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Kabei Yukako

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Kabei Yukako

ペンネーム: Kabei Yukako(Used as a pen name)

プロフィール

性別
女性
生誕
Nagano Prefecture, Japan
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese
居住地歴
Nagano Prefecture, Japan → Tokyo, Japan

経歴

職業
Writer, Novelist
活動期間
2003年〜
ノミネート
Sonorama Bunko Grand Prize (2nd) — Finalist: 'Children Saw the Abyss' ('Kodomotachi wa Shin'en o Mita'), Dengeki hp Short Story Award (2nd) — Finalist: 'Custom Child'

学歴

Gakushuin University
Faculty of Economics / Department of Business Administration
学位: 学士
国: Japan

受賞歴

Dengeki Game Novel Award (9th)
2003
対象作品: Keiri (Keiri: The Dead Sleep in the Wastes)
主催: Dengeki Bunko / MediaWorks
結果: Winner

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Keiri

2003年 Light novel / Fantasy

A series that began with the award-winning novel; deals with motifs of the dead, wastelands and time. Published as a multi-volume light novel fantasy series.

timethe deaddystopia
映像化・舞台化
  • [Manga] Keiri: The Dead Sleep in the Wastes (manga) (2006)

Custom Child

2005年 Light novel / Science fiction

Explores boundaries between humans and artificial beings and questions of identity; one of the author's notable works from early career.

identityartificial life

2.43 Seiin High School Boys' Volleyball Club

2013年 Youth novel / Sports

A series about a high-school boys' volleyball team. Published by Shueisha and later adapted into an anime.

friendshipcompetitioncoming-of-age
映像化・舞台化
  • [TV anime] 2.43 Seiin High School Boys' Volleyball Club (TV anime) (2021)

The Sleepy Residents of Torikagosou

2006年 Light novel / School novel

An ensemble light-novel series set in a school; mixes humor with light mystery elements.

school lifeeveryday lifehuman relationships

全著作

  • Children Saw the Abyss
  • Keiri (9 volumes)
  • Custom Child
  • The Sleepy Residents of Torikagosou (6 volumes)
  • 2.43 Seiin High School Boys' Volleyball Club (series)
  • Woolong World (3 volumes)
  • NO CALL NO LIFE
  • Summer Cider

翻案

  • K (anime: screenwriter)
  • K: Missing Kings (film: screenwriter)
  • 2.43 Seiin High School Boys' Volleyball Club (original work; adapted to anime)
  • NO CALL NO LIFE (live-action film: original)

作風・主題

文体
light-novel narrative styledialogue-driven brisk pacingfantasy expressed with science-fiction ideas
頻出モチーフ
timeshifting identitydistorted everyday/school life

評価・遺産

A novelist active mainly in light novels who works across genres. Debuted after winning a prize and has written works ranging from youth-oriented fiction to SF and fantasy. Involved in media-mix adaptations including anime, manga and live-action film.

大衆文化への影響

  • Contributions to anime such as 'K' and '2.43' through scriptwriting and original work

豆知識

  • Real name has not been disclosed.
  • Official website: Pulp Channel (kabeyuka.dandelion.lolipop.jp)
  • X (formerly Twitter) account: @kabe_yuka