Baku Yumemakura Explained

Birth Date:1 January 1951
Birth Place:Japan
Odawara, Kanagawa
Occupation:Author
Language:Japanese
Nationality:Japanese
Genre:Science fiction, adventure, fantasy
Notableworks:The Summit of the Gods, Onmyōji, Majugari, Garōden
Awards:1989 Nihon SF Taisho Award
Seiun Award for Jogen no Tsuki wo Taberu Shishi
1998 Shibata Renzuburo Award for Kamigami no Itadaki
2001 Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for Onmyoji a manga version drawn by Reiko Okano
2001 Japan Media Arts Festival for Kamigami no Itadaki, a manga version drawn by Jiro Taniguchi
2011 Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature for O-Edo Chokaku-den
2011 Funabashi Sei-ichi award for O-Edo Chokaku-den
2012 Yoshikawa Eiji Award for O-Edo Chokaku-den

is a Japanese science fiction and adventure writer. His works have sold more than 20 million copies in Japan spread across more than 280 titles and adapted into a variety of formats including feature films, television shows, movies and comic books.

His works are influenced by outdoor interests such as fishing, particularly Ayu fishing, mountain climbing, canoeing as well as manga, photography, pottery, art, calligraphy, martial arts. He has published a number of photo collections of his journeys through Nepalese mountains.

He is best known for writing Jōgen no Tsuki wo Taberu Shishi (The Lion that Ate the Crescent Moon), which won both the Seiun Award and the Nihon SF Taisho Award.[1] He also has written film scripts, including the one to Onmyōji.

One of his popular martial arts serials that has been adapted into manga is Garōden (餓狼伝), which has also been adapted to two video games and a movie.

He's been nicknamed "the artisan of violence" due to one of his popular martial arts novel series, . As of 2014, he has been working on the scripts for the manga series Shin Garōden with renowned manga artist Masami Nobe.

He is also a past president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan organization.

Early life

Baku Yumemakura was born on January 1, 1951, in Odawara-shi. At the age of 22, he graduated from Tokai University with a degree in Japanese literature.In 1975, he visited Nepal for the first time; the region would become host to one of his most popular works, The Summit of the Gods, which was adapted into the French animated film Le Sommet des Dieux in 2021.

Career beginnings

In 1977, his first works were published in the science fiction coterie magazines Neo Null (curated by Yasutaka Tsutsui) and Uchūjin (curated by Takumi Shibano). A typographic experiment story titled Kaeru no Shi, dubbed as "Typografiction", was published in Neo Null and received a great deal of attention within the industry; it was reprinted in the science fiction magazine Kisou Tengai, which became his first appearance in commercial magazine. He followed this success by releasing the novella Kyojin Den and enjoyed enough success to become a full-time author.His first standalone title, Nekohiki no Oruorane, was published in the Shueisha Cobalt Collection in 1979. His first full-length novel, Genjū Henge, was published two years later by Futabasha Corporation. Then, in 1982, the first volume of the Kimaira Kou Series, Genjū Shōnen Kimaira, was published by Asahi Sonorama Paperbacks, with cover and illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano. The Majūgari trilogy was published by Shodensha in 1984.

Collaborators

Over the span of his career, Yumemakura worked with a wide range of historically important figures in the Japanese art scene.

Translated works

Works in print in Japanese

The following works have been released in Japan.

