G2010

G2010 Co., Ltd. (株式会社G2010) is a Japanese e-book publishing company founded by the novelist Ryu Murakami. The company is dedicated to producing and distributing electronic editions of Murakami's own literary works as well as works he produces. Its private brand, 'Ryu Murakami Electronic Book Factory' (村上龍電子本製作所), serves as the label under which these digital publications are released. The company's catalog is centered on Murakami's extensive body of fiction and non-fiction, including titles such as 'Almost Transparent Blue' (限りなく透明に近いブルー), '69 sixty nine', 'Love & Pop' (ラブ&ポップ), 'Coin Locker Babies' (コインロッカー・ベイビーズ), and 'Audrey' (オードリー). Many of these e-books were released in the 2010s, with some featuring music by Ryuichi Sakamoto, such as 'Singing Whale' (歌うクジラ) and 'Monica' (モニカ). The company has also released collections of Murakami's short stories, essays, and film-related writings. G2010 operates in the Japanese digital publishing market, focusing on direct-to-consumer e-book sales through its own platform and other digital storefronts. The company is privately held and closely associated with its founder, Ryu Murakami, who is both the owner and the creative force behind its publications. Its website, ryumurakami.com, serves as the primary online presence for the brand. As a niche publisher, G2010 represents an early example of an author-driven e-publishing venture in Japan, predating the widespread adoption of e-books in the country. The company continues to make Murakami's works available in digital formats, often with multimedia enhancements.

G2010 Co., Ltd. was established by the acclaimed Japanese novelist Ryu Murakami as a vehicle for publishing electronic books. The company emerged during a period when digital publishing was gaining traction in Japan, and Murakami was an early advocate for e-books. Under the private brand 'Ryu Murakami Electronic Book Factory' (村上龍電子本製作所), G2010 began releasing digital editions of Murakami's literary works, often with enhanced features such as music and multimedia elements. The company's first releases appeared around 2010, including 'Singing Whale' (歌うクジラ) with music by Ryuichi Sakamoto, and 'Love & Pop' (ラブ&ポップ). Over the following years, G2010 steadily expanded its catalog, issuing digital versions of many of Murakami's novels, short story collections, and essays. Notable titles include 'Almost Transparent Blue' (限りなく透明に近いブルー) in 2011, 'Monica' (モニカ) in 2011, and a large batch of works in 2013 and 2014, such as 'Exodus from the Land of Hope' (希望の国のエクソダス), 'Topaz' (トパーズ), '69 sixty nine', 'Kyoko' (KYOKO), and 'All Men Are Disposable' (すべての男は消耗品である。). In 2015, G2010 released an iBooks version of 'Monica' and continued with titles like 'Cook Sucker Blues' (コックサッカーブルース) and 'Run! Takahashi' (走れ！タカハシ). The most recent listed work is 'Grandpa Went to the Mountain to Make Money' (おじいさんは山へ金儲けに) in 2017. Throughout its history, G2010 has remained a small, independent publisher focused exclusively on Murakami's oeuvre, operating through its website ryumurakami.com. The company is privately held and does not disclose detailed financial information.

• 2017

  Release of 'Grandpa Went to the Mountain to Make Money' (おじいさんは山へ金儲けに).

• 2015

  Release of iBooks version of 'Monica' (モニカ) and other titles.

• 2014

  Release of numerous titles including 'Kyoko' (KYOKO), 'All Men Are Disposable' (すべての男は消耗品である。), and 'Line' (ライン).

• 2013

  Release of multiple titles including 'Exodus from the Land of Hope' (希望の国のエクソダス), 'Topaz' (トパーズ), '69 sixty nine', and others.

• 2011

  Release of 'Almost Transparent Blue' (限りなく透明に近いブルー) and 'Monica' (モニカ).

• 2010

  Release of 'Singing Whale' (歌うクジラ) with music by Ryuichi Sakamoto and 'Love & Pop' (ラブ&ポップ).

Author-driven e-book publishing house specializing in the digital works of Ryu Murakami.

• 2010

  Singing Whale (歌うクジラ)

• 2010

  Love & Pop (ラブ&ポップ)

• 2011

  Almost Transparent Blue (限りなく透明に近いブルー)

• 2011

  Monica (モニカ)

• 2013

  At the Airport (空港にて)

• 2013

  Exodus from the Land of Hope (希望の国のエクソダス)

• 2013

  Topaz (トパーズ)

• 2013

  69 sixty nine

• 2014

  Kyoko (KYOKO)

• 2014

  All Men Are Disposable (すべての男は消耗品である。)

• 2014

  Line (ライン)

• 2015

  Cook Sucker Blues (コックサッカーブルース)

• 2015

  Run! Takahashi (走れ！タカハシ)

• 2017

  Grandpa Went to the Mountain to Make Money (おじいさんは山へ金儲けに)

1. 1G2010 - Wikipedia (Japanese)ja.wikipedia.org
2. 2G2010 - Wikidatawikidata.org