Kadokawa Haruki Novel Award
1 appearances
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Edition 13 (2021) award
Yukihisa Inada
いなだ ゆきひさ
Inada Yukihisa
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1983-01-01 （Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan → Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Former civil servant, Freelancer
- Active Years
- 2021-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Kyoiku University | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Osaka Kyoiku University
Country:
Japan
Completed graduate school (specific degree/department not clearly stated in public sources)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kadokawa Haruki Novel Prize | Fuun Getsuro (published as 'Kakeru: Shounen Kiba Yugekitai') | — | Kadokawa Haruki Office | 受賞 |
| 2022 | Hiroshima Book Award | Kakeru: The Youth Cavalry Guerrilla Unit | — | Hiroshima Book Award Committee | 受賞 |
Kadokawa Haruki Novel Prize
2021
Work:
Fuun Getsuro (published as 'Kakeru: Shounen Kiba Yugekitai')
Organization:
Kadokawa Haruki Office
Result:
受賞
Hiroshima Book Award
2022
Work:
Kakeru: The Youth Cavalry Guerrilla Unit
Organization:
Hiroshima Book Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kakeru: The Youth Cavalry Guerrilla Unit
2021 Historical novelDebut novel. A historical story depicting young characters serving in a youth cavalry guerrilla unit, confronting battles and journeys. Themes include friendship, growth, and ties to local communities.
YouthFriendshipHistoryComing of age
Kakeru (2): The Youth Cavalry Guerrilla Unit
2022 Historical novelSequel. Continues characters and narrative from the first volume, expanding character portrayals and the scope of events.
CommunityResponsibilityPast and present
Bibliography
- Kakeru: The Youth Cavalry Guerrilla Unit (Kadokawa Haruki Office, 2021-10-15) ISBN 978-4758413930
- Kakeru (2): The Youth Cavalry Guerrilla Unit (Kadokawa Haruki Office, 2022-06-15) ISBN 978-4758414180
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Blend of historical fact and fictionAction-oriented, accessible narration
- Recurring Motifs
- Horseback movementYouth solidarityJourney and obligation
Legacy
As a debut author he won the Kadokawa Haruki Novel Prize and the Hiroshima Book Award, and engaged in regional bookshop visits as community outreach. He is regarded as an emerging writer to watch.
Trivia
- After completing graduate school he worked as a staff member in Akitakata City and reportedly retired at age 35 to focus on writing.
- After winning the Hiroshima Book Award he carried out a community outreach tour visiting 80 bookstores in the prefecture called the "Orei Tabi" (thank-you trip).
- Maintains a public account on X (formerly Twitter) (@yukihisa_inada).