Mephisto Award
1回登壇
-
第61回（2020年） award
Mikoto Mashita
ました みこと
Mashita Mikoto
ペンネーム:
Mashita Shorin（Pen name used when submitting a long novel）
プロフィール
- 性別
- 女性
- 生誕
- 1997 （Saitama Prefecture, Japan）
- 国籍
- Japan
- 言語
- Japanese
経歴
- 職業
- Novelist, Lyricist
- 活動期間
- 2020年〜
- 所属団体
- The Mystery Writers of Japan, Henkaku Mystery Writers Club
- 影響を受けた人物
- Kiyoshi Shigematsu, Kanae Minato, Keigo Higashino, Yukito Ayatsuji, Ryō Asai, Risa Wataya, Sayaka Murata
- ノミネート
- Nominated for the 5th Hontame Literary Award (Takumi category) for 'Watashi no Musubime' (2023)
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Waseda University Graduate School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Waseda University
卒業年:
2020
国:
Japan
Undergraduate graduation (March 2020)
Waseda University Graduate School
卒業年:
2022
国:
Japan
Completed graduate program (March 2022)
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mephisto Prize | #Yuria and Hide-and-Seek | — | Kodansha / Mephisto Editorial Department | Winner |
Mephisto Prize
2019
対象作品:
#Yuria and Hide-and-Seek
主催:
Kodansha / Mephisto Editorial Department
結果:
Winner
受賞・候補エディション
作品
代表作
#Yuria and Hide-and-Seek
2020年 Youth mysteryDebut novel published while still a university student. A coming-of-age mystery that involves idols and music, with friendship and secrets at its core.
YouthMysteryIdol cultureMusicFriendshipSecrets
映像化・舞台化
- [Promotional video (PV)] Kimi no Tonari
Asahi Never Fails
2021年 Youth mysteryA novel themed around youth. Incorporates mystery elements while depicting young people's growth.
YouthComing-of-ageMystery
Hiding Lies on a Red-Day
2022年 Youth mysteryA mystery about relationships and secrets among young characters. Notable for featuring several songs and lyrics within the story.
YouthSecretsMusicLies
Maerika's Tag
2023年 Youth mysteryA novel with a youthful setting that, as the title suggests, includes elements of chase and pursuit.
YouthTensionFriendship
My Knot
2023年 Youth mysteryA work nominated for the 5th Hontame Literary Award; a relatively short novel that symbolically depicts the knots of human relationships.
Human relationshipsBondsYouth
Packed Full in a Basket
2024年 Youth mysteryA work that weaves everyday mysteries and emotions through multiple characters' perspectives.
Everyday lifeMysteryEmotions
Spring Will Come Again
2025年 Youth mysteryMost recent book. Contains themes of seasonality and renewal implied by the title (details per published information).
RenewalSeasonYouth
全著作
- #Yuria and Hide-and-Seek
- Asahi Never Fails
- Hiding Lies on a Red-Day
- Maerika's Tag
- My Knot
- Packed Full in a Basket
- Spring Will Come Again
翻案
- Promotional video production of songs for the fictional idol group in '#Yuria and Hide-and-Seek' (lyrics, composition, arrangement and vocals performed by the author)
作風・主題
- 文体
- Youthful prosePlot-driven mystery elements
- 頻出モチーフ
- Idols / MusicLies and secretsFriendship and growthEveryday mysteries
評価・遺産
Noted as a young writer who debuted while still at university, gaining attention in youth mystery fiction. Also active in songwriting and composition, receiving recognition for cross-media activities.
関連学会
- The Mystery Writers of Japan
- Henkaku Mystery Writers Club
大衆文化への影響
- Songs for a fictional idol group in the debut novel were produced as a PV; the author herself produced and sang the songs, attracting attention.
引用
-
I wrote the lyrics, composed, arranged and sang everything...!
出典: X (formerly Twitter) @mikoto_mashita (post) (2020年)
豆知識
- Born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
- Won the 61st Mephisto Prize and debuted while at university (prize in 2019; book published 2020).
- Writes lyrics, composes and arranges music; has published hobby tracks on SoundCloud.
- Hobbies include visiting drugstores.
- Liked AKB48 in junior high and was into Perfume in high school.