Obituary: Writer Osamu Soda passed away. He was active in the "Bokura" series, including "Bokura no Shichinichi Senso" (Our Seven-Day War), as well as other novel labels. He was 95 years old.

Novelist Osamu Soda passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 95. He was 95 years old.

Mr. Soda made his debut as a novelist in 1979. His best-known work is the "Bokura" series, which started with "Bokura no Shichinichi Senso" (Our Seven-Day War) and has sold over 20 million copies.
Published in 1985, "Bokura no Shichinichi Senso" was made into a live-action movie in 1988, and in 2019, an anime movie "Bokura no Shichinichi Senso" set in a world 20 years The film was made into a live-action movie in 1988.

In addition, he often published his works not only under the general fiction label but also under the light novel and juvenile novel labels, and he was truly popular among readers of all ages and genders.

We pray for his soul rest in peace.