★ HOW OLD IS KOTARO UCHIKOSHI?
Kotaro Uchikoshi is 52 years old, born November 17, 1973 in Japan · Scorpio.
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★ LEDE
About
Kotaro Uchikoshi crafted narrative twists and sci-fi philosophy into visual novels that rewired an entire genre. Born in Japan on November 17, 1973, he started writing game scenarios at KID in 1998, then joined Chunsoft to pioneer puzzle-integrated visual novels with Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (2009). His Zero Escape series became a cult phenomenon, and he later expanded into anime and adventure games like AI: The Somnium Files (2019). Scorpio energy: obsessive narrative architecture and hidden depths.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Kotaro Uchikoshi is a Japanese video game director and screenwriter who became known for fusing plot twists, science fiction, and philosophical themes into interactive narrative. Born November 17, 1973, he studied video game development at vocational school and joined KID in 1998, where he wrote scenarios for visual novels including Memories Off (1999) and Never 7: The End of Infinity (2000). In 2007, Uchikoshi moved to Chunsoft and developed a breakthrough concept: embedding puzzles directly into visual novels. Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (2009) became his directorial debut and introduced this hybrid mechanic, though it initially underperformed in Japan. Its sequel, Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (2012), faced similar commercial resistance, prompting Uchikoshi to freelance and write the anime Punch Line (2015) before fan advocacy revived the series.
He returned to complete the Zero Escape trilogy with Zero Time Dilemma (2016). In 2017, Uchikoshi co-founded Too Kyo Games with Danganronpa staff and collaborator Takumi Nakazawa, launching the adventure game AI: The Somnium Files (2019) and its sequel AI: The Somnium Files – Nirvana Initiative (2022). He also co-directed World's End Club (2021) with Nakazawa and Kazutaka Kodaka, and The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (2025) with Kodaka. As a Scorpio screenwriter, Uchikoshi's career reflects the archetype's obsession with hidden layers and psychological depth—each game peels back reality like a locked puzzle box. His life-path number 3 (derived from his birth date) suggests a creative communicator drawn to narrative innovation across media.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Uchikoshi studied video game development at vocational school, driven by an early interest in narrative-based games. His first industry role came at KID in 1998, where he wrote scenarios for bishōjo games and visual novels. Early titles like Memories Off (1999) and Never 7: The End of Infinity (2000) built his reputation as a writer of complex, twist-heavy stories before he transitioned to freelance work in 2001.
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Trivia
- Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (2009) was Uchikoshi's first game as director and introduced his signature puzzle-integration concept, even though it commercially flopped in Japan.
- Both Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward (2012) were initial commercial failures, but strong fan support later revived the Zero Escape series.
- Uchikoshi co-founded Too Kyo Games in 2017 with Danganronpa series staff, collaborator Takumi Nakazawa, and later worked with director Kazutaka Kodaka on multiple titles.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Kotaro Uchikoshi gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Kotaro Uchikoshi?
- Kotaro Uchikoshi is 52 years old (born November 17, 1973).
- When is Kotaro Uchikoshi's birthday?
- Kotaro Uchikoshi was born on November 17, 1973.
- What is Kotaro Uchikoshi's zodiac sign?
- Kotaro Uchikoshi is a Scorpio, born November 17, 1973.
- What is Kotaro Uchikoshi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kotaro Uchikoshi was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Kotaro Uchikoshi from?
- Kotaro Uchikoshi is from Japan.
- What does Kotaro Uchikoshi do?
- Kotaro Uchikoshi is a writer.
- Is Kotaro Uchikoshi still alive?
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