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Tow Ubukata

b. 1977

Japanese writer

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About Tow Ubukata

Born 1977. Tow Ubukata is a Japanese screenwriter, writer and science fiction writer.

, known by his pen name , is a Japanese novelist and screenwriter. He primarily writes fantasy and science fiction. His major works include Mardock Scramble, Le Chevalier D'Eon and Heroic Age. He also did series composition for the Fafner in the Azure series, Ghost in the Shell: Arise, Psycho-Pass 2 and Psycho-Pass 3.

Early life Ubukata was raised in Singapore and Nepal.

Career In high school, Ubukata received several writer's awards. breaking her front tooth. She reported the incident to the police the next day, leading to his arrest on August 24, 2015. The Public Prosecutors Office dropped charges against him in October 2015, with one reason being that his wife did not want to press charges. In 2016, one year after his arrest and release, Ubukata revealed that he and his wife had divorced, with his wife taking custody of their children.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Waseda University
Awards
Fūtarō Yamada Prize; Nihon SF Taisho Award
Also known as
Tou Ubukata, Ubukata Tow, Ubukata Tou

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Tow Ubukata's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tow Ubukata?

Japanese writer

When was Tow Ubukata born?

Tow Ubukata was born on 14 February 1977 in Kakamigahara.

What is Tow Ubukata's occupation?

Tow Ubukata is a screenwriter, writer and science fiction writer.

What nationality is Tow Ubukata?

Tow Ubukata is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tow Ubukata

· Wikidata: Q727725

· DBpedia: Tow Ubukata

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