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Muneki Yamada

やまだ むねき

Yamada Muneki

プロフィール

性別
男性
生誕
1965-11-02 (Inuyama, Aichi, Japan)
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese

経歴

職業
Novelist
活動期間
1998年〜
ノミネート
Nominated for the 3rd Yamada Fūtarō Award (The Hundred-Year Law, 2012), Nominated for the 26th Yamamoto Shūgorō Award (The Hundred-Year Law, 2013), Nominated for the 7th Yamada Fūtarō Award (Substitute Body, 2016)

学歴

Aichi Prefectural Niwa High School
国: Japan
University of Tsukuba, Graduate School of Agriculture
Graduate School of Agriculture / Agricultural Science
学位: 修士
国: Japan
Completed Master's program in the Graduate School of Agriculture

受賞歴

Yokomizo Seishi Mystery Award
1998
対象作品: Blind Spot on a Straight Line
主催: Yokomizo Seishi Mystery Award Committee
結果: 受賞
Mystery Writers of Japan Award
2013
対象作品: The Hundred-Year Law
部門: 長編および連作短編集部門
主催: Mystery Writers of Japan
結果: 受賞
Yamada Fūtarō Award
2012
対象作品: The Hundred-Year Law
主催: Yamada Fūtarō Award Committee
結果: 候補
Yamamoto Shūgorō Award
2013
対象作品: The Hundred-Year Law
主催: Yamamoto Shūgorō Award Committee
結果: 候補
Booksellers Award (Hon'ya Taishō)
2013
対象作品: The Hundred-Year Law
部門: 総合ランキング
主催: Booksellers Award Executive Committee
結果: 第9位
Yamada Fūtarō Award
2016
対象作品: Substitute Body
主催: Yamada Fūtarō Award Committee
結果: 候補

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Blind Spot on a Straight Line

1998年 Mystery

Debut novel and winner of the 18th Yokomizo Seishi Mystery Award. A classic mystery that emphasizes a clever plot and human psychology.

mysteryhuman psychologycrime
映像化・舞台化
  • [Television drama] Blind Spot on a Straight Line (1998)

Memories of Matsuko

2003年 Social novel / Human drama

A novel chronicling the life of Matsuko, a woman buffeted by fate. Adapted into a successful film and TV series in 2006.

female fatesocial isolationtragicomedy
映像化・舞台化
  • [Film] Memories of Matsuko / 中島哲也 (2006)
  • [Television drama] Memories of Matsuko (2006)

The Hundred-Year Law

2012年 Science fiction / Dystopia

A long-form science fiction novel exploring ethical problems arising from societal systems and technology. Recognized by multiple literary awards.

dystopiaethicssocial systems

Black Spring

2000年 Suspense / Mystery

A suspense novel depicting the dark side of society. Adapted for television on WOWOW's DramaW.

dark side of societyrevengeviolence
映像化・舞台化
  • [Television drama] Black Spring (2007)

The Angel's Agent

2004年 Social drama / Mystery

A novel portraying human relationships; adapted into a television series on Fuji TV.

human relationshipsethicssocial issues
映像化・舞台化
  • [Television drama] The Angel's Agent (2010)

Substitute Body

2016年 Science fiction / Mystery

A novel dealing with themes of the body and identity. Nominated for the Yamada Fūtarō Award.

identitybodyethics

全著作

  • Blind Spot on a Straight Line
  • Heartbeat of the Dead
  • Black Spring
  • Memories of Matsuko
  • The Angel's Agent
  • The Saint Returns to the Sea
  • Golden Time - Sequel to Memories of Matsuko
  • Lunch Buffet
  • Millennium Letter
  • Jibaku
  • No One Can Become an Eternally Shining Star
  • Lust
  • Madness Town
  • The Hundred-Year Law
  • Iyo!
  • Goodbye My Hero
  • Gifted
  • Substitute Body
  • Someone Must Be Praying
  • A Novel of Human Extinction
  • Signal
  • In Nonexistent Time
  • Hermes

翻案

  • Blind Spot on a Straight Line (television drama, 1998)
  • Memories of Matsuko (film, 2006 / television drama, 2006)
  • Black Spring (television drama, 2007)
  • The Angel's Agent (television drama, 2010)

作風・主題

文体
Plot-driven mysteries with focused plottingBlends social issues with human drama
頻出モチーフ
Individuals (often women) buffeted by fateSocietal margins and isolationTechnology and ethics

評価・遺産

Since his 1998 debut, Yamada has been recognized for works that combine mystery with social and speculative elements. The film and TV adaptations of 'Memories of Matsuko' brought him wide public recognition, and he holds a notable place among contemporary Japanese writers.

大衆文化への影響

  • Gained widespread recognition after the film (2006) and TV (2006) adaptations of 'Memories of Matsuko'.
  • Early television adaptation of 'Blind Spot on a Straight Line' (1998).

豆知識

  • Completed a master's program at the University of Tsukuba Graduate School of Agriculture.
  • Worked in pesticide research and development at a pharmaceutical company before becoming a novelist.
  • Debuted in 1998 after winning the 18th Yokomizo Seishi Mystery Award for 'Blind Spot on a Straight Line'.
  • 'Memories of Matsuko' was adapted into both a film and TV series and achieved popular success.
  • Official X (formerly Twitter) account: @yamadamuneki