Edogawa Ranpo Award
2 appearances
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Edition 32 (1986) nominee
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Edition 33 (1987) award
Toshihiro Ishii
いしい としひろ
Ishii Toshihiro
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1962-12-19 （Kurashiki, Okayama, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Kurashiki, Okayama → Okayama Prefecture (lecturer at Okayama Shoka University)
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Mystery writer, Lecturer
- Active Years
- 1987-
- Affiliations
- Okayama Shoka University (Lecturer), Novel writing group 'ZEPHYR'
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okayama Shoka University | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Okayama Shoka University
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Edogawa Rampo Prize | Kaze no Turn Road | — | — | 受賞 |
Edogawa Rampo Prize
1987
Work:
Kaze no Turn Road
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Kaze no Turn Road
1987 MysteryDebut 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 Coming-of-age novelA coming-of-age story centered on motorcycles, depicting youth, friendship, and growth.
MotorcyclesFriendshipGrowing up
The Wind Magician
1988 MysteryA mystery novel themed around the motif of wind. Later published in paperback.
Puzzle solvingSymbolism
Gouka (Infernal Fire)
1993 Traditional mysteryA traditional-style mystery novel emphasizing classical puzzle-solving and structure.
Locked-roomDeduction
Memories of the Lost Capital
Historical mysteryA mystery incorporating ancient historical sites and background. An event based on the novel was held at the Heijo Palace ruins.
HistoryArchaeologyPuzzle solving
Adaptations
- [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
Adaptations
- [Stage (Musical)] Yaoyorozu (2014)
Bibliography
- 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)
Adaptations
- Musical 'Yaoyorozu' (Kojima City, 2014)
- Heijokyo Mystery Quest (Event based on 'Memories of the Lost Capital', 2010)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- A style merging coming-of-age and mystery fictionA fast-paced narrative voice
- Recurring Motifs
- Motorcycles and journeysYouthful coming-of-ageHistorical sites
Legacy
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.
In Popular Culture
- Influence on local culture through mystery events and the musical performed in Kojima
Trivia
- 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'.