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第49回（2008年） honorable mention
Kazusa Kisaragi
きさらぎ かずさ
Kisaragi Kazusa
ペンネーム:
Ragi（Nickname used on blog and social media）
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1983 （Kiryu, Gunma, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
経歴
- 職業
- children's author, writer, novelist
- 活動期間
- 2009年〜
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tokyo | College of Arts and Sciences | Representation and Cultural Studies | — | — | Japan |
| Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo | — | Doctoral program (left after earning credits) | — | — | Japan |
University of Tokyo
College of Arts and Sciences
/ Representation and Cultural Studies
国:
Japan
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, University of Tokyo
Doctoral program (left after earning credits)
国:
Japan
Enrolled in doctoral program and later left after earning credits
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Kodansha Children's Literature Newcomer Award (49th) | The Chrysalis's Dream | — | Kodansha | 佳作 |
| 2009 | Junior Adventure Novel Award (7th) | Mysterious Sevens: The Seven Sealed Wonders | — | Junior Adventure Novel Award (organizers) | 受賞 |
| 2011 | Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (45th) | The Frog Songstress | — | Japan Children's Literature Association | 受賞 |
Kodansha Children's Literature Newcomer Award (49th)
2009
対象作品:
The Chrysalis's Dream
主催:
Kodansha
結果:
佳作
Junior Adventure Novel Award (7th)
2009
対象作品:
Mysterious Sevens: The Seven Sealed Wonders
主催:
Junior Adventure Novel Award (organizers)
結果:
受賞
Japan Children's Literature Association Newcomer Award (45th)
2011
対象作品:
The Frog Songstress
主催:
Japan Children's Literature Association
結果:
受賞
受賞・候補エディション
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第7回（2008年） grand prize
After children begin investigating their school's seven mysteries, ghost stories start becoming real around them. As they pursue the identity of the mysterious seventh wonder, they confront a succession of monsters.
When the truth behind the mysterious seventh wonder is revealed, what awaits them?
167ページschool mysteriesghost storiesmysteryadventurefriendship
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第45回（2012年） award
作品
代表作
The Chrysalis's Dream
2009年 children's literatureA children's story that uses metamorphosis as a motif; the protagonist confronts inner change and growth.
growthtransformationself-discovery
Mysterious Sevens: The Seven Sealed Wonders
2009年 children's adventureAn installment in a series about seven mysteries; blends mystery elements with adventure aimed at young readers.
adventuremystery-solvingfriendship
The Frog Songstress
2011年 children's literatureA children's novel with whimsical characters and fantasy elements; recognized as an award-winning work.
fantasyself-expressionfriendship
Rabbit Hero
2012年 children's literatureA children's adventure with humor featuring animal characters in heroic roles.
animalscourageadventure
Cinderella Sea Slug Girl
2013年 children's literatureAn imaginative children's story inspired by marine life.
natureimaginationfriendship
全著作
- The Chrysalis's Dream (Kodansha, 2009)
- Mysterious Sevens: The Seven Sealed Wonders (Iwasaki Shoten, 2009)
- The Frog Songstress (Kodansha, 2011)
- Rabbit Hero (Kodansha, 2012)
- Cinderella Sea Slug Girl (Kodansha, 2013)
- Leave it to the Puppet Detective Team! (Kaiseisha, 2013)
- Please Support the Puppet Detective Team! (Kaiseisha, 2013)
- Puppet Detective Team's Miracle Live! (Kaiseisha, 2014)
- Puppet Detective Team and the Mysterious New Member (Kaiseisha, 2017)
- Phantom Thief Prince Chulippa! (Kaiseisha, 2015-2017)
- Noda-chan Series (Komine Shoten, 2015-2022)
- Hero of the Police Box: Stories about the Job — Police Officer (Kodansha, 2016)
- The Birthday Party Invited a Dinosaur (Kodansha, 2018)
- Voice Actors are Great (Kodansha, 2018)
- They Both Really Love Books! (Komine Shoten, 2018)
- School Lunch Ensemble (Mitsumura Tohsho, 2018-2022)
- Toto the Coward and the Stone of Life: Animal Family — African Elephant (Kodansha, 2019)
- Mitch's Roadside Collection (Kaiseisha, 2019-2021)
- Seven Wonders Detective Amadeus! 1 (Seizansha, 2019)
- Ruki and Yurika's Surprising Invention Days (Kodansha, 2019)
- Special QT and Us (Kodansha, 2022)
- The Magical Abracadablet (PHP Institute, 2023)
- Are We Really Friends? (Komine Shoten, 2024)
作風・主題
- 文体
- accessible, plain style suitable for childreninterweaves mystery and fantasy elementshumorous and warm descriptions
- 頻出モチーフ
- friendshipadventureanimalsgrowth and self-discoverymystery
評価・遺産
An award-winning children's author with a sizable body of work. Recognized for stories that blend mystery, adventure, and animal themes for young readers.
豆知識
- Uses the nickname 'Ragi' on her blog and social media.
- Graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Tokyo; attended doctoral program and later left after earning credits.
- Born in Kiryu, Gunma (born 1983).
- Debuted in 2009; 'The Chrysalis's Dream' received an honorable mention in the Kodansha Children's Literature Newcomer Award.