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Kobayashi Kotei

こばやし こてい

Kobayashi Kotei

Aliases: 小林照
Pen Names: Kobayashi Kotei（Pen name used for light novel publications）, Kobayashi Teru（Name used for some submissions (e.g., Dengeki Novel Award)）

Profile

Gender
Unknown
Born
Chichibu, Saitama, Japan
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Chichibu, Saitama (birthplace) → Hokkaido (university years) → Kanagawa Prefecture (current residence)

Career

Occupations
Light novel author
Active Years
2020-
Influenced By
Kenji Miyazawa, Atsushi Nakajima, Sima Qian (Shiji), Asato Asato (light novel author)

Education

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Country: Japan
Spent university years in Hokkaido

Awards

GA Bunko Award (11th) — Excellence Award
Work: Hikikomari Vampire Princess's Torments
Category: 優秀賞
Organization: SB Creative (GA Bunko)
Result: 受賞
Dengeki Novel Award (26th) — Silver Prize
Work: Shakka Ryouran (published as: "Shoujo Negau ni, Kono Sekai wa Kowasu Bek i" series)
Category: 銀賞
Organization: KADOKAWA (Dengeki Bunko)
Result: 受賞
MF Bunko J evo (2nd) — Reader vote tied 1st place
2023
Work: Keigaku Shoujoden ~Exam Hell of the Cross-dressing Young Lady~ (short story)
Organization: KADOKAWA (MF Bunko J)
Result: 1位（同率）

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Hikikomari Vampire Princess's Torments

2020 Light novel (fantasy / comedy)

A light novel about a hikikomori vampire princess and the people around her, blending comedy with classical motifs.

vampireshikikomori (social withdrawal)youthclassical motifs

If a Girl Wishes, This World Should Be Destroyed

2020 Light novel (dark fantasy)

A series with dark fantasy elements; the published title differs from the original submission title.

dark fantasyyoung girl protagonistsworldbreaking themes

Method of Protection - The Girl Who Is the Greatest Target and the Apex Assassin

2021 Light novel (action / suspense)

A series with strong action elements centering on bodyguards and assassins.

bodyguardassassinationsuspense

Keigaku Shoujoden ~Exam Hell of the Cross-dressing Young Lady~

2023 Light novel (short story → series)

Originally a short story that placed highly in a contest and was later published as a series; features school/exam motifs with comedic elements.

schoolexamscross-dressingcomedy

The Vampire Young Lady Takes Up a Demon Blade

2024 Light novel (fantasy)

A fantasy work starring a vampire young lady, incorporating elements such as a demon blade.

vampiresmagicweapons

The World's Strongest Mage — But the Loner Teacher Learns Youth from His Pupil

2025 Light novel (fantasy / school)

A youth-leaning fantasy about an experienced mage (teacher) and the interactions with his pupil.

magicmentor-student relationshipyouth

Bibliography

  • Hikikomari Vampire Princess's Torments (GA Bunko, 2020 - ongoing)
  • If a Girl Wishes, This World Should Be Destroyed (Dengeki Bunko, 2020, 2 volumes)
  • Method of Protection (Dengeki Bunko, 2021-2022, 2 volumes)
  • Keigaku Shoujoden (MF Bunko J, 2024 - )
  • The Vampire Young Lady Takes Up a Demon Blade (Dengeki Bunko, 2024 - )
  • The World's Strongest Mage — But the Loner Teacher Learns Youth from His Pupil (Dengeki Bunko, 2025)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
fusion of classical motifs with light novel expressionsnappy dialogue and comedic elementsemphasis on worldbuilding
Recurring Motifs
influence from classical literature (e.g., Shiji, Sanguo-style motifs)vampires and noble young ladies as fantasy elementsschool and examination themes

Legacy

A young light novel author known for blending classical elements with light novel entertainment. Gained attention through award wins and has published works across several labels.

Trivia

  • The pen name is said to be derived with reference to Qin Shi Huang.
  • Spent university years in Hokkaido.
  • Debuted with 'Hikikomari Vampire Princess's Torments' after placing in the GA Bunko Award.
  • Won the Silver Prize at the Dengeki Novel Award under the name Kobayashi Teru.