Portrait of Rampo Edogawa

Rampo Edogawa

Bio: Tarō Hirai (平井 太郎 Hirai Tarō, October 21, 1894 – July 28, 1965), better known by the pseudonym Edogawa Ranpo (江戸川 乱歩), also romanized as Edogawa Rampo, was a Japanese author and critic who played a major role in the development of Japanese mystery fiction. Many of his novels involve the detective hero Kogoro Akechi, who in later books was the leader of a group of boy detectives known as the "Boy Detectives Club" (少年探偵団 Shōnen tantei dan)
Born: Sat, Oct 20 1894
Birthplace: Mie, Japan

Death: Wed, Jul 28 1965
Rampo Edogawa is 70 years old
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Poster of お勢、断行
お勢、断行
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in お勢、断行 as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 2022
Poster of Kaykobad
Kaykobad
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Kaykobad as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 2021
Poster of The Butterfly Collector: The Red Room
The Butterfly Collector: The Red Room
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Butterfly Collector: The Red Room as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 2021
Poster of Naked Angel : The Red Room
Naked Angel : The Red Room
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Naked Angel : The Red Room as 'Original Concept'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 2021
Poster of Mobius Villain: The Red Room
Mobius Villain: The Red Room
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Mobius Villain: The Red Room as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 2020
Poster of Black Lizard
Black Lizard
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Black Lizard as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 29 2019
Poster of Super Juvenile Detective Team NEO Beginning
Super Juvenile Detective Team NEO Beginning
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Super Juvenile Detective Team NEO Beginning as 'Original Series Creator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2019
Poster of The Traveler with the Pasted Rag Picture
The Traveler with the Pasted Rag Picture
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Traveler with the Pasted Rag Picture as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2018
Poster of The Crawler In The Attic
The Crawler In The Attic
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Crawler In The Attic as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 23 2016
Poster of Black Lizard
Black Lizard
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Black Lizard as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 2015
Poster of Caterpillar
Caterpillar
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Caterpillar as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 2010
Poster of Lost Love Murder
Lost Love Murder
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Lost Love Murder as 'Short Story'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 2010
Poster of Inju: The Beast in the Shadow
Inju: The Beast in the Shadow
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Inju: The Beast in the Shadow as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 03 2008
Poster of Rampo Noir
Rampo Noir
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Rampo Noir as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 2005
Poster of Zero Woman 2005
Zero Woman 2005
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Zero Woman 2005 as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 2004
Poster of Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso
Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso as 'Author'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 2002
Poster of Blind Beast vs Dwarf Killer
Blind Beast vs Dwarf Killer
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Blind Beast vs Dwarf Killer as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 2001
Poster of Gemini
Gemini
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Gemini as 'Short Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1999
Poster of Murder on D Street
Murder on D Street
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Murder on D Street as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1998
Poster of The Human Chair
The Human Chair
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Human Chair as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1997
Poster of Secret Liaisons
Secret Liaisons
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Secret Liaisons as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1995
Poster of The Mystery of Rampo
The Mystery of Rampo
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Mystery of Rampo as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1995
Poster of Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints
Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1994
Poster of A Watcher in the Attic
A Watcher in the Attic
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in A Watcher in the Attic as 'Short Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1994
Poster of The Beauty of Black Pearl
The Beauty of Black Pearl
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Beauty of Black Pearl as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1985
Poster of Beauty in the Flame
Beauty in the Flame
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Beauty in the Flame as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 10 1984
Poster of White skinned beauty
White skinned beauty
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in White skinned beauty as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1983
Poster of Beauty at the Bottom of the Lake
Beauty at the Bottom of the Lake
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Beauty at the Bottom of the Lake as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1982
Poster of The Beauty of the Makeup Stage
The Beauty of the Makeup Stage
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Beauty of the Makeup Stage as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 1982
Poster of The Beauty of Heaven and Hell
The Beauty of Heaven and Hell
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Beauty of Heaven and Hell as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1982
Poster of Edogawa Ranpo Series Fascinated Beauty
Edogawa Ranpo Series Fascinated Beauty
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Edogawa Ranpo Series Fascinated Beauty as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1980
Poster of 江戸川乱歩の黄金仮面II/桜の国の美女
江戸川乱歩の黄金仮面II/桜の国の美女
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in 江戸川乱歩の黄金仮面II/桜の国の美女 as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1980
