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Shiina Takasato

たかさと しいな

Takasato Shiina

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1976-12-27 （Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan）
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Novelist
Active Years
1999-

Education

Shibaura Institute of Technology
Faculty of Engineering / Department of Mechanical Engineering
Country: Japan

Awards

Mephisto Prize
1999
Work: Melting the Silver Cage
Organization: Kodansha
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Melting the Silver Cage

1999 Mystery

Debut novel and winner of the 11th Mephisto Prize. A mystery novel centered on puzzle-solving.

crimepuzzle-solving

The Lone Wolf and the Moon

2004 Fantasy

First volume of the Fennel Continent series. A fantasy novel involving kingdoms and adventure.

kingdomsadventurepolitical intrigue

Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa

2014 Mystery

A light novel series focused on a young gentleman and his butler, blending mystery elements. Adapted into manga and a live-action film.

butlersdeductioneveryday mysteries
Adaptations
  • [Film] Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa (2019)
  • [Comic adaptation (manga)] Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa (2015)

The Amemiya Brothers' Antique Case Files

2022 Mystery

A mystery series dealing with cases revolving around antiques and curios. One of her more recent notable works.

antiquesfamilymystery-solving
Adaptations
  • [Comic adaptation (manga)] The Amemiya Brothers' Antique Case Files (2025)

The Black Cat and Chocolaterie's Great Detective

2024 Mystery

A recently published series entry that includes light detective elements suggested by the title.

detectiveeveryday mystery

Bibliography

  • Melting the Silver Cage
  • The Happiness of the Cat with Yellow Eyes
  • The Devil and the Conman
  • The Night the Canary Sings
  • Rain in the Shade, the Scorched Moon
  • The Mirage Sung by the White Hare
  • Things I Really Don't Know
  • Blue Plovers Swim in the Flower Mist
  • Red on Twin Trees, Dark Crow
  • Cicada's Wing
  • Yuruyuruka
  • The Solar Wheel That Bloomed Under the Snow
  • Sea-Spun Spiral Sky Corridor
  • Tales of the Miyamaki Apothecary
  • The Dead Who Dance with the Jade Wind
  • The Lone Wolf and the Moon
  • Lineage of Knights
  • Ruler of the Void
  • Twin Wings of Darkness and Light
  • Kazage Tenmyo
  • Bride of the Clouds
  • Song of the End
  • Narisokonai
  • The Evil God of Acheron
  • Merits and Faults of Barathrum
  • The Priestess of Caecus
  • The Hollow Moon of Prayer
  • Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa (series)
  • If I Asked My Butler (series)
  • Atmosphere Detective Onidugumi Wataru
  • The Lost Child and the Lost Child's Accessory Shop
  • Inquisition Lab: The Witch Case Files
  • Fantasy Morals Committee: Policing Narrative Distortions
  • Welcome Detective Agency: Find the Subtitle Thief
  • Private Sidus Academy (series)

Adaptations

  • Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa (film, 2019)
  • Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa (manga, 2015-2019)
  • The Amemiya Brothers' Antique Case Files (manga, 2025-)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
A narrative style blending mystery and fantasyClear plotting with emphasis on dialogue
Recurring Motifs
Apothecaries and pharmacy settingsButlers and gentlemanly class motifsMysteries surrounding antiques and curios

Legacy

Debuted after winning the Mephisto Prize and is a prolific author working across mystery and fantasy. Many works have been adapted into manga and film, giving her notable recognition in the light novel and mystery novel fields.

In Popular Culture

  • Film adaptation of 'Uchi no Shitsuji ga Iu Koto ni wa' (2019)
  • Multiple works have been adapted into manga and novelizations

Trivia

  • Graduated from Shibaura Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • Debuted in 1999 after winning the 11th Mephisto Prize for '銀の檻を溶かして'
  • Official site '久彼山博物館' and Twitter (@t417s) are known information sources