  1. (April, 1979). (Nekohiki no Oruorane)
  2. (December, 1980). (Kirakira Boshi no Jitta) - A Glittering Star's Jitter
  3. (December, 1980). (Harukanaru Kyojin) - The Far Off God
  4. (November, 1981). (Genjyu Henge)
  5. (July, 1982). (Genjyu Shonen Kimaira) - Boy Beast Chimera
  6. (December, 1982). (Kimaira Rouhen)
  7. (September, 1983). (Kimaira Garouhen)
  8. (February, 1984). (Majugari 1) - The Demon Hunters - Psycho Diver Series Volume 1
  9. (July, 1984). (Majugari 2) - The Demon Hunters - Psycho Diver Series Volume 2
  10. (July, 1984). (Yami Gari Shi) - The Leader of the Darkness Hunters
  11. (July, 1984). (Kimaira Maouhen)
  12. (October, 1984). (Kimaira Bosatsuhen) - Bodhisattva Chimera
  13. (October, 1984). (Yami Gari Shi 2) - The Leader of the Darkness Hunters 2
  14. (October, 1984). (Akumu Kurai) - Nightmare Consumption
  15. (December, 1984). (Majugari 3) - The Demon Hunters - Psycho Diver Series Volume 3
  16. (January, 1985). (Kaeru no Shi) - Frog's Death
  17. (March, 1985). (Kokoro Hoshi Tentomushi)
  18. (May, 1985). (Akumu Tenrankai) - Nightmare Exhibition
  19. (June, 1985). (Makju Kan) - The Devil's House
  20. (July, 1985). (Garouden 1) - Legend of the Starving Wolf
  21. (August, 1985). (Shishi no Mon Gunrou-hen) - The Lion's Den
  22. (August, 1985). (Hanjyu Shin) - Half Beast God
  23. (September, 1985). (Sei Jyu Ki Mourei-hen) - Blue Devil
  24. (October, 1985). (Kimaira Nyoraihen) - Chimera Tathagata
  25. (October, 1985). (Jyuouden)
  26. (February, 1986). (Majugari Gaiden, Seibo Ondara-hen)
  27. (February, 1986). (Taorete Honmou)
  28. (March, 1986). (Seijyuki Ishin-hen)
  29. (April, 1986). (Ougonkyu Bokkibutsu-hen)
  30. (July, 1986). (Haiena no Yoru)
  31. (August, 1986). (Masyou Bosatsu 1)
  32. (September, 1986). (Mashyou Bosatsu 2)
  33. (September, 1986). (Kimaira Nehanhen)
  34. (October, 1986). (Garouden 2)
  35. (November, 1986). (Shishi no Mon Genbu-hen)
  36. (November, 1986). (Taitei no Ken Vol.1 Tenma Kourin-hen)
  37. (January, 1987). (Majugari Gaiden Biku Mandara)
  38. (February, 1987). (Kaze Hatsuru Machi)
  39. (March, 1987). (Gakinokorokara Manga Manga Manga)
  40. (May, 1987). (Iwamura Kenji Shisyuu Aoguroi Kemono)
  41. (May, 1987). (Youjyu・Ayakashi no Ki)
  42. (June, 1987). (Kaidanji)
  43. (July, 1987). (Kimaira Hououhen)
  44. (July, 1987). (Shin Majugari Jyokyoku Mouryou no Jyouou 1)
  45. (August, 1987). (Shin Majugari Jyokyoku Mouryou no Jyouou 2)
  46. (August, 1987). (Jyougai Rantou de Aru)
  47. (November, 1987). (Kankizuki no Kujyakumai)
  48. (December, 1987). (Tsuki ni Yobarete Umi yori Kitaru)
  49. (December, 1987). (Seirou no Ken Garouden Hihen)
  50. (January, 1988). (Kitan Soushi)
  51. (April, 1988). (Garouden 3)
  52. (April, 1988). (Akumu de Kanpai)
  53. (April, 1988). (Ougonjyu 1)
  54. (May, 1988). (Konron no Ou Ryu no Monsyou-hen)
  55. (June, 1988). (Konron no Ou Ryu no Houkou-hen)
  56. (June, 1988). (Shishi no Mon Seiryu-hen)
  57. (July, 1988). (Ougonjyu 2)
  58. (August, 1988). (Onmyoji)
  59. (August, 1988). (Kakutou Hyouryu Takeki Kaze ni Tsugeyo Shisetsu UWF den)
