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1. Overview

Hideyuki Kikuchi (菊地秀行_{Kikuchi Hideyuki}^Japanese) is a prolific Japanese author celebrated for his significant contributions to Japanese horror and dark fantasy literature. Born on September 25, 1949, Kikuchi has established himself as a master of the macabre and the fantastical, often blending elements of eroticism, violence, and intricate supernatural lore. His career spans decades, marked by the consistent publication of several books almost monthly, making him one of the most prolific writers in the Japanese pulp fiction scene. His most iconic works include the extensive Vampire Hunter D series, the urban supernatural narratives of the Demon City Shinjuku and Wicked City series, and a diverse array of other horror and dark fantasy novels that have left a notable impact on the genre. Kikuchi is particularly recognized for his deep appreciation and integration of the Cthulhu Mythos into his narratives, reflecting a profound engagement with cosmic horror.

2. Biography

Hideyuki Kikuchi's biography details his early life, the formative influences that shaped his literary path, and the trajectory of his prolific career, marked by a rapid rise to prominence in Japanese genre fiction.

### Early Life and Influences ===
Hideyuki Kikuchi was born in Chōshi, Japan, on September 25, 1949. His younger brother is the renowned jazz musician Naruyoshi Kikuchi. From a young age, Kikuchi developed a deep fascination with horror films and the fantasy literature of authors such as H. P. Lovecraft. This early exposure profoundly influenced his later works, particularly his frequent incorporation of themes and entities from the Cthulhu Mythos.

He attended Chiba Prefectural Choshi High School before graduating from the Aoyama Gakuin University Faculty of Law. During his time at Aoyama Gakuin, he served as the president of the Mystery Novel Research Club and studied under the guidance of acclaimed author Masao Yamamura. His contemporary at the university was fellow writer Sei Takekawa. Kikuchi also participated in the "Fantasy Literature Society" established by students from Waseda University, further deepening his engagement with genre fiction. Before his debut as a novelist, he worked as a freelance writer and also undertook extensive translation work. His translations include:

Robin Young's Olympic Village Temptation (published in Japan as オリンピック村の誘惑_{Orinpikku-mura no Yūwaku}^Japanese, 1979), under the pseudonym Fuyukihiko Mizuta (水田冬樹彦_{Mizuta Fuyukihiko}^Japanese)
Marco Vassi's The Doctor's Room (女医の部屋_{Joi no Heya}^Japanese, 1979), under Fuyukihiko Mizuta
Albert Reihay's Extracurricular Lesson (課外授業_{Kagai Jugyō}^Japanese, 1979), under Fuyukihiko Mizuta
Gene Brent's Tongue Play (舌戯_Zetsugi^Japanese, 1979), under Fujio Saegusa (三枝藤夫_{Saegusa Fujio}^Japanese)
Arnold Federbush's Frozen City (凍結都市_{Tōketsu Toshi}^Japanese, 1979)
David Walchinsky's The Walchin Book (ザ・ワルチンブック_{Za Waruchin Bukku}^Japanese, 1980), co-translated
Bob Shaw's Children of Medusa (メデューサの子ら_{Medyūsa no Kora}^Japanese, 1981)
Brian M. Stableford's The Adventures of Astronaut Granger series: Paradise Game (パラダイス・ゲーム_{Paradaisu Gēmu}^Japanese, 1982), Fenris Destroyer (フェンリス・デストロイヤー_{Fenrisu Desutoroyā}^Japanese, 1982), and Swan Song (スワン・ソング_{Suwan Songu}^Japanese, 1982)
Bram Stoker's Dracula (吸血鬼ドラキュラ_{Kyūketsuki Dorakyura}^Japanese, 1999), a children's adaptation with illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano, re-edited in 2002 as Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire Dracula.

### Career Beginnings ===
Kikuchi made his literary debut in 1982 with the novel Demon City Shinjuku (魔界都市〈新宿〉_{Makai Toshi Shinjuku}^Japanese), published by Asahi Sonorama. Following this, his 1985 work, Demon World Journey (魔界行_{Makai Kou}^Japanese), became a bestseller, establishing him alongside Baku Yumemakura as a leading figure in Japanese fantasy and pulp fiction. Since his debut, Kikuchi has maintained an exceptionally prolific publishing schedule, consistently releasing several new works, including paperback re-releases, almost every month. This remarkable output has allowed him to build an extensive body of work, encompassing numerous long-running series.

In addition to his literary career, Kikuchi developed a close friendship with writer and director Yoshiaki Kawajiri during the production of the 1987 animated film adaptation of Kikuchi's novel Wicked City. Their collaborative relationship continued with projects such as Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust and the OVA adaptation of Demon City Shinjuku, demonstrating Kikuchi's influence across different media.

3. Writing Style and Themes

Hideyuki Kikuchi's works are characterized by a distinctive blend of stylistic elements and recurring themes that set him apart in the horror and dark fantasy genres. These include his approach to narrative, his use of explicit content, and his meticulous attention to specific details.

### Literary Characteristics ===
Kikuchi's early novels featured a more typical narrative prose, but as his fame grew, he adopted a more terse and direct writing style. A hallmark of many Kikuchi works is the prominent inclusion of eroticism and violence. These elements are often present even in his juvenile fiction, though to a lesser extent than in his adult-oriented novels. This unflinching approach to mature themes has been a consistent aspect of his writing since his early career.

Kikuchi is renowned within the writing industry as an avid enthusiast of weaponry and firearms. His expertise in this area is clearly reflected in his novels, where he provides highly detailed descriptions of various weapons. For example, in his representative Treasure Hunter series, the protagonist Dai Yagashira (八頭大_{Yagashira Dai}^Japanese) is depicted using relatively obscure firearms for their time, such as the CZ 75 and Heckler & Koch G11, and the narratives feature detailed descriptions of specialized bullet types largely unknown to the general public.

Furthermore, Kikuchi is a practitioner of Shaolin Kempo, having trained under master Noboru Ito. This experience frequently manifests in his stories, with many of his protagonists demonstrating proficiency in Shaolin Kempo techniques during combat sequences. His deep appreciation for horror cinema is also evident throughout his work; he has authored multiple non-fiction books dedicated to analyzing horror films and often discusses filmmaking techniques in his afterwords, such as in Alien - Monster Cat Tale (エイリアン怪猫伝_{Eirian Kaibyōden}^Japanese). During the 1980s horror film boom in Japan, he contributed significantly by introducing numerous B movie and splatter films, which were then only available via imported videos, in Asahi Sonorama's Uchusen magazine under the pseudonym "X-kun" (X君_X-kun^Japanese). He also has a fondness for Kaidan manga, having edited and published anthologies of rental Kaidan manga. His critical perspective on Japanese cinema is notable; when asked why Japanese films often fail, he famously retorted that it was "because producers are idiots and screenwriters are imbeciles," which reportedly angered industry insiders.

