Ring Books in Order

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The Ring series by Kōji Suzuki consists of four novels published between 1991 and 1999, set in modern-day Japan and belonging to the mystery horror genre. Each book explores themes of fear, technology, and the unknown, focusing on enigmatic and unsettling phenomena. The first book, Loop, was published in 1998, and Spiral, the second volume, was published in 1995. Additional books expand on the central narrative, though specific plot elements and character details are not included in the provided information. The series is written in Japanese and has been translated into English, with publications by Vertical Press in the United States and HarperCollins in Britain.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Ring

    Ring

    1991 · Kōji Suzuki

    Ring is a Japanese mystery horror novel by Koji Suzuki, first published in 1991 and set in modern-day Japan. It is the first book in the Ring series…

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  2. Spiral

    1995 · Kōji Suzuki

    Spiral is a 1995 Japanese novel by Koji Suzuki, the second book in his Ring series. A film based on the novel was released in 1998, and its English…

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  3. Cover of Loop

    Loop

    1998 · Kōji Suzuki

    Loop is a 1998 book by Kōji Suzuki. It is part of the series Ring. Catalog genres: Horror Fiction, Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Stories &…

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  4. The Birthday

    1999 · Kōji Suzuki

    Birthday is a story collection by Japanese writer Koji Suzuki, first published on February 5, 1999, in Japan. It is the fourth installment of…

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Companion & related books

Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.

  • S

    2012 · Kōji Suzuki

    S is the fifth novel in the Ring series by Kōji Suzuki. It served as the basis for the films Sadako 3D and Sadako 3D 2.

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ring books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Ring”. Start with “Ring.”

How many books are in the Ring series?

We list 5 books by Kōji Suzuki , published between 1991–2012.

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.