  60. (October, 1988). (Genka Mandara)
  61. (November, 1988). (Taitei no Ken Vol.2 Youma Fukkatsu-hen)
  62. (December, 1988). (Kimaira Kyoubutsuhen)
  63. (February, 1989). (Jyukin Doushi)
  64. (March, 1989). (Ayu Shi)
  65. (May, 1989). (Tsuki no Ou)
  66. (May, 1989). (Hikarino Hakubutsushi)
  67. (August, 1989). (Jyougen no Tsuki wo Taberu Shishi)
  68. (September, 1989). (Ougonkyu2 Rimitsu-hen)
  69. (October, 1989). (Nekohiki no Oruorane, Oruorane Series)
  70. (October, 1989). (Garouden4)
  71. (October, 1989). (Gyouten Puroresu Waka Shyuu)
  72. (October, 1989). (Shigotoshi Tachi no Aika)
  73. (October, 1989). (Buddha no Hakobune)
  74. (November, 1989). (Kamigami no Kuni Hito no Kuni)
  75. (November, 1989). (Taitei no Ken Vol.3 Jinmahoukou-hen)
  76. (December, 1989). (Kimaira Dokkakuhen)
  77. (December, 1989). (Tadaima Bakudantyuu)
  78. (February, 1990). (Ougonkyu 3 Butsujyu-hen)
  79. (May, 1990). (Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 1 Jyuuge no Shyou)
  80. (May, 1990). (Tabi ni Hatetashi)
  81. (December, 1990). (Yumemakura Baku Atogaki Taizen)
  82. (January, 1991). (Chyousou no Yama)
  83. (February, 1991). (Gyouten Bungaku Taikei)
  84. (March, 1991). (Kimaira Taizouhen)
  85. (April, 1991). (Kiba no Monshyou)
  86. (October, 1991). (Konton no Shiro 1)
  87. (October, 1991). (Konton no Shiro 2)
  88. (November, 1991). (Midori no Meikyuu)
  89. (November, 1991). (Taitei no Ken)
  90. (December, 1991). (Nehan no Ou Vol.1 Jyuujin Henge・Jyama-hen)
  91. (January, 1992). (Nehan no Ou Vol.2 Jyuujin Henge・Reisui-hen
  92. (January, 1992). (Rasen Ou)
  93. (March, 1992). (Kimaira Kongouhen)
  94. (March, 1992). (Nehan no Ou Vo.3 Jyuujin Henge・Furoukyuu-hen)
  95. (March, 1992). (Senritsu! Gyoukai Yougo Jiten)
  96. (April, 1992). (Ougon Kyuu 4 Bouryuu-hen)
  97. (May, 1992). (Gyouten・Bundan Waka Shyuu)
  98. (June, 1992). (Yumemmakura Baku Shyoujyo Mangakan)
  99. (July, 1992). (Shin Majugari 1 Kidou-hen)
  100. (October, 1992). (Oni Odori nite Sourou)
  101. (November, 1992). (Jyunjyou Hyouryuu)
  102. (December, 1992). (Taitei no Ken Vol.5 Hida Dairan-hen)
  103. (December, 1992). (Karatedou Bijinesumankurasu Nerimashibu)
  104. (February, 1993). (Garouden 5)
  105. (March, 1993). (Shin Majugari 2 Kujyaku-hen)
  106. (March, 1993). (Gyouten・Heisei Gannen no Karate Chyoppu)
  107. (April, 1993). (Seirakudou Suimutan)
  108. (June, 1993). (Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 2 Kyoujyuu no Shou)
  109. (June, 1993). (Inochi no Mizu no Monogatari)
  110. (July, 1993). (Kiba Nari)
  111. (October, 1993). (Chiheisen Monogatari)
  112. (October, 1993). (Nehan no Ou Kan no Jyo Genjyuhenge)
  113. (March, 1994). (Kimaira Bontenhen)
  114. (April, 1994). (Nehan no Ou Vol.4 Shinjyuhenge・Mara-hen)
  115. (June, 1994). (Gunrou no Hata)
  116. (August, 1994). (Etsuraku no Tabibito)
  117. (September, 1994). (Saizou Kairou)
  118. (October, 1994). (Yumemakura Baku no Gedou Kyouyou Bunko)
  119. (October, 1994). (Tsuri ni Tsurarete)
  120. (January, 1995). (Sonohi Gurashi no Techou)
  121. (March, 1995). (Garouden6)
