Fantasia Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 11 (1999) runner-up selection
Akira Hiyoshi
ひよし あきら
Hiyoshi Akira
Pen Names:
Akira Hiyoshi（Pen name used for light novel publications）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- light novel author, novelist
- Active Years
- 1999-
- Affiliations
- Japan UNO Association (chair)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Waseda University
Country:
Japan
Citation needed for graduation claim
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 11th Fantasia Long Novel Prize | Hakai no Utage | — | Fujimi Shobo | 準入選 (Honorable mention) |
11th Fantasia Long Novel Prize
1999
Work:
Hakai no Utage
Organization:
Fujimi Shobo
Result:
準入選 (Honorable mention)
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Hakai no Utage
2000 Fantasy (light novel)A fantasy world rife with blood and intrigue. Ordinary salaryman Suzuki is transferred to a strange realm and dragged into adventures, facing a stark gap between ideals and reality that leads to many troubles.
isekaipolitical intriguesalaryman protagonistadventure
Tonight, to All the Villains: Revligan de Recol
Light mystery / light novelA group of four extraordinary high-school students execute a 'sure-fire money-making plan' to repay debts. A light mystery mixing humor with heist-style schemes.
group dynamicsheist/planyouthhumor
Dragon-Slaying for Exams
2010 School fantasy / light novelEric enters the prestigious St. Georgios Academy and, enrolled in the declining 'Dragon-Slaying Department', struggles alongside eccentric classmates in this school fantasy.
school lifedragon huntingcompanionshipcoming-of-age
Bibliography
- Hakai no Utage (Fujimi Fantasia Bunko, 2 volumes)
- Tonight, to All the Villains: Revligan de Recol (Fujimi Mystery Bunko)
- Dragon-Slaying for Exams (Smash Bunko)
- Light Novel Writing Q&A (Shuwa System)
- How to Win Light Novel Newcomer Awards (Shuwa System)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- light, humorous narrationfast-paced light-novel styledescriptive elements with suspense
- Recurring Motifs
- isekai / school settingsbonds among companionshumor blended with a cynical viewpoint
Legacy
Known for contributions as a light novel author and mentor to newcomers. Works combine humor and suspense, and he has authored practical guides on light novel writing.
Trivia
- Reportedly served as chair of the Japan UNO Association (citation needed)
- Organizes the novel workshop 'Lanovelien'
- Author of guidebooks on winning light-novel newcomer awards and on light-novel writing
- Debuted with 'Hakai no Utage', which received an honorable mention in the Fantasia Long Novel Prize