Ryukishi was originally born in Chiba Prefecture. As an adult he worked as a civil servant until he was 30. During his time as a civil servant, Ryukishi developed a hobby in doujin circles and later formed his own. Ryukishi's artwork is (in)famous for its poor quality, which initially contributed to early difficulties in Higurashi's growth since it was one reason not many doujin stores wanted to sell it. Recurring themes in Ryukishi's work are social issues such as child abuse and familial relat