Mephisto Award
1 appearances
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Edition 46 (2012) award
Natsuki Kita
きた なつき
Kita Natsuki
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1986 （Osaka Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist
- Active Years
- 2012-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nara Women's University | Graduate School | — | — | — | Japan |
Nara Women's University
Graduate School
Country:
Japan
Enrolled in the graduate school (in attendance)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 46th Mephisto Prize | Koto no Kitsune-san | — | Kodansha | Winner |
46th Mephisto Prize
2012
Work:
Koto no Kitsune-san
Organization:
Kodansha
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Koto no Kitsune-san
2012 Romance novelA romance novel set in Nara that follows the romantic relationships and interpersonal dynamics of young people; includes local shrine and fox folklore elements.
RomanceLocal culture (Nara)Foxes / folklore
Kitsune-san's Matchmaking
2014 Romance novelA sequel to Koto no Kitsune-san, depicting changes in relationships among characters and new romantic developments.
RomanceInterpersonal relationshipsComing of age
Kitsune-san's Dating Life
2015 Romance novelAnother sequel in the series focusing on the characters' active pursuit of romantic relationships.
RomanceModern datingSlice of life
A Romance Tour in Mito
2013 Romance novelA romance novel set in a regional town, blending local charm with delicate portrayals of characters' feelings.
RomanceLocal settingTouristic charm
Bibliography
- Koto no Kitsune-san (2012, Kodansha)
- A Romance Tour in Mito (2013, Kodansha)
- Kitsune-san's Matchmaking (2014, Kodansha)
- Kitsune-san's Dating Life (2015, Kodansha)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Readable, approachable narrationRomance portrayal with light-novel influences
- Recurring Motifs
- FoxesNara sceneryShrines / folkloreFirst love
Legacy
Known for romance novels that incorporate regional settings and folklore; debuted by winning the 46th Mephisto Prize. Her works attracted a primarily young female readership and received promotion through regional bookstore fairs.
Trivia
- Winner of the 46th Mephisto Prize (2012).
- Debut novel 'Koto no Kitsune-san' went into a reprint within one week of release.
- Attended the graduate school of Nara Women's University.
- Appeared on KBS Kyoto's program 'Yanopan no Seikatsu Jōhō-bu' (May 17, 2012).
- Has authority identifiers such as ISNI, VIAF, NDL, and CiNii.