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Shogo Mukai

むかい しょうご

Mukai Shōgo

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1989
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Novelist, Writer
Active Years
2013-

Education

The University of Tokyo, College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Country: Japan
Belonged to the university kendo club during studies (5th dan in kendo).

Awards

Poplar Publishing Novel Newcomer Award (2nd)
2013
Work: Omakase! Math Shop
Organization: Poplar Publishing
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Omakase! Math Shop

2013 Children's literature

The first book in a children's series centered on mathematics. Episodes focus on solving puzzles and mysteries using math.

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Omakase! Math Shop 2

2014 Children's literature

Second book in the series, containing short and mid-length stories that continue to incorporate mathematical themes.

mathematicsmysteryfriendship

Triple Zero: Math Case Files

2015 Children's mystery

A juvenile mystery series featuring puzzles and tricks based on arithmetic; the series has multiple follow-up volumes.

arithmeticmysteryteamwork

Sangaku Time Tunnel

2017 Children's fiction / Science fiction

A children's sci-fi work that combines sangaku (traditional Japanese math tablets) with time travel elements.

sangakutime travelhistorymathematics

Rikei Literary Alliance

2015 Literary fiction

A novel themed around the sciences, exploring research, science culture, and human relationships.

scienceuniversityhuman relationships

Cyber Majogari Hunt

2016 Mystery / Social novel

A novel dealing with online malice and internet lynching; later republished in paperback under the title 'Net Lynching: Condensation of Malice'.

internetsocial issuessuspense

Time-Space Rescue Tekka! The Targeted Universal Gravitation

2021 Children's adventure

One entry in a children's adventure series that mixes scientific themes into its plots; the series contains multiple volumes.

adventuresciencefriendship

The Longest Day at the Prep School

2022 General fiction

A work set in a cram school; it depicts human drama surrounding education and entrance exams.

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Bibliography

  • Omakase! Math Shop
  • Omakase! Math Shop 2
  • Omakase! Math Shop 3
  • Triple Zero: Math Case Files
  • Triple Zero: Math Case Files File 2
  • Triple Zero: Math Case Files File 3
  • Triple Zero: Math Case Files File 4
  • Triple Zero: Math Case Files File 5
  • Triple Zero: Math Case Files File 6
  • Triple Zero: Math Case Files File 7
  • Sangaku Time Tunnel
  • Sangaku Time Tunnel 2
  • Time-Space Rescue Tekka! The Targeted Universal Gravitation
  • Time-Space Rescue Tekka! Bewitching Night Parade of One Hundred Demons
  • Get Ready! Our Kenshi Club
  • Rikei Literary Alliance
  • Cyber Majogari Hunt
  • Net Lynching: Condensation of Malice
  • Shodachi! Fujisawa Shinmei High School Bumpy Kenshi Club
  • We, the Extinction Earth Studies Club
  • The Longest Day at the Prep School
  • "Exponential Dog" - in Everyone's Boy Detectives (anthology contribution)
  • Triple Zero Special Mission (anthology contribution)
  • Neither Child nor Adult, Neither Man nor Woman (anthology contribution)
  • The Stolen Zero (included in anthology)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Light, accessible prose for childrenNaturally incorporates STEM (mathematics/science) elements into stories
Recurring Motifs
mathematicsproblem solvingclub activitiesfriendshiptime travelkendo

Legacy

Recognized for children's and youth novels that incorporate mathematics and science. Known for a body of work that introduces STEM themes to younger readers.

Trivia

  • Holds a 5th dan in kendo (was a member of the university kendo club).
  • Competed in the Japan Mathematical Olympiad during high school.
  • Worked at a publishing company before debuting as a novelist.
  • Active on social media (X) under @Shogo_Mukai.