Author guide
Koushun Takami Books in Order
Born in 1969 in Amagasaki, Japan, and raised in Kagawa Prefecture, Koushun Takami graduated from Osaka University and worked for five years as a journalist at the Shikoku Shimbun. His 1999 debut novel, Battle Royale, became an international bestseller and the basis for film and manga adaptations. He has also contributed original concepts and scripts to subsequent Battle Royale books and manga.
Koushun Takami's Newest Book
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Battle Royale
Takami's original 1999 novel and the core work of the franchise.
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Books by series
franchise · ongoing
Battle Royale
The literary and manga franchise originating in Takami's 1999 dystopian novel, including its manga adaptation, sequel and tie-in works, side-story manga, and Enforcers.
- 1 Battle RoyaleAmazon ↗
Book 1 · novel · 1999
- 2
Battle RoyaleAmazon ↗Book 2 · manga · 2000 Optional
- 3 Battle Royale II: RequiemAmazon ↗
Book 3 · novel · 2003 Optional
- 4 Battle Royale II: Blitz RoyaleAmazon ↗
Book 4 · manga · 2003 Optional
- 5
Battle Royale: Angels' BorderAmazon ↗Book 5 · manga · 2012 Optional
- 6 Battle Royale: EnforcersAmazon ↗
Book 6 · manga · 2022 Optional