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Shinseiki

しんせいき

Shinseiki

Profile

Gender
Unknown
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Novelist, Light novel author
Active Years
2009-

Awards

Kodansha BOX Newcomer Award "Powers"
2009
Work: Jingi - DEBUG PROGRAM - Operation Phantom Proof
Organization: Kodansha BOX
Result: Powers（大賞）受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Jingi - DEBUG PROGRAM - Operation Phantom Proof

2010 Light novel

The author's debut novel. It won the Powers award (Grand Prize) at the 2nd Kodansha BOX Newcomer Award and was published by Kodansha BOX in December 2010. Reportedly the first novel the author completed; a light novel with science-fiction elements.

TechnologyIdentitySuspense

DEUSLAYER

2011 Light novel

Published by Kodansha BOX in August 2011. Serialized in BOX-AiR from issue 0 (Feb 2011) through issue 5 (Aug 2011). Illustrated by Shiho Enda.

Science fictionSystem vs. individual

Fate Equation

2011 Light novel

Published by Kodansha BOX (Powers BOX) in September 2011. As suggested by the title, it deals with themes of fate, equations of destiny, and human relationships.

FateHuman dramaMathematical motifs

Detective Apprentice Casebook: EQX

2013 Short story

A short story published in the electronic magazine BOX-AiR, issue 23 (February 2013). Presented as a short mystery.

DetectiveMystery

Bibliography

  • Jingi - DEBUG PROGRAM - Operation Phantom Proof (2010)
  • DEUSLAYER (2011)
  • Fate Equation (2011)
  • Detective Apprentice Casebook: EQX (short story, 2013)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Dense descriptive style emphasizing detailed settingsFast-paced dialogue and plot progression
Recurring Motifs
Conflict between high technology and humanityFragility of identityTension between system and individual

Legacy

Gained attention after the debut novel won the Kodansha BOX Powers newcomer award and was published. Released multiple works soon after debut and is known for novels blending science fiction and mystery elements.

Trivia

  • Won the 2nd Kodansha BOX Newcomer Award "Powers" and debuted with 'Jingi' in December 2010.
  • 'Jingi' is said to be the first novel the author ever completed.
  • DEUSLAYER was serialized in BOX-AiR and published in book form in August 2011.
  • Authority control identifiers (VIAF, National Diet Library) exist for the author.