  122. (April, 1995). (Ruri no Hakobune)
  123. (April, 1995). (Kenran taru Sagi)
  124. (June, 1995). (Onmyoji Hiten no Maki)
  125. (June, 1995). (Honokana Yoru no Gensoutan)
  126. (July, 1995). (Shin Majugari 3 Tsuchigumo-hen)
  127. (October, 1995). (Seihari no Yama)
  128. (October, 1995). (Kitan Carnival)
  129. (December, 1995). (Garouden 7)
  130. (February, 1996). (Nekomachi Tsukiyo Sonohigurashi no Techou 2)
  131. (March, 1996). (Nehan no Ou Vol.5 Jinjyuhenge・Genki-hen)
  132. (April, 1996). (Nehan no Ou Vol.6 Jinjyuhenge・Kakushakourin-hen)
  133. (April, 1996). (Nekohiki no Oruorane Kanzenban)
  134. (June, 1996). (Ameharete Tsuki ha Mourou no Yoru)
  135. (June, 1996). (Yami Gari Shi)
  136. (July, 1996). (Garouden 8)
  137. (October, 1996). (Futaro no E)
  138. (November, 1996). (Honchyou Musou Kakutouka Retsuden)
  139. (January, 1997). ((Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 3 Jyuou no Shyou)
  140. (February, 1997). (Honjitsu Tsuri Biyori Tyoukoutaizen)
  141. (April, 1997). (Garouden 9)
  142. (June, 1997). (Shin Majugari 4 Kyouou-hen)
  143. (August, 1997). (ULUTIMATE)
  144. (August, 1997). (Kamigami no Itadaki Vol.1)
  145. (August, 1997). (Kamigami no Itadaki Vol.2)
  146. (August, 1997). (Youranki no Matsuri)
  147. (August, 1997). (Tsuri Tokidoki Shigoto)
  148. (October, 1997). (Honjitsu mo Yumemi Gokochi)
  149. (November, 1997). (Onmyoji Tsukumogami no Maki)
  150. (January, 1998). (Shin Majugari 5 Kijin-hen)
  151. (February, 1998). (Garouden 10)
  152. (February, 1998). (Hitsuji no Uchyu)
  153. (March, 1998). (Kimaira Enseihen)
  154. (April, 1998). (Heisei Koushyaku Abe no Seimei Den)
  155. (May, 1998). (Kukimakura Buku Sensei Taiheiki)
  156. (August, 1998). (Nananin no Abe no Seimei)
  157. (January, 1999). (Gyouten・Yumemakura Baku Tokubetsugou)
  158. (February, 1999). (Garou Den 11)
  159. (April, 1999). (Shin Majugari 6 Madou-hen)
  160. (October, 1999). (Kajitsu no Mori Vol.1 Bungei-hen)
  161. (October, 1999). (Kajitsu no Mori Vol.2 Comic・SF-hen)
  162. (February, 2000). (Kimaira Gunrouhen)
  163. (March, 2000). (Nananib no En no Ozuno)
  164. (April, 2000). (Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 4 Kijyu no Shyou)
  165. (April, 2000). (Onmyoji Namanari Hime)
  166. (May, 2000). (Kouya ni Kemono Doukokusu 5 Kanketsu-hen/Jyuujin no Shyou)
  167. (June, 2000). (Toujin Retsuden)
  168. (June, 2000). (Onmyoji Houou no Maki)
  169. (July, 2000). (B-1 Zaurusu no Hai)
  170. (July, 2000). (Garou Den Kakutou Shinken Densetsu)
  171. (August, 2000). (KUROZUKA)
  172. (August, 2000). (Nehan no Ou 1 Genjyu Henge)
  173. (August, 2000). (Nehan no Ou 2 Shinjyu Henge Jyama-hen Reisui-hen)
  174. (September, 2000). (Nehan no Ou 3 Shinjyu Henge FUroukyuu-hen Mara-hen)
  175. (October, 2000). (Yume no Karyuudo the sandman)
  176. (October, 2000). (Kusariyuku Tenshi)
  177. (December, 2000). (Nehan no Ou 4 Shinjyu Henge Genki-hen Kakushyakourin-hen)
  178. (December, 2000). (Kimaira 1 Genjyu Shyounen Oborohen)
  179. (January, 2001). (Kimaira 2 Garouhen Maouhen)
