JUMP Novel Grand Prix
1 appearances
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Edition 11 (2001) selected
Makoto Matsubara
まつばら まこと
Matsubara Makoto
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1980-07-19 （Gifu Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist
- Active Years
- 2001-
- Influenced By
- Otsuichi, Shinji Sadakane
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 11th Jump Novel Newcomer Award (Selected) | Soshite Ryuta wa Nyaa to Naku (And Then Ryuta Meows) | — | Shueisha (Jump J-Books) | 入選 |
11th Jump Novel Newcomer Award (Selected)
2001
Work:
Soshite Ryuta wa Nyaa to Naku (And Then Ryuta Meows)
Organization:
Shueisha (Jump J-Books)
Result:
入選
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Soshite Ryuta wa Nyaa to Naku
2002 Light novelDebut work selected in the Jump novel contest; a light-novel style story blending everyday life with touches of the uncanny and humor.
everyday vs. uncannyyouthhumor
Soshite Kanojo wa Kobushi o Furuu
2003 Light novelPart of the 'Kanojo' series, featuring youthful protagonists and humorous premises.
youthfriendshipheroism
Nekomimi Tousan
2009 Light novelPublished by KADOKAWA (Dengeki Bunko); combines fantasy elements with family-focused storytelling.
familyfantasy
BLEACH letters from the other side
2004 NovelizationA novelization of Tite Kubo's BLEACH; Matsubara has written multiple novelizations and tie-in novels for the franchise.
actionfriendshipadventure
Bibliography
- Soshite Ryuta wa Nyaa to Naku (2002)
- Soshite Kanojo wa Kobushi o Furuu (2003)
- Soshite Kanojo wa Kami ni Naru (2004)
- Soshite Kanojo wa Densetsu e... (2004)
- Shaberu Ikimono (2006)
- Youkai Bishonure Okappa (2006)
- Nekomimi Tousan (2009)
- BLEACH letters from the other side (2004)
- Various BLEACH novelizations (2006–2018)
- Toruko Nikki: Trio of 'Useless' Writers' Relaxed Travelogue (co-authored, 2006)
Adaptations
- BLEACH (tie-in novelizations related to the franchise)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- light-novel style: brisk, conversational narrationblend of humor and wistfulness
- Recurring Motifs
- jerseys and everyday clothingcats and animal motifsthe uncanny within everyday life
Legacy
Known as a light-novel author with a following among younger readers and for commercial tie-in works such as BLEACH novelizations. Debuted after being selected in a Jump novel newcomer contest.
Trivia
- Likes games, glasses, jerseys, and late-night radio.
- Third daughter among four sisters.
- Short stature and a bob haircut are characteristic.
- Claims to be unafraid of insects—says she could crush cockroaches with her bare hands.
- Married to manga artist Jigoku no Misawa (announced publicly in 2012).
- Friend of Tite Kubo; friendship contributed to her role writing BLEACH novelizations.