Tappei Nagatsuki
長月達平
Born (1987-03-11) March 11, 1987 (age 36)
NationalityJapanese
Other namesNezumi-iro Neko (鼠色猫, "Mouse-Colored Cat")
OccupationNovelist
Notable workRe:Zero

Tappei Nagatsuki (長月達平) is a Japanese novelist. He is author of the light novel series Re:Zero. The series has been adapted into an anime. initially serialized the series as web novel (writing under the username Nezumi-iro Neko (鼠色猫, "Mouse-Colored Cat")[1]) on the user-generated content site Shōsetsuka ni Narō from April 20, 2012 onwards.[2][3] As of April 1, 2016, he has published six novels and two side stories, comprising a total of 429 chapters.[3] Following the web novel's publication, Media Factory acquired the series for print publication.[2] As of September 2016, nine volumes have been published, as well as two side story volumes and two short story collections. The series adapted into anime, manga and visual novel. Nagatsuki was very active in the production of the anime, attending script meetings, recording sessions, and dubbing.[4]

Works

List of Nagatsuki's major works
Title Year Notes
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World (novels) 2012–ongoing (web novel)
2014–ongoing (print)
Published by Media Factory, 9 volumes released
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: Chapter 1: A Day in the Capital (manga) 2014–2015 A manga adaptation of Re:Zero
2 volumes released by Media Factory
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: Chapter 2: One Week at the Mansion (manga) 2014–2017 A manga adaptation of Re:Zero
5 volumes released by Square Enix
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: Chapter 3: Truth of Zero (manga) 2015–2020 A manga adaptation of Re:Zero
11 volumes released by Media Factory
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: Chapter 4: The Sanctuary and the Witch of Greed (manga) 2019–ongoing A manga adaptation of Re:Zero
7 volumes released by Media Factory
Warlords of Sigrdrifa (anime) 2020
Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne (video game) 2021 Scenario supervisor[5]
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song 2021 Creator, screenwriter
Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song (manga) 2021
Vivy Prototype (novel) 2021
Suicide Squad Isekai 2024 Script supervisor, screenwriter[6]
Re:Zero – Starting Life in Another World: Witch's Re:surrection (video game) TBA Scenario supervisor[7]

References

  1. ^ Nagatsuki, Tappei (July 2016). "Afterword". Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Volume 1. Yen Press. pp. 229–231. ISBN 978-0-316-31530-2.
  2. ^ a b Komatsu, Mikikazu (March 21, 2016). ""Re: Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu" TV Anime One Hour Premiere Set for April 3". Crunchyroll. Archived from the original on October 10, 2016. Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  3. ^ a b Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活. Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese). Retrieved June 27, 2016.
  4. ^ Luster, Joseph (July 17, 2016). "FEATURE: "Re:ZERO" All-Night Marathon and Staff Discussion – What Makes Subaru Tick (Everyone Off)". Crunchyroll. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
  5. ^ Romano, Sal (January 20, 2021). "Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World: The Prophecy of the Throne opening movie". Gematsu. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  6. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 1, 2023). "Suicide Squad Isekai Anime Reveals Main Cast in New Trailer". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Romano, Sal (March 25, 2023). "Re:ZERO – Starting Life in Another World Witch's re:surrection announced for iOS, Android". Gematsu. Retrieved March 26, 2023.