Hon no Sanagi Award
1 appearances
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Edition 1 (2014) excellence award
Saisuke
さいすけ
Saisuke
Aliases:
鉄塔 / Tettou
Pen Names:
Saisuke（Pen name used for novels, essays and literary work）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1979-12-22 （Tokyo, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Tokyo, Japan → Saitama City, Saitama, Japan (raised)
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Essayist, Columnist, Game streamer, Radio personality
- Active Years
- 2015-2025
- Affiliations
- SANNINSHOW (game commentary/streaming group), koe (music band)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamagawa University | Faculty of Letters | Department of Theatre Studies (major) | — | — | Japan |
Tamagawa University
Faculty of Letters
/ Department of Theatre Studies (major)
Country:
Japan
Studied theatre during university
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Hon no Sanagi Prize | Haru natsu fuyu to Shichifukujin | — | Hon no Sanagi Prize Committee | 優秀賞 |
Hon no Sanagi Prize
2014
Work:
Haru natsu fuyu to Shichifukujin
Organization:
Hon no Sanagi Prize Committee
Result:
優秀賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Haru natsu fuyu to Shichifukujin
2015 NovelDebut novel; winner of the Excellence Award at the 1st Hon no Sanagi Prize. A novel that sensitively depicts youth, everyday life and personal growth.
coming-of-ageyouthdaily lifehuman relationships
Kimi to Natsu ga, Tettou no Ue
2016 NovelPublished in 2016. A novel drawing on the author's theatrical background and personal experiences to portray characters and the passage of seasons.
youththeatresolitude
Kyo mo bocchi desu.
2020 EssayA collection of essays on loneliness and daily life written with humor and observational insight. Consists mainly of column-style personal reflections.
lonelinesseveryday lifehumorself-observation
Kyo mo bocchi desu. 2
2023 EssaySequel essay collection published in 2023. Continues to explore the nuances of daily life and interpersonal distance.
solitudedaily lifeobservation
I'm Getting By With The Cards I Have
2023 Essay / MemoirA collection of columns and essays reflecting on life, work and the relationship between streaming activities and creative work.
perspectives on lifework and creativitypractical humor
Bibliography
- Haru natsu fuyu to Shichifukujin
- Kimi to Natsu ga, Tettou no Ue
- Kyo mo bocchi desu.
- Kyo mo bocchi desu. 2
- I'm Getting By With The Cards I Have
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- conversational tonelight, essayistic proseobservational description
- Recurring Motifs
- solitude / being aloneurban everyday lifetheatrical metaphorsreferences to gaming/streaming
Health
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stiff shoulders, eye strain, lower back fatigue2024-2025Prone to fatigue accumulation during long periods of writing and streaming; requires breaks between activities.
Legacy
A rare figure bridging game streaming and literature. He applies observational skills honed on streams to his writing and has gained a following especially among younger readers. Through essays and regular columns he has left a cross-genre influence.
In Popular Culture
- Visibility and influence within the game streaming community on YouTube/Twitch
- Contributions and features in literary and general magazines (Pen, BRUTUS, Weekly Famitsu, etc.)
- Appearances on radio programs and book signings / public events
Quotes
-
I am alone again today.
Source: Book: "Kyo mo bocchi desu." (2020)
Trivia
- Also known as 'Tettou', a member of the streaming group SANNINSHOW; he parallelizes streaming activities and literary work.
- Uses the pen name 'Saisuke' for literary activities and differentiates it from his streaming handle.
- Performs musically as a member of the band 'koe'.
- Received the Excellence Award at the 1st Hon no Sanagi Prize (2014) and published his debut in 2015.