Super Dash Novel Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 10 (2011) grand prize
Sora Ishihara
いしはら そら
Ishihara Sora
Profile
- Gender
- Unknown
- Born
- Aichi Prefecture
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Aichi Prefecture
Career
- Occupations
- Light novel author, Novelist, Scriptwriter
- Active Years
- 2010-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Shueisha Super Dash Novel Rookie Award — Grand Prize | Kuzubako ni Houkiboshi | — | Shueisha | winner |
| 2013 | Aichi PR Light Novel Ambassador (appointment) | The 8th Cafeteria Girl | — | Aichi Prefecture | appointed |
Shueisha Super Dash Novel Rookie Award — Grand Prize
2010
Work:
Kuzubako ni Houkiboshi
Organization:
Shueisha
Result:
winner
Aichi PR Light Novel Ambassador (appointment)
2013
Work:
The 8th Cafeteria Girl
Organization:
Aichi Prefecture
Result:
appointed
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kuzubako ni Houkiboshi
2011 Light novelAward-winning light novel that depicts everyday life of young people and small wonders; won the 10th Shueisha Super Dash Novel Rookie Award Grand Prize.
youtheveryday lifecoming-of-age
The 8th Cafeteria Girl
2013 Light novelA light novel featuring Nagoya cuisine; the work contributed to local PR by highlighting regional culture.
food cultureregional identityyouth
Adaptations
- [Comic (tie-in project)] GOGO!! Enemy-sama
Kuzubako ni Houkiboshi 2
2014 Light novelSequel to Kuzubako ni Houkiboshi, continuing to portray characters' daily lives and evolving relationships.
friendshipeveryday life
The 8th Cafeteria Girl 2: Tokyo Hospitality Survival
2014 Light novelSecond in the series; retains elements set in Nagoya while depicting events in Tokyo.
regional vs urbanhuman relationships
The Second Most Interesting Light Novel in the World.
2015 Light novelA work blending humor and self-reference; notable for the author's light, witty voice.
humormetafiction
Osomatsu-san novels (Maematsu / Atomatsu / Tate-matsu / Yoko-matsu)
2016 NovelizationNovelizations of the anime Osomatsu-san; multiple titles in the series authored or co-authored by Ishihara.
media mixcomedy
Bibliography
- Kuzubako ni Houkiboshi (2011)
- The 8th Cafeteria Girl (2013)
- Kuzubako ni Houkiboshi 2 (2014)
- The 8th Cafeteria Girl 2: Tokyo Hospitality Survival (2014)
- The Second Most Interesting Light Novel in the World. (2015)
- Osomatsu-san novels (2016–2018)
- XX Boys Project: Welcome to Class 1-A (2019, co-authored)
Adaptations
- GOGO!! Enemy-sama (tie-in comic)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- light, approachable narrationhumorous descriptive style
- Recurring Motifs
- small events in everyday lifefood culture (Nagoya cuisine)friendship and growth
Legacy
Known as a light novel author who incorporates strong local elements and contributed to Nagoya/Aichi regional PR. Debuted after winning a rookie award and works across novelizations, manga originals, and game scenarios.
In Popular Culture
- Contributed to regional PR by featuring Nagoya cuisine in his works
Trivia
- Debuted after winning the 10th Shueisha Super Dash Novel Rookie Award Grand Prize in 2010.
- Appointed Aichi PR Light Novel Ambassador in 2013.
- Active across radio appearances, events, manga original works, and game scenarios.