  180. (February, 2001). (Ayashi no Sekai)
  181. (March, 2001). (Kimaira 3 Bosatsu-hen Nyorai-hen)
  182. (March, 2001). (Garou Den 12)
  183. (May, 2001). (Kimaira 4 Nehanhen Hououhen)
  184. (May, 2001). (Garou Den Saikyou Kakutougi Sahou)
  185. (June, 2001). (Shin Majugari 7 Kimon-hen)
  186. (July, 2001). (Kimaira 5 Kyoubutsuhen Dokkakuhen)
  187. (August, 2001). (Monoiu Gaikotsu)
  188. (August, 2001). (Kitan Zoushi)
  189. (September, 2001). (Kimaira 6 Taizouhen Kongouhen)
  190. (September, 2001). (Onmyo Yawa)
  191. (October, 2001). (Onmyoji Kobutori Seimei)
  192. (November, 2001). (Toushirou)
  193. (November, 2001). (Kimaira 7 Bontenhen Enshyouhen)
  194. (December, 2001). (Yami Gari Shi 0 Koushiki Dokuhon)
  195. (February, 2002). (Onmyoji Ryuuteki no Maki)
  196. (March, 2002). (Shishi no Mon Sujyaku-hen)
  197. (March, 2002). (Kimaira Shyougetsu hen)
  198. (September, 2002). (Kimaira 7 Gunrouhen Shyougetsuhen)
  199. (November, 2002). (Taitei no Ken Tenma no Shyou Tenma Kourin-hen/Youma Fukkatsu-hen)
  200. (November, 2002). (Taitei no Ken 2 Tenma no Shyou Jinma Houkou-hen/Kyouma Shyuurai-hen)
  201. (March, 2003). (Garou Den 13)
  202. (April, 2003). (Onmyoji Taikyoku no Maki)
  203. (April, 2003). (Kouyani Kemono Doukokusu Kanzenban)
  204. (May, 2003). (Shin Majugari 8 Ushitora-hen)
  205. (August, 2003). (Matarajin no Nie)
  206. (September, 2003). (Onmyoji Dokuhon)
  207. (October, 2003). (Onmyoji Kubi)
  208. (February, 2004). (Garou Den BOY Super Guide)
  209. (April, 2004). (Shishi no Mon Byakko-hen)
  210. (April, 2004). (Kukai Mandara)
  211. (July, 2004). (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.1)
  212. (July, 2004). (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.2)
  213. (July, 2004). (Majugari New edition)
  214. (August, 2004). (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.3)
  215. (September, 2004). (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.4)
  216. (September, 2004). (Tatsujin ga Erabu Jyosei no Tame no Manga Bunko)
  217. (November, 2004). (Shinan Vol.1)
  218. (November, 2004). (Shinan Vol.2)
  219. (November, 2004). (Shin Majugari 9 Kyouryuu-hen)
  220. (April, 2005). (Nihon SF Meisaku Shyuusei)
  221. (June, 2005). (Onmyoji Kanawa)
  222. (August, 2005). (Shiru wo Tanoshimu Konohito Konosekai Yumemakura Baku no Kisouka Retsuden)
  223. (September, 2005). (Onmyoji Takiyashyahime Vol.1)
  224. (September, 2005). (Onmyoji Takiyashyahime Vol.2)
  225. (December, 2005). (Garou Den Breakblow Kanzen Kakutou Shinan)
  226. (January, 2006). (Rakugo Subaru Yose)
  227. (February, 2006). (Kimaira Seiryuuhen)
  228. (March, 2006). (Shishi no Mon Unryuu-hen)
  229. (April, 2006). (Atsui Gensou Yumemakura Baku Zenshigoto)
  230. (April, 2006). (Harima Onmyoji Kikou)
  231. (May, 2006). (Youkihi)
  232. (June, 2006). (Shin Majugari 10 Kukai-hen)
  233. (November, 2006). (Kakutouteki Nichijyou Seikatsu)
  234. (November, 2006). (Shinsou Garou Den the Bound Volume 1)
  235. (November, 2006). (Shinsou Garou Den the Bound Volume 2)
  236. (November, 2006). (Biwa Kidan)
