Nihon SF Grand Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 19 (1998) special award
Masahiko Inoue
イノウエ マサヒコ
Inoue Masahiko
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1960-01-13 （Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Anthologist
- Active Years
- 1983-
- Memberships
- Mystery Writers of Japan, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan, Honkaku Mystery Writers Club, Hengaku Mystery Writers Club
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Metropolitan Itabashi High School | — | — | — | 1976-1978 | Japan |
| Meiji University | Faculty of Commerce | — | — | 1979-1983 | Japan |
Tokyo Metropolitan Itabashi High School
Period:
1976-1978
Year of Graduation:
1978
Country:
Japan
Meiji University
Faculty of Commerce
Period:
1979-1983
Year of Graduation:
1983
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Hoshi Shinichi Short-Short Contest — Excellence Award | Yokei na mono ga | — | Hoshi Shinichi Short-Short Contest Committee | 受賞 |
| 1998 | Nihon SF Taisho (19th) — Special Prize | Igyo Collection (editor) | — | Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan | 受賞 |
Hoshi Shinichi Short-Short Contest — Excellence Award
1983
Work:
Yokei na mono ga
Organization:
Hoshi Shinichi Short-Short Contest Committee
Result:
受賞
Nihon SF Taisho (19th) — Special Prize
1998
Work:
Igyo Collection (editor)
Organization:
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Ijinkan no Yoma
1991 HorrorA horror tale set in an old Western-style mansion. Depicts residents' encounters with the uncanny in a novel-length work with a short-story feel.
old mansionsthe uncannyencounters
Kagoyashiki no Muma
1991 Weird FictionA fantastical tale of fear revolving around a mansion and dreams. A succubus-like presence invades everyday life.
dream vs. realitymansionhallucination
Igyo Hakurankai (Exhibition of the Strange)
1994 Horror / Weird FictionA collection-format work gathering strange creatures and events. Shows his skill as an anthologist.
monsterscollectionexhibition
Cinema and Case of Coffee Castle
2019 Mystery / WeirdA mystery with uncanny elements set around a coffee shop called 'Coffee Castle', where a case unfolds.
coffeehousepuzzle-solvingthe uncanny
Bibliography
- Ijinkan no Yoma
- Tales Too Strange for Words
- Kagoyashiki no Muma
- Night at Diodati House
- Igyo Collection (editor)
- Cinema and Case of Coffee Castle
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- weird/horror-leaning proseconcentrated narration utilizing short-story techniques
- Recurring Motifs
- old mansionsboundary between dream and realitymonsters/strange beingsfilm and cinematic imagery
Legacy
A well-regarded writer in horror and weird fiction, also known for his work as an anthologist. Recipient of an SF award and active in leadership roles within the Japanese SF community, he holds influence in genre circles.
Academic Societies
- Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan
- Mystery Writers of Japan
Trivia
- Made his debut by winning an Excellence Award in the 1983 Hoshi Shinichi Short-Short Contest.
- Edited the anthology series 'Igyo Collection'; the series received a Special Prize at the 1998 Nihon SF Taisho.
- Served as secretary-general of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of Japan and became the club's president in 2024.