He is best known for his 1999 novel Battle Royale, which was later adapted into two live-action films, directed by Kinji Fukasaku, and three manga series.
Ia dikenal atas novelnya tahun 1999 berjudul Battle Royale, yang kemudian diadaptasi ke dalam dua film aksi yang disutradarai oleh Kinji Fukasaku, serta tiga serial manga.