Kunihiko Ikuhara's Selection of Shuji Terayama's Poetry Collection, "To You Who Live at the End of the World," Now Available on Audible!
The Audible version of "To You Who Live at the End of the World: Shuji Terayama Poetry Collection," selected by animation director Kunihiko Ikuhara, was released on April 10, 2026. Voice actor Shun Horie narrates the poems, and Ikuhara Kunihiko's own reading is also included. Shuji Terayama, born in Aomori Prefecture in 1935, was a poet and playwright, while Kunihiko Ikuhara is known for works like "Revolutionary Girl Utena."
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A poetry collection of Shuji Terayama, created by animation director Kunihiko Ikuhara, who selected works from the vast words left by the poet Shuji Terayama, organized by themes that resonate with life, has been born.
In the Audible version now being distributed, voice actor Shun Horie passionately performs poems filled with the charm of Shuji Terayama!
The selector, Kunihiko Ikuhara, also recorded his own reading.
〈Book Overview〉
【Title】"To You Who Live at the End of the World: Shuji Terayama Poetry Collection" (Audible)
【Narrators】Shun Horie, Kunihiko Ikuhara
【Release Date】Distribution starts Friday, April 10, 2026
Audible Work Page
"To You Who Live at the End of the World: Shuji Terayama Poetry Collection" (Audible)
〈Author Profile〉
Author: Shuji Terayama (Terayama Shuji)
Born in Aomori Prefecture in 1935. In 1954, he received a special award in the Tanka Research Newcomer Award for "Chekhov Festival." While enrolled in the Faculty of Education at Waseda University, he developed nephrosis and spent four years recuperating, after which he formed the theater company, Experimental Laboratory "Tenjo Sajiki." While active as a playwright and director, he also demonstrated talent in various fields such as film director, poetry, novels, criticism, commentary, and popular songs. He passed away in May 1983 at the age of 47 due to sepsis.
Author/Selector: Kunihiko Ikuhara (Ikuhara Kunihiko)
Joined Toei Animation and participated in various animation series. After leaving Toei Animation and becoming independent, he has been active in various fields such as animation director, original creator, scriptwriter, novelist, manga original creator, and music producer. His major works include "Revolutionary Girl Utena," "Mawaru Penguindrum," "Yuri Kuma Arashi," and "Sarazanmai."
Comment from Kunihiko Ikuhara
Life is a series of迷い (hesitations/indecisions). There are too many choices, and my heart feels like it's going to burst.
That's why I needed poetry. I needed Shuji Terayama.
Terayama's poetry is full of surprises and discoveries. It gives me a new perspective.
Yes, life is not suffering, but discovery and adventure. Terayama's poetry tells me so.