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Shiuko Mouri

もうり しうこ

Mouri Shiuko

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
Hiroshima Prefecture
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Resides in Hiroshima Prefecture

Career

Occupations
Novelist, Light novel author
Active Years
1997-

Education

Ryukoku University
Faculty of Letters
Country: Japan
Ikebana Vocational School
Country: Japan
Completed vocational course in ikebana (flower arrangement)
Trimmer (Pet Grooming) Vocational School
Country: Japan
Completed vocational course in pet grooming

Awards

Roman (Romance) Prize
1997
Work: Canary File: Kinsanko
Organization: Roman Prize Organizing Body
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Canary File: Kinsanko

1997 Light novel / Fantasy

First entry in the "Canary File" series. A fantasy work blending Japanese-style uncanny and supernatural elements.

Japanese-style fantasysupernatural/occultinvestigation and mystery

Wind Kingdom

Fantasy

A representative series published by Cobalt Bunko. An epic fantasy set in a kingdom.

kingdoms and poweradventureinterpersonal relationships

Deep Sleep of the Waters

Fantasy / Weird fiction

An unfinished series. A collection of fantastical stories centered on water and moon motifs.

waterdreamyugen (mysterious beauty)

Geho-shi (Ga-hoshi) Series

Japanese-style horror / supernatural

A series including short stories and linked tales dealing with yokai and vengeful spirit elements.

yokaivengeful spiritslegendary tales

Bibliography

  • Kinsanko
  • The Puppeteer
  • Shigaeri-dama
  • Water Serpent
  • Dream Omen
  • Black-Eared Tennyo
  • Transforming Young Water
  • Possession
  • Demonic Welcome
  • Cat Demon (Side story)
  • Deep Sleep of the Waters
  • Darkness of Slumber
  • Moonlight Abyss
  • Amber Dream
  • Wind Kingdom
  • Throne of Heaven
  • Valley of the Queen
  • Abyss Where Dragons Dwell
  • Claw of the Moon God
  • Holmes Hotel
  • Metal Eyes
  • Estate Left
  • The Scarlet Bride

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Japanese-style fantastical imagerydetailed and lyrical proseaccessible light-novel readability
Recurring Motifs
waterthe moonyokai and ghostskingdoms and lineage

Legacy

An author noted in the light-novel/fantasy field for blending Japanese-style fantasy and uncanny elements. Known for series such as "Canary File" and "Wind Kingdom."

Trivia

  • Graduated from Ryukoku University Faculty of Letters.
  • Won the Roman Prize in 1997 for "Canary File: Kinsanko."
  • Completed vocational studies in ikebana and pet grooming.