Satoshi Murayama
Japanese shogi player
About Satoshi Murayama
Lived 1969 – 1998 (aged 29). Satoshi Murayama was a Japanese professional shogi player.
was a Japanese professional shogi player who achieved the rank of 9-dan.
Life As a child, he spent much of his time hospitalized due to nephrotic syndrome. He later acquired bladder cancer but focused on shogi rather than getting treatment.
Representation in media The movie Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow was based on Murayama's life as a shogi professional.
Nikaidō Harunobu from the manga series March Comes in like a Lion is a character modeled after Murayama.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Satoshi Murayama?
Japanese shogi player (1969-1998)
When was Satoshi Murayama born?
Satoshi Murayama was born on 15 June 1969 in Fuchū-chō.
When did Satoshi Murayama die?
Satoshi Murayama died on 8 August 1998 in Hiroshima.
What was Satoshi Murayama's occupation?
Satoshi Murayama was a professional shogi player.
What nationality was Satoshi Murayama?
Satoshi Murayama was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Satoshi Murayama. https://biography.guide/satoshi-murayama/
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