★ HOW OLD IS RYUKISHI07?
Ryukishi07 is 52 years old, born November 19, 1973 in Japan · Scorpio.
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About
Ryukishi07 created the When They Cry visual novel series, a franchise that redefined narrative horror in gaming. Born in Japan in 1973, the screenwriter leads 07th Expansion and has crafted multiple cult works including Higurashi When They Cry, Umineko When They Cry, and Cicelia When They Cry. His pen name draws from Final Fantasy's Dragoon class. A Scorpio.
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Biography
Ryukishi07 is the pen name of Japanese screenwriter Ryukishi Masahiro, born November 19, 1973. He leads the creative collective 07th Expansion and is best known as the creator of the When They Cry series—a visual novel franchise spanning Higurashi When They Cry, Umineko When They Cry, and Ciconia When They Cry. The pen name combines "Ryūkishi" (Dragoon from Final Fantasy) with "07," a wordplay reference to the character Lenna. Beyond the series, his screenwriting credits include the survival horror title Silent Hill f, released in 2025, and the visual novel Rewrite from 2011. As a screenwriter, Ryukishi07 works primarily in narrative-driven interactive media, crafting branching stories and psychological narratives. Born under Scorpio, his work often explores themes of mystery and psychological depth. A Life Path 5 numerologically [birth], he gravitates toward storytelling that demands constant reinvention and audience reinterpretation.
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Trivia
- His pen name 'Ryukishi07' originates from Final Fantasy: 'Ryūkishi' means Dragoon, and '07' is a play on the character Lenna.
- He leads 07th Expansion, the creative group behind the When They Cry visual novel franchise.
- His works span over a decade, from Rewrite in 2011 to Silent Hill f in 2025.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Ryukishi07 reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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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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Frequently asked
- How old is Ryukishi07?
- Ryukishi07 is 52 years old (born November 19, 1973).
- When is Ryukishi07's birthday?
- Ryukishi07 was born on November 19, 1973.
- What is Ryukishi07's zodiac sign?
- Ryukishi07 is a Scorpio, born November 19, 1973.
- What is Ryukishi07's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ryukishi07 was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Ryukishi07 from?
- Ryukishi07 is from Japan.
- What does Ryukishi07 do?
- Ryukishi07 is a writer.
- Is Ryukishi07 still alive?
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