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Ryosuke Kakine

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Ryosuke Kakine

別名: 西山 陽一郎 / Nishiyama Yoichiro
ペンネーム: Ryosuke Kakine（Pen name (real name: Nishiyama Yoichiro)）

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1966-04-27 （Isahaya, Nagasaki, Japan）
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese
居住地歴
Isahaya, Nagasaki (birthplace) → Tokyo (moved for university; resides)

経歴

職業
Novelist
活動期間
2000年〜
影響を受けた人物
Somerset Maugham, Truman Capote, Gabriel García Márquez
ノミネート
2013: Nominee for the 4th Yamada Futtarō Prize ('Mitsuhide no Teiri'), 2014: Nominee for the 2nd Kyoto Book Award ('Mitsuhide no Teiri'), 2017: Shortlisted for the 156th Naoki Prize ('Muromachi Burai'), 2018: Nominee for the 9th Yamada Futtarō Prize ('Shincho no Genri'), 2019: Shortlisted for the 160th Naoki Prize ('Shincho no Genri'), 2019: Nominee for the 7th Kyoto Book Award ('Muromachi Burai')

学歴

University of Tsukuba
Second Group, Human Sciences (Human Studies)
国: Japan
Graduated from the Second Group, Human Sciences division.

受賞歴

Suntory Mystery Award
2000
対象作品: The Rooster at Three A.M.
部門: 大賞・読者賞
主催: Kōbo Guide (Suntory Mystery Award)
結果: Winner
Oyabu Haruhiko Prize
2004
対象作品: Wild Soul
主催: Oyabu Haruhiko Prize Selection Committee
結果: Winner
Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award
2004
対象作品: Wild Soul
主催: Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award Committee
結果: Winner
Mystery Writers of Japan Award
2004
対象作品: Wild Soul
部門: 長編及び連作短編集部門
主催: Mystery Writers of Japan
結果: Winner
Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize
2005
対象作品: Kimitachi ni Ashita wa Nai
主催: Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize Committee
結果: Winner
Nagasaki Prefectural Commendation (Special Award)
2005
主催: Nagasaki Prefecture
結果: Winner
Booksellers' Historical Novel Award
2016
対象作品: Muromachi Burai
主催: Booksellers' Historical Novel Award Committee
結果: Winner
Naoki Prize
2023
対象作品: Gokuraku Seii Taishogun
主催: Naoki Prize Selection Committee
結果: Winner

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

The Rooster at Three A.M.

2000年 Mystery

A debut novel set in Ho Chi Minh City, inspired by the author's experience as a tour escort; winner of the Suntory Mystery Award.

extreme situationsforeign city settingself-awakening
映像化・舞台化
  • [TV drama] The Rooster at Three A.M. (2000)

Heat Island

2001年 Mystery / Suspense

A hard-hitting suspense novel set in an urban environment; part of the Heat Island series.

urban crimesocial stagnationviolence
映像化・舞台化
  • [Film] Heat Island / 片山修 (2007)

Wild Soul

2003年 Mystery

A novel that explores the darker sides of corporate society and individuals; it brought the author several literary awards.

social mysterypersonal conflictviolence and ethics

Kimitachi ni Ashita wa Nai

2005年 Mystery / Social novel

A social novel about a professional layoffs-surrogate; loosely based on the author's experience as a salaryman.

layoffslabor issuessocial harshness
映像化・舞台化
  • [TV drama] Kimitachi ni Ashita wa Nai (2010)

Mitsuhide's Theorem

2013年 Historical novel

A historical novel focused on Akechi Mitsuhide; marks the author's expansion into historical fiction.

reinterpretation of historical figurespower and humanity

Muromachi Burai

2016年 Historical novel

A historical novel depicting the political anarchy before the Ōnin War; winner of the Booksellers' Historical Novel Award.

anarchypower strugglesMuromachi period
映像化・舞台化
  • [Film] Muromachi Burai / 入江悠 (2025)

Principles of Nobunaga

2018年 Historical novel

A long novel about Oda Nobunaga that blends historical facts and fiction.

powerambitionhistorical reappraisal

Gokuraku Seii Taishogun

2023年 Historical novel

A historical novel about Ashikaga Takauji; winner of the 169th Naoki Prize.

warrior biographyrise and fall of power

全著作

  • The Rooster at Three A.M. (2000)
  • Heat Island (2001)
  • Wild Soul (2003)
  • Gangster Lesson (2004)
  • Saudade (2004)
  • Crazy Heaven (2004)
  • Kimitachi ni Ashita wa Nai (2005)
  • The Prince of Debt Collectors (2007)
  • Stakeout Princess (2010)
  • Border (2010)
  • The Moon Does Not Get Angry (2011)
  • Life Driving School (2011)
  • The Trajectory of Komainu John (2012)
  • Mitsuhide's Theorem (2013)
  • Muromachi Burai (2016)
  • Principles of Nobunaga (2018)
  • Nirvana (2021)
  • Gokuraku Seii Taishogun (2023)

翻案

  • The Rooster at Three A.M. (TV drama, 2000)
  • Heat Island (Film, 2007, dir. Osamu Katayama)
  • Kimitachi ni Ashita wa Nai (TV drama, 2010, NHK)
  • Muromachi Burai (Film, slated for Jan 17, 2025 release, dir. Yu Irie)

作風・主題

文体
Depictions of extreme situationsMystery / adventureShift to historical fiction (later works)Emphasis on psychological portrayalFast-paced plotting
頻出モチーフ
Self-awareness awakening under extreme stressLayoff and social pressurePower and violenceContrast between regional and urban settings

評価・遺産

A writer who began in contemporary mystery and expanded to adventure, social novels, and more recently historical fiction. He has won major awards including the Suntory Mystery Award, Mystery Writers of Japan Award, Yoshikawa Eiji Newcomer Award, Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize, and the Booksellers' Historical Novel Award, and received the Naoki Prize in 2023, bringing increased attention.

資料所蔵先

  • National Diet Library bibliographic record
  • University of Tsukuba Foundation (profile material)

大衆文化への影響

  • Adaptations to television drama and film have brought his work to a wider audience
  • Media exposure includes NHK serial drama adaptation and theatrical film adaptations

豆知識

  • Real name: Nishiyama Yoichiro (pen name: Ryosuke Kakine).
  • Before debut he worked at Recruit and Kinki Nippon Tourist.
  • He became a full-time writer after winning the Suntory Mystery Award (Grand Prize & Reader's Prize) for his debut novel 'The Rooster at Three A.M.'.
  • Reportedly read intensively (about one book a day) and read some 700 books over two years in his formative period.
  • At 28 he bought a condominium on loan during the bubble era and later faced repayment difficulties after the economic downturn.