Early life
* 1951: Born on January 1 in Odawara-shi * 1973: Graduated with a degree in Japanese Literature from Tokai University * 1975: Visited Nepal for the first time * 1977: His first works were published in the science fiction coterie magazines ''Neo Null'' curated by Yasutaka Tsutsui and '' Uchūjin'' curated by Takumi Shibano. A typographic experiment story titled ''Kaeru no Shi'', dubbed as "Typografiction", was published in ''Neo Null'' and received a great deal of attention within the industry. It was reprinted in the science fiction magazine ''Kisou Tengai'', which became his first appearance in commercial magazine. He followed this success by releasing the novella ''Kyojin Den'' and enjoyed enough success to become a full-time author. * 1979: From the Shueisha Cobalt Collection, ''Nekohiki no Oruorane'' was published as his first stand alone title. * 1981: Futabasha Corporation published ''Genjū Henge'', his first full-length novel. * 1982: The first volume of the Kimaira Kou Series, ''Genjū Shōnen Kimaira'', was published by Asahi Sonorama Paperbacks. Cover and illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano. * 1984: The ''Majūgari'' trilogy was published by Shodensha.Collaborators
Over the span of his career, Baku Yumemakura worked with a wide range of historically important figures in the Japanese art scene. * Yoshitaka Amano - He was in charge of stage design for ''Nayotake'' produced by Bandō Tamasaburō V, where Yoshitaka Amano introduced him to Baku Yumemakura. The three would also collaborate on Yang Guifei, with Baku Yumemakura writing the lyrics and Yoshitaka Amano in charge of stage design. The animation title Amon Saga was written by Baku Yumemakura with character design by Yoshitaka Amano. A manga version of Amon Saga was also released by Ken Ishikawa. Among Baku Yumemakura's works, He also did the illustrations and cover page design for Garouden, Taitei no Ken and ''Yamigarishi'', as well as the ''Kimaira'' series. He was key visual and costume designer for movies written by Baku Yumemakura including Onmyoji (film), Onmyoji 2 and Taitei no Ken. They also collaborated on the story and pottery of ''Yōkihi no Bansan'', for both a book and exhibition, in addition to ceramic work by ''Shōkoku Kanō''. *Translated works
* 1 - (October, 2012). ''Demon Hunters: Desires of the Flesh''Works in print in Japanese
The following works have been released in Japan. # (April, 1979).'' (Nekohiki no Oruorane)'' # (December, 1980).'' (Kirakira Boshi no Jitta)'' - A Glittering Star's Jitter # (December, 1980).'' (Harukanaru Kyojin)'' - The Far Off God # (November, 1981).'' (Genjyu Henge)'' # (July, 1982).'' (Genjyu Shonen Kimaira)'' - Boy Beast Chimera # (December, 1982).'' (Kimaira Rouhen)'' # (September, 1983).'' (Kimaira Garouhen)'' # (February, 1984).'' (Majugari 1)'' - The Demon Hunters - Psycho Diver Series Volume 1 # (July, 1984).'' (Majugari 2)'' - The Demon Hunters - Psycho Diver Series Volume 2 # (July, 1984).'' (Yami Gari Shi)'' - The Leader of the Darkness Hunters # (July, 1984).'' (Kimaira Maouhen)'' # (October, 1984).'' (Kimaira Bosatsuhen)'' - Bodhisattva Chimera # (October, 1984).'' (Yami Gari Shi 2)'' - The Leader of the Darkness