Mita Bungaku Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (1995) award
Makoto Takeuchi
たけうち まこと
Takeuchi Makoto
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1971-07-09 （Murakami, Niigata, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Murakami, Niigata, Japan → Takasaki, Gunma, Japan
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist
- Active Years
- 1995-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keio University | Faculty of Law | — | — | — | Japan |
Keio University
Faculty of Law
Country:
Japan
Received newcomer awards while still enrolled
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Mita Bungaku Newcomer Award | Black Box | — | Mita Bungaku Editorial Board | Winner |
| 1995 | Yukinomachi Fantasy Literature Award | Spaceship | — | Yukinomachi Fantasy Literature Award Committee | Winner |
| 1998 | Shosetsu Gendai New Writer Award | Kagurazaka Family | — | Shosetsu Gendai Editorial Board | Winner |
| 1999 | Shosetsu Subaru New Writer Award | Sokotsu Kenjū | — | Shueisha | Winner |
| 2013 | Kyoto Minazuki Award | Curry Life | — | Kyoto Minazuki Award Committee | Winner |
Mita Bungaku Newcomer Award
1995
Work:
Black Box
Organization:
Mita Bungaku Editorial Board
Result:
Winner
Yukinomachi Fantasy Literature Award
1995
Work:
Spaceship
Organization:
Yukinomachi Fantasy Literature Award Committee
Result:
Winner
Shosetsu Gendai New Writer Award
1998
Work:
Kagurazaka Family
Organization:
Shosetsu Gendai Editorial Board
Result:
Winner
Shosetsu Subaru New Writer Award
1999
Work:
Sokotsu Kenjū
Organization:
Shueisha
Result:
Winner
Kyoto Minazuki Award
2013
Work:
Curry Life
Organization:
Kyoto Minazuki Award Committee
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Shosetsu Gendai Newcomer Award
1 appearances
-
Edition 66 (1998) award
Shosetsu Subaru Newcomer Award
1 appearances
-
Edition 12 (1999) award
Works
Major Works
Sokotsu Kenjū
1999 Fiction (Short story collection)A collection of short and mid-length stories blending humor and humanity to portray relationships and everyday misunderstandings.
Human relationshipsHumorCoincidence
Curry Life
2001 Fiction (linked short stories)A linked collection of stories centered on curry; uses food to explore characters' lives and relationships.
Food cultureHuman dramaLocal life
Adaptations
- [Stage] Curry Life (stage adaptation) (2011)
On the Road Where Cherry Blossoms Dance in the Wind
2001 Fiction (Short story collection)A collection of evocative short stories set against cherry blossoms, dealing with seasonal feelings, loss, and renewal.
Sense of seasonLoss and renewalNostalgia
Old Man Heroic Tales
2002 Fiction (Short story collection)A humorous short story collection depicting elderly people's daily lives, small adventures, and interactions.
Old ageHumorReminiscence
Laughing Corner — Comedy Pilgrimage: Marco Polo
2003 EssayAn essay collection documenting visits and reportage on comedy culture, incorporating backstage views and performer perspectives.
ComedyCultural writingTravelogue
Dreams of a Midsummer Island
2004 NovelA novel set on an island that mixes themes of youth, human relationships, and dreamlike elements.
IslandYouthDream
The Library's Currents
2004 Fiction (Ensemble drama)Stories centered on libraries and books that explore memory and human connections.
LibraryBooksMemory
Bicycle Boy Records
2004 Fiction (YA/Children)A coming-of-age story about a boy's adventures and growth centered on bicycles, evoking nostalgia and discovery.
BicycleBoyhoodAdventure
Journey with Charlie
2007 Children's literatureA children's story about the bond between a boy and his dog, focusing on journey and friendship.
DogFriendshipJourney
The Librarian's Grasshopper
2013 Fiction (Children/YA)A heartwarming story set in a library that depicts connections between books and people.
LibraryGrowthInteraction
Bicycle Adventure — Run-up of a 12-year-old
2011 Children's literatureA tale of a 12-year-old boy's bicycle adventures and personal growth.
BicycleComing of ageAdventure
Situation Puzzle Battles — The Roguish Teacher Sango-rou
2008 Mystery (Detective/Short stories)A short-story collection featuring puzzles and deductive elements, offering both trickery and character portrayal.
PuzzleMysteryTrickery
Counterattack of Disrespect
2016 Crime/Mystery novelA work with suspense elements that centers on conflict and misunderstandings, characterized by tense developments.
ConflictMisunderstandingSuspense
Bibliography
- Sokotsu Kenjū (1999)
- Curry Life (2001)
- On the Road Where Cherry Blossoms Dance in the Wind (2001)
- Old Man Heroic Tales (2002)
- Laughing Corner — Comedy Pilgrimage: Marco Polo (2003)
- Dreams of a Midsummer Island (2004)
- The Library's Currents (2004)
- Bicycle Boy Records (2004)
- Oasis: The Strange Dog and the Boy's Days (2006)
- Journey with Charlie (2007)
- Wonder Dog (2008)
- Beer Boys (2008)
- Situation Puzzle Battles — The Roguish Teacher Sango-rou (2008)
- Culture Festival O'Clock (2009)
- Bicycle Adventure — Run-up of a 12-year-old (2011)
- In the Roots (2011)
- The Librarian's Grasshopper (2013)
- Parappa Fugue (2015)
- Counterattack of Disrespect (2016)
Adaptations
- Stage adaptation of 'Curry Life' (2011, produced by Nippon TV; author participated as script supervisor)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Accessible narrative voiceBlend of humor and pathosCareful depiction of scenes
- Recurring Motifs
- Food (especially curry)Libraries and booksBicycles and journeysDogs and boys
Legacy
Active since the late 1990s, he debuted after winning several newcomer awards. He has published across genres — children's books, mystery, linked stories centered on food — and his work has seen media adaptations such as stage productions.
In Popular Culture
- Stage adaptation of 'Curry Life' (2011)
Trivia
- Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Law
- Debuted after winning multiple newcomer awards while still a university student
- Maintains an official website and a personal blog