Battle Royale
Battle Royale is a dystopian work by Koushun Takami, published in 1999. The Dystopia Index files it under post-apocalyptic collapse, totalitarian control, and young-adult dystopia, tracing documented themes of ecological collapse. This entry links the book to its subgenres, themes, related titles, and where to read or borrow it.
| Author | Koushun Takami |
|---|---|
| First published | 1999 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781421565989 |
| Source | Wikipedia · Wikidata · Open Library |
About this entry
Battle Royale is a 1990s dystopia by Koushun Takami. It is first published in Japan and originally written in Japanese. Within this directory it sits among post-apocalyptic collapse, totalitarian control, and young-adult dystopia, surfacing ecological collapse. Library catalogues index it under subjects including junior high school students, comic books, strips, reality television programs, fiction, graphic novels, and graphic novels - manga. The edition on file carries ISBN 9781421565989. See the linked Wikipedia entry for full plot detail and critical history; classifications here are editorial and marked unreviewed.
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Frequently asked
When was Battle Royale published?
Battle Royale was first published in 1999.
Who wrote Battle Royale?
Battle Royale was written by Koushun Takami.
What kind of dystopia is Battle Royale?
The Dystopia Index classifies it under Post-apocalyptic, Totalitarian, YA dystopia, with themes of Ecological collapse. These are editorial classifications, not the publisher's.
What is the ISBN of Battle Royale?
A catalogued edition of Battle Royale carries ISBN-13 9781421565989.
