Japan SF Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 10 (2008) award
Hotori Amano
あまのほとり
Amano Hotori
Profile
- Gender
- Unknown
- Born
- 1981-01-01 （Mito, Ibaraki, Japan）
- Nationality
- South Korea
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Mito, Ibaraki → Hitachi, Ibaraki
Career
- Occupations
- Science fiction writer
- Active Years
- 2009-
- Affiliations
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan
- Memberships
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan (member since 2017-10-31)
- Influenced By
- Hiroki Azuma
- Nominations
- Nominated for the 31st Nihon SF Taisho
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Electronics College | Network Department | Network Department | — | — | Japan |
Japan Electronics College
Network Department
/ Network Department
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Japan SF New Writer Award (10th) | Psysphyra | — | Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan | winner |
| 2010 | Nihon SF Taisho (31st) - nominee | Psysphyra | — | Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan | nominated |
Japan SF New Writer Award (10th)
2009
Work:
Psysphyra
Organization:
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan
Result:
winner
Nihon SF Taisho (31st) - nominee
2010
Work:
Psysphyra
Organization:
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan
Result:
nominated
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Psysphyra
2009 Science fictionA novel centered on networks and digital technology, exploring the boundaries between individuals and systems and the instability of identity.
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Bibliography
- Psysphyra (2009, Tokuma Shoten)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Hard-SF elements focusing on technology and networksBlend of conceptual and experimental prose
- Recurring Motifs
- boundaries between machine and humanisolation and solidarityflow of information and surveillance
Legacy
Gained attention after winning the Japan SF New Writer Award for the debut work; noted for network- and technology-focused fiction. Active as a member of the SF writers' community in Japan.
Academic Societies
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan
Trivia
- Described as having Zainichi Korean origins and reportedly does not hold Japanese citizenship (citation needed).
- Born in Ibaraki Prefecture and reported to reside in Hitachi.
- Described as the organizer of a group called 'Sphere Commune' (revolutionary association) in some sources.