Roman Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (2012) grand prize
Kouko Shirakawa
しらかわ こうこ
Shirakawa Kouko
Pen Names:
Kouko Shirakawa（Pen name used for literary works）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- Mie Prefecture, Japan
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Mie Prefecture (birthplace) → Area with view of Mount Fuji (since 2016)
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Light novel author
- Active Years
- 2013-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doshisha University, Faculty of Letters | Faculty of Letters | — | 文学士 | — | Japan |
Doshisha University, Faculty of Letters
Faculty of Letters
Degree:
文学士
Country:
Japan
Listed as a graduate in author information on Wikipedia
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 154th Cobalt Short Story Newcomer Award (Selected) | Sakana Biyori | — | Cobalt editorial department (Shueisha) | 入選 |
| 2012 | Roman Prize (2012) | The Lying May Queen | — | Roman Prize Committee | 受賞 |
154th Cobalt Short Story Newcomer Award (Selected)
2011
Work:
Sakana Biyori
Organization:
Cobalt editorial department (Shueisha)
Result:
入選
Roman Prize (2012)
2012
Work:
The Lying May Queen
Organization:
Roman Prize Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Sense of Gender Award
1 appearances
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Edition 22 (2022) grand prize
Works
Major Works
The Lying Lady: The May Day Proposal
2013 Light novel / Light literatureDebut novel retitled and revised from the Roman Prize-winning work. Set in a European-inspired setting, it depicts a romance entangled with marriage and class differences.
RomanceMarriageClass differencesSocial circles
Golden Lady: I'm Not a Dog
2015 Light novelA mid-length work portraying comedic marriage plots and tangled human relationships.
Romantic comedyMarriageMisunderstandings
Mikazuki Manor Flower Catalogue: Alice of the Flower Castle
2019 Light literatureA fantastical tale set in a manor. It weaves episodes about family, memory, and gardens.
FamilyMemoryGardensFantasy
Shimogamo Antique: Alice and Murasaki Shikibu
2015 Light novelFirst in a series set around an antique shop. A mysterious romance that incorporates historical and cultural motifs.
AntiquesMysteryRomance
Bibliography
- The Lying Lady: The May Day Proposal (Cobalt Bunko, 2013)
- Lily Antique Shop's Snow White series (3 volumes, 2013)
- Golden Lady (Cobalt Bunko, 2015)
- Shimogamo Antique series (8 volumes, 2015–2018)
- Mikazuki Manor Flower Catalogue: Alice of the Flower Castle (Kodansha Taiga, 2019)
- Kyoto Kurenai-so Tales series (PHP Bungei Bunko, 2021–)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Light, dialogue-driven prosePacing characteristic of light novelsLight literature with fantasy touches
- Recurring Motifs
- Antiques / old objectsManors and courtsContract marriage / fake-spouse relationshipsWitches and magical elements
Legacy
Known in the light novel / light literature field for works that blend traditional motifs with romance. As an emerging author, she has maintained steady series output.
Trivia
- Selected in the 154th Cobalt Short Story Newcomer Award for "Sakana Biyori".
- Debuted in 2013 after retitling and revising the 2012 Roman Prize-winning work.
- Reportedly moved in 2016 to a place with a view of Mount Fuji.