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Kei Amagi

あまぎ けい

Amagi Kei

Profile

Gender
Unknown
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Novelist, Light novel author
Active Years
2016-

Awards

Fujimi Fantasia Novel Prize (28th)
2015
Work: Assassin Teacher and Purity — (submission of Assassins Pride)
Organization: Fujimi Shobo
Result: 大賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Assassins Pride

2016 Fantasy (Light novel)

A light novel series published by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Set in a world where noble status and magical ability shape society, the story follows assassination and educational themes. It debuted in 2016 after the submitted work "Assassin Teacher and Purity" was retitled.

class/status differenceseducation and growthassassination and intriguetwisted worldbuilding
Adaptations
  • [TV anime] Assassins Pride (2019)

Ao to Kowa no Rakuen Shoujo

2021 Fantasy (Light novel)

A single-volume work published by GA Bunko as part of GA Bunko's 15th anniversary project. The author has said they enjoy extreme worldbuilding and crafting relationships between characters, which is reflected in this work.

distorted worlddetailed interpersonal relationships

Bibliography

  • Assassins Pride (series)
  • Ao to Kowa no Rakuen Shoujo

Adaptations

  • TV anime 'Assassins Pride'

Style & Themes

Literary Style
extreme/world-twisting settingsmeticulous depiction of relationships between characterslight-novel pacing and dialogue-driven narrative
Recurring Motifs
disparities of status and abilityteacher-student dynamicshidden powers and secrets

Legacy

After winning the Fujimi Fantasia Prize, the author debuted as a light novel writer. Popularity of the series and an anime adaptation have brought recognition; the author is known for distinctive worldbuilding and character relationships.

Trivia

  • Won the Grand Prize at the 28th Fujimi Fantasia Novel Prize in 2015 and debuted in 2016 with 'Assassins Pride'.
  • 'Ao to Kowa no Rakuen Shoujo' was published as part of GA Bunko's 15th anniversary project.