Hunters 2 # (October, 1984).'' (Akumu Kurai)'' - Nightmare Consumption # (December, 1984).'' (Majugari 3)'' - The Demon Hunters - Psycho Diver Series Volume 3 # (January, 1985).'' (Kaeru no Shi)'' - Frog's Death # (March, 1985).'' (Kokoro Hoshi Tentomushi)'' # (May, 1985).'' (Akumu Tenrankai)'' - Nightmare Exhibition # (June, 1985).'' (Makju Kan)'' - The Devil's House # (July, 1985).'' (Garouden 1)'' - Legend of the Starving Wolf # (August, 1985).'' (Shishi no Mon Gunrou-hen)'' - The Lion's Den # (August, 1985).'' (Hanjyu Shin)'' - Half Beast God # (September, 1985).'' (Sei Jyu Ki Mourei-hen)'' - Blue Devil # (October, 1985).'' (Kimaira Nyoraihen)'' - Chimera Tathagata # (October, 1985).'' (Jyuouden)'' # (February, 1986).'' (Majugari Gaiden, Seibo Ondara-hen)'' # (February, 1986).'' (Taorete Honmou)'' # (March, 1986).'' (Seijyuki Ishin-hen)'' # (April, 1986).'' (Ougonkyu Bokkibutsu-hen)'' # (July, 1986).'' (Haiena no Yoru)'' # (August, 1986).'' (Masyou Bosatsu 1)'' # (September, 1986).'' (Mashyou Bosatsu 2)'' # (September, 1986).'' (Kimaira Nehanhen)'' # (October, 1986).'' (Garouden 2)'' # (November, 1986).'' (Shishi no Mon Genbu-hen)'' # (November, 1986).'' (Taitei no Ken Vol.1 Tenma Kourin-hen)'' # (January, 1987).'' (Majugari Gaiden Biku Mandara)'' # (February, 1987).'' (Kaze Hatsuru Machi)'' # (March, 1987).'' (Gakinokorokara Manga Manga Manga)'' # (May, 1987).'' (Iwamura Kenji Shisyuu Aoguroi Kemono)'' # (May, 1987).'' (Youjyu・Ayakashi no Ki)'' # (June, 1987).'' (Kaidanji)'' # (July, 1987).'' (Kimaira Hououhen)'' # (July, 1987).'' (Shin Majugari Jyokyoku Mouryou no Jyouou 1)'' # (August, 1987).'' (Shin Majugari Jyokyoku Mouryou no Jyouou 2)'' # (August, 1987).'' (Jyougai Rantou de Aru)'' # (November, 1987).'' (Kankizuki no Kujyakumai)'' # (December, 1987).'' (Tsuki ni Yobarete Umi yori Kitaru)'' # (December, 1987).'' (Seirou no Ken Garouden Hihen)'' # (January, 1988).'' (Kitan Soushi)'' # (April, 1988).'' ( Garouden 3)'' # (April, 1988).'' (Akumu de Kanpai)'' # (April, 1988).'' (Ougonjyu 1)'' # (May, 1988).'' (Konron no Ou Ryu no Monsyou-hen)'' # (June, 1988).'' (Konron no Ou Ryu no Houkou-hen)'' # (June, 1988).'' (Shishi no Mon Seiryu-hen)'' # (July, 1988).'' (Ougonjyu 2)'' # (August, 1988).'' (Onmyoji)'' # (August, 1988).'' (Kakutou Hyouryu Takeki Kaze ni Tsugeyo Shisetsu UWF den)'' # (October, 1988).'' (Genka Mandara)'' # (November, 1988).'' (Taitei no Ken Vol.2 Youma Fukkatsu-hen)'' # (December, 1988).'' (Kimaira Kyoubutsuhen)'' # (February, 1989).'' (Jyukin Doushi)'' # (March, 1989).'' (Ayu Shi)'' # (May, 1989).'' (Tsuki no Ou)'' # (May, 1989).'' (Hikarino Hakubutsushi)'' # (August, 1989).'' (Jyougen no Tsuki wo Taberu Shishi)'' # (September, 1989).'' (Ougonkyu2 Rimitsu-hen)'' # (October, 1989).'' (Nekohiki no Oruorane, Oruorane Series)'' # (October, 1989).'' ( Garouden4)'' # (October, 1989).'' (Gyouten Puroresu Waka Shyuu)'' # (October, 1989).'' (Shigotoshi Tachi no Aika)'' # (October, 1989).'' (Buddha no Hakobune)'' # (November, 1989).'' (Kamigami no Kuni Hito no Kuni)'' # (November, 1989).'' (Taitei no Ken Vol.3 Jinmahoukou-hen)'' # (December, 1989).'' (Kimaira Dokkakuhen)'' # (December, 1989).'' (Tadaima Bakudantyuu)'' # (February, 1990).'' (Ougonkyu 