Nakayama Gishu Literary Award
2 appearances
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Edition 12 (2006) nominee
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Edition 27 (2021) nominee
Masataka Miyamoto
みやもと まさたか
Miyamoto Masataka
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1955-09-11 （Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan → Tokyo, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Screenwriter, SF writer, Historical fiction writer
- Active Years
- 1980-
- Affiliations
- Tezuka Productions (literary assistant), Sugaya Mitsuru's office (co-writing manga storylines)
- Memberships
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan (member as of 2001)
- Influenced By
- Tetsuya Chiba, Noboru Kawasaki
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nihon University | College of Art | Department of Broadcasting | — | — | Japan |
Nihon University
College of Art
/ Department of Broadcasting
Year of Graduation:
1980
Country:
Japan
While studying he became intent on becoming a writer.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | History/Period Fiction Writers Club Prize | Ranmaru | 作品賞 | History/Period Fiction Writers Club | 受賞 |
History/Period Fiction Writers Club Prize
2015
Work:
Ranmaru
Category:
作品賞
Organization:
History/Period Fiction Writers Club
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Historical Period Writers Club Award
1 appearances
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Edition 4 (2015) award
Works
Major Works
The Lost Talion 1: Drift of the Beautiful Sword
1987 Heroic fantasyA heroic fantasy depicting Talion, a blind and deaf-mute warrior. Originally conceived by Koji Tanaka; the series remains unfinished.
heroic sagaadventurerepresentation of disability
Perhaps a Period Drama
1988 Historical fictionA time-travel story in which 17-year-old Tsuda Miyuki slips back to Otani Castle and lives as historical figures such as Chacha (Yododono) and Izumo no Okuni.
time travelhistorical dramacoming of age
Adaptations
- [Radio drama] Perhaps a Period Drama (NHK-FM 'Adventure Road') (1989)
Kengō Shōgun Yoshiteru (Swordmaster Shōgun Yoshiteru)
1994 Historical novelA full-scale historical novel characterized by meticulous research and bold plotting.
Sengoku periodsamuraipolitics
Adaptations
- [Manga] Kengō Shōgun Yoshiteru (manga adaptation)
- [Stage play] Kengō Shōgun Yoshiteru (stage) (2016)
Summer Clouds Rise
2002 NovelA novel portraying a coming-of-age ensemble. Adapted into a television drama by NHK.
youthrelationships
Adaptations
- [Television drama] Summer Clouds Rise (NHK drama) (2007)
Ranmaru
2014 Historical fictionA historical novel centered on Mori Ranmaru. Winner of the 4th History/Period Fiction Writers Club Prize (work award).
historybiographical fiction
Fuma
2006 Historical fictionA novel depicting Fuma Kotaro. Later adapted into a manga.
ninjaSengoku period
Adaptations
- [Manga] Sengoku SAGA: Fuma Fuujinden (manga) (2011)
Bibliography
- Lost Talion 1: Drift of the Beautiful Sword
- Lost Talion 2: The Sword Methods of the Gods
- Lost Talion 3: The Evil-Dispelling Revival Sword
- Lost Talion 4: Descendants of the Specter
- Lost Talion 5: Go Forth, Chaos
- Lost Talion 6: The Immortal's Head
- Lost Talion 7: The Closed Eye
- Lost Talion 8: The King's Father
- Lost Talion 9: The Tragedy Fulfilled
- Lost Talion 10: Escape Front
- Lost Talion 11: From Beneath the Earth
- Perhaps a Period Drama
- Minarai Ninpouchou: The Demon Crone Howling on the Iga Road
- Minarai Ninpouchou: Tokyo RPG
- Hatamoto Hanasakio
- Kengō Shōgun Yoshiteru
- Konpira Barrel
- Yuudachi Taiheiki
- Amagubi Two Hundred Thousand Koku
- The Blue Storm Horse (also published as Crimson Wolf)
- Bullets of the North Star
- Kage Jutte Katsu Satsu Chou
- Hanko Sōshunfu
- The Shogun's Star: Yoshiteru Anecdotes
- Jinkari Heisuke
- Heavenly Camp Breeze (Hayate)
- Battle Star, Soaring
- The Two Dōsan
- Summer Clouds Rise
- Fuma Gaiden
- Begging Wife: Kage Jutte Katsu Satsu Chou
- Sea King
- Ieyasu Dies
- Ranmaru
- Dona Bivola's Claw
- The Country Where Heaven Parts (two volumes)
- Marco Polo's Great Journey (co-authored)
Adaptations
- Perhaps a Period Drama (NHK-FM radio drama, 1989)
- Summer Clouds Rise (TV drama by NHK, 2007)
- Kengō Shōgun Yoshiteru (stage adaptation, 2016-2017)
- Fuma (manga adaptation: Sengoku SAGA: Fuma Fuujinden, 2011-2014)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- robust, solid prosemeticulous historical researchsubtle, pervasive humor
- Recurring Motifs
- historical researchSengoku/Edo samuraigrand-scale plotting
Legacy
A historical-fiction novelist and scriptwriter known for meticulous research and bold plotting. His works have been adapted for radio, television and stage; he won the History/Period Fiction Writers Club Prize in 2015 for 'Ranmaru'.
Academic Societies
- Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan
- History/Period Fiction Writers Club (awarding organization)
Archives
- National Diet Library (holds works)
In Popular Culture
- Stage adaptation of Kengō Shōgun Yoshiteru (2016-2017)
- TV adaptation of Summer Clouds Rise by NHK (2007)
- Radio drama adaptation of Perhaps a Period Drama (NHK-FM, 1989)
Quotes
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His robust style is characterized by a subtle, bright humor.
Source: Wikipedia entry 'Masataka Miyamoto' (2018) -
While studying he thought 'I want what I write to take shape as it is,' and began to aspire to be a writer.
Source: Wikipedia 'Masataka Miyamoto' — biography (2018)
Trivia
- Grew up watching many films as an elementary school student.
- Once aspired to be a manga artist but stopped in middle school.
- Graduated from Nihon University, College of Art, Department of Broadcasting.
- Debuted with a Hawkeye (Hayakawa) fantasy series in 1987.