Poster of 大時計の美女 江戸川乱歩の「幽霊塔」
大時計の美女 江戸川乱歩の「幽霊塔」
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in 大時計の美女 江戸川乱歩の「幽霊塔」 as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1979
Poster of Hôseki no bijo: Edogawa Ranpo Hakuhatsuki yori
Hôseki no bijo: Edogawa Ranpo Hakuhatsuki yori
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Hôseki no bijo: Edogawa Ranpo Hakuhatsuki yori as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 02 1979
Poster of Gem Beauty
Gem Beauty
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Gem Beauty as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1979
Poster of Fairy Beauty
Fairy Beauty
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Fairy Beauty as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 12 1978
Poster of The Beauty of the Black Narcissus
The Beauty of the Black Narcissus
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Beauty of the Black Narcissus as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 14 1978
Poster of 江戸川乱歩「緑衣の鬼」より 白い人魚の美女
江戸川乱歩「緑衣の鬼」より 白い人魚の美女
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in 江戸川乱歩「緑衣の鬼」より 白い人魚の美女 as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 08 1978
Poster of The Beauty in the Bathroom
The Beauty in the Bathroom
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Beauty in the Bathroom as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 07 1978
Poster of The Faceless Man
The Faceless Man
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Faceless Man as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 1977
Poster of A Scream from Nowhere
A Scream from Nowhere
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in A Scream from Nowhere as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1977
Poster of The Watcher in the Attic
The Watcher in the Attic
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in The Watcher in the Attic as 'Short Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1976
Poster of Horrors of Malformed Men
Horrors of Malformed Men
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Horrors of Malformed Men as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1969
Poster of Blind Beast
Blind Beast
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Blind Beast as 'Short Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 1969
Poster of Black Lizard
Black Lizard
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Black Lizard as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1968
Poster of Black Lizard
Black Lizard
Rampo Edogawa was 67 in Black Lizard as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1962
Poster of The Hidden Treasure
The Hidden Treasure
Rampo Edogawa was 64 in The Hidden Treasure as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1959
Poster of The Boy Detectives Club – The Enemy Is an Atomic Submarine
The Boy Detectives Club – The Enemy Is an Atomic Submarine
Rampo Edogawa was 64 in The Boy Detectives Club – The Enemy Is an Atomic Submarine as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1959
Poster of The Spider-Man
The Spider-Man
Rampo Edogawa was 63 in The Spider-Man as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 1958
Poster of The Boy Detectives Club – The No-Headed Man
The Boy Detectives Club – The No-Headed Man
Rampo Edogawa was 63 in The Boy Detectives Club – The No-Headed Man as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1958
Poster of The Boy Detectives Club – The Invisible Fiend
The Boy Detectives Club – The Invisible Fiend
Rampo Edogawa was 63 in The Boy Detectives Club – The Invisible Fiend as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 25 1958
Poster of The Boy Detectives Club – The Glow-in-the-Dark Monster
The Boy Detectives Club – The Glow-in-the-Dark Monster
Rampo Edogawa was 62 in The Boy Detectives Club – The Glow-in-the-Dark Monster as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1957
Poster of The Boy Detectives Club – The Revenge of Twenty Faces
The Boy Detectives Club – The Revenge of Twenty Faces
Rampo Edogawa was 62 in The Boy Detectives Club – The Revenge of Twenty Faces as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 06 1957
Poster of The Boy Detectives Club – The Iron Fiend
The Boy Detectives Club – The Iron Fiend
Rampo Edogawa was 62 in The Boy Detectives Club – The Iron Fiend as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1957
Poster of Shonen Tanteidan: Kabu to Mushi no Yoki
Shonen Tanteidan: Kabu to Mushi no Yoki
Rampo Edogawa was 62 in Shonen Tanteidan: Kabu to Mushi no Yoki as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1957
Poster of The Boy Detectives Club – The Devil with Twenty Faces
The Boy Detectives Club – The Devil with Twenty Faces
Rampo Edogawa was 62 in The Boy Detectives Club – The Devil with Twenty Faces as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1956
Poster of The Boy Detectives Club – Doctor Phantom
The Boy Detectives Club – Doctor Phantom
Rampo Edogawa was 62 in The Boy Detectives Club – Doctor Phantom as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1956
Poster of Crossroad
Crossroad
Rampo Edogawa was 61 in Crossroad as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1956
Poster of Mysterious Pygmy
Mysterious Pygmy
Rampo Edogawa was 60 in Mysterious Pygmy as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 1955
Poster of The Bronze Monster
The Bronze Monster
Rampo Edogawa was 60 in The Bronze Monster as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1954
Poster of Monster with Twenty Faces
Monster with Twenty Faces
Rampo Edogawa was 60 in Monster with Twenty Faces as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 08 1954
Poster of Hyōchū no Bijo
Hyōchū no Bijo
Rampo Edogawa was 55 in Hyōchū no Bijo as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1950
Poster of Ghost Tower
Ghost Tower
Rampo Edogawa was 54 in Ghost Tower as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 13 1948
Poster of Palette knife no satsujin
Palette knife no satsujin
Rampo Edogawa was 51 in Palette knife no satsujin as 'Short Story'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1946

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Poster of Animated Classics of Japanese Literature
Animated Classics of Japanese Literature
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Animated Classics of Japanese Literature as 'Original Story'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 25 1986
Poster of Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu as 'Original Story'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 20 1977
Poster of 少年探偵団 (BD7)
少年探偵団 (BD7)
Rampo Edogawa would have been no older than 70 in 少年探偵団 (BD7) as 'Original Story'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 04 1975