What does the name Ryukishi07 mean?
Ryukishi07 is a pen name derived from Final Fantasy. "Ryūkishi" is the Japanese term for Dragoon, and "07" is a play on the name Lenna, another Final Fantasy reference.
Questions about Ryukishi07
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the When They Cry series by Ryukishi07?
The When They Cry series is a visual novel franchise created by Ryukishi07 through his doujin circle 07th Expansion. It includes Higurashi When They Cry, Umineko When They Cry, and Ciconia When They Cry.
What did Ryukishi07 do before writing visual novels?
Before writing visual novels, Ryukishi07 studied at a vocational school specializing in art, tried writing manga and novels in college, and briefly worked at a menswear store. He also held a civil service position after failing to find work at video game manufacturers.
Why did Konami choose Ryukishi07 to write Silent Hill f?
Konami chose Ryukishi07 because they wanted a writer who could "really understand the essence of Japanese horror." Silent Hill f was released in 2025.
What influences has Ryukishi07 cited for his storytelling approach?
Ryukishi07 has cited And Then There Were None as an influence. He has described his own method as a "roller coaster" that alternates cruel scenes with lighter ones and scenes of despair with scenes of hope.
How did Higurashi When They Cry originate?
Higurashi When They Cry grew from Hinamizawa Bus Stop, a play script Ryukishi07 had written and submitted to a contest before losing. His younger brother Yatazakura, inspired by Type-Moon's visual novel Tsukihime, suggested they adapt the material into a sound novel.