About the Author

Biography

Born in 1978 in Kaminokuni, Hiyama District, Hokkaido, Japan.
Began writing fiction while studying in the School of Letters at Senshu University.
Made his debut in 2001 with Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge (ネガティブハッピー・チェーンソーエッヂ), which won a special prize in the Kadokawa Gakuen Novel Competition. The novel was later adapted into a film and manga.
Published Welcome to the NHK! (NHKにようこそ！) in 2002. The novel was later adapted into manga and anime.
Has since published numerous novels, with many of his works adapted into other media.

Contact

For work inquiries or messages about my books, please email the address below. Messages in Japanese and English are welcome.

I welcome essay commissions for English-language publications. Please include a brief description of your project, the publication, proposed length, deadline, and budget.

contact@tatsuhikotakimoto.com

For International Publishers and Literary Agents

Inquiries about translating and publishing these works, or reissuing previously published translations, are welcome.

Please contact contact@tatsuhikotakimoto.com or the relevant publisher’s rights department. Include the title, proposed language and territory, publisher’s name, and a brief outline of your proposal.