Fujimi Light Novel Literary Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 3 (2015) gold prize
Hotori Handa
はんだ ほとり
Handa Hotori
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1993-01-01 （Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Born in Zushi. Living in a share house since 2021.
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Scriptwriter, Light novel author
- Active Years
- 2016-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Fujimi Light Novel Literary Award | Yako Kazami's Corpse Observations | 金賞 | Fujimi Shobo (Fujimi L Bunko) | Winner (Gold Prize) |
| 2015 | Ichijinsha Bunko Award | Umi no Yuyu (later published as '人魚に嘘はつけない') | 箕崎・七月賞 | Ichijinsha | Winner (Minazaki–Nanatsuki Prize) |
Fujimi Light Novel Literary Award
2015
Work:
Yako Kazami's Corpse Observations
Category:
金賞
Organization:
Fujimi Shobo (Fujimi L Bunko)
Result:
Winner (Gold Prize)
Ichijinsha Bunko Award
2015
Work:
Umi no Yuyu (later published as '人魚に嘘はつけない')
Category:
箕崎・七月賞
Organization:
Ichijinsha
Result:
Winner (Minazaki–Nanatsuki Prize)
Awards & Nominations
Ichijinsha Bunko Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 7 (2015) Misaki / July Award
Works
Major Works
Yako Kazami's Corpse Observations
2016 Light novelDebut novel, a revised version of her submitted work. A light novel that incorporates mystery elements.
mysterythe uncannyyouth
You Can't Lie to a Mermaid
2017 Light novelPublished by Ichijinsha; originally submitted as 'Umi no Yuyu' and later retitled and released as this novel.
seacoming-of-ageromance
The Deliverer — Postman of Farewell Letters —
2017 Light novelA short novel centering on a postman who delivers farewell letters.
farewellslettershuman drama
Five Memories to Remember You
2018 Light novelA youth novel themed around memories and recollection.
memoryfriendshiploss and recovery
The Bread Brothers of Kichijoji: Grandma's Fresh Bâtard
2018 Light novel / slice-of-lifeA slice-of-life story set in Kichijoji, revolving around bread and family ties.
familylocal settingsfood
Two-Person Household: Raising My Best Friend's Son
2018 Light novelA human drama about unexpected cohabitation and raising a friend's child.
cohabitationchildcarerelationships
The Occult Detective Kugami Eats Only Malice
2019 Light novel / supernatural mysteryA work with supernatural mystery elements featuring a detective who handles odd phenomena.
supernaturaldetective workhorror elements
Gunjo Roadshow
2019 Light novelA novel with themes of youth and performing arts.
youththeaterself-expression
The Science Geek and the Psychic Woman: Equation to Repose
2019 Light novel / romantic comedy / supernaturalA story blending romance and supernatural elements, featuring a science geek and a psychic woman.
romancecomedyoccult
Goodbye, Your Atonement
2020 Light novelA more literary-leaning work dealing with themes of atonement and parting.
atonementfarewellrecovery
Himari's Swing
2021 NovelA short novel with sports and youth themes.
sportsyouthchallenge
Mardist — Death-Row Inmate Kazami Tazuru
2021 Light novel / crimeA darker series centered on a death-row inmate; published in two volumes.
crimeethicsatonement
Summertime Rendering 2026: Strange Anecdotes of Novelist Ryunosuke Nagumo
2022 Novel / tie-inA tie-in publication containing short anecdotal pieces related to existing works.
anecdotestie-inshort stories
My Childhood Friend Meows 'Nyaa' and Under Her Skirt
2024 Light novel / romantic comedyA comedic light novel with somewhat risqué romantic elements.
childhood friendsromancecomedy
The Butler's Bookshelf Is Noisy: Nanashi Kazami and the Curious Library
2024 Light novel / fantasyA fantastical story involving a library and various mysteries.
librarymysteryfantasy
Bibliography
- Yako Kazami's Corpse Observations
- You Can't Lie to a Mermaid
- The Deliverer — Postman of Farewell Letters —
- Five Memories to Remember You
- The Bread Brothers of Kichijoji: Grandma's Fresh Bâtard
- Two-Person Household: Raising My Best Friend's Son
- The Occult Detective Kugami Eats Only Malice
- Gunjo Roadshow
- The Science Geek and the Psychic Woman: Equation to Repose
- Goodbye, Your Atonement
- Himari's Swing
- Mardist — Death-Row Inmate Kazami Tazuru (Vol. 1 & 2)
- Summertime Rendering 2026: Strange Anecdotes of Novelist Ryunosuke Nagumo
- My Childhood Friend Meows 'Nyaa' and Under Her Skirt
- The Butler's Bookshelf Is Noisy: Nanashi Kazami and the Curious Library
- The Elevator of Crisis (anthology contribution)
- Good Locus (anthology contribution)
- Kisarazu-san's 15 Seconds (voice novel / script, peep)
- The Double Love of Hibana Kagebishi (cinema novel / script, peep)
- Absolute Obedience — Hypnosis Drop — (cinema content / script, peep)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Conversational, easy-to-read proseLight-novel pacing
- Recurring Motifs
- supernatural / the uncannysea and waterside imageryfriendship and lossbooks and libraries
Legacy
Her prize-winning submission led to a commercial debut; since then she has published multiple works mainly in the light-novel field, gaining support especially among younger readers. Prize wins served as the starting point of her career.
Trivia
- In high school she belonged to the golf club; after a loss at a national tournament she shifted to a more indoor lifestyle.
- In 2015 she won the Fujimi Light Novel Literary Award (Gold Prize) for 'Yako Kazami's Corpse Observations' and the Ichijinsha Bunko Award (Minazaki–Nanatsuki Prize) for 'Umi no Yuyu', debuting commercially in 2016.
- She has lived in a share house since 2021.
- She has also provided scripts for media such as voice novels and cinema-style short novels.