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第1回（2009年） award
Mado Nozaki
のざき まど
Nozaki Mado
ペンネーム:
Mado Nozaki（Pen name used while active as a masked/anonymous author）
プロフィール
- 性別
- 不明
- 生誕
- 1979-01-01 （Sumida, Tokyo, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
経歴
- 職業
- Novelist, Screenwriter, Light novel author
- 活動期間
- 2009年〜
- ノミネート
- 34th Japan SF Award — nominee (know), 42nd Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer's Award — nominee (Titan), 22nd Honya Taisho — nominated (Shousetsu) — placed 3rd
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azabu University | Faculty of Veterinary Medicine | — | — | — | Japan |
Azabu University
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
国:
Japan
During university created manga and video works using Adobe Flash and exhibited at Comiket.
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dengeki Novel Prize - Media Works Bunko Award | [映] Amrita | メディアワークス文庫賞 | ASCII Media Works | Winner |
| 2013 | Japan SF Award | know | — | Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan | Nominated |
| 2021 | Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer's Award | Titan | — | — | Nominated |
| 2025 | Honya Taisho (Booksellers' Award) | Shousetsu ("Novel") | — | Honya Taisho Organizing Committee | 3rd place |
Dengeki Novel Prize - Media Works Bunko Award
2009
対象作品:
[映] Amrita
部門:
メディアワークス文庫賞
主催:
ASCII Media Works
結果:
Winner
Japan SF Award
2013
対象作品:
know
主催:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan
結果:
Nominated
Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer's Award
2021
対象作品:
Titan
結果:
Nominated
Honya Taisho (Booksellers' Award)
2025
対象作品:
Shousetsu ("Novel")
主催:
Honya Taisho Organizing Committee
結果:
3rd place
受賞・候補エディション
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第42回（2021年） nominee
作品
代表作
[映] Amrita
2009年 Light novelDebut novel; winner of the 16th Dengeki Novel Prize (Media Works Bunko Award).
coming-of-agesupernaturalmystery elements
Maimen Mameni to Omen no Onna
2010年 FictionPublished 2010. A work that revolves around motifs of masks and interpersonal relationships.
maskshuman relationships
The Undying Student Murder Case – Shikibetsu Kumiko and the Wandering Immortals
2010年 MysteryA novel combining mystery elements with uncanny themes.
mysteryimmortalityidentity
How to Become a Novelist
2011年 Essays / FictionA work with essayistic elements about writing and the mindset of a novelist.
writing craftpractical advice
Perfect Friend
2011年 FictionA story centered on human relationships and friendship.
friendshiphuman drama
2
2012年 FictionPublished 2012; contains short stories and linked pieces.
short fictionexperimental writing
Original Short Story Series: Nozaki Mado Theater
2012年 Short story collectionA collection of short stories originally published in Dengeki Bunko MAGAZINE and elsewhere.
short storiesvaried genres
Some Kind of Fate: Yukari-kun, the White Rabbit and Seeing Connections
2013年 Short fiction / NovelA work themed around human connections and small, fateful events.
connectionsserendipity
know
2013年 Science fictionA science fiction novel; shortlisted for the 34th Japan SF Award.
science fictionknowledge/recognitiontechnology
Fantasista Doll: Eve
2013年 Tie-in novel / FantasyA tie-in novel connected to the anime 'Fantasista Doll'.
fantasymedia tie-in
映像化・舞台化
- [TV anime] Fantasista Doll (2013)
Some Kind of Fate 2: Yukari-kun, Chasing the Azure Eyes
2014年 FictionA follow-up work to 'Some Kind of Fate'.
connectionsmemory
Original Short Story Series 2: Nozaki Mado Theater (Laugh)
2015年 Short story collectionSecond volume of short stories, collecting pieces published in Dengeki Bunko MAGAZINE.
short fictionhumor
Babylon I — Onna (Woman)
2015年 Novel (series)First volume of a novel series published by Kodansha Taiga.
social satirenarrative construction
Babylon II — Shi (Death)
2016年 Novel (series)Second volume of the 'Babylon' series.
deathethics
Babylon III — Owari (End)
2017年 Novel (series)Concluding volume of the series.
conclusionresolution
HELLO WORLD (novelization)
2019年 Science fiction / NovelizationNovelization of the feature anime 'HELLO WORLD'; Nozaki contributed to the film's screenplay.
timeself-recognitiontechnology
映像化・舞台化
- [Film] HELLO WORLD / Tomohiko Ito (2019)
Titan
2020年 FictionPublished by Kodansha; was a nominee for the 42nd Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer's Award.
literary fictioncontemporary society
Shousetsu ("Novel")
2024年 FictionPublished 2024; nominated for the 22nd Honya Taisho and placed 3rd.
contemporary fictioncritical reception
全著作
- [映] Amrita
- Maimen Mameni to Omen no Onna
- The Undying Student Murder Case – Shikibetsu Kumiko and the Wandering Immortals
- How to Become a Novelist
- Perfect Friend
- 2
- Original Short Story Series: Nozaki Mado Theater
- Some Kind of Fate: Yukari-kun, the White Rabbit and Seeing Connections
- know
- Fantasista Doll: Eve
- Some Kind of Fate 2: Yukari-kun, Chasing the Azure Eyes
- Original Short Story Series 2: Nozaki Mado Theater (Laugh)
- Babylon I — Onna (Woman)
- Babylon II — Shi (Death)
- Babylon III — Owari (End)
- HELLO WORLD (novelization)
- Titan
- Shousetsu ("Novel")
翻案
- Film 'HELLO WORLD' (Nozaki wrote screenplay; later wrote the novelization)
- TV anime 'The Right Answer: KADO' (script contributions)
- Anime 'Fantasista Doll' (wrote a tie-in/side-story novel)
作風・主題
- 文体
- pop and sometimes surreal narrationa style integrating science-fictional thinkingwitty dialogue and frequent use of metaphor
- 頻出モチーフ
- masks/hidden identitiesmemory and perceptionconnections and coincidenceshifts in time/dimensions
評価・遺産
Debuted in the late 2000s and is known for a style that moves between light-novel contexts and literary/SF realms. Involved in anime screenwriting and media-mix projects; regarded as a notable contemporary Japanese writer among younger authors.
豆知識
- She/They is a masked author who has not revealed their face; at a signing event they wore a wig. (Nozaki is known as a 'fukumen' writer.)
- Graduated from Azabu University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; during university exhibited at Comiket.
- Debuted with '[映] Amrita', which won the 16th Dengeki Novel Prize (Media Works Bunko Award).
- Contributed to the screenplay for the anime film 'HELLO WORLD' and later wrote the novelization.