorrow at the news of his sudden passing. Starting with 'Transparent Blue,' he has always thrown shocking and powerful messages toward the younger generation."

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