Edogawa Ranpo Award
1回登壇
-
第22回（1976年） award
Tomono Rō
ともの ろう
Tomono Rō
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1936-07-16 （Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan）
- 死没
- 2004-02-27 （Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan） 67歳
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
- 居住地歴
- Matsuyama, Ehime (birthplace) → Shanghai (served as Asahi Shimbun bureau chief) → Ichikawa, Chiba (place of death)
経歴
- 職業
- Novelist, Mystery writer, Historical novelist, Journalist, Film director
- 活動期間
- 1974年〜2004年
- 所属
- Asahi Shimbun
- 所属団体
- Japan Adventure Writers Club (founding promoter)
- 影響を受けた人物
- Chen Shun-shen
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehime Prefectural Matsuyama Kita High School | — | — | — | 〜1954 | Japan |
| Tokyo University of Foreign Studies | Chinese Language Department | Chinese Studies | 学士 | 1956-1960 | Japan |
Ehime Prefectural Matsuyama Kita High School
期間:
〜1954
卒業年:
1954
国:
Japan
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Chinese Language Department
/ Chinese Studies
学位:
学士
期間:
1956-1960
卒業年:
1960
国:
Japan
Graduated with a major in Chinese language
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Edogawa Rampo Prize | The Blind Spot of Five Hundred Thousand Years | — | Edogawa Rampo Prize Committee | Winner |
| 1984 | Mystery Writers of Japan Award | Wounded Beast | — | Mystery Writers of Japan | Winner |
Edogawa Rampo Prize
1976
対象作品:
The Blind Spot of Five Hundred Thousand Years
主催:
Edogawa Rampo Prize Committee
結果:
Winner
Mystery Writers of Japan Award
1984
対象作品:
Wounded Beast
主催:
Mystery Writers of Japan
結果:
Winner
受賞・候補エディション
-
第37回（1984年） short story and linked short stories category
作品
代表作
The Blind Spot of Five Hundred Thousand Years
1976年 MysteryA 1976 long-form mystery integrating journalistic perspective with social mystery elements.
CrimeSocial mysteryJournalism
Wounded Beast
1983年 MysteryA work with hardboiled elements that explores the darker sides of human nature. Winner of the 38th Mystery Writers of Japan Award.
RevengeViolenceHuman psychology
The First Emperor
1995年 Historical novelA historical epic centered on the First Emperor of China, depicting power and destiny in ancient times.
Chinese historyPowerBiographical epic
The Setting Sun Burns the Plains
1989年 NovelA novel that served as the basis for the film 'Rakyō' (Falling Sun), which Tomono himself directed.
Contemporary tragedyFilm adaptation
映像化・舞台化
- [Film] Rakyō (Falling Sun) / 伴野 朗 (1992)
全著作
- Journey in China
- The Blind Spot of Five Hundred Thousand Years
- The Sun Sets on the Mekong
- 33 Hours (later retitled Thirty-Three Hours)
- K File 38
- The Nine-Headed Dragon
- Wounded Beast
- The First Emperor
- The Setting Sun Burns the Plains
- Letters from Shanghai (later Shanghai Yuyu)
翻案
- Film 'Rakyō' (original work and director: Tomono Rō)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Direct prose incorporating journalistic perspectiveBlend of historical fact and fictional narration
- 頻出モチーフ
- Chinese history and cultureStruggles for powerInternational conspiracies
健康
-
Myocardial infarction2004Died of a myocardial infarction in 2004, ending his activities.
評価・遺産
Drawing on postwar journalistic experience, he produced numerous historical and mystery novels, winning the Edogawa Rampo Prize and Mystery Writers of Japan Award. Some works were adapted to film, and he was known for his multifaceted career.
関連学会
- Japan Adventure Writers Club (founding promoter)
大衆文化への影響
- Directed the film 'Rakyō' based on his own work; its commercial failure at release attracted attention.
豆知識
- Played rugby since university and once coached the rugby club of his alma mater.
- Directed a film 'Rakyō' (1992) based on his own work, which was not a commercial success.