### Genre Focus ===
Hideyuki Kikuchi's literary output primarily spans the genres of horror, dark fantasy, and supernatural thrillers. His works frequently incorporate gothic fiction elements and are often infused with action and adventure. A recurring influence across many of his narratives is the Cthulhu Mythos created by H. P. Lovecraft. Kikuchi's deep familiarity with Lovecraft's work is evident in how he integrates cosmic horror, ancient entities, and inexplicable dread into his unique Japanese settings and character dynamics. This blend of traditional horror tropes with his distinct style and detailed world-building has solidified his reputation as a unique voice within genre fiction.

4. Works

Hideyuki Kikuchi is an exceptionally prolific author, known for an extensive bibliography that includes numerous long-running novel series, standalone works, manga, and non-fiction. His works span a wide array of horror, fantasy, and action subgenres.

### Novels ===
Kikuchi's novelistic output forms the core of his literary career, encompassing many acclaimed and long-running series, as well as numerous standalone titles that showcase his versatile imagination.

4.1. Major Series

Hideyuki Kikuchi is particularly known for several highly influential and extensive series that have defined his career in horror and dark fantasy.

4.1.1. Vampire Hunter D Series

The Vampire Hunter D series is one of Hideyuki Kikuchi's most iconic and internationally recognized works. It chronicles the adventures of D, a mysterious and enigmatic dhampir (half-vampire, half-human) who travels a post-apocalyptic world battling vampires and other supernatural threats. The series began in 1983 and continues to be one of Kikuchi's most enduring sagas.

4.1.2. Demon City Series

The Demon City series encompasses several sub-series and standalone novels set in urban environments overrun by supernatural phenomena, particularly focusing on Shinjuku in Tokyo.

The original Demon City Shinjuku (魔界都市〈新宿〉_{Makai Toshi Shinjuku}^Japanese) series, which debuted on September 30, 1982, is centered around the protagonist Kyoya Izayoi (十六夜京也_{Izayoi Kyōya}^Japanese), a practitioner of the mystical martial art Nempo (念法_Nempo^Japanese). It depicts his struggles within a Shinjuku transformed into a city of demons and monsters. The series explores how this disaster relates to his own family's history. Although characters like Doctor Mephisto (ドクター・メフィスト_{Dokutā Mefisuto}^Japanese) appear across different "Shinjuku" themed works, the specific circumstances, such as the existence of a World Federation or the timing of the "Devil Quake" (魔震_Mashin^Japanese) that created the demon city, vary, suggesting they might not all share the same continuity. Kyoya Izayoi himself is not a native resident of the transformed Shinjuku, which is another significant distinction.
Titles in this series include:

Demon City Shinjuku (魔界都市〈新宿〉_{Makai Toshi Shinjuku}^Japanese) (published September 30, 1982)
Demon Palace Babylon (魔宮バビロン_{Mamiya Babiron}^Japanese)
Trickster Johnny (騙し屋ジョニー_{Damashiya Jyoni}^Japanese)
The Fang Family's Hunter (牙一族の狩人_{Kiba Ichizoku no Karyudo}^Japanese)
Underground City Shinjuku (地底都市〈新宿_{Chitei Toshi Shinjuku}^Japanese)
The Legend of the Mad Soldier (狂戦士伝説_{Kyo Senshi Densetsu}^Japanese)
Demon Doctor Mephisto (魔界医師メフィスト_{Makaishi Mefisuto}^Japanese) (published May 11, 1988)

The Demon City Blues (魔界都市ブルース_{Makai Toshi Burūsu}^Japanese) series is another major installment. The Demon City Noir (魔界都市ノワール_{Makai Toshi Nowaru}^Japanese) series follows Fuyuharu Aki (秋ふゆはる_{Aki Fuyuharu}^Japanese), a cousin of Setsura Aki (秋せつら_{Aki Setsura}^Japanese).
Titles include:

Flattery Goku King (媚獄王_{Kobi Goku O}^Japanese) (2001)
Demon Incense Transcript (魔香録_{Ma Ko Roku}^Japanese) (2002)
Evil Moon Mask (兇月面_{Warugetsu Men}^Japanese) (2011)

Other notable Demon City related series and novels include:

Frozen House** (凍らせ屋_Kooraseya^Japanese) series, featuring the "Demon World Detective" (魔界刑事_{Makai Keiji}^Japanese):
- Demon World Detective Frozen House Vol. 1 (1991), Vol. 2 (1992)
- Night Fierce City (夜凶街_{Ya Kyō Gai}^Japanese) (1999)
- Corpse Fierce City (屍凶街_{Shikyou Gai}^Japanese) (2000)
- Demon City J (魔界都市〈Ｊ〉_{Makai Toshi J}^Japanese) (2010)
Demon City Guide Oni Record** (魔界都市ガイド鬼録_{Makai Toshi Gaido Oniroku}^Japanese)
Demon World Genesis** (魔界創生記_{Makai Souseiki}^Japanese) series, set outside Shinjuku, featuring the trio of Tahei Ara (阿羅太平_{Ara Tahei}^Japanese), Chayako Machi (待茶也子_{Machi Chayako}^Japanese) from Taihei Studio, and Doma (ドマ_Doma^Japanese).
- Demon World Genesis (1992)
- Dark Rakshasa (闇陀羅鬼_{Yandara Oni}^Japanese) (1993)
- Dark Imperial Demon Story (暗黒帝鬼譚_{Ankoku Teiki Tan}^Japanese) (1996)
Demon City Goddess** (魔界都市ゴデス_{Makai Toshi Godesu}^Japanese) series, protagonist Misty (ミスティ_Misuti^Japanese) from Demon City Blues Crimson Queen.
- Queen Misty (女王ミスティ_{Joou Misuti}^Japanese) (2020)
- Queen's Day and Rain Demon's Country (女王の日と雨鬼の国_{Joou no Hi to Ame Oni no Kuni}^Japanese) (2021)

Other standalone or related "Shinjuku" themed works include:

Laugh in the Darkness - Demon City Report (闇に淫笑え - 魔界都市報告書_{Yami ni Warawae - Makai Toshi Hōkokusho}^Japanese) (1992)
Sylvain - Survivor (シルヴィバン - 生存者_{Shiruviban - Seizonsha}^Japanese) (2002)
Petit Polisson - Demon City Bad Boy Tale (プチ・ポリソン - 魔界都市悪童伝_{Puchi Porison - Makai Toshi Akudōden}^Japanese) (2007)
Labyrinth Doll - Demon City Labyrinth Record (ラビリンス・ドール - 魔界都市迷宮録_{Rabyrinsu Dōru - Makai Toshi Meikyūroku}^Japanese) (2007)
Night Fragrance Scroll - Demon City Promenard (夜香抄 - 魔界都市プロムナール_{Yako Shō - Makai Toshi Puromunāru}^Japanese) (2008)
Evil World Front - Demon City Arabesque (邪界戦線 - 魔界都市アラベスク_{Jakai Sensen - Makai Toshi Arabesuku}^Japanese) (2009)
False Shadow (いつわりシャドー_{Itsuwari Shadō}^Japanese) (2009)
Phantom Craftsman Gillis - Demon City Visitour (幻工師ギリス - 魔界都市ヴィジトゥール_{Genkoushi Girisu - Makai Toshi Vijitūru}^Japanese) (2011)

