Roman Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 16 (2007) honorable mention
Makoto Sakitani
さきや まこと
Sakiya Makoto
Pen Names:
Makoto Sakitani（Pen name; legal name not disclosed）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1985-08-09 （Hokkaido, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Hokkaido (born and resident)
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Light novel author
- Active Years
- 2007-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Published work while enrolled at university
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Roman Prize (Honorable Mention) | Ikuraina no Oni | — | Roman Prize (selection committee) / via Cobalt Bunko | 佳作 |
Roman Prize (Honorable Mention)
2007
Work:
Ikuraina no Oni
Organization:
Roman Prize (selection committee) / via Cobalt Bunko
Result:
佳作
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Ikuraina no Oni
2007 Girls' novel / FantasyDebut work published while the author was at university. A girls' fantasy novel featuring otherworldly elements and interpersonal conflicts.
FantasyComing-of-age (young female protagonist)Inner conflict
The White Knight of Oakhall
Girls' novel / FantasyA fantasy set with medieval elements. A story set around knights and a castle.
KnighthoodLoyaltyAdventure
Sirenes of the Spirit Isle (series)
Girls' novel / FantasyA series revolving around spirits and an island. Illustrated by Yuu Satsuki.
SpiritsIslandMystery
Bibliography
- Ikuraina no Oni
- The White Knight of Oakhall
- Sirenes of the Spirit Isle (series)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear narration aimed at young female readersPlain prose with fantastical imagery
- Recurring Motifs
- SpiritsIslandsKnightsGrowth and inner conflict
Legacy
Known as a girls' fantasy author who debuted via Cobalt Bunko. After recognition in the Roman Prize, she published multiple works and became a presence in the girls' light-novel field.
Quotes
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Rei Ooka praised her as an "immediately effective writer," while Hideo Furukawa commented that "the motivation toward the work seemed low," yet also noted that "flashes of talent can be felt throughout."
Source: Roman Prize judging committee remarks (2007)
Trivia
- Legal name not publicly disclosed; uses a pen name.
- Author born and based in Hokkaido.
- While at university, won an Honorable Mention in the 2007 Roman Prize for 'Ikuraina no Oni' and debuted via Cobalt Bunko.
- Has identifiers in ISNI, VIAF, and the National Diet Library (NDL).