About Keiko Nobumoto
Lived 1964 – 2021 (aged 57). Keiko Nobumoto was a Japanese screenwriter, nurse and author, known for Cowboy Bebop and Wolf's Rain.
was a Japanese screenwriter. She wrote the screenplay for Cowboy Bebop and created Wolf's Rain.
Nobumoto died due to esophageal cancer on 1 December 2021, at the age of 57. She was posthumously credited for concept contributions during the early production phase of Lazarus, in addition to having the work dedicated to her.
Filmography Note: Series head writer is denoted in bold
Anime television series Hiroshima ni Ichiban Densha ga Hashita (1993) Cowboy Bebop (1998–99) Wolf's Rain (2003) Samurai Champloo (2004) Space Dandy (2014) Carole & Tuesday (2019) Lazarus (2024) (story and character advisor; posthumous release)
Anime films Tobé! Kujira no Peek (1991) Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
Live action films World Apartment Horror (1991)
OVAs Macross Plus (1994–95) Wolf's Rain (2004)
Television films Bakkenrekodo wo Koete (Fuji TV / 2013)
Video games Kingdom Hearts (scenario supervisor) Kingdom Hearts II (special thanks)
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Who was Keiko Nobumoto?
Japanese screenwriter (1964–2021)
When was Keiko Nobumoto born?
Keiko Nobumoto was born on 13 March 1964 in Hokkaidō.
When did Keiko Nobumoto die?
Keiko Nobumoto died on 1 December 2021.
What was Keiko Nobumoto's occupation?
Keiko Nobumoto was a screenwriter, nurse and author.
What was Keiko Nobumoto known for?
Keiko Nobumoto was known for Cowboy Bebop and Wolf's Rain.
What nationality was Keiko Nobumoto?
Keiko Nobumoto was Japanese.
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