4.1.3. Treasure Hunter Series

The Treasure Hunter series, also known as the Alien Series due to the recurring use of "Alien" in each title, is a sequence of young adult fiction novels. The story follows Dai Yagashira (八頭大_{Yagashira Dai}^Japanese), a seemingly ordinary high school student who is, in fact, a member of ITHA (International Treasure Hunters Association) and the heir to a distinguished family of treasure hunters. Dai embarks on globe-trotting adventures to collect rare and supernatural artifacts. His quests frequently involve battling soldiers, private militias, and rival treasure hunters, utilizing both advanced technological weaponry and powerful ancient artifacts. While the initial illustrations for the series were provided by Yoshitaka Amano, with the exception of the Black Death Empire volumes which featured illustrations by Masahiro Shibata, subsequent bound volumes have illustrations by Koichiro Yonemura.

Original Sonorama Bunko titles (illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano, except where noted):

Alien - Hidden Treasure Town (エイリアン秘宝街_{Eirian Hihōgai}^Japanese)
Alien - Monster Zone 1 (エイリアン魔獣境1_{Eirian Majūkyō 1}^Japanese)
Alien - Monster Zone 2 (エイリアン魔獣境2_{Eirian Majūkyō 2}^Japanese)
Alien - Apocalypse Record (エイリアン黙示録_{Eirian Mokushiroku}^Japanese)
Alien - Monster Cat Tale (エイリアン怪猫伝_{Eirian Kaibyōden}^Japanese)
Alien - Otherworldly Journey by Sea (エイリアン魔界航路_{Eirian Makai Kōro}^Japanese)
Alien - Mystic Mountain Chronicle (エイリアン妖山記_{Eirian Yōzan Ki}^Japanese)
Alien - Treacherous Sea Tale (エイリアン邪海伝_{Eirian Jakai Den}^Japanese)
Alien - Luoyang Strange Tales (エイリアン京洛異妖編_{Eirian Kyōraku Iyou Hen}^Japanese)
Alien - Demon God's Country (Vol. 1-3, Conclusion 1-3) (エイリアン魔神国_{Eirian Majin Koku}^Japanese)
Alien - Blue-Blood Demon Castle (エイリアン蒼血魔城_{Eirian Sōketsu Majō}^Japanese)
Alien - Black Death Empire (Vol. 1-2) (エイリアン黒死帝国_{Eirian Kokushi Teikoku}^Japanese) (illustrations by Masahiro Shibata)

Later re-releases and new additions include:

Sonorama Novels** (illustrations by Koichiro Yonemura):
- Treasure Hunter Dai Yagashira File 1-8 (reprinting earlier novels with new short stories)
- Treasure Hunter Dai Yagashira Special Volume: Alien Swirl Tale (エイリアン旋風譚_{Eirian Senpū Tan}^Japanese) (short story collection including new story "Ghost Town Battle")
Asahi Novels** (illustrations by Tatsunori Nakamura):
- Alien - Void Castle (エイリアン虚空城_{Eirian Kokūjō}^Japanese)
- Alien - Illusion Realm (エイリアン幻想卿_{Eirian Gensōkyō}^Japanese)
- Alien - Fierce Image Tale (エイリアン兇像譚_{Eirian Kyōzō Tan}^Japanese)
- Alien - Isolated Island Ghost Story (エイリアン孤島鬼談_{Eirian Kotō Kidan}^Japanese)
Asahi Bunko Sonorama Selection** (illustrations by Tatsunori Nakamura):
- Alien - Super Ancient Fang (エイリアン超古代の牙_{Eirian Chōkodai no Kiba}^Japanese)
Cthulhu Mythos Files** (illustrations by Tatsunori Nakamura):
- Alien - Evil God Treasure Palace (エイリアン邪神宝宮_{Eirian Jashin Hōkyū}^Japanese)
- Alien - Evil God Front (エイリアン邪神戦線_{Eirian Jashin Sensen}^Japanese)
Hello Challenger Book** (a gamebook, illustrations by Kow Yokoyama):
- Alien - Underground Demon Castle (エイリアン地底魔城_{Eirian Chitei Majō}^Japanese) (1984)
The series also led to audio dramas, published by Asahi Sonorama in cassette format, featuring voice actors such as Hideyuki Tanaka as Dai Yagashira and Hiromi Tsuru as Yuki Dazai, with scripts by Noboru Aikawa. Additionally, a mobile game adaptation of Alien - Hidden Treasure Town was released in 2005. A manga adaptation, Alien Secret Treasure Tale (Alien秘宝伝_{Eirian Hihōden}^Japanese), with scripting and art by Reiji Hagiwara, was also produced.

4.1.4. Demon Beast Series

The "Demon Beast Series" (妖魔シリーズ_{Yōma Shirīzu}^Japanese) generally focuses on the master of Nempo, Akihiko Kudo (工藤明彦_{Kudō Akihiko}^Japanese), and his intense battles against various non-human, demonic entities. This extensive series is known for its dark fantasy and often violent narratives.
Key titles include:

Demon Battlefront (妖魔戦線_{Yōma Sensen}^Japanese) (1985)
Demon Army (妖魔軍団_{Yōma Gundan}^Japanese) (1985)
Demon Lustful Beast (妖魔淫獣_{Yōma Injū}^Japanese) (1986)
Demon Strange Legend (妖魔異伝_{Yōma Iden}^Japanese) (1986)
Demon City (妖魔街_{Yōma Gai}^Japanese) (1987)
Phantom Mountain Secret Treasure Sword (幻山秘宝剣_{Gensan Hihōken}^Japanese) (1988)
Demon Lustful Hell (妖魔淫獄_{Yōma Ingoku}^Japanese) (4 volumes, 1989-1991)
Demon Lustful Palace (妖魔淫殿_{Yōma Inden}^Japanese) (1993)
Demon Princess (妖魔姫_{Yōma Hime}^Japanese) (3 volumes, 1994-1995)
Demon King (妖魔王_{Yōma Ō}^Japanese) (2 volumes, 2000-2001)
Demon Castle (妖魔城_{Yōma Jō}^Japanese) (2001)
Demon Baron (妖魔男爵_{Yōma Danshaku}^Japanese) (2002)
Demon War Chronicle (妖魔戦記_{Yōma Senki}^Japanese) (2007)