3 Butsujyu-hen)'' # (May, 1990).'' (Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 1 Jyuuge no Shyou)'' # (May, 1990).'' (Tabi ni Hatetashi)'' # (December, 1990).'' (Yumemakura Baku Atogaki Taizen)'' # (January, 1991).'' (Chyousou no Yama)'' # (February, 1991).'' (Gyouten Bungaku Taikei)'' # (March, 1991).'' (Kimaira Taizouhen)'' # (April, 1991).'' (Kiba no Monshyou)'' # (October, 1991).'' (Konton no Shiro 1)'' # (October, 1991).'' (Konton no Shiro 2)'' # (November, 1991).'' (Midori no Meikyuu)'' # (November, 1991).'' (Taitei no Ken)'' # (December, 1991).'' (Nehan no Ou Vol.1 Jyuujin Henge・Jyama-hen)'' # (January, 1992).'' (Nehan no Ou Vol.2 Jyuujin Henge・Reisui-hen'' # (January, 1992).'' (Rasen Ou)'' # (March, 1992).'' (Kimaira Kongouhen)'' # (March, 1992).'' (Nehan no Ou Vo.3 Jyuujin Henge・Furoukyuu-hen)'' # (March, 1992).'' (Senritsu! Gyoukai Yougo Jiten)'' # (April, 1992).'' (Ougon Kyuu 4 Bouryuu-hen)'' # (May, 1992).'' (Gyouten・Bundan Waka Shyuu)'' # (June, 1992).'' (Yumemmakura Baku Shyoujyo Mangakan)'' # (July, 1992).'' (Shin Majugari 1 Kidou-hen)'' # (October, 1992).'' (Oni Odori nite Sourou)'' # (November, 1992).'' (Jyunjyou Hyouryuu)'' # (December, 1992).'' (Taitei no Ken Vol.5 Hida Dairan-hen)'' # (December, 1992).'' (Karatedou Bijinesumankurasu Nerimashibu)'' # (February, 1993).'' ( Garouden 5)'' # (March, 1993).'' (Shin Majugari 2 Kujyaku-hen)'' # (March, 1993).'' (Gyouten・Heisei Gannen no Karate Chyoppu)'' # (April, 1993).'' (Seirakudou Suimutan)'' # (June, 1993).'' (Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 2 Kyoujyuu no Shou)'' # (June, 1993).'' (Inochi no Mizu no Monogatari)'' # (July, 1993).'' (Kiba Nari)'' # (October, 1993).'' (Chiheisen Monogatari)'' # (October, 1993).'' (Nehan no Ou Kan no Jyo Genjyuhenge)'' # (March, 1994).'' (Kimaira Bontenhen)'' # (April, 1994).'' (Nehan no Ou Vol.4 Shinjyuhenge・Mara-hen)'' # (June, 1994).'' (Gunrou no Hata)'' # (August, 1994).'' (Etsuraku no Tabibito)'' # (September, 1994).'' (Saizou Kairou)'' # (October, 1994).'' (Yumemakura Baku no Gedou Kyouyou Bunko)'' # (October, 1994).'' (Tsuri ni Tsurarete)'' # (January, 1995).'' (Sonohi Gurashi no Techou)'' # (March, 1995).'' ( Garouden6)'' # (April, 1995).'' (Ruri no Hakobune)'' # (April, 1995).'' (Kenran taru Sagi)'' # (June, 1995).'' (Onmyoji Hiten no Maki)'' # (June, 1995).'' (Honokana Yoru no Gensoutan)'' # (July, 1995).'' (Shin Majugari 3 Tsuchigumo-hen)'' # (October, 1995).'' (Seihari no Yama)'' # (October, 1995).'' (Kitan Carnival)'' # (December, 1995).'' ( Garouden 7)'' # (February, 1996).'' (Nekomachi Tsukiyo Sonohigurashi no Techou 2)'' # (March, 1996).'' (Nehan no Ou Vol.5 Jinjyuhenge・Genki-hen)'' # (April, 1996).'' (Nehan no Ou Vol.6 Jinjyuhenge・Kakushakourin-hen)'' # (April, 1996).'' (Nekohiki no Oruorane Kanzenban)'' # (June, 1996).'' (Ameharete Tsuki ha Mourou no Yoru)'' # (June, 1996).'' (Yami Gari Shi)'' # (July, 1996).'' ( Garouden 8)'' # (October, 1996).'' (Futaro no E)'' # (November, 1996).'' (Honchyou Musou Kakutouka Retsuden)'' # (January, 1997).'' ((Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 3 Jyuou no Shyou)'' # (February, 1997).'' (Honjitsu Tsuri Biyori Tyoukoutaizen)'' # (April, 1997).'' ( Garouden 9)'' # (June, 