Gentosha

More recently, Murakami's novel Piercing was adapted by director Nicholas Pesk in 2018, with the same title to a movie adaptation starring Christopher Abbott and Mia Wazikowski.

Murakami's long-time publisher, Gentosha, writes in the statement, Beginning with Almost Transparent Blue, Ryo Murakami continued to publish provocative works aimed at younger generations.

We are deeply saddened by the news of his untimely passing.

We pray that this pioneering figure, who forged ahead at the forefront of his era, may now rest in peace.