The **Demon King's Army** (魔王軍団_{Maō Gundan}^Japanese) series also fits into the broader demon-themed works:

Demon King's Army - Demon Person Chapter (魔王軍団〈妖人編〉_{Maō Gundan Yōjin Hen}^Japanese) (1986)
Demon King's Army - Demon Cloth Chapter (魔王軍団〈妖布編〉_{Maō Gundan Yōfu Hen}^Japanese) (1987)
Demon King's Army - Demon World Chapter (魔王軍団〈妖界編〉_{Maō Gundan Yōkai Hen}^Japanese) (1987)
Demon Ghost Special Investigator (妖鬼特捜官_{Yōki Tokusōkan}^Japanese) (1988), later retitled Evil War Chronicle (邪戦記_{Jya Senki}^Japanese)

The **Demon Battle Zone** (妖戦地帯_{Yōsen Chitai}^Japanese) series features Shinsuke Hagiwara (萩生真介_{Hagiwara Shinsuke}^Japanese), a cram school instructor who is secretly an MIT graduate with teleportation abilities. His encounter with an evil god in another dimension during an experiment forms a trauma, leading to a conflict against the evil god's half-human son, Benma Yagiri (矢切鞭馬_{Yagiri Benma}^Japanese), who seeks to prevent the evil god's invasion.

Demon Battle Zone (3 volumes, 1985-1988)

4.1.5. Cthulhu Mythos Inspired Works

Hideyuki Kikuchi's profound admiration for H. P. Lovecraft is evident in a significant portion of his bibliography, where he directly incorporates or heavily draws inspiration from the Cthulhu Mythos. These works often explore themes of cosmic horror, ancient gods, and humanity's insignificance in the face of unknowable entities.
Key titles include:

Evil Deity Gourmet (妖神グルメ_{Yōshin Gurume}^Japanese) (1984, republished 2000, 2012) - also adapted into manga.
Evil God Financial Path (邪神金融道_{Jashin Kinyūdō}^Japanese) (2012)
Evil God Fleet (邪神艦隊_{Jashin Kantai}^Japanese) (2013)
Demon Sky Zero Fighter Squadron (魔空零戦隊_{Makū Reisentai}^Japanese) (2014)
Yog-Sothoth Tank Unit (ヨグ＝ソトース戦車隊_{Yog-Sotōsu Senshatai}^Japanese) (2014)
Battleship Yamato - Sea Demon Bombardment (戦艦大和-海魔砲撃_{Senkan Yamato - Kaima Hōgeki}^Japanese) (2014)
Evil God Duel Legend (邪神決闘伝_{Jashin Kettōden}^Japanese) (2015)
Evil God Financial District (邪神金融街_{Jashin Kinyūgai}^Japanese) (2017)
Beautiful Fierce God YIG (美凶神YIG_{Bikyoujin YIG}^Japanese) (2 volumes, 1996; completed edition 2018)

4.2. Other Notable Series

Beyond his most prominent works, Kikuchi has authored a vast number of other series, each contributing to his diverse portfolio within the horror, fantasy, and action genres.

4.2.1. Transfer Student Series

The "Transfer Student Series" (転校生シリーズ_{Tenkōsei Shirīzu}^Japanese) explores supernatural occurrences and dark themes often involving students and their mysterious circumstances.

Demon God Academy (魔人学園_{Majin Gakuen}^Japanese) (1988), also retitled Majin Gakuen (2006)
Demon Battle Academy (魔闘学園_{Matō Gakuen}^Japanese) (1991)
Demon School War Chronicle (魔校戦記_{Makō Senki}^Japanese) (1999)

4.2.2. Blue Man Series

The "Blue Man Series" (ブルーマン_{Burū Man}^Japanese) typically features protagonists with unique abilities or connections to the supernatural.

Blue Man - The Man Who Ate God (ブルー・マン - 神を食った男_{Burū Man - Kami o Kutta Otoko}^Japanese) (1993)
Blue Man 2 - Evil God Holy Feast (ブルー・マン〈２〉邪神聖宴_{Burū Man 2 - Jashin Seien}^Japanese) (1993)
Blue Man 3 - Traveler of Darkness (Vol. 1) (ブルー・マン〈３〉闇の旅人上_{Burū Man 3 - Yami no Tabibito Jō}^Japanese) (1994)
Blue Man 4 - Traveler of Darkness (Vol. 2) (ブルー・マン〈４〉闇の旅人下_{Burū Man 4 - Yami no Tabibito Ge}^Japanese) (1996), later retitled Demon God's Advent - Blue Man 4 (魔神降臨 - ブルー・マン４_{Majin Kōrin - Burū Man 4}^Japanese)
Blue Man 5 - Demon Flower Person (ブルー・マン〈５〉鬼花人_{Burū Man 5 - Oni Kajin}^Japanese) (1997)

4.2.3. Command Police Series

The "Command Police Series" (コマンド・ポリス_{Komando Porisu}^Japanese) focuses on law enforcement or special units dealing with supernatural or extraordinary threats.

Lustful Killing City - Command Police (淫殺街 - コマンド・ポリス_{Insatsu Gai - Komando Porisu}^Japanese) (1987)
Demon God City - Command Police (魔人街 - コマンド・ポリス_{Majin Gai - Komando Porisu}^Japanese) (1987)

4.2.4. Warrior Series

The "Warrior Series" (戦士シリーズ_{Senshi Shirīzu}^Japanese) encompasses novels that typically feature powerful protagonists engaged in combat against supernatural or formidable foes. The series follows Daigo the Undying (死なずの醍醐_{Shinazu no Daigo}^Japanese), an immortal trouble-solver operating in a crime-ridden Tokyo.

Dark City Warrior (暗黒街戦士_{Ankoku Gai Senshi}^Japanese)
Demon God Warrior (魔人戦士_{Majin Senshi}^Japanese)
Mad Warrior (狂戦士_{Kyō Senshi}^Japanese)

A related series, **Trouble Shooter Ranma** (トラブル・シューター蘭馬_{Toraburu Shūtā Ranma}^Japanese), features Daigo's nephew, Ranma, as the protagonist.

Holy Grail Demon Group (聖杯魔団_{Seihai Madan}^Japanese) (1994)
Jack the Ripper (八つ裂きジャック_{Yatsuzaki Jakku}^Japanese) (1995)
Crimson Spider Baron (紅蜘蛛男爵_{Benigumo Danshaku}^Japanese) (1996)

4.2.5. Demon Swordsman Series

The "Demon Swordsman Series" (魔剣士_Makenshi^Japanese) lists novels featuring demon swordsmen or characters wielding supernatural blades, often in historical or fantastical settings.

