Fantasia Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 17 (2005) honorable mention
Kenta Dairaku
だいらく けんた
Dairaku Kenta
Pen Names:
Kenta Dairaku（Pen name used for light novel authorship）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Light novel author, Novelist
- Active Years
- 2005-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshimoto NSC Tokyo | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Yoshimoto NSC Tokyo
Country:
Japan
Attended as 15th generation of the Tokyo branch
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Fantasia Long Novel Award (17th) | Seven Weaponsmiths: New Opening - Ex Galiver | 佳作 | Fujimi Shobo / Fujimi Fantasia Bunko | 佳作 |
Fantasia Long Novel Award (17th)
2005
Work:
Seven Weaponsmiths: New Opening - Ex Galiver
Category:
佳作
Organization:
Fujimi Shobo / Fujimi Fantasia Bunko
Result:
佳作
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Seven Weaponsmiths: Legend of Beginners!
2005 Light novel (Fantasy)The first volume of a series following a weaponsmith and their companions in comedic fantasy adventures. This was the author's commercial debut.
FantasyCompanionshipComedyAdventure
Adaptations
- [Manga] Seven Weaponsmiths 1/7 (manga)
Tetsuwan Raider 1
2009 Light novelA series published by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko; the series comprises multiple volumes (published 2009–2011).
AdventureActionYoung adult
BIG-4 1. My Name Is Yamada. I Woke Up and Became One of the Four Heavenly Kings.
2011 Light novel (Comedy)The first volume of a comedic series mixing modern humor with isekai elements.
ComedyIsekaiGag
This Is an Isekai Convenience Store: Demon Eleven 1
2015 Light novelA slice-of-life fantasy series set around a convenience store in another world.
IsekaiSlice of lifeFantasy
Honor Student of the Royal School of Play - The Best Player Is Loved by Monsters
2018 Light novelA school fantasy focusing on the playstyle of a 'player' character who attracts monsters.
SchoolFantasyHumor
Doronjo's Ambition in Another World
2023 Light novel (Tie-in)A tie-in work produced with Tatsunoko Pro as original work/supervisor.
Tie-inParodyAdventure
Bibliography
- Seven Weaponsmiths series (2005–2008)
- Tetsuwan Raider (2009–2011)
- BIG-4 (2011–2013)
- This Is an Isekai Convenience Store: Demon Eleven (2015–2016)
- Honor Student of the Royal School of Play (2018– )
- Doronjo's Ambition in Another World (2023)
Adaptations
- Seven Weaponsmiths (manga adaptation, 1 volume)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Light, conversational proseComedic tonePace-oriented narration
- Recurring Motifs
- CompanionshipWeapons and gearOtherworldly shopsGrowth and friendship
Legacy
A commercially published light novel author with multiple series under Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Known for comedic and isekai-tinged works.
Trivia
- Attended Yoshimoto NSC Tokyo as a 15th-generation student and is part of the comedy duo 'Niratama'.
- Won a merit prize (佳作) at the 17th Fantasia Long Novel Award, which led to commercial debut.
- Maintains an official blog titled 'Jounetsu Dai...raku' (updated personally).