  237. (December, 2006). (Shin Garou Den Vol.1 Hiden Kikushiki-hen)
  238. (December, 2006). (Shinsou Garou Den the Bound Volume 3)
  239. (December, 2006). (Shinsou Garou Den the Bound Volume 4)
  240. (February, 2007). (Taitei no Ken 1 Tenma Kourin-hen・Youma Fukkatsu-hen)
  241. (March, 2007). (Taitei no Ken 2 Jinma Houkou-hen・Kyouma Shyuurai-hen)
  242. (April, 2007). (Taitei no Ken 3 Hida Dairan-hen・Tenma Boukyou-hen)
  243. (April, 2007). (Eiga Taitei no Ken Koushiki Guide book)
  244. (June, 2007). (Onmyoji Yakouhai no Maki)
  245. (June, 2007). (Zoku Kakutouteki Nichijyou Seikatsu)
  246. (July, 2007). (Amen Houshi)
  247. (September, 2007). (Unchiku Zuki no Tame no Kakutoubanashi)
  248. (February, 2008). (Bakusan no Pochi Bukuro)
  249. (May, 2008). (Mainichi Tsuri Biyori)
  250. (September, 2008). (Shin Majugari 11 Chiryuu-hen)
  251. (October, 2008). (Touten no Shishi Vol.1 Ten no Maki・Kanouryuu Jyuujyutsu)
  252. (October, 2008). (Touten no Shishi Vol.2 Ten no Maki・Kanouryuu Jyuujyutsu)
  253. (November, 2008). (Touten no Shishi Vol.3 Ten no Maki・Kanouryuu Jyuujyutsu)
  254. (November, 2008). (Orokamono no Tsue Gotairiku Tyougyo Kikou)
  255. (December, 2008). (Touten no Shishi Vol.4 Ten no Maki・Kanouryuu Jyuujyutsu)
  256. (June, 2009). (Yami Gari Shi Ousekikou no Inu)
  257. (September, 2009). (Yami Gari Shi )
  258. (August, 2009). (Yami Gari Shi Seijyuuki )
  259. (September, 2009). (Yami Gari Shi Konron no Ou )
  260. (January, 2010). (Onmyoji Tenko no Maki)
  261. (February, 2010). (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.1)
  262. (February, 2010). (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.2)
  263. (March, 2010). (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.3)
  264. (March, 2010). (Samon Kukai Tou no Kuni nite Oni to Utagesu Vol.4)
  265. (March, 2010). (Shishi no Mon 7 Jinrou-hen)
  266. (April, 2010). (Gesshinsai)
  267. (April, 2010). (Youkihi no Bansan)
  268. (July, 2010). (Majugari New Edition)
  269. (July, 2010). (Tenkai no Hihou Vol.1)
  270. (July, 2010). (Tenkai no Hihou Vol.2)
  271. (July, 2010). (Majugari Gaiden)
  272. (August, 2010). (Toukan Ou YuuYuu Nikki)
  273. (August, 2010). (Kimaira 9 Genjyouhen)
  274. (September, 2010). (Shin Majugari Jyokyoku)
  275. (November, 2010). (Shin Majugari Kanketsu-hen Waou no Shiro Vol.1)
  276. (November, 2010). (Shin Majugari Kanketsu-hen Waou no Shiro Vol.2)
  277. (May, 2011). (Onmyoji Daigo no Maki)
  278. (July, 2011). (Oyedo Chokakuden Vol.1)
  279. (July, 2011). ((Oyedo Chokakuden Vol.2)
  280. (December, 2011). (Okina)
  281. (April, 2012). (Yobu Yama)
  282. (June, 2012). (Taitei no Ken 4 Genma Rakurui-hen)
  283. (June, 2012). (Taitei no Ken 5 Genma Rakurui-hen)

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nihon SF Taisho Award Winners List. 2010-01-28. Science Fiction Writers of Japan. https://web.archive.org/web/20100223044552/http://www.sfwj.or.jp/list.e.html. 23 February 2010 . live.
  2. Web site: ja:九十九乱蔵 . https://mediaarts-db.bunka.go.jp/id/M359912. Media Arts Database . Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan) . 2 February 2023.