Demon Swordsman - Black Demon Resurrection Chapter (魔剣士〈黒鬼反魂篇〉_{Makenshi Kurooni Hangon Hen}^Japanese) (2001)
Demon Swordsman - Demon Taikō Chapter (魔剣士〈妖太閤篇〉_{Makenshi Yōtaikō Hen}^Japanese) (2001)

The **Sword of the Dead** (しびとの剣_{Shibito no Ken}^Japanese) series is also part of this genre:

Sword of the Dead - Sengoku Demon Rogue Chapter (しびとの剣〈戦国魔侠編〉_{Shibito no Ken Sengoku Makyō Hen}^Japanese) (1999)
Sword of the Dead - Demon King Encounter Chapter (魔王遭遇編_{Maō Sōgū Hen}^Japanese) (2001), later retitled Sword of the Dead - Demon King Oda Nobunaga Chapter (魔王信長編_{Maō Nobunaga Hen}^Japanese)
Sword of the Dead - Dragon Tiger Phantom Dizziness Chapter (竜虎幻暈編_{Ryūko Genun Hen}^Japanese) (2004)

The **Ghost Sword Anthology** (幽剣抄_Yūkenshō^Japanese) series:

Ghost Sword Anthology (2001)
Chaser - Ghost Sword Anthology (追跡者 - 幽剣抄_{Tsūseki-sha - Yūkenshō}^Japanese) (2002)
Harakiri Policeman - Ghost Sword Anthology (腹切り同心 - 幽剣抄_{Harakiri Dōshin - Yūkenshō}^Japanese) (2002)
The Man on My Wife's Back - Ghost Sword Anthology (妻の背中の男 - 幽剣抄_{Tsuma no Senaka no Otoko - Yūkenshō}^Japanese) (2003)

The **Ghost King Legend** (幽王伝_Yūōden^Japanese) series:

Ghost King Legend (2004)
Ghost King Legend - Demon Sword Gale Chapter (幽王伝〈魔剣烈風篇〉_{Yūōden Maken Reppū Hen}^Japanese) (2005)
Ghost King Legend - Mutsu Sword Demon Alliance (幽王伝〈陸奥剣鬼連合〉_{Yūōden Mutsu Kenki Rengō}^Japanese) (2008)

The **Western Martial Arts Compendium** (ウェスタン武芸帳_{Uesutan Bugeichou}^Japanese) series, illustrated by Akihiro Yamada, sets a parallel world where the Meiji Restoration did not occur. In this alternate reality, Ryoma Sakamoto heads to America to rectify history, pursued by Okita Sōji into a strange Old West infested with vampires and cyborgs.

Swordsman of the Strange West (異西部の剣士_{Iseibu no Kenshi}^Japanese) (1986)
Arizona Sword Gun Style (アリゾナ剣銃風_{Arizona Kenjū Fū}^Japanese) (1987)
Lawless Town Duel Story (無法街決闘伝_{Muhōgai Kettōden}^Japanese) (1988)

The **Automaton Master Ranken** (からくり師蘭剣_{Karakurishi Ranken}^Japanese) series:

Demonic Legend! Automaton Master Ranken (妖伝！からくり師蘭剣_{Yōden! Karakurishi Ranken}^Japanese) (1991)
Ranken Automaton Disorder (蘭剣からくり乱し_{Ranken Karakuri Midashi}^Japanese) (1998)
Ranken Automaton Gale (蘭剣からくり烈風_{Ranken Karakuri Reppū}^Japanese) (2003)

The **One-Eyed Style Wandering Chronicle** (隻眼流廻国奇譚_{Sekiganryū Kaikoku Kitan}^Japanese) series features Yagyū Jūbei as the protagonist.

Blood Demon Country (血鬼の国_{Chikioni no Kuni}^Japanese) (2016)
Artificial Sword Demon (人造剣鬼_{Jinzō Kenki}^Japanese) (2017)
Yagyū Gyōbu Secret Sword Journey (柳生刑部秘剣行_{Yagyū Gyōbu Hiken Kō}^Japanese) (1990, re-released as a side story in 2017)

4.2.6. Lilith Series

The "Lilith Series" (リリスシリーズ_{Ririsu Shirīzu}^Japanese) explores themes related to demonic figures, supernatural pacts, and dark fantasy narratives.

Lilith of the Blue Shadow (蒼き影のリリス_{Aoki Kage no Ririsu}^Japanese) (1995)
Sybil's Claws - Lilith of the Blue Shadow (シビルの爪 - 蒼き影のリリス_{Shibiru no Tsume - Aoki Kage no Ririsu}^Japanese) (3 volumes, 1995-1997)
Blue Soldier - Lilith of the Blue Shadow (ブルー・ソルジャー - 蒼き影のリリス_{Burū Sorujā - Aoki Kage no Ririsu}^Japanese) (2 volumes, 1998-2001)

4.2.7. Other Series

Hideyuki Kikuchi's prolific output extends to many other significant novel series:

