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Jin Shibamura

しばむら じん

Shibamura Jin

Pen Names: Jin Shibamura（Name used for commercial publication (pen name)）

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
Kinki region, Japan
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Kinki region (birth) → Sea of Japan coast (raised)

Career

Occupations
Novelist, Light novel author
Active Years
2003-

Awards

Dengeki Game Novel Award (10th)
2003
Work: Our Home's Inari-sama.
Organization: Dengeki Bunko (ASCII Media Works)
Result: 金賞 (Gold Prize)

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Our Home's Inari-sama.

Light novel / Fantasy

The award-winning debut series mixing domestic drama with fox-spirit (inari) and supernatural elements.

Everyday lifeYokai (supernatural)Family
Adaptations
  • [Manga] Our Home's Inari-sama. (2007)

Psyche's Tears

2009 Fantasy

First of the Yura series, blending mythic elements with character-driven fantasy.

MythComing-of-age

Hydra's Confession

2010 Fantasy

Second of the Yura series, depicting introspective characters within a fantastic setting.

MemorySelf

Seija's Ceremony Day

2010 Fantasy

Third in the Yura series, revolving around rituals and folklore.

FolkloreRitual

Noctiluca Laughs

2014 Fantasy

A later installment in the Yura series featuring a dreamlike atmosphere and ensemble storytelling.

FantasyEnsemble cast

Hey! Chairperson Kiso

2009 Light novel / Comedy

First of the Kiso Kaicho series, a school-set comedic light novel.

SchoolComedy

Welcome! Chairperson Kiso

2011 Light novel / Comedy

Sequel in the Kiso Kaicho series continuing character-driven comedy.

Slice of lifeGag

Yayoi (Night Eve)

2011 Fantasy / Mystery

First of the Ichi series; a slightly mysterious and fantastical narrative.

NightMystery

Yoimei (Evening Call)

2013 Fantasy / Mystery

Second in the Ichi series, expanding the established world in a mid-length work.

NostalgiaNocturnal

Naruyo (Resounding Night)

2015 Fantasy / Mystery

Third in the Ichi series, containing elements that conclude aspects of the series.

ResolutionReunion

Okonogi-kun is a Mermaid 1

2012 Light novel / Fantasy

Light novel using a mermaid premise; first volume of the series.

OthernessFriendship

Okonogi-kun is a Mermaid 2

2013 Light novel / Fantasy

Second volume in the series deepening character relationships.

CoexistenceGrowth

E.a.G.

2007 Light novel

A standalone light novel with short-story elements.

YouthAdventure

Mushikago no Cagaster (novelization)

2020 Novelization / Sci-fi

Novelization of a work by Katori Hashimoto, released in two volumes.

DystopiaHuman relationships

Bibliography

  • Our Home's Inari-sama.
  • Psyche's Tears
  • Hydra's Confession
  • Seija's Ceremony Day
  • Noctiluca Laughs
  • Hey! Chairperson Kiso
  • Welcome! Chairperson Kiso
  • Yayoi (Night Eve)
  • Yoimei (Evening Call)
  • Naruyo (Resounding Night)
  • Okonogi-kun is a Mermaid (vol.1–2)
  • E.a.G.
  • Mushikago no Cagaster (novelization)

Adaptations

  • Our Home's Inari-sama. (manga adaptation, Dengeki Comics, 11 vols)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Light-novel style with a light, conversational toneDialogue-driven, brisk prose
Recurring Motifs
Intersection of ordinary life and the supernaturalYokai and folkloreFriendship and family

Legacy

A light novel author active mainly in the Dengeki/ASCII Media Works circle. Debuted after winning the 10th Dengeki Game Novel Award (Gold Prize) and is known for the "Our Home's Inari-sama." series and multiple mid- to long-length works. Has seen media adaptations such as manga.

In Popular Culture

  • The manga adaptation of "Our Home's Inari-sama." has a dedicated fanbase
  • Mentioned in light-novel events and by fan communities

Trivia

  • Born in the Kinki region and raised on the Sea of Japan coast
  • Reportedly a Cancer (constellation) and blood type B
  • Debuted after winning the 10th Dengeki Game Novel Award (Gold Prize)
  • Active on X (former Twitter) and note