Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

Writer

March 1, 1892 — July 24, 1927 (35 years)
Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (芥川 龍之介 Akutagawa Ryūnosuke, 1 March 1892 – 24 July 1927), art name Chōkōdō Shujin (澄江堂主人) was a Japanese writer active in the Taishō period in Japan. He is regarded as the "Father of the Japanese short story" and Japan's premier literary award, the Akutagawa Prize, is named after him. He committed suicide at the age of 35 through an overdose of barbital.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Rashomon
    Rashomon1950
  • At the Gate of the Ghost
    At the Gate of the Ghost2011

Known For

  • Rashomon
    Rashomon1950
  • Iron Maze
    Iron Maze1991
  • The Outrage
    The Outrage1964
  • Aoi Bungaku Series
    Aoi Bungaku Series12 episodes
  • Tajomaru: Avenging Blade
    Tajomaru: Avenging Blade2009
  • At the Gate of the Ghost
    At the Gate of the Ghost2011
  • Portrait of Hell
    Portrait of Hell1969
  • Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement-
    Bungo and Alchemist -Gears of Judgement-1 season
  • A Stranger in Shanghai
    A Stranger in Shanghai2019
  • In a Thicket
    In a Thicket1996
  • Rail Truck
    Rail Truck2010
  • God of Japan
    God of Japan2020
  • Hellscreen
    Hellscreen2016
  • Two Komachis
    Two Komachis2021

Filmography

2011
The Outrage · as Original Film WriterOn Plex
2009
Rail Truck · as Novel
1995
1981
1969
Portrait of Hell · as Novel
1950
Rashomon · as NovelOn Plex