Demon Leopard Man** (魔豹人_Mahyoujin^Japanese) series, starring Hyōma Mizuki (水月豹馬_{Mizuki Hyouma}^Japanese) from Demon City Blues:
- Demon Leopard Man (1989)
- Holy Beautiful Beast (聖美獣_Seibijū^Japanese) (1995)
Bionic Soldier** (バイオニック・ソルジャー_{Baionikku Sorujā}^Japanese) series.
Lustful Master** (淫蕩師_Intoushi^Japanese) series:
- Lustful Master - Ghost Flower Passion Chapter (淫蕩師〈１鬼華情炎篇〉_{Intoushi Kika Jōen Hen}^Japanese) (1991)
- Lustful Master - Curse Song Lustful Form Chapter (淫蕩師〈２〉呪歌淫形篇_{Intoushi Juka Ingyou Hen}^Japanese) (1991)
- Masked Beast (仮面獣_{Kamen Jū}^Japanese) (1990)
Finger Stabbing Master** (指刺師シリーズ_{Shisashi Shirīzu}^Japanese) series:
- Demon Killing Finger Demon (魔殺指鬼_{Masatsu Shiki}^Japanese) (1997)
- Demonic Lustful Finger (魔性淫指_{Mashō Inshi}^Japanese) (1998)
- Demon Finger Lustful Play (魔指淫戯_{Mashi Ingi}^Japanese) (1999)
Demon Hunter** (妖人狩りシリーズ_{Yōjin Gari Shirīzu}^Japanese) series:
- Demon Hunter (1985), retitled Lustful Demon World (淫魔界_Inmakai^Japanese)
- Demon Woman Hunter (妖女狩り_{Yōjo Gari}^Japanese) (1987), retitled Evil Princess Tale (邪姫伝_{Jyahime Den}^Japanese)
Demon God** (魔人シリーズ_{Majin Shirīzu}^Japanese) series:
- Demon God Part 1 - Awakening (魔人〈第１部〉 - 眼醒め_{Majin Dai Ichi Bu - Mesame}^Japanese) (1998)
- Demon God Part 2 - Vengeful Spirit (魔人〈第２部〉 - 怨霊_{Majin Dai Ni Bu - Onryō}^Japanese) (1999)
- Demon God Part 3 - Demon Dream (魔人〈第３部〉 - 妖夢_{Majin Dai San Bu - Yōmu}^Japanese) (1999)
Bounty Hunter** (賞金荒しシリーズ_{Shōkin Arashi Shirīzu}^Japanese) series:
- Bounty Hunter (1990)
- Texas Siege (テキサス包囲網_{Tekisasu Hōiō}^Japanese) (1991)
Beautiful Demon Beast Pierre** (妖美獣ピエール_{Yōbijū Piēru}^Japanese) series:
- Beautiful Demon Beast Pierre (1992)
- Heretic Record (外道記_Gedōki^Japanese) (1994)
- Hungry Demon (餓鬼羅_Gakira^Japanese) (1996)
Demon War Chronicle** (魔戦記_Masenki^Japanese) series, illustrated by Jun Suemi: A reincarnation story of Alexander the Great, Arato Tsunuga (角鹿荒人_{Tsunuga Arato}^Japanese), working for Sumikawa Heavy Industries. The narrative is often told from the perspective of Sumikawa Heavy Industries president Kenzou Kusanagi (a reincarnation of Alexander's secretary Callisthenes) and his secretary Saori Takeda (a reincarnation of Regenia). It depicts Alexander's new eastern expedition, viewing Kyushu as the African continent and Honshu as the Eurasian continent.
- Demon War Chronicle Part 1 - Barbarian Overlord (魔戦記〈第１部〉バルバロイの覇王_{Masenki Dai Ichi Bu Barubaroi no Haō}^Japanese) (1985)
- Demon War Chronicle Part 2 - Barbarian Demon War (魔戦記〈第２部〉バルバロイ妖戦_{Masenki Dai Ni Bu Barubaroi Yōsen}^Japanese) (1986)
- Demon War Chronicle Part 3 - Barbarian Reincarnation (魔戦記〈第３部〉バルバロイ転生_{Masenki Dai San Bu Barubaroi Tensei}^Japanese) (1986)
Exorcism Needle** (退魔針_Taimashin^Japanese) series:
- Exorcism Needle - Needle Demon Chapter - Demon Killing Note (退魔針〈針鬼篇〉 - 魔殺ノート_{Taimashin Harioni Hen - Masatsu Nōto}^Japanese) (1997)
- Exorcism Needle - Demon Worm Chapter - Demon Killing Note (退魔針〈魔虫篇〉 - 魔殺ノート_{Taimashin Mamushi Hen - Masatsu Nōto}^Japanese) (1998)
- Exorcism Needle - Evil God Front (退魔針〈邪神戦線〉_{Taimashin Jashin Sensen}^Japanese) (2000)
- Exorcism Needle - Demon Beast Front (退魔針〈鬼獣戦線〉_{Taimashin Kijū Sensen}^Japanese) (2004)
- Exorcism Needle - Crimson Worm Demon Killing Journey (退魔針〈紅虫魔殺行〉_{Taimashin Benimushi Masatsu Kō}^Japanese) (2008)
Tonkichi Adventure Record** (トンキチ冒険記_{Tonkichi Bōkenki}^Japanese) series:
- Shadow Person Hunter - Tonkichi Adventure Record ("影人"狩り - トンキチ冒険記_{Kage Hito Gari - Tonkichi Bōkenki}^Japanese) (2000)
- Blue Runner - Tonkichi Adventure Record 2 (ブルー・ランナー - トンキチ冒険記２_{Burū Rannā - Tonkichi Bōkenki 2}^Japanese) (2001)
Space Opera** (スペースオペラ_{Supēsu Opera}^Japanese) series, illustrated by Akihiro Yamada: A space opera with a setting similar to Darkside Blues, featuring a giant corporation named Electra Coats, led by its chairman "Demon King" Zen Daizo, controlling the world and a resistance movement.
- Void King 1 (虚空王〈１〉_{Kokū Ō 1}^Japanese) (1990)
- Void King 2 (虚空王〈２〉_{Kokū Ō 2}^Japanese) (1991)
Blade Man** (ブレード・マン_{Burēdo Man}^Japanese) series:
- Blade Man (1997)
- Blade War 1 - Revenge Purple Sword (ブレード・ウォー 1 復讐紫剣_{Burēdo Wō 1 Fukushū Murasaki Ken}^Japanese) (1997)
Evil History** (邪史_Jashi^Japanese) series:
- Lust World Legend (淫界伝_{Inkai Den}^Japanese) (1993)
- Lustful Evil Demon (淫邪鬼_Injakki^Japanese) (1995)
Demon Sea Ship** (魔海船_{Makai Sen}^Japanese) series:
- Demon Sea Ship 1 - Young Hayato's Journey (魔海船〈１〉 - 若きハヤトの旅_{Makai Sen 1 - Wakaki Hayato no Tabi}^Japanese) (2013)
- Demon Sea Ship 2 - Female Warrior Jericho (魔海船〈２〉 - 女戦士ジェリコ_{Makai Sen 2 - Onna Senshi Jeriko}^Japanese) (2013)
- Demon Sea Ship 3 (Conclusion) - Path to Heaven (魔海船〈３(完結編)〉 - 天上への道_{Makai Sen 3 (Kanketsu Hen) - Tenjō e no Michi}^Japanese) (2013)
Post Town Demon** (宿場鬼_{Shukuba Oni}^Japanese) series:
- Post Town Demon (2016)
- Post Town Demon - Demon Sword Wild Dance (宿場鬼 - 妖剣乱舞_{Shukuba Oni - Yōken Ranbu}^Japanese) (2017)

4.3. Standalone Novels and Collections

Hideyuki Kikuchi's individual novels and collections further showcase his diverse narrative output beyond his serialized works.

