Mephisto Award
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Koji Ishizaki
いしざき こうじ
Ishizaki Koji
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1963 （Saitama Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Mystery writer
- Active Years
- 2000-
- Affiliations
- Employed at a chemical manufacturer
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo University of Science | Faculty of Science | Department of Science | — | — | Japan |
Tokyo University of Science
Faculty of Science
/ Department of Science
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mephisto Prize | Sunday's Silence | — | Kodansha | Winner |
Mephisto Prize
2000
Work:
Sunday's Silence
Organization:
Kodansha
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Sunday's Silence
2000 Mystery novelThe author's debut novel and the first in the Miria & Yuri series. Emphasizes logical puzzle-solving and character-driven mystery.
mysterycharacter dramapuzzle-solving
The Island Without You
2001 Mystery novelAn entry in the Miria & Yuri series set on an isolated island, exploring closed-off circumstances and interpersonal mysteries.
isolationlocked-roominterpersonal relationships
Long and Short Spells
2001 Mystery novelA work in the series characterized by wordplay, devices, and carefully planted clues.
trickwordplayforeshadowing
The Folded-Insert Case
2002 Mystery novelA mystery whose title evokes magazine-style sealed inserts; a story that accumulates detailed clues to reach a resolution.
detailed cluesmechanismdeduction
The Island of the Neck-Crying Demon
2007 Mystery novelPublished by Tokyo Sogensha (Mystery Frontier). A novel set on an island where strange phenomena intertwine with mystery elements.
islandstrange phenomenainvestigation
The Avenger's Coffin
2008 Mystery novelA suspense-tinged work centered on revenge, depicting personal obsession and the incidents it provokes.
revengeobsessionmoral conflict
The Murder of ≠
2009 Mystery novelA work that uses a symbol in its title; contains theoretical and logical tricks typical of puzzle mysteries.
symbolslogical trickdeduction
Murder in the Records
2010 Mystery novelA work where documents and records provide clues; the plot hinges on examining and interpreting archival material.
recordsarchival investigationmystery
The Fourth Man
2011 Mystery novelA novel depicting a significant case within the series, focusing on layered interpersonal relationships and uncovering the truth.
interpersonal relationsmulti-layered structureuncovering truth
The Emperor's New Clothes
2012 Mystery novelUsing a fairy-tale motif in its title, this work explores social themes and deception within a mystery framework.
deceptionsocial satiresearch for truth
The Beauty of the Mirror Castle
2013 Mystery novelA mystery that incorporates motifs like mirrors and castles, with fantastical elements and vivid visual imagery.
fantasymirrorsimagery
Bibliography
- Sunday's Silence
- The Island Without You
- Long and Short Spells
- The Folded-Insert Case
- The Island of the Neck-Crying Demon
- The Avenger's Coffin
- The Murder of ≠
- Murder in the Records
- The Fourth Man
- The Emperor's New Clothes
- The Beauty of the Mirror Castle
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Logical, tightly plotted narrativesCharacter-focused narration
- Recurring Motifs
- isolated settingsclues hidden in detailsrevenge and obsession
Legacy
A mystery writer who debuted after winning the Mephisto Prize. Known for realistic settings and puzzle-focused storytelling, he has a dedicated readership.
Trivia
- Debuted in 2000 after winning the 18th Mephisto Prize for 'Nichiyōbi no Chinmoku'.
- Graduated from Tokyo University of Science and has written while employed at a chemical manufacturer.
- Best known for works belonging to the Miria & Yuri series.