Shosetsu Subaru Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 14 (2001) award
Takeshi Matsuki
まつき たけし
Matsuki Takeshi
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1977 （Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist
- Active Years
- 2001-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taisho University | Faculty of Letters | Department of Japanese Literature | — | — | Japan |
Taisho University
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of Japanese Literature
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shosetsu Subaru Newcomer Award | Jockey | — | Shueisha | Winner |
Shosetsu Subaru Newcomer Award
2001
Work:
Jockey
Organization:
Shueisha
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Jockey
2001 Sports novelA novel centered on a jockey, focusing on realistic depictions of horse racing and the protagonist's coming-of-age. It won the Shosetsu Subaru Newcomer Award in 2001.
horse racingcoming-of-agecompetition
Adaptations
- [Manga] Jockey (2010)
Sports Doctor
2003 Sports novelA novel themed around a sports doctor, portraying the tensions between athletes' bodies and medical practice.
sportsmedicineethics
GO-ONE
2007 NovelA novel that includes ensemble elements focusing on youth and competition.
youthcompetitionfriendship
You Are a Jockey
2010 Sports novelA work continuing themes from 'Jockey', depicting the struggles and bonds of young jockeys.
horse racingcamaraderiestruggle
You Are a Jockey: The Final Sprint to Victory
2011 Sports novelA paperback continuation of the series, portraying the process and conflicts involved in striving for victory.
victoryconflicteffort
Soul of Foot
2010 Sports novelA work themed on soccer/football, depicting matches and characters' inner lives.
soccerteamworkpassion
Air Age
2012 NovelA novel set against the backdrop of sports and youthful dynamism.
youthchallengesports
Bibliography
- Jockey (2001)
- Sports Doctor (2003)
- GO-ONE (2007)
- Jockey (paperback, 2005)
- You Are a Jockey (2010)
- You Are a Jockey: The Final Sprint to Victory (2011)
- Soul of Foot (2010)
- Air Age (2012)
- COLORS (contribution: "Makkuroboshi no Nine", 2008)
- Over The Wind (contribution: "Keibajo no Messiah", 2009)
Adaptations
- Jockey (manga adaptation serialized on Yahoo! Web Comic 'EDEN' from 2010 to 2011)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- detailed depiction of sports environmentsrealist, character-focused narration
- Recurring Motifs
- horse racing and racescompetition and challengegrowth and setbacksbonds between teammates
Legacy
After winning the Shosetsu Subaru Newcomer Award, he became known for works centered on horse racing and other sports. He achieved commercial success and has seen media adaptations including a manga.
Trivia
- According to Shueisha, 'Jockey' sold over 100,000 copies.
- 'Jockey' was adapted into a manga serialized on Yahoo! Web Comic 'EDEN' from 2010 to 2011.
- He graduated from Taisho University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Japanese Literature.