- Language
- Japanese
- Occupation
- Writer
- Gender
- Male
- Date of birth
- 1952-10-22
- Hometown
- Hondo (Currently Amakusa), Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Yoshiki Tanaka
田中芳樹
Novelist. Not to be confused with Yoshiki Tanaka (田中克樹).
Yoshiki Tanaka was born in 1952 in Kumamoto Prefecture and completed a doctorate in literature at Gakushuin University. Tanaka won the Gen’eijo (a mystery magazine) New Writer Award with his debut story “Midori no Sogen ni…” (On the green field…) in 1978, then started his career as a science fiction and fantasy writer. Legend of the Galactic Heroes, which translates the European wars of the nineteenth century to an interstellar setting, won the Seiun Award for best science fiction novel in 1987. Tanaka’s other works include the fantasy series The Heroic Legend of Arslan and many other science fiction, fantasy, historical, and mystery novels and stories.
Signature works
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Genre preference
- Drama25%
- Action23%
- Sci-Fi17%
- Adventure12%
- Fantasy10%
- Supernatural7%
- Mystery3%
- Romance3%
Frequent collaborators
Frequently asked questions
What is Yoshiki Tanaka's name in other languages?
Yoshiki Tanaka is also known as 田中芳樹.
When is Yoshiki Tanaka's birthday?
Yoshiki Tanaka was born on October 22, 1952.
How old is Yoshiki Tanaka?
Yoshiki Tanaka is 73 years old.
What is Yoshiki Tanaka's gender?
Yoshiki Tanaka is male.
What does Yoshiki Tanaka do?
Yoshiki Tanaka works as Writer.
What language does Yoshiki Tanaka voice in?
Yoshiki Tanaka performs in Japanese.
Where is Yoshiki Tanaka from?
Yoshiki Tanaka is from Hondo (Currently Amakusa), Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
