Yokomizo Seishi Mystery & Horror Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 34 (2014) grand prize
Sho Fujisaki
ふじさき しょう
Fujisaki Sho
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1985-10-09 （Ushiku, Ibaraki, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Former comedian
- Active Years
- 2014-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki Prefectural Ryugasaki Daiichi High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Ibaraki Prefectural Ryugasaki Daiichi High School
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Yokomizo Seishi Mystery Award (34th) | Kamisama no Ura no Kao | — | — | Winner |
Yokomizo Seishi Mystery Award (34th)
2014
Work:
Kamisama no Ura no Kao
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kamisama no Ura no Kao
2014 MysteryDebut novel (originally titled 'Kamisama no Mou Hitotsu no Kao'). A long-form mystery set among ordinary people.
Duality of human naturePlot twists
Oshii Deka
2016 Mystery / HumorBlends light humor with detective elements. Adapted into an NHK television drama.
Workplace ethicsNuances of human relationships
Adaptations
- [TV drama] Oshii Deka (2019)
- [TV drama] Yappari Oshii Deka (2021)
Gyakuten Bijin
2022 MysteryOne of his later works; an entertaining mystery with suspense elements.
RevengeImage vs. reality
Oume wa Noroitai
2024 Comedy mysteryA recent work mixing humor with mystery to engage readers.
HumorHuman relationships
Bibliography
- Kamisama no Ura no Kao (2014)
- Shijou Taidan (2015)
- Konnichiwa Deka-chan (2016)
- Oshii Deka (2016)
- Koi Suru Oshii Deka (2017)
- Otonari-san ga Koroshiya-san (2017)
- Jikan wo Tomete Mitanda ga (2018)
- Shimei Tepai Sakka (2019)
- OJOGIWA (2020)
- Anata ni Aete Komatta (2020)
- Dokusin Deka: Kamio Rumi (2020)
- Hireriku wa 'Akuma' to Kaku no da, Ningen-domo (2020)
- Shugorei Deka (2021)
- Gyakuten Bijin (2022)
- Monomane Geinin, Shitai wo Umeru (2023)
- Oume wa Noroitai (2024)
- Minna no Hero (2024)
- Gyakuten Miwako (2024)
Adaptations
- Oshii Deka (TV drama, NHK)
- Yappari Oshii Deka (TV drama, NHK)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Light humor and brisk narrativeEntertainment-focused, easy-to-read prose
- Recurring Motifs
- Hidden side of everyday lifeTwists and reversalsCharacter observation through occupations
Legacy
Known for blending humor from his former comedian background with mystery, he gained attention after winning the Yokomizo Seishi Mystery Award for his debut. Several works have been adapted for television, and his entertaining style has broadened his readership.
Trivia
- He worked as a comedian before debuting as a novelist.
- In 2020 he purchased the naming rights for the entrance sign of the Shinjuku Bathios theater via crowdfunding; his lengthy phrase appeared on the sign for a year.