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Isao Miura

みうら いさお

Miura Isao

Pen Names: Isao MiuraAuthor name (used as a pen name)

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1983-02-25 (Hokkaido, Japan)
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Career

Occupations
Light novel author
Active Years
2005-

Education

Hirosaki University
Faculty of Humanities / Human Cultural Studies
Country: Japan

Awards

MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award
2005
Work: Christmas Jōtō.
Category: 審査員特別賞
Organization: Media Factory
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Jōtō. series

2005 Light novel

A light novel series including the author's debut work; characterized by humor and everyday-life elements.

slice of lifehumor

The Sacred Blacksmith

Light novel / Fantasy

A fantasy series focusing on swords and knights, depicting battles and interpersonal relationships.

fantasyswords and knightsfriendship
Adaptations
  • [TV anime] The Sacred Blacksmith (2010)

The Holy Knight on the Plate

Short story / Light novel

A short work; author's afterword touches on personal notes.

short fictionfantasy

Bibliography

  • Jōtō. series (8 volumes)
  • The Sacred Blacksmith (16 volumes)
  • The Holy Knight on the Plate
  • Our Prologue

Adaptations

  • The Sacred Blacksmith - TV anime adaptation (2010)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Accessible proseLighthearted dialogue
Recurring Motifs
swords and knightsbonds between companionshumor

Legacy

A light novel author with steady popularity within the genre. His major works have earned recognition through series publications and an anime adaptation.

Trivia

  • Born February 25, 1983 (from Hokkaido).
  • Debuted after receiving the MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award (Special Jury Prize) in 2005.
  • Listed as married and father of one child.
  • Previously maintained an official website called "nekomaru" (archived).