MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award
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Edition 3 (2007) excellence award
Tomoyasu Higa
ひが ともやす
Higa Tomoyasu
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1984-01-22
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Resident of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Light novel author
- Active Years
- 2007-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hokusei Gakuen Yoichi High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Hokusei Gakuen Yoichi High School
Country:
Japan
Dropped out
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award | Local Urban Legends Compendium | 新人賞 | Media Factory (MF Bunko J) | 優秀賞 |
MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award
2007
Work:
Local Urban Legends Compendium
Category:
新人賞
Organization:
Media Factory (MF Bunko J)
Result:
優秀賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Gyarugo!!!!!: Local Urban Legends Compendium
2007 Light novelA light novel themed around local urban legends. This was Higa's debut work.
urban legendshumoryouth
But It's a School Swimsuit.
2011 Light novelA comedy-leaning youth light novel. Contains episodes themed around school swimsuits.
youthcomedyschool life
I Don't Remember, But I Love You
2012 Light novelA romantic comedy that includes themes related to memory.
romancememorycomedy
The Awakening Kafka User
2014 Light novelA light novel work that contains supernatural and fantasy elements.
fantasysupernatural abilitiesadventure
They Think I Can't Communicate Because I Became a Werewolf
2020 Light novelA story depicting misunderstandings and comedy that arise when the protagonist becomes a werewolf.
supernaturalcomedymisunderstanding
The Snow That Fell on Us That Summer
2020 NovelA long-form youth novel (published in Kadokawa Bunko).
youthseasonsloss
Life Is Short, Love, Men and Women
2023 Light novelA collection of shorter stories themed around romance.
romanceliferelationships
Bibliography
- Gyarugo!!!!!: Local Urban Legends Compendium (2007)
- Gyarugo!!!!!: Regional Jealousy Compendium (2008)
- Gyarugo!!!!!: The Strongest G-Class Compendium (2008)
- Gyarugo!!!!!: Direct Line to Hell and Heaven Compendium (2008)
- Gyarugo!!!!!: Local Hero Escape Compendium (2009)
- Gyarugo!!!!!: First Appearance on Terrestrial TV Compendium (2009)
- But It's a School Swimsuit. — But It's a School Swimsuit. (2011)
- But It's a School Swimsuit. — I Think You Should Swim. (2011)
- I Don't Remember, But I Love You (2012)
- The Awakening Kafka User (2014)
- You're Not Alone, Right? (2017)
- They Think I Can't Communicate Because I Became a Werewolf (2020)
- The Snow That Fell on Us That Summer (2020)
- Life Is Short, Love, Men and Women (2023)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- A brisk, light-novel narrative styleDialogue-driven prose with humorIncorporation of urban legends and supernatural elements
- Recurring Motifs
- urban legendsdistorted everyday youthmisunderstandings and comedy
Legacy
A light novel author who debuted via the MF Bunko J newcomer award and has published works centered on urban legends and youth comedy. Known as a regional (Hokkaido) resident author who maintains connections with fellow writers.
Trivia
- Debuted after receiving the Excellence Award at the 3rd MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award.
- Dropped out of Hokusei Gakuen Yoichi High School.
- Reported resident of Sapporo, Hokkaido.
- Has a close friendship with novelist Miura Yuuo.