Art Encouragement Prize for Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
1 appearances
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Edition 72 (2022) award
Aki Isoyama
いそやま あき
Isoyama Aki
Aliases:
小泉すみれ
Pen Names:
Sumire Koizumi（Pen name used for manga work）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1967-10-07 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Tokyo, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Television producer, Film producer, Former manga artist
- Active Years
- 1996-
- Affiliations
- TBS Television, a.i Co., Ltd., Freelance
- Influenced By
- Kankuro Kudo, Yasuo Yagi
- Influenced
- Younger drama producers
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris Jogakuin High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Sophia University | Faculty of Letters, Department of Journalism | Department of Journalism | 学士 | 1986-1990 | Japan |
Ferris Jogakuin High School
Country:
Japan
Sophia University
Faculty of Letters, Department of Journalism
/ Department of Journalism
Degree:
学士
Period:
1986-1990
Year of Graduation:
1990
Country:
Japan
Entered via a recommendation entrance examination
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Broadcast Woman Award 2005 | — | — | Japan Women Broadcasters' Association | 受賞 |
| 1997 | Galaxy Award Encouragement Prize | Producer ni Naritai (TV drama adaptation) | — | Broadcasting Critics Association | 受賞 |
| 2021 | Art Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (Broadcasting Division) | Ore no Ie no Hanashi (My Family) | 放送部門 | Agency for Cultural Affairs | 受賞 |
| 2025 | Elan d'or Awards — Producer Award (Tanaka Tomoyuki Fund) Encouragement Prize | — | プロデューサー賞（田中友幸基金賞） | Elan d'or Selection Committee | 奨励賞 |
Broadcast Woman Award 2005
2006
Organization:
Japan Women Broadcasters' Association
Result:
受賞
Galaxy Award Encouragement Prize
1997
Work:
Producer ni Naritai (TV drama adaptation)
Organization:
Broadcasting Critics Association
Result:
受賞
Art Encouragement Prize — Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award (Broadcasting Division)
2021
Work:
Ore no Ie no Hanashi (My Family)
Category:
放送部門
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs
Result:
受賞
Elan d'or Awards — Producer Award (Tanaka Tomoyuki Fund) Encouragement Prize
2025
Category:
プロデューサー賞（田中友幸基金賞）
Organization:
Elan d'or Selection Committee
Result:
奨励賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
I Want to Be a Producer
1995 MangaAn autobiographical manga based on Isoyama's experiences working at a TV station. Originally serialized under the pen name 'Sumire Koizumi', later republished under her real name; adapted into a TV drama.
TV productionWorkplace comedyWomen's career
Adaptations
- [TV drama] I Want to Be a Producer (TV adaptation) (1997)
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
2000 TV dramaAn original drama depicting youth, urban crime, and interpersonal relationships. Notable for casting young actors and innovative direction.
YouthUrban crimeFriendship
Kisarazu Cat's Eye
2002 TV dramaAn ensemble comedy-drama about a group of distinctive young people. The series spawned several film adaptations and related works.
FriendshipYouthHumor
Adaptations
- [Film] Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Japan Series (2003)
- [Film] Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series (2006)
My Family (Ore no Ie no Hanashi)
2021 TV dramaA human drama about family bonds, caregiving, and intergenerational relationships. Known as one of the works that earned the Art Encouragement Prize (broadcasting division).
FamilyCaregivingHuman drama
Ōoku
2010 FilmShe was involved in producing this large-scale historical film, which attracted attention at the box office.
HistoryPower and human relationships
Ryusei no Kizuna
2008 TV dramaA mystery drama about family revenge and bonds. Praised for its meticulous script and direction.
FamilyRevengeMystery
Bibliography
- I Want to Be a Producer (Vol.1)
- I Want to Be a Producer (Vol.2)
- I Want to Be a Producer (Vol.3)
- I Want to Be a Producer (Vol.4)
- I Want to Be a Producer (Part 1, republished)
- I Want to Be a Producer (Part 2, republished)
- How to Fall in Love with an Idol
- What Kind of Woman Do You Like?
Adaptations
- I Want to Be a Producer (TV adaptation, 1997, starring Maki Sakai)
- Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Japan Series (2003, film)
- Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series (2006, film)
- Ōoku (2010, film)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous depiction of workplace (manga)Clear, visual panelingContemporary drama-oriented direction
- Recurring Motifs
- Life at TV stationsWorkplace relationshipsFamilyFriendship
Health
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Illness (unspecified; temporary medical leave)1990年代初頭Caused a temporary reassignment (moved to AD duties) which affected early production career; later returned and continued as a producer
Legacy
A significant figure in Japanese TV drama production, Isoyama is known for promoting young talent and innovative projects that produced many hits. With a background as a manga artist, she has left a distinct influence in both television and manga.
In Popular Culture
- The mascot cat of 'Kisarazu Cat's Eye' was designed by Isoyama
- Her work as a manga artist was adapted into drama, highlighting a cross-media career
Trivia
- The 'Koizumi' in her pen name 'Sumire Koizumi' was borrowed from Kyoko Koizumi.
- As a university student she appeared on the cover of Weekly Asahi photographed by Kishin Shinoyama.
- The mascot character (cat) for 'Kisarazu Cat's Eye' was created by Isoyama.
- From 2016 she moved into scheduling; in 2021 'Ore no Ie no Hanashi' received the Art Encouragement Prize (broadcasting division).
- Left TBS in 2024 and founded a.i Co., Ltd. in July 2024, continuing work as a freelance producer.