A Singing Whale

Inaugural release of the newest novel by Ryu Murakami. First time on iPad!

On the Christmas Eve of 2022, on the seabed near Hawaii, they discovered a humpback whale who can perfectly sing Gregorian Chant…… A hundred years later in Japan, a boy takes an adventure to search for the immortal genes.

Colored by beautiful illustrations, solemn music, and spectacular story, we are entering the new age of literature.

Music: Ryuichi Sakamoto
Art: Jun Shinohara

※Please note that this novel first appeared on monthly journal of literature "Gunzou"(issues from March 2006 to March 2010) and later published as digital application.


Author: Ryu Murakami
Born in Sasebo Nagasaki Prefecture, 1952. In 1976, his debut work "Almost Transparent Blue" was awarded with "Gunzou New Literary Award" and "Akutagawa Prize" as a college student at Musashino Art University. Major works include "Coin Locker Babies", "Ai to Genzou no Fascism", "Topaz", "The World in Five Minutes From Now", and "Hanto Wo Deyo". In 2004, "13 Year Old Hello Work" became a million seller. He also has various talents as editor of "JMM" magazine (http://ryumurakami.jmm.co.jp) and video director of "Ryu's Video Report".

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