Kyoto Animation Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 4 (2013) encouragement award
Soichiro Hatano
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Hatano Soichiro
Pen Names:
Soichiro Hatano（Pen name used for published works. An alternate name on social media is suggested but details are not public.）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Kyushu, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Light novel author
- Active Years
- 2013-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4th Kyoto Animation Awards — Novel Division Encouragement Prize | Phantom World | 小説部門 | Kyoto Animation | 受賞（奨励賞） |
4th Kyoto Animation Awards — Novel Division Encouragement Prize
2013
Work:
Phantom World
Category:
小説部門
Organization:
Kyoto Animation
Result:
受賞（奨励賞）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Myriad Colors Phantom World
2013 Light novelA light novel series set in contemporary Japan following boys and girls who confront ghosts and supernatural phenomena. The debut work "Phantom World" was revised and retitled for publication; the series ran as three volumes.
intersection of everyday life and the supernaturalyouth and interpersonal relationshipsghosts and paranormal phenomena
Adaptations
- [TV anime] Myriad Colors Phantom World (2016)
Bibliography
- Myriad Colors Phantom World (KA Esuma Bunko, 2013–2016, 3 volumes)
Adaptations
- Myriad Colors Phantom World — TV anime adaptation (2016)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Dialogue-driven, accessible proseBrisk pacing
- Recurring Motifs
- the otherworld lurking within everyday lifebonds among companionsyouthful coming-of-age
Legacy
Recognized through the anime adaptation of his debut work "Myriad Colors Phantom World," he gained visibility in the light novel field and earned a measure of acclaim. The work found popularity particularly among younger audiences.
Trivia
- In the afterword of his debut work he confessed to a "penurious life" where book purchases exceeded monthly food expenses.
- He is suggested to have works under another name on Twitter (X), but details have not been made public.