Japan Mystery Literature Grand Prize Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 18 (2014) award
Fuyuaki Jikihara
じきはら ふゆあき
Jikihara Fuyuaki
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Akaiwa, Okayama, Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Mystery writer
- Active Years
- 2014-
- Influenced By
- Seishi Yokomizo, Jirō Asada, Frederick Forsyth
- Nominations
- Finalist, 55th Edogawa Rampo Prize (2009)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Sangyo University | Faculty of Science | Department of Computer Science | — | — | Japan |
Kyoto Sangyo University
Faculty of Science
/ Department of Computer Science
Country:
Japan
Graduated from the Department of Computer Science
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Japan Mystery Literature Award (Newcomer Prize) | The Magician of December Eighth | — | Kobun Cultural Foundation | winner |
| 2009 | Edogawa Rampo Prize | Aldrin's Regret | — | Mystery Writers of Japan | finalist |
Japan Mystery Literature Award (Newcomer Prize)
2014
Work:
The Magician of December Eighth
Organization:
Kobun Cultural Foundation
Result:
winner
Edogawa Rampo Prize
2009
Work:
Aldrin's Regret
Organization:
Mystery Writers of Japan
Result:
finalist
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Illusion of December Eighth
2015 Mystery novelDebut novel published after winning the 18th Japan Mystery Literature Award (Newcomer). A long-form mystery weaving illusions and psychological drama with puzzle-like tricks.
IllusionsDetective puzzleHuman relationships
The Wails of the Phantasms
2016 Mystery novelA work containing linked stories revolving around multiple 'phantasms'. A mystery themed on sorrow and regret.
RegretApparitionsPursuit of truth
Passion at 11.2 km/s
2018 Mystery novelA novel that layers images of speed and time to depict human passion and an incident. Published by Kodansha.
PassionTimeTruth behind the incident
Bibliography
- Illusion of December Eighth (2015, Kobunsha)
- The Wails of the Phantasms (2016, Kobunsha)
- Passion at 11.2 km/s (2018, Kodansha)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Blend of classic puzzle-box mystery techniques with psychological characterizationTrick-centric plotting
- Recurring Motifs
- IllusionsPast sinsDuality of truth
Legacy
Debuted in 2015 after winning a newcomer prize in 2014. Noted for carrying forward classic puzzle-oriented mystery techniques while emphasizing character depiction, he has become a recognized figure in Japan's mystery scene.
Trivia
- Lists Seishi Yokomizo, Jirō Asada and Frederick Forsyth among his favorite authors.
- Cites David Bowie as a favorite artist.
- Before debuting he worked in printer sales and as a secretary to a member of the House of Representatives.