KAPPA-ONE
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Edition 4 (2005) award
Akira Sawami
さわみ あき
Sawami Akira
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1978-01-01 （Saitama Prefecture）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Fantasy writer
- Active Years
- 2005-
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | KAPPA-ONE Gateway selection | The Time Weaver | — | Kobunsha | 選考通過 |
KAPPA-ONE Gateway selection
2005
Work:
The Time Weaver
Organization:
Kobunsha
Result:
選考通過
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Time Weaver
2005 Alternate-history fantasyA debut novel set in an alternate historical world, weaving a romance of time and memory.
timehistorymemory
Otome Mushi: Ou'u Scrolls — Snow Chapter
2007 Historical fantasyA chapter in a series set in the Ou'u region, depicting snowy landscapes and characters' struggles.
regionalismhuman relationshipsseasons
Crimson Spider: Ou'u Scrolls — Flower Chapter
2008 Historical fantasyThe 'Flower' chapter of the Ou'u Scrolls series, a mid-length work intertwining local legends and people's lives.
folklorenaturecommunity
Yunka Dragon: Ou'u Scrolls — Wind Chapter
2009 Historical fantasyThe 'Wind' chapter of the Ou'u Scrolls series, an ensemble piece where motion and stillness intersect.
windfateensemble drama
Guardian of the Icefield
2006 FantasyAn adventure novel about those who guard an ice-covered land.
adventureconfrontation with nature
Burning Savannah
2008 YA mystery/fantasyA YA-targeted fantasy with mystery elements.
coming of agemystery solving
Sea-Running River-Bird
2006 FantasyA fantasy work themed around the sea and voyages.
seaadventure
Hanatachibana Tei Rhapsody
2009 Light novel/fantasyA light fantasy work with humorous elements.
everyday lifehumor
Bibliography
- The Time Weaver (2005, Kappa Novels)
- Guardian of the Icefield (2006, Rironsha)
- Sea-Running River-Bird (2006, Kodansha Novels)
- Otome Mushi: Ou'u Scrolls — Snow Chapter (2007)
- Burning Savannah (2008, Rironsha Mystery YA!)
- Crimson Spider: Ou'u Scrolls — Flower Chapter (2008)
- Yunka Dragon: Ou'u Scrolls — Wind Chapter (2009)
- Hanatachibana Tei Rhapsody (2009, Kadokawa)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Clear and accessible narrationDetailed depiction of historical settingsTechnique of blending fantasy elements into reality
- Recurring Motifs
- alternate historytime and memoryregional character
Legacy
A fantasy writer who attracted attention with his debut. Known for works incorporating regional and historical elements; enjoys modest recognition though major academic acclaim or large prize records are limited.
Trivia
- His debut novel 'The Time Weaver' was published after passing selection in Kobunsha's newcomer project 'KAPPA-ONE'.
- The book's obi (publisher band) included a recommendation by Yoshiki Tanaka.