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Questions about Saeko Himuro

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Saeko Himuro born and where?

Saeko Himuro entered the world on the 11th of January 1957. Her birthplace was Iwamizawa in Hokkaidō Prefecture.

What publisher released Saeko Himuro's work during the 1980s?

Shueisha published her work under their Cobalt Bunko imprint throughout that decade. She released multiple titles each year between 1980 and 1989.

Which Studio Ghibli film adapted a novel by Saeko Himuro?

Studio Ghibli adapted I Can Hear the Sea into an animated film in 1993. The movie brought international attention to her writing style.

Who starred in the 1995 television sequel to Saeko Himuro's story?

Shinji Takeda and Hitomi Satō played leads in the production titled I Can Hear the Sea II. This sequel appeared in 1995 following the original drama from 1986.

On what date did Saeko Himuro die and how old was she?

Lung cancer claimed Saeko Himuro's life on the 6th of June 2008. She was fifty-one years old when she passed away.