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Asuka Kouichi

あすか こういち

Asuka Kouichi

Pen Names: Asuka KouichiPen name used for literary works

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
Japan
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Novelist
Active Years
2004-

Awards

Fantasia Long Novel Award (15th) — Finalist
2004
Work: Kingdom Myth: The First Cry Resonates in the Earth
Organization: Fujimi Shobo (Fantasia Awards)
Result: 最終選考(finalist)

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Kingdom Myth: Angel's Dream Falling from the Sky

Fantasy

A volume in the 'Kingdom Myth' series — a lyrical fantasy about kingdoms and angels.

kingdomangelsadventure

Kingdom Myth: Second Night — Promises Dissolve into Dreams

Fantasy

A sequel in the series; an ensemble story revolving around dreams and promises.

dreamspromisesensemble drama

Kingdom Myth: The First Cry Resonates in the Earth

2004 Fantasy

Debut work. Selected as a finalist for the 15th Fantasia Long Novel Award.

departurekingdomheroic tale

Eternal Andante

Fantasy / Light Novel

Published under GA Bunko. A fantasy tale depicting the passage of time in a lyrical key.

timemusicfantasy

Lillith Notes

Fantasy

Published by NMG Bunko. A collection of short/linked stories incorporating mythic motifs.

mythvignettes

Heir to the Witch

Fantasy

Published by Ichijinsha Novels. A story about the succession of a witch.

witchsuccessionpower conflict

Bibliography

  • Kingdom Myth: The First Cry Resonates in the Earth
  • Kingdom Myth: Angel's Dream Falling from the Sky
  • Kingdom Myth: Second Night — Promises Dissolve into Dreams
  • Eternal Andante
  • Lillith Notes
  • Heir to the Witch

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Light-novel narrative styleLyrical, fantastical imagery
Recurring Motifs
kingdomsangels/witchesdreams and time

Legacy

A light-novel author who debuted after being shortlisted for the Fantasia Award. Known for works using kingdoms and mythic motifs; however, public-source information about the author is sparse.

Trivia

  • Debuted after being shortlisted in the 15th Fantasia Long Novel Award.
  • Publishes under the pen name Asuka Kouichi.
  • Authority identifiers such as NDL, VIAF, and ISNI are associated with the author.