Mephisto Award
1 appearances
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Edition 37 (2008) award
Korumono Migiwa
みぎわ こるもの
Migiwa Korumono
Pen Names:
Korumono Migiwa（Pen name used for authorial activities）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1977 （Osaka Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Mystery writer
- Active Years
- 2008-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otemon Gakuin University | Faculty of Letters | — | 学士 | — | Japan |
Otemon Gakuin University
Faculty of Letters
Degree:
学士
Country:
Japan
Graduated from the Faculty of Letters
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mephisto Prize | Paradise Closed | — | Kodansha | 受賞 |
Mephisto Prize
2008
Work:
Paradise Closed
Organization:
Kodansha
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Paradise Closed
2008 MysteryA classic-style mystery centered on an aquarium setting, depicting an incident in a closed environment and carefully constructed tricks.
aquariumlocked-roompuzzle-solving
Sincerity, To You
2008 MysteryA mystery work that mixes human relationships and crime, containing elements of short and medium-length stories.
human relationshipsbetrayalmotivation
At the Tip of the Fork, After the Hope
2008 MysteryA short-story oriented mystery that delves into abnormalities lurking at the edges of everyday life.
everyday uneasepsychologytrick
Fatality Rate Per Liter Is
2009 MysteryA novel with suspense elements that leverages an unsettling premise suggested by its title.
suspensescientific elementscrime
In the Name of the Red Queen
2009 MysteryA work depicting mysteries and machinations hinted at by its symbolic title.
symbolismpowermystery
Three Motives to Fly
2011 MysteryAn ensemble mystery that unfolds by combining multiple motives and perspectives.
ensemble castmotivesstructural trick
Miki Tachibana's Rebellion
2012 MysteryA work focused on character conflicts and rebellion, with strong psychological depiction.
rebellionpsychological depictionhuman drama
Beat a Drowning Dog with a Stick
2013 MysteryAs its provocative title suggests, it depicts human cruelty and the ambiguity of justice.
crueltyambiguity of justicesocial elements
Perfect Crime Research Club
2010 MysteryA serialized set of works themed around the idea of the 'perfect crime'.
perfect crimeseriesschool-flavored
The Detective Behind the Curtain: Heian Cases of the Kebiishi and the Lady
2020 Historical mysteryThe first book in a historical mystery series that blends Heian-era settings with fictional cases.
historyHeian perioddeduction
Stew-Shop Nabiki's Mystery-Preparing
2022 Historical mystery / Period fictionA puzzle-focused series set against an Edo-like backdrop and culinary culture.
period settingfood culturepuzzle-solving
Bibliography
- Paradise Closed
- Sincerity, To You
- At the Tip of the Fork, After the Hope
- Fatality Rate Per Liter Is
- In the Name of the Red Queen
- Three Motives to Fly
- Miki Tachibana's Rebellion
- Beat a Drowning Dog with a Stick
- Perfect Crime Research Club
- The Detective Behind the Curtain: Heian Cases of the Kebiishi and the Lady
- Stew-Shop Nabiki's Mystery-Preparing
- Dragon in the Fire: The Flaming Incident of Net Consultant 'Salamandra'
- The Princess of Goisagi, Sorrowful over Her Lovely Men: Heian Romantica
- The Strongest Poison: The Herbalist's Casebook
- The Casebook of Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shōnagon
Adaptations
- Kaguya-san Must Reflect (manga adaptation; art by Hoshino Soumei)
- Absolute Detective Agency (manga adaptation)
- Love Heaven (drama CD inclusion)
- True Kamaitachi Night: 11th Visitor (game: contributed side scenarios)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Delicate and measured proseClassic puzzle-focused mysteryRecurring motifs such as aquariums
- Recurring Motifs
- water / sea / aquariumsclosed spaceseveryday unease
Legacy
Debuted after winning the Mephisto Prize and is known for aquarium-themed works and intricate tricks in contemporary Japanese mystery. Authored multiple series and has seen adaptations into manga and drama CDs; her style is valued for combining finesse with technical skill.
In Popular Culture
- Contributed to popular projects such as the FGO mystery anthology
- Involved in media mix works including games and drama CDs
Trivia
- Born in 1977 (from Osaka Prefecture).
- Graduated from Otemon Gakuin University, Faculty of Letters.
- Debuted in 2008 after winning the 37th Mephisto Prize for 'Paradise Closed'.
- Many works feature aquarium (aquarium) motifs.