Shōji Yonemura
WriterShōji Yonemura is a Japanese scriptwriter whose credits include the Death Note anime, alongside a long run of tokusatsu television work such as Kamen Rider Kabuto.
Death Note Role
Yonemura was one of the scriptwriters on the Death Note television anime, joining the team translating Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's manga into Madhouse's 2006-2007 adaptation. His scripts helped keep the tense investigation between Light Yagami and L moving across the series' broadcast run.
Career and Notable Roles
He trained under scenario writer Hiroshi Kashiwabara through a Japan Writers Guild course after finishing his studies at Tokyo Zokei University, and won the 7th Otomo Shoji Award in 1994 for his scenario writing. His credits since span both anime and tokusatsu, including the Kamen Rider Kabuto television series and the magical girl show Smile PreCure!.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Shōji Yonemura?
Shōji Yonemura is a Japanese scriptwriter whose credits include the Death Note anime alongside a long run of tokusatsu television work, such as Kamen Rider Kabuto. He trained as a writer after finishing his studies at Tokyo Zokei University.
What was Shōji Yonemura's role in Death Note?
Yonemura was one of the scriptwriters on the Death Note television anime, joining the team that translated Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata's manga into Madhouse's 2006-2007 adaptation. His scripts helped keep the investigation between Light Yagami and L moving across the series' broadcast run.
What other anime and tokusatsu has Shōji Yonemura written for?
Beyond Death Note, Yonemura's credits include the Kamen Rider Kabuto television series and the magical girl show Smile PreCure!. His work spans both tokusatsu and anime scriptwriting.
What award has Shōji Yonemura won?
Yonemura won the 7th Otomo Shoji Award in 1994 for his scenario writing. The honor came after he trained under scenario writer Hiroshi Kashiwabara through a Japan Writers Guild course.
Where did Shōji Yonemura train as a writer?
Yonemura trained under scenario writer Hiroshi Kashiwabara through a Japan Writers Guild course, after finishing his studies at Tokyo Zokei University. That training preceded his work on the Death Note anime and tokusatsu series like Kamen Rider Kabuto.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Death Note anime series, manga, and official materials. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byTsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byMadhouse
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