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Name in kanji: 虚淵玄 (虚淵玄 Urobuchi Gen) is a Japanese writer for visual novels, light novels, and anime. He is known for his dark style, nihilistic themes, and tragic plot twists, earning him the fan nickname "Urobutcher." Some of his more popular works include the 2003 visual novel Saya no Uta, the 2011 anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica, the 2012 anime Psycho-Pass, the light novel and anime Fate/Zero, and the 2013–2014 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Gaim. He currently works at Nitroplus.
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![Fate／Zero（1）第四次聖杯戦争秘話 [Dai Yonji Seihai Sensou Hiwa] book cover](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1678694839i/9965332.jpg)
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![Fate／Zero（2）英霊参集 [Eirei Sanshuu] book cover](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327800252i/10541768.jpg)
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![Fate／Zero（3）王たちの狂宴 [Outachi no Kyouen] book cover](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327800634i/10776852.jpg)
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![Fate／Zero（4）散りゆく者たち [Chiriyukumonotachi] book cover](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327800514i/11192468.jpg)
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![Fate／Zero（5）闇の胎動 [Yami no Taidou] book cover](https://cdn.margins.app/catalog/work-covers/825bb222-ed6d-4a66-987e-f0b65d6813d6.jpg)
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![Fate／Zero（6）煉獄の炎 [Rengoku no Honoo] book cover](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1333528443i/13577548.jpg)
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