Fujimoto Giichi
- Name: Fujimoto Giichi
- Native name: 藤本義一
- Also Known as: ふじもと ぎいち, ふじもと よしかず
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: January 26, 1933
- Died: October 30, 2012
Fujimoto's education included attending Hamadera Elementary School and Naniwa Middle School. During the final stages of World War II, he worked as a reporter in the black market to support his family while his parents were hospitalized. He later attended Naniwa High School and initially aimed for a career in law at Osaka City University and Ritsumeikan University but ultimately pursued studies in economics at Osaka Prefectural University.
At Osaka Prefectural University, Fujimoto shifted his focus to drama, joining the drama club and co-founding the Japanese martial arts club. His passion for writing led him to author numerous radio dramas and scripts during his university years. He transitioned to television drama scriptwriting and contributed to productions at Toho and Takarazuka studios under the mentorship of director Kawashima Yuzo.
In 2011, Fujimoto was diagnosed with mesothelioma, leading to health complications that included pneumonia and a stroke in 2012. Despite recovering from the stroke, his health declined further, and he passed away on October 30, 2012, at the age of 79.
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