1997).'' (Shin Majugari 4 Kyouou-hen)'' # (August, 1997).'' (ULUTIMATE)'' # (August, 1997).'' (Kamigami no Itadaki Vol.1)'' # (August, 1997).'' (Kamigami no Itadaki Vol.2)'' # (August, 1997).'' (Youranki no Matsuri)'' # (August, 1997).'' (Tsuri Tokidoki Shigoto)'' # (October, 1997).'' (Honjitsu mo Yumemi Gokochi)'' # (November, 1997).'' (Onmyoji Tsukumogami no Maki)'' # (January, 1998).'' (Shin Majugari 5 Kijin-hen)'' # (February, 1998).'' ( Garouden 10)'' # (February, 1998).'' (Hitsuji no Uchyu)'' # (March, 1998).'' (Kimaira Enseihen)'' # (April, 1998).'' (Heisei Koushyaku Abe no Seimei Den)'' # (May, 1998).'' (Kukimakura Buku Sensei Taiheiki)'' # (August, 1998).'' (Nananin no Abe no Seimei)'' # (January, 1999).'' (Gyouten・Yumemakura Baku Tokubetsugou)'' # (February, 1999).'' (Garou Den 11)'' # (April, 1999).'' (Shin Majugari 6 Madou-hen)'' # (October, 1999).'' (Kajitsu no Mori Vol.1 Bungei-hen)'' # (October, 1999).'' (Kajitsu no Mori Vol.2 Comic・SF-hen)'' # (February, 2000).'' (Kimaira Gunrouhen)'' # (March, 2000).'' (Nananib no En no Ozuno)'' # (April, 2000).'' (Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 4 Kijyu no Shyou)'' # (April, 2000).'' (Onmyoji Namanari Hime)'' # (May, 2000).'' (Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 5 Kanketsu-hen/Jyuujin no Shyou)'' # (June, 2000).'' (Toujin Retsuden)'' # (June, 2000).'' (Onmyoji Houou no Maki)'' # (July, 2000).'' (B-1 Zaurusu no Hai)'' # (July, 2000).'' (Garou Den Kakutou Shinken Densetsu)'' # (August, 2000).'' (KUROZUKA)'' # (August, 2000).'' (Nehan no Ou 1 Genjyu Henge)'' # (August, 2000).'' (Nehan no Ou 2 Shinjyu Henge Jyama-hen Reisui-hen)'' # (September, 2000).'' (Nehan no Ou 3 Shinjyu Henge FUroukyuu-hen Mara-hen)'' # (October, 2000).'' (Yume no Karyuudo the sandman)'' # (October, 2000).'' (Kusariyuku Tenshi)'' # (December, 2000).'' (Nehan no Ou 4 Shinjyu Henge Genki-hen Kakushyakourin-hen)'' # (December, 2000).'' (Kimaira 1 Genjyu Shyounen Oborohen)'' # (January, 2001).'' (Kimaira 2 Garouhen Maouhen)'' # (February, 2001).'' (Ayashi no Sekai)'' # (March, 2001).'' (Kimaira 3 Bosatsu-hen Nyorai-hen)'' # (March, 2001).'' (Garou Den 12)'' # (May, 2001).'' (Kimaira 4 Nehanhen Hououhen)'' # (May, 2001).'' (Garou Den Saikyou Kakutougi Sahou)'' # (June, 2001).'' (Shin Majugari 7 Kimon-hen)'' # (July, 2001).'' (Kimaira 5 Kyoubutsuhen Dokkakuhen)'' # (August, 2001).'' (Monoiu Gaikotsu)'' # (August, 2001).'' (Kitan Zoushi)'' # (September, 2001).'' (Kimaira 6 Taizouhen Kongouhen)'' # (September, 2001).'' (Onmyo Yawa)'' # (October, 2001).'' (Onmyoji Kobutori Seimei)'' # (November, 2001).'' (Toushirou)'' # (November, 2001).'' (Kimaira 7 Bontenhen Enshyouhen)'' # (December, 2001).'' (Yami Gari Shi 0 Koushiki Dokuhon)'' # (February, 2002).'' (Onmyoji Ryuuteki no Maki)'' # (March, 2002).'' (Shishi no Mon Sujyaku-hen)'' # (March, 2002).'' (Kimaira Shyougetsu hen)'' # (September, 2002).'' (Kimaira 7 Gunrouhen Shyougetsuhen)'' # (November, 2002).'' (Taitei no Ken Tenma no Shyou Tenma Kourin-hen/Youma Fukkatsu-hen)'' # (November, 2002).'' (Taitei no Ken 2 Tenma no Shyou Jinma Houkou-hen/Kyouma Shyuurai-hen)'' # (March, 2003).'' (Garou Den 13)'' # (April, 2003).'' (Onmyoji Taikyoku no Maki)'' # (April, 