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第13回（2006年） honorable mention
Nobuhiro Baba
ばば のぶひろ
Baba Nobuhiro
ペンネーム:
Nobuhiro Baba（Legal name / regular pen name）,
Ryuzoji Shin（Pseudonym used for jidaigeki / historical fiction）
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1941-11-05 （Hirakata, Osaka, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Hirakata, Osaka, Japan (birthplace) → Anaheim, California, United States (residence)
経歴
- 職業
- Actor (former), Writer, Non-fiction writer, Novelist
- 活動期間
- 1960年〜
- 影響を受けた人物
- Mori Ōgai
- ノミネート
- 39th Mystery Writers of Japan Award — Short story / collection category nominee (Zetaku na Kyouki), 45th Mystery Writers of Japan Award — Short story / collection category nominee (America Ice)
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Prefectural Shijonawate High School | — | — | — | 1957-1960 | Japan |
| Meiji University, Faculty of Letters | Theatre | — | — | 1961-1964（中退） | Japan |
Osaka Prefectural Shijonawate High School
期間:
1957-1960
卒業年:
1960
国:
Japan
Meiji University, Faculty of Letters
Theatre
期間:
1961-1964（中退）
卒業年:
1964
国:
Japan
Dropped out before graduating to pursue actor training
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1st Entertainment Novel Prize | Kusuburi no Ryū | — | Kobunsha | winner |
| 2011 | Ginka Literary Award — Historical Fiction Excellence | Toashi Samurai | 歴史小説 | Ginka Literary Award Committee | winner |
| 2006 | Kyushu Saga Popular Literature Prize | Hagi-yaki Ibun | — | Kyushu Saga Popular Literature Prize Committee | declined |
| 1994 | World Film Story Competition — Special Prize | Coming Night | — | World Film Story Competition | special prize |
1st Entertainment Novel Prize
1978
対象作品:
Kusuburi no Ryū
主催:
Kobunsha
結果:
winner
Ginka Literary Award — Historical Fiction Excellence
2011
対象作品:
Toashi Samurai
部門:
歴史小説
主催:
Ginka Literary Award Committee
結果:
winner
Kyushu Saga Popular Literature Prize
2006
対象作品:
Hagi-yaki Ibun
主催:
Kyushu Saga Popular Literature Prize Committee
結果:
declined
World Film Story Competition — Special Prize
1994
対象作品:
Coming Night
主催:
World Film Story Competition
結果:
special prize
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
The Miracle of the Underdog Team
1981年 Sports novel (Rugby)A sports-centered narrative about a struggling high-school rugby team that, under a dedicated coach, overcomes obstacles to achieve remarkable results. Served as the basis for the TV drama 'School Wars'.
RugbyTeamworkRedemption / comeback
映像化・舞台化
- [TV drama] School☆Wars ("Seven Years' War of the Crybaby Teacher") (1984)
Yaraideka!
1982年 NovelOne of the author's novels, containing elements of sports and human drama.
SportsHuman drama
Glorious No-side
1984年 Non-fiction / SportsA non-fiction-tinged work centered on rugby.
RugbyVictory and glory
全著作
- The Miracle of the Underdog Team
- Yaraideka!
- Tennis: A Clever Improvement Method
- Glorious No-side
- School Wars - The Miracle of the Underdog Team (paperback)
- Noside Legends — Fierce Battles! Waseda-Keio-Meiji Rugby
- The Betrayal Try
- Purple Wavelight
- Ise-Tokyo Murder Currents
- The Day the Shogi Federation Revived
- Glorious Try
- Kyoto Utsusemi Murder Case
- Shonan Rugby Boys — Our Try
- Afterwards: Shonan Rugby Boys
- Dead Center, One More Pitch
- Study Abroad Wars
- The Blue Dove Murder Case
- Fatal Bullet — Los Angeles University Professor Murder Case
- Lost Bobby — The Story of a Hearing Dog
- Imperial Army Special Agency: Oppenheimer Assassination Order
- Parts
- Courage Given by Yuji Matsuo
- School☆Wars: Seven Years' War of the Crybaby Teacher
翻案
- School☆Wars (TV drama, based on The Miracle of the Underdog Team)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Blends near-nonfiction factual depiction with fictional embellishmentHumanist tone in historical fiction
- 頻出モチーフ
- Rugby and sporting spiritMentor-student relationshipsUnderdog resurgence
評価・遺産
Known widely for works centered on rugby and for the TV adaptation 'School☆Wars', which brought broad cultural impact. Also recognized for historical fiction and non-fiction; noted for public activities while residing in the United States.
資料所蔵先
- Holdings in the National Diet Library (works and publications)
大衆文化への影響
- Influence of the TV drama 'School☆Wars' (teacher archetype, renewed interest in rugby)
豆知識
- Uses the pen name "Ryuzoji Shin" for certain historical fiction pieces.
- Resides in Anaheim, California, and has been active in the U.S. on issues including opposition to certain comfort-women statue installations.