Tappei Nagatsuki

Tappei Nagatsuki is a Japanese novelist, best known as the author of the light novel series Re:Zero. He began his career writing fan fiction before transitioning to original works, serializing Re:Zero as a web novel on Shōsetsuka ni Narō starting in 2012. The series gained significant popularity, leading to print publication and an anime adaptation. Nagatsuki has been actively involved in the anime's production, including script meetings and supervision. His writing is characterized by complex character development, intricate plot structures, and a blend of humor, drama, and psychological elements. He previously worked in a butcher shop before dedicating himself fully to writing.