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Gyouichiro Kanda

かんだ ぎょういちろう

Kanda Gyouichiro

Pen Names: Gyouichiro KandaPen name used for light novel publication (debut works)

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Light novel author
Active Years
2021-
Influenced By
Shiratori Shirou, Ueo Hisamitsu

Awards

GA Bunko Award (13th) — Grand Prize
2021
Work: Kage Hinata ni Naru (retitled: Just Wearing a Uniform)
Organization: GA Bunko (SB Creative)
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Just Wearing a Uniform

2021 Light novel

Winner of the 13th GA Bunko Award. Originally titled 'Kage Hinata ni Naru' and retitled upon publication as 'Just Wearing a Uniform.' A school-set human drama/coming-of-age light novel.

youthschool lifeeveryday conflict

Bibliography

  • Just Wearing a Uniform (Vol.1)
  • Just Wearing a Uniform (Vol.2)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
dialogue-driven, easy-to-read prosehuman-drama-oriented depiction
Recurring Motifs
school uniformsfriendship and growthsmall everyday dramas

Legacy

An emerging light novel author who debuted after winning the GA Bunko Award Grand Prize. Known for school youth stories and regarded as a promising newcomer in the light novel scene.

Quotes

  • I like human-drama films; favorites include 'Forrest Gump' and 'The Love Letter' (Ren'ai Shousetsuka).
    Source: LN-News Online (exclusive interview) (2021)

Trivia

  • Began writing novels in his third year of high school.
  • Won the Grand Prize at the 13th GA Bunko Award with 'Kage Hinata ni Naru,' later retitled for publication as 'Just Wearing a Uniform.'