Invader Summer (インベーダー・サマー_{Inbēdā Samā}^Japanese) (August 30, 1983) - illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano; republished in August 2005 with A Wind Named Amnesia and illustrations by Eiji Kaneda.
A Wind Named Amnesia (風の名はアムネジア_{Kaze no Na wa Amuneshia}^Japanese) (October 31, 1983) - illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano.
Wicked City series.
Darkside Blues
Meiji Dracula Tale (明治ドラキュラ伝_{Meiji Dorakyura Den}^Japanese), published in the United States as Dark Wars: The Tale of Meiji Dracula.
Twilight Lady (トワイライト・レディ_{Towairaito Redi}^Japanese) (1987), later re-released as Kingdom of Twilight People (黄昏人の王国_{Tasogarebito no Ōkoku}^Japanese)
Jack the Ripper of the Slashing Town (切り裂き街のジャック_{Kirizaki Machi no Jakku}^Japanese) (1985)
Phantom Ballroom (夢幻舞踏会_{Mugen Butōkai}^Japanese) (1985)
Illusion Realm Warrior Eria (夢幻境戦士エリア_{Mugenkyō Senshi Eria}^Japanese) (1985)
Lustful Demon Banquet (淫魔宴_{Inma En}^Japanese) (1986)
Demon Mountain Demon (妖山鬼_{Yōzan Ki}^Japanese) (1987), retitled Demon Slaying Demon (妖斬鬼_{Yōzan Ki}^Japanese)
Demon Beast Legend (鬼獣伝_{Kijū Den}^Japanese) (1987)
Manhattan Holy Demon Legend (マンハッタン聖魔伝_{Manhattā Seimaden}^Japanese) (1987), retitled Holy Demon Legend (聖魔伝_Seimaden^Japanese)
Gunsmoke Road (硝煙街道_{Shōen Kaidō}^Japanese) (1987)
Demon Festival Story (妖祭物語_{Yōsai Monogatari}^Japanese) (1987)
Demon Killing Journey (妖殺鬼行_{Yōsatsu Kikō}^Japanese) (2 volumes, 1987)
Ancient Hotel (古えホテル_{Furue Hoteru}^Japanese) (1988)
Goodbye Machiko (グッバイ万智子_{Gubbai Machiko}^Japanese) (1988)
Killer Name (キラーネーム_{Kirā Nēmu}^Japanese) (1988), retitled Dark Killing Beast (闇殺獣_Ansatsujū^Japanese)
Blood Fighter (血闘士_Kettōshi^Japanese) (1989)
Shadow Walking Port (影歩む港_{Kage Ayumu Minato}^Japanese) (1989)
Mr. Sotogai's Impolite Notebook (外谷さん無礼帳_{Sotogai-san Bureichō}^Japanese) (1989)
Holy Demon Fist Master (聖魔拳士_{Seima Kenshi}^Japanese) (1989), retitled Fist Beast Legend (拳獣伝_Kenjūden^Japanese)
Lustful Demon Lady (淫魔夫人_{Inma Fujin}^Japanese) (1990)
Crimson Jaw (朱の顎_{Shu no Agito}^Japanese) (1990)
Inferno Road (インフェルノ・ロード_{Inferuno Rōdo}^Japanese) (1992)
Demon Killing Master - Demon Flower Tale (魔殺士〈妖花譚〉_{Masatsushi Yōka Tan}^Japanese) (1992)
Demon Beast World Gurenji (妖獣界紅蓮児_{Yōjū Kai Gurenji}^Japanese) (2 volumes, 1993-1994)
AGITO (1993)
Legend of the Sleeping Man (Cesare) (眠り男(ツェザーレ)の伝説_{Nemuri Otoko (Tsezāre) no Densetsu}^Japanese) (1993)
Ballad of the Marionette (マリオネットの譚詩(バラード)_{Marionetto no Tanshi (Barādo)}^Japanese) (1994)
Evil King Record (邪王記_Jaōki^Japanese) (1995)
Demon King Star White Night Saga (魔王星白夜サーガ_{Maōsei Byakuya Sāga}^Japanese) (2 volumes, 1995-1996)
Demon War Chronicle - Demon City 1999 (妖戦記 - 魔界都市１９９９_{Yōsenki - Makai Toshi 1999}^Japanese) (1996)
Genocide Boys (ジェノサイド・ボーイズ_{Jenosaido Bōizu}^Japanese) (1997)
Visitor of Darkness - BM (闇の訪問者 - ＢＭ_{Yami no Houmonsha - BM}^Japanese) (1997), later retitled Black Men (ブラックメン_{Burakku Men}^Japanese)
Demon Mask (鬼仮面_{Oni Kamen}^Japanese) (2 volumes, 1998)
Legend of the Healer (癒しびとの伝説_{Iyashibito no Densetsu}^Japanese) (1998)
Silver Moon Score (銀月譜_{Gingetsu Fu}^Japanese) (1998)
Spirit Man Johnny (霊人ジョニー_{Reijin Jonī}^Japanese) (1999)
Four Seasons Dance (四季舞い_{Shiki Mai}^Japanese) (2000)
Fist Beast Group (拳獣団_Kenjūdan^Japanese) (2001)
Murder Fugue (殺人遁走曲(フーガ)_{Satsujin Fūga}^Japanese) (2001)
Blue Rescue - Beautiful Demon Space Escape Story (ブルー・レスキュー - 妖美魔空間脱出劇_{Burū Resukyū - Yōbima Kūkan Dasshutsugeki}^Japanese) (2002)
Wandering Demon (風来鬼_Fūraiki^Japanese) (2003)
Gennai at Twilight (逢魔が源内_{Ōmagatoki Gennai}^Japanese) (2004)
Ginza Demon World High School - Demon City Strange Legend (銀座魔界高校 - 魔界都市異伝_{Ginza Makai Kōkō - Makai Toshi Iden}^Japanese) (2004)
Treasure Castle (トレジャー・キャッスル_{Torejā Kyassuru}^Japanese) (2009)
Mi-kun's Gang Leader Diary (ミーくんの番長日記_{Mī-kun no Banchō Nikki}^Japanese) (2009)
Bakumatsu Corpse Army (幕末屍軍団_{Bakumatsu Shikigundan}^Japanese) (2010)
Illustrated Blues (イラストレイテッド・ブルース_{Irasutoreiteddo Burūsu}^Japanese) (2010)
Sanada Ten Ninja Chronicle (真田十忍抄_{Sanada Jūninshō}^Japanese) (2013)
Beast King's Sword - Yagyū Ittōryū (野獣王の劍 - 柳生一刀流_{Yajuu Ō no Ken - Yagyū Ittōryū}^Japanese) (2018)

### Manga Original Works ===
Hideyuki Kikuchi has also provided original stories or concepts for various manga titles, showcasing his influence across different media.

