Takeshi Kitano books in order
Japanese film director, comedian, singer, actor, film editor, presenter, screenwriter, author, poet, painter and video game designer
- Born
- 1947
- Country
- Japan
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- ビートたけし, マス北野
Takeshi Kitano has published 2 novels, beginning with Asakusa Kid (1988). The latest is Kubi (2019).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Takeshi Kitano
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Asakusa Kid
Takeshi Kitano's most-read book.
Newest
Kubi
Published December 2019.
Takeshi Kitano books in order of publication
Asakusa Kid (Jan 1988)
Kubi (Dec 2019)
Film and TV adaptations
- Asakusa Kid (2021)Film · from Asakusa Kid
- Kubi (2023)Film · from Kubi
About Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano , also known as Beat Takeshi in Japan, is a Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker. While he is known primarily as a comedian and TV host in his native Japan, he is better known abroad for his work as a filmmaker and actor as well as TV host.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Takeshi Kitano FAQ
- How many books has Takeshi Kitano written?
- Takeshi Kitano has published 2 novels that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Takeshi Kitano's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Asakusa Kid.
- What is Takeshi Kitano's latest book?
- Kubi (2019).
- What is Takeshi Kitano's most famous book?
- Asakusa Kid (1988) is Takeshi Kitano's most widely read book.
- Does Takeshi Kitano write under a pen name?
- Yes: Takeshi Kitano has also published as ビートたけし and マス北野.
- Which Takeshi Kitano books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Asakusa Kid (film, 2021) and Kubi (film, 2023).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.