2003).'' (Kouyani Kemono Doukokusu Kanzenban)'' # (May, 2003).'' (Shin Majugari 8 Ushitora-hen)'' # (August, 2003).'' (Matarajin no Nie)'' # (September, 2003).'' (Onmyoji Dokuhon)'' # (October, 2003).'' (Onmyoji Kubi)'' # (February, 2004).'' (Garou Den BOY Super Guide)'' # (April, 2004).'' (Shishi no Mon Byakko-hen)'' # (April, 2004).'' (Kukai Mandara)'' # (July, 2004).'' (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.1)'' # (July, 2004).'' (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.2)'' # (July, 2004).'' (Majugari New edition)'' # (August, 2004).'' (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.3)'' # (September, 2004).'' (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.4)'' # (September, 2004).'' (Tatsujin ga Erabu Jyosei no Tame no Manga Bunko)'' # (November, 2004).'' (Shinan Vol.1)'' # (November, 2004).'' (Shinan Vol.2)'' # (November, 2004).'' (Shin Majugari 9 Kyouryuu-hen)'' # (April, 2005).'' (Nihon SF Meisaku Shyuusei)'' # (June, 2005).'' (Onmyoji Kanawa)'' # (August, 2005).'' (Shiru wo Tanoshimu Konohito Konosekai Yumemakura Baku no Kisouka Retsuden)'' # (September, 2005).'' (Onmyoji Takiyashyahime Vol.1)'' # (September, 2005).'' (Onmyoji Takiyashyahime Vol.2)'' # (December, 2005).'' (Garou Den Breakblow Kanzen Kakutou Shinan)'' # (January, 2006).'' (Rakugo Subaru Yose)'' # (February, 2006).'' (Kimaira Seiryuuhen)'' # (March, 2006).'' (Shishi no Mon Unryuu-hen)'' # (April, 2006).'' (Atsui Gensou Yumemakura Baku Zenshigoto)'' # (April, 2006).'' (Harima Onmyoji Kikou)'' # (May, 2006).'' (Youkihi)'' # (June, 2006).'' (Shin Majugari 10 Kukai-hen)'' # (November, 2006).'' (Kakutouteki Nichijyou Seikatsu)'' # (November, 2006).'' (Shinsou Garou Den the Bound Volume 1)'' # (November, 2006).'' (Shinsou Garou Den the Bound Volume 2)'' # (November, 2006).'' (Biwa Kidan)'' # (December, 2006).'' (Shin Garou Den Vol.1 Hiden Kikushiki-hen)'' # (December, 2006).'' (Shinsou Garou Den the Bound Volume 3)'' # (December, 2006).'' (Shinsou Garou Den the Bound Volume 4)'' # (February, 2007).'' (Taitei no Ken 1 Tenma Kourin-hen・Youma Fukkatsu-hen)'' # (March, 2007).'' (Taitei no Ken 2 Jinma Houkou-hen・Kyouma Shyuurai-hen)'' # (April, 2007).'' (Taitei no Ken 3 Hida Dairan-hen・Tenma Boukyou-hen)'' # (April, 2007).'' (Eiga Taitei no Ken Koushiki Guide book)'' # (June, 2007).'' (Onmyoji Yakouhai no Maki)'' # (June, 2007).'' (Zoku Kakutouteki Nichijyou Seikatsu)'' # (July, 2007).'' (Amen Houshi)'' # (September, 2007).'' (Unchiku Zuki no Tame no Kakutoubanashi)'' # (February, 2008).'' (Bakusan no Pochi Bukuro)'' # (May, 2008).'' (Mainichi Tsuri Biyori)'' # (September, 2008).'' (Shin Majugari 11 Chiryuu-hen)'' # (October, 2008).'' (Touten no Shishi Vol.1 Ten no Maki・Kanouryuu Jyuujyutsu)'' # (October, 2008).'' (Touten no Shishi Vol.2 Ten no Maki・Kanouryuu Jyuujyutsu)'' # (November, 2008).'' (Touten no Shishi Vol.3 Ten no Maki・Kanouryuu Jyuujyutsu)'' # (November, 2008).'' (Orokamono no Tsue Gotairiku Tyougyo Kikou)'' # (December, 2008).'' (Touten no Shishi Vol.4 Ten no Maki・Kanouryuu Jyuujyutsu)'' # (June, 2009).'' (Yami Gari Shi Ousekikou no Inu)'' # (September, 2009).'' (Yami Gari ShiReferences
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