Shosetsu Yasei Jidai Newcomer Award
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Edition 4 (2013) award
Yuki Shinohara
しのはら ゆうき
Shinohara Yūki
Pen Names:
Seishukukai（Used as a name/handle on a personal blog/site）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1966-01-01 （Matsue, Shimane, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Resident in New Zealand (period unknown)
Career
- Occupations
- novelist, programmer, care worker
- Active Years
- 2013-
- Nominations
- 3rd Historical Jidai Authors Club Award - Newcomer Prize nominee (2014)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages
Country:
Japan
Graduated
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Yasei Jidai Frontier Literary Prize | — | — | — | Winner |
| 2014 | Historical Jidai Authors Club Award - Newcomer Prize | — | 新人賞 | — | Nominee |
Yasei Jidai Frontier Literary Prize
2013
Result:
Winner
Historical Jidai Authors Club Award - Newcomer Prize
2014
Category:
新人賞
Result:
Nominee
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Tengai no Rakudo (Heaven's Remote Paradise)
2013 Fantasy / Coming-of-ageDebut novel. A fantasy that blends coming-of-age themes with courtly elements as young protagonists embark on journeys across a vast world.
journeycoming-of-agecourt politicsfriendship
Souten no Outo (The Azure Sovereign's Land)
2020 FantasyA sequel in the Tengai no Rakudo series that expands the worldbuilding and focuses on monarchy and conflict.
monarchyconflictpolitics
Zashiki-warashi and the Share House
2015 Fantasy / Light novel-esqueAn urban fantasy about people living together in a share house with a zashiki-warashi (house spirit), blending warmth and supernatural elements.
found familyeveryday life vs. the supernaturalcommunal living
The Prince's Pâtissière
2019 Historical romance / Light fantasyA romantic series set in a royal court where the protagonist's confectionery skills create bonds and drive interpersonal drama.
court romanceculinary culture (pastry)class differences and connection
Reijūki: Kakurin no Sho (Vol.1)
2021 Fantasy with historical toneThe first volume of an epic series about spiritual beasts, depicting the interactions between mysterious creatures and humans.
spiritual beastsepic narrativefate and destiny
The Warrior Queen of the Massagetai
2020 Historical-style fantasyA historical-style tale inspired by an ancient warrior queen, focusing on warfare, rule, and feminine strength.
warfarefemale leadershiphistorical motifs
Bibliography
- Tengai no Rakudo
- Souten no Outo
- Zashiki-warashi and the Share House
- Zashiki-warashi and the Share House 2: Fuyu Kitarinaba
- The Harem Holds a Star (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- The Harem Fills with Moon (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- The Harem Eclipsed (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- The Phantom Palace Beckons (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- Youth Seeks the Bloom (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- The Lake Palace Slumbers (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- The Demon Star Flickers (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- The Phoenix Dances North (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- The Hidden Dragon Rises (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- Winged Pair Flies Ten Thousand Li (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū)
- Moonlight Matchmaker (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū Side Story)
- White Clouds Come and Go (Kinkaki-koku Shunjū Side Story)
- The Prince's Pâtissière
- The Prince's Pâtissière 2: The Strongest Princess
- The Prince's Pâtissière 3: The Frenchman of the Forbidden City
- The Prince's Pâtissière 4: The Grand Feast of the Prince's Mansion
- The Prince's Pâtissière 5: The Emperor and the Palace of Sweets
- The Prince's Pâtissière 6: The Plenipotentiary of the British Empire
- The Prince's Pâtissière 7
- Reijūki: Kakurin no Sho (Vol.1)
- Reijūki: Kakurin no Sho (Vol.2)
- Reijūki: Kōryū no Sho (Vol.1)
- Reijūki: Kōryū no Sho (Vol.2)
- Hunting Family
- The Warrior Queen of the Massagetai
- The God of Sweets (magazine short story)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- blend of courtly romance and fantasydetailed worldbuildingcharacter-driven coming-of-age narration
- Recurring Motifs
- court settingsjourneyspastry/food culturespiritual beasts and yokaiyouthful growth
Legacy
She won the Yasei Jidai Frontier Literary Prize with her debut and is known for blending fantasy with coming-of-age elements. Her prolific output includes many series notable for courtly settings and culinary descriptions.
Archives
- National Diet Library (NDL identifier: 001148157)
Trivia
- Born in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture.
- Reportedly resident in New Zealand (details not specified).
- Worked as a programmer and in care work prior to debut.
- Won the 4th Yasei Jidai Frontier Literary Prize with her debut work.
- Former personal site/blog name: "Seishukukai."
- Active on X and note (X: @persian_pardeis, note: shinoharayuki).