Mystery Writers of Japan Award
1 appearances
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Edition 78 (2025) criticism and research category
Matsukoi Sugie
すぎえ まつこい
Sugie Matsukoi
Profile
- Gender
- Unknown
- Born
- 1968-10-30 （Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Literary critic, Book reviewer
- Active Years
- 2000-
- Affiliations
- Mystery Writers of Japan, Honkaku Mystery Writers Club, Translation Mystery Award Syndicate (administrator)
- Memberships
- Mystery Writers of Japan, Honkaku Mystery Writers Club
- Influenced By
- Mamoru Oshii (influence/public admiration)
- Nominations
- Candidate, 68th Mystery Writers of Japan Award (Criticism/Other), 2015: 'Rojura no Meikyuu Tosa', Candidate, 25th Honkaku Mystery Award (Criticism/Research), 2025: 'Japanese Crime Fiction'
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keio University, Faculty of Letters | Faculty of Letters | Department of Human Relations (Human Sciences) | 学士 | — | Japan |
Keio University, Faculty of Letters
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of Human Relations (Human Sciences)
Degree:
学士
Country:
Japan
Member of Keio Mystery Fiction Circle while a student.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mystery Writers of Japan Award | Japanese Crime Fiction | 評論・研究部門 | Mystery Writers of Japan | 受賞 |
Mystery Writers of Japan Award
2025
Work:
Japanese Crime Fiction
Category:
評論・研究部門
Organization:
Mystery Writers of Japan
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Battle Royale II Gaiden 3-B 42 students
2005 Novelization / ThrillerA novelization spin-off of the film 'Battle Royale II: Requiem', depicting another facet of the story world.
SurvivalViolence and ethics
Exploring the Alleyway Labyrinth
2014 Criticism / Mystery criticismA collection of essays analyzing Japanese mystery fiction and its surrounding culture. It was a candidate for the Mystery Writers of Japan Award.
History of mystery fictionGenre analysis
Japanese Crime Fiction
2024 Criticism / ResearchA critical survey of the history and representative works of Japanese crime fiction, discussing the genre's characteristics and evolution. Winner of the 2025 Mystery Writers of Japan Award (Criticism/Research).
History of crime fictionGenre criticism
Chronicles of Comedian Books
2024 Non-fiction / CriticismA collection of essays on the genealogy and trends of books related to rakugo and popular performing arts.
Performing artsPreservation of traditional arts
Learning Mystery with a Great Detective: Anthology & Guide
2025 Edited anthology / GuideAn anthology and guide combining short stories by contemporary authors with commentary. Edited and compiled by the author.
Introduction to mystery fictionShort story anthology
Bibliography
- Battle Royale II Gaiden 3-B 42 students (2005)
- Exploring the Alleyway Labyrinth (2014)
- Japanese Crime Fiction (2024)
- Chronicles of Comedian Books (2024)
- Learning Mystery with a Great Detective (ed., 2025)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Analytical, expository styleDeep dives into genre history
- Recurring Motifs
- Reexamination of mystery historyInterest in performing arts and popular culture
Legacy
Known for criticism and genre studies in mystery fiction, contributing to the dissemination and reassessment of the genre. Notable for activities related to performing arts as well.
Academic Societies
- Mystery Writers of Japan
Trivia
- Has publicly expressed strong admiration for Mamoru Oshii (e.g., dedication in the 'Battle Royale II' novelization).
- Worked for about ten years at a mobile phone manufacturer in planning/sales and HR before becoming a full-time writer/critic.