Darkside Blues (art by Yuho Ashibe)
Demon Palace Babylon
Vampire Hunter D
Taimashin (art by Misaki Saito)
Taimashin - Demon Killing Note (魔殺ノート退魔針_{Masatsu Nōto Taimashin}^Japanese) (art by Misaki Saito)
Demon Killing Note Taimashin Needle Incubation Chapter (魔殺ノート退魔針魔針胎動編_{Masatsu Nōto Taimashin Mashin Taidou Hen}^Japanese) (sequel to Taimashin - Demon Killing Note)
Taimashin: Crimson Worm Demon Killing Journey (退魔針紅虫魔殺行_{Taimashin Benimushi Masatsu Kō}^Japanese) (art by Young-Kang Shim)
Shibito no Ken (art by Misairu Kakurai)
New Sword of the Dead (新しびとの剣_{Shin Shibito no Ken}^Japanese) (sequel to Shibito no Ken, art by Shiro Ohno)
Makai Toshi Hunter (art by Shinichi Hosoma)
Makai Toshi Hunter Series: Demon Holy Cup (魔界都市ハンター異伝魔聖杯_{Makai Toshi Hantā Iden Maseihai}^Japanese) (side story, art by Shinichi Hosoma)
Makai Toshi Shinjuku (side story)
Blue Rescue (art by Yuki Takayama) - The manga serialization was interrupted due to the artist's poor health, but the story was later completed in novel form.
Alien Secret Treasure Tale (Alien秘宝伝_{Alien Hihōden}^Japanese)
Evil God Front Restructuring Boy (邪神戦線リストラ・ボーイ_{Jashin Sensen Risutora Bōi}^Japanese) (art by Shinichi Hosoma)
Makai Ishi Mephisto
Demon God Detective (魔人刑事_{Majin Keiji}^Japanese) (art by Jin Hirano)
Demon World Academy (魔界学園_{Makai Gakuen}^Japanese) (art by Shinichi Hosoma)
Apocalypse Warrior (黙示録戦士_{Mokushiroku Senshi}^Japanese) (art by Shinichi Hosoma)
RAPPA-Ninja (RAPPA-乱波_Rappa^Japanese) (art by Kou Sasakura)
Evil Deity Gourmet (妖神グルメ_{Yōshin Gurume}^Japanese) (2 volumes, art by Tsuchiya Katsumi)

### Novelizations ===
Hideyuki Kikuchi has also expanded his narrative universe by novelizing other media, adapting existing stories into book form.

Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko (幻夢戦記レダ_{Genmu Senki Leda}^Japanese) (1985)

### Short Story Collections and Anthologies ===
Kikuchi has published various collections of his individual short stories and contributed to several anthologies.

Love Crime (ラブ・クライム_{Rabu Kuraimu}^Japanese)
Trendy Love (とれんでぃー・らぶ_{Torendī Rabu}^Japanese)
Tokyo Ghost Story Platform (東京鬼壇_{Tōkyō Kidan}^Japanese)
Phantom Street (幽幻街_{Yūgen Gai}^Japanese)
Need Ripper (ニードリッパー_{Nīdo Rippā}^Japanese)
House at the Far End (さいはての家_{Saihate no Ie}^Japanese)
D - Armageddon
Portrait of Ixobel
D - Village in the Fog
D - Castle Dweller
D - Night on the Highway
A Message from Cecil
D - Throng of Heretics

Anthology contributions include:

"Offering" (貢ぎもの_Mitsugimono^Japanese) in Strange Collection: Love Freak (1998)
"Town of Rain" (雨の町_{Ame no Machi}^Japanese) in Strange Collection: Invasion! (1998) - which was adapted into a film in 2006.
"Hayafune's Death" (早船の死_{Hayafune no Shi}^Japanese) in 12 Blood Fantasies (2000)
"Siren of the Cape" (岬のセイレーン_{Misaki no Seirēn}^Japanese) in Sweet and Painful Kiss: Vampire Compilation (2021)

### Picture Books ===
Hideyuki Kikuchi has also ventured into children's literature, authoring picture books:

Kitten, To War (ニャンコ、戦争へ_{Nyanko, Sensō e}^Japanese) (illustrations by Naoki Hiramatsu, Shogakukan, 2005)
Castle Boy (城の少年_{Shiro no Shōnen}^Japanese) (illustrations by Naffy, Micro Magazine, 2020)

### Non-Fiction and Critical Works ===
Kikuchi's non-fiction writings provide insight into his broader interests and expertise, particularly his deep knowledge of horror cinema and martial arts.

Demon World Cinema Hall (魔界シネマ館_{Makai Shinema Kan}^Japanese), later retitled Hideyuki Kikuchi's Demon World Cinema Hall (菊地秀行の魔界シネマ館_{Kikuchi Hideyuki no Makai Shinema Kan}^Japanese) (1994) - a collection of his film commentaries.
The Kobudo: 12 Martial Gods (ザ・古武道 12人の武神たち_{Za Kobudō 12-nin no Bushin-tachi}^Japanese) - focusing on traditional Japanese martial arts.
World Journey of My Heart Transylvania: Vampire Fantasy (世界・わが心の旅トランシルヴァニア・吸血鬼幻想_{Sekai Waga Kokoro no Tabi Toranshiruvania - Kyūketsuki Gensō}^Japanese), later retitled Vampire Fantasy - To the Kingdom of Dracula (吸血鬼幻想-ドラキュラ王国へ_{Kyūketsuki Gensō - Dorakyura Ōkoku e}^Japanese) (2000) - documenting his travels and research on vampire lore.
Masterpiece Collection of Rental Ghost Story Manga (貸本怪談まんが傑作選_{Kashihon Kaidan Manga Kessakusen}^Japanese) (2 volumes) - an anthology he edited, reflecting his love for traditional ghost story manga.
He also provided the commentary for Fuyumi Ono's novel Mashō no Ko (魔性の子_{Mashō no Ko}^Japanese) (1991).

5. Literary Affiliations and Reception

Hideyuki Kikuchi holds a significant position within the Japanese literary community and has had a considerable impact on the horror, dark fantasy, and pulp fiction genres.

### Affiliations ===
Hideyuki Kikuchi is a member of several esteemed professional literary organizations in Japan, including the Mystery Writers of Japan (日本推理作家協会_{Nihon Suiri Sakka Kyōkai}^Japanese) and the Science Fiction Writers of Japan (日本SF作家クラブ_{Nihon SF Sakka Kurabu}^Japanese). These affiliations underscore his recognized standing and contributions to the broader literary landscape, beyond his primary genres.

### Critical Reception and Impact ===
Hideyuki Kikuchi's works have been widely received by both critics and readers, cementing his status as a pivotal figure in Japanese genre fiction. His early works, even in the juvenile fiction category, garnered significant attention due to their distinctive style, particularly the incorporation of eroticism and violence. Alongside Baku Yumemakura, he became a prominent "flag bearer" of fantasy novels, helping to define and popularize the genre in Japan.

His deep knowledge of horror films also played a crucial role in the 1980s horror film boom. Through his column in Uchusen magazine under the pseudonym "X-kun," he introduced many B-grade horror and splatter films that were largely unknown to the Japanese audience, contributing to the genre's growing popularity. His prolific output, characterized by consistently releasing multiple books almost every month, has ensured his continuous presence and influence in the market. Kikuchi's unique blend of action, supernatural horror, detailed descriptions, and distinctive themes has left a lasting legacy, influencing subsequent generations of writers in the horror and dark fantasy genres.