Zero-sen Hayato Scriptwriter Sō Kuramoto Dies at 91

Screenwriter Sō Kuramoto has died at age 91 from multiple organ failure on September 18, according to his foundation. The Tokyo-born writer, who graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1959, is best known for his work on the 1964 anime series Zero-sen Hayato. He also penned scripts for several notable Japanese drama series and the 2024 film Umi no Chinmoku. A private funeral was held recently, with a public memorial scheduled for November 3 in Hokkaido.
Kuramoto began his career at Nippon Broadcasting System before becoming an independent screenwriter under his pen name.
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Key facts
- Death Date
- September 18
- Age
- 91
- Cause of Death
- Multiple organ failure
- Memorial Service Date
- November 3
Tags
- #Obituary
- #Screenwriter
- #Sō Kuramoto
- #Zero-sen Hayato
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