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Toshihiro Ishii

いしい としひろ

Ishii Toshihiro

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1962-12-19 (Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan)
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese
居住地歴
Kurashiki, Okayama → Okayama Prefecture (lecturer at Okayama Shoka University)

経歴

職業
Novelist, Mystery writer, Lecturer
活動期間
1987年〜
所属
Okayama Shoka University (Lecturer), Novel writing group 'ZEPHYR'

学歴

Okayama Shoka University
国: Japan

受賞歴

Edogawa Rampo Prize
1987
対象作品: Kaze no Turn Road
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Kaze no Turn Road

1987年 Mystery

Debut novel that won the Edogawa Rampo Prize. A blend of youthful energy and mystery elements in a feature-length story.

YouthMysteryJourney

Bike Story: White Chapter

1987年 Coming-of-age novel

A coming-of-age story centered on motorcycles, depicting youth, friendship, and growth.

MotorcyclesFriendshipGrowing up

The Wind Magician

1988年 Mystery

A mystery novel themed around the motif of wind. Later published in paperback.

Puzzle solvingSymbolism

Gouka (Infernal Fire)

1993年 Traditional mystery

A traditional-style mystery novel emphasizing classical puzzle-solving and structure.

Locked-roomDeduction

Memories of the Lost Capital

Historical mystery

A mystery incorporating ancient historical sites and background. An event based on the novel was held at the Heijo Palace ruins.

HistoryArchaeologyPuzzle solving
映像化・舞台化
  • [Event / Live mystery] Heijokyo Mystery Quest (2010)

Yaoyorozu (Original work)

Musical (original work)

An original work by the author adapted into a community musical in Kojima, performed in 2014 as a regionally participatory production.

Community creationTheatre
映像化・舞台化
  • [Stage (Musical)] Yaoyorozu (2014)

全著作

  • Kaze no Turn Road (Kodansha, 1987)
  • Bike Story: White Chapter (Kodansha X Bunko, 1987)
  • The Wind Magician (Kodansha, 1988)
  • D no Kagami: Hokkaido Battle (Kodansha Novels, 1989)
  • Venus Murder Line (Tokuma Novels, 1989)
  • D no Kagami 2: Tokyo Inferno (Kodansha Novels, 1990)
  • D no Kagami 3: New York Showdown (Kodansha Novels, 1990)
  • Requiem of the Knights (Tokuma Novels, 1991)
  • Dragon King Legend Murder Case (Kobunsha, 1992)
  • Gouka (Tokuma Novels, 1993)
  • Memories of the Lost Capital (San-ei Shobo)
  • No Solution: A Mystery Without Resolution (Fukurou Publishing, 2007)
  • Deus Ex Machina: The Clockwork God (Fukurou Publishing, 2007)

翻案

  • Musical 'Yaoyorozu' (Kojima City, 2014)
  • Heijokyo Mystery Quest (Event based on 'Memories of the Lost Capital', 2010)

作風・主題

文体
A style merging coming-of-age and mystery fictionA fast-paced narrative voice
頻出モチーフ
Motorcycles and journeysYouthful coming-of-ageHistorical sites

評価・遺産

After debuting as the youngest winner of the Edogawa Rampo Prize, he became known for works that move between coming-of-age and mystery fiction. He has been active in community-oriented projects such as local events and citizen-participatory stage works.

大衆文化への影響

  • Influence on local culture through mystery events and the musical performed in Kojima

豆知識

  • Won the Edogawa Rampo Prize in 1987 for 'Kaze no Turn Road' (at the time the youngest recipient at age 24).
  • Served as a lecturer at Okayama Shoka University and launched the writing group 'ZEPHYR'.