Bara no Machi Fukuyama Mystery Newcomer Literary Award
1 appearances
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Edition 7 (2014) award
Isshin Kamiya
かみや いっしん
Kamiya Isshin
Pen Names:
Nana Shuu Niko（Pen name used when submitting to the Dengeki Novel Awards）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Mystery writer
- Active Years
- 2010-
- Influenced By
- Soji Shimada
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doshisha University | Faculty of Law | Department of Law | — | — | Japan |
Doshisha University
Faculty of Law
/ Department of Law
Country:
Japan
Graduated
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 16th Dengeki Novel Prize — Dengeki Bunko MAGAZINE Prize | Seiren Sangokushi | — | Dengeki Novel Prize | 受賞 |
| 2014 | 7th Bara no Machi Fukuyama Mystery Newcomer Prize | Even If I Defy the World | — | Bara no Machi Fukuyama Mystery Newcomer Prize Committee | 受賞 |
16th Dengeki Novel Prize — Dengeki Bunko MAGAZINE Prize
2009
Work:
Seiren Sangokushi
Organization:
Dengeki Novel Prize
Result:
受賞
7th Bara no Machi Fukuyama Mystery Newcomer Prize
2014
Work:
Even If I Defy the World
Organization:
Bara no Machi Fukuyama Mystery Newcomer Prize Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Seiren Sangokushi 1
2010 Light novelA light novel published under the pen name Nana Shuu Niko. It mixes romantic elements with a Three Kingdoms–inspired setting; numbered as a series though no further volumes followed.
RomanceHistorical-style fantasy
Even If I Defy the World
2015 Mystery novelThe work that won the Bara no Machi Fukuyama Mystery Newcomer Prize. Praised for its tense pacing and ability to draw readers to the ending; retitled and published by Kodansha in 2015.
TruthHuman conflictMoral choices
Bibliography
- Seiren Sangokushi 1 (2010)
- Even If I Defy the World (2015)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear, accessible proseTension-driven narration that pulls the reader to the conclusion
- Recurring Motifs
- Boundary between truth and falsehoodEthical dilemmasIsolated characters
Legacy
A mystery writer who debuted after receiving recognition in the Dengeki Novel Prize and winning a newcomer mystery award. Recognized as an emerging talent whose sharp plotting and prose engage readers.
Trivia
- Won the Dengeki Bunko MAGAZINE Prize under the pen name Nana Shuu Niko.
- Passed the administrative scrivener examination in 2004.
- The notable work Even If I Defy the World was retitled and published after winning a newcomer prize in 2014.