R-18 Literary Award for Women by Women
1 appearances
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Edition 20 (2021) grand prize
Mina Miyajima
みやじま みな
Miyajima Mina
Pen Names:
Miyajima Muu（Pen name used for some short stories and when submitting to newcomer awards）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1983-10-16 （Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan → Otsu, Shiga, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Essayist
- Active Years
- 2018-
- Influenced By
- Shion Miura, Tomihiko Morimi
- Nominations
- Sotsugyo Ryoko (candidate, 17th R-18 Literary Prize by Women, 2018), Sukidatta Hito (candidate, 18th R-18 Literary Prize by Women, 2019), Naruse wa Shinjita Michi wo Iku (nominated for 2025 Booksellers Award, 10th place)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto University | Faculty of Letters | Literature | — | — | Japan |
Kyoto University
Faculty of Letters
/ Literature
Country:
Japan
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 196th Cobalt Short Story Newcomer Award | Ni-i no Kimi | — | Cobalt (magazine) / Shueisha | 受賞 (Winner) |
| 2021 | 20th R-18 Literary Prize by Women for Women | Arigatou Seibu Otsu-ten | — | R-18 Literary Prize Organizing Committee | 大賞・読者賞・友近賞 (Grand Prize / Reader Prize / Tomochika Prize) |
| 2024 | 39th Tsubota Jōji Literary Prize | Naruse Goes to Seize the World | — | Tsubota Jōji Literary Prize Committee | 受賞 (Winner) |
| 2024 | Booksellers Award (Hon'ya Taishō) | Naruse Goes to Seize the World | — | Booksellers Award Executive Committee | 受賞 (Winner) |
196th Cobalt Short Story Newcomer Award
2018
Work:
Ni-i no Kimi
Organization:
Cobalt (magazine) / Shueisha
Result:
受賞 (Winner)
20th R-18 Literary Prize by Women for Women
2021
Work:
Arigatou Seibu Otsu-ten
Organization:
R-18 Literary Prize Organizing Committee
Result:
大賞・読者賞・友近賞 (Grand Prize / Reader Prize / Tomochika Prize)
39th Tsubota Jōji Literary Prize
2024
Work:
Naruse Goes to Seize the World
Organization:
Tsubota Jōji Literary Prize Committee
Result:
受賞 (Winner)
Booksellers Award (Hon'ya Taishō)
2024
Work:
Naruse Goes to Seize the World
Organization:
Booksellers Award Executive Committee
Result:
受賞 (Winner)
Awards & Nominations
Tsubota Joji Literary Award
1 appearances
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Edition 39 (2023) award
Japan Booksellers' Award
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (2024) award
Works
Major Works
Naruse Goes to Seize the World
2023 NovelA coming-of-age novel centered on middle-schooler Akari Naruse, portraying dreams, friendship and everyday life in a regional town with humor and warmth.
coming-of-agegrowthfriendshiplife in a regional town
Adaptations
- [Manga] Naruse Goes to Seize the World (manga adaptation) / 小畠泪（作画）・さかなこうじ（構成） (2024)
Naruse Follows the Path She Believed
2024 NovelA sequel in the Naruse series; it follows the heroine as she trusts the path she has chosen and navigates relationships and personal growth.
growthchoices and responsibilityfriendship
Bibliography
- Naruse Goes to Seize the World
- Naruse Follows the Path She Believed
- Ni-i no Kimi
- Arigatou Seibu Otsu-ten
- Sotsugyo Ryoko
- Sukidatta Hito
- Konkatsu Maestro
- Go! Heian Club
- Like Mt. Fuji
- Galakei Requiem
- Ishizaka Line and Kagurazaka
- Barley Tea Factory
- Hikaru Lizardon
- Yasuragi Ham & Egg
- My Parents' Home is Kitashirakawa
- Bokinonoka
- Sanachan's Letter Paper
- #Button That Teleports You to Aeon Malls Nationwide
Adaptations
- Naruse Goes to Seize the World (manga adaptation serialized in Comic Bunch Kai)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- lively narrative voicehumorous and warm descriptionskeen observation of everyday details
- Recurring Motifs
- growth and friendshipregional townscapesdepictions of food and shopping streetsmiddle-school perspective
Legacy
Gained rapid recognition in recent years through award wins and a hit title. Known for coming-of-age stories that combine delicate portrayals of regional towns with humor, attracting a broad readership.
In Popular Culture
- Manga adaptation of 'Naruse Goes to Seize the World' broadened recognition among younger audiences
Trivia
- Also uses the pen name 'Miyajima Muu'
- Born in Fuji, Shizuoka; lives in Otsu, Shiga
- Graduated from Kyoto University Faculty of Letters (graduation year not public)
- Left a civil servant job before concentrating on writing
- Debuted as a novelist after working as a blogger and freelance writer