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Mizuki Tsujimura

つじむら みづき

Tsujimura Mizuki

ペンネーム: Mizuki Tsujimura（Pen name used for literary activities (same spelling as legal name)）

プロフィール

性別
女性
生誕
1980-02-29 （Isawa (former Isawa Town), Fuefuki, Yamanashi, Japan）
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese
居住地歴
Isawa (Fuefuki), Yamanashi, Japan → Chiba Prefecture, Japan (attended Chiba University)

経歴

職業
Novelist
活動期間
2004年〜
影響を受けた人物
Yukito Ayatsuji, Fujiko F. Fujio, Natsuhiko Kyogoku
影響を与えた人物
Ayano Takeda
ノミネート
2006 - Candidate for the 27th Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award (Koori no Kujira), 2007 - Candidate for the 60th Mystery Writers of Japan Award (Boku no Major Spoon), 2009 - Candidate for the 142nd Naoki Prize (Zero, Hachi, Zero, Nana.), 2010 - Candidate for the 31st Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award (Zero, Hachi, Zero, Nana.), 2011 - Candidate for the 24th Yamamoto Shūgorō Prize (Honjitsu wa Taian Nari)

学歴

Chiba University
Faculty of Education / Department of Education
学位: 学士
期間: 1998-2002
卒業年: 2002
国: Japan
Member of the university mystery literature club

受賞歴

Mephisto Prize
2004
対象作品: When Time Stops in the Cold School
主催: Mephisto editorial (Kodansha)
結果: 受賞
Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Newcomer Award
2011
対象作品: Tsunagu
主催: Yoshikawa Eiji Award Committee
結果: 受賞
Naoki Prize
2012
対象作品: Dreams Without a Key
主催: Naoki Prize Committee
結果: 受賞
Honya Taisho (Booksellers Award)
2018
対象作品: The Solitary Castle in the Mirror
主催: Honya Taisho Executive Committee
結果: 受賞
Best Mother Award (literature category)
2019
部門: 文芸部門
主催: Best Mother Award Committee
結果: 受賞
Bukulog Award (novel category)
2019
対象作品: Arrogance and Kindness
部門: 小説部門
主催: Bukulog
結果: 受賞
anan AWARD 2024 (Creative category)
2024
部門: クリエイティブ部門
主催: anan (magazine) editorial
結果: 受賞

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

When Time Stops in the Cold School

2004年 Mystery / Horror

A long-form novel set in a high school. It follows students confronting a past incident, blending horror elements with mystery.

youthfriendshiphorrormystery
映像化・舞台化
  • [manga] When Time Stops in the Cold School / 新川直司 (作画) (2008)

Tsunagu

2010年 Short story collection / Human drama

A linked collection of short stories exploring human sorrow and consolation through messengers who arrange meetings between the living and the dead.

death and reunionlossforgivenesshuman relationships
映像化・舞台化
  • [film] Tsunagu / 平川雄一朗 (2012)

Dreams Without a Key

2012年 Short story collection / Mystery

A collection of short stories featuring mysteries that revolve around memory, guilt, and hidden secrets.

memorycrimepsychology
映像化・舞台化
  • [Television drama series] Dreams Without a Key (TV adaptation) (2013)

The Solitary Castle in the Mirror

2017年 Children's novel / Fantasy

A children's fantasy in which children gather at a solitary castle that appears in mirrors; addresses bullying, isolation, friendship and renewal.

friendshipcoming of ageisolationfantasy
映像化・舞台化
  • [Animated film] The Solitary Castle in the Mirror / 原恵一 (2022)

Asa ga Kuru

2015年 Contemporary fiction / Social drama

A social novel addressing adoption and the bonds between mothers and children; deeply examines family and ethical issues.

familymotherhoodethics
映像化・舞台化
  • [film] Asa ga Kuru (film) / 河瀬直美 (2020)

Arrogance and Kindness

2019年 Contemporary novel

An ensemble novel about interpersonal relationships and social judgment, portraying characters caught between morality and selfishness.

human relationshipsethicssocial criticism
映像化・舞台化
  • [film] Arrogance and Kindness / 萩原健太郎 (2024)

全著作

  • When Time Stops in the Cold School
  • Children Play with the Night
  • Frozen Whale
  • My Measuring Spoon
  • God of Slow Heights
  • After School Searching for a Name
  • Zero, Eight, Zero, Seven.
  • Tsunagu
  • Underwater Festival
  • The Island and Us
  • Asa ga Kuru
  • The Solitary Castle in the Mirror
  • Arrogance and Kindness
  • Amber Summer
  • To See the Stars This Summer

翻案

  • Tsunagu (film, 2012)
  • Dreams Without a Key (TV series, 2013)
  • The Solitary Castle in the Mirror (animated film, 2022)
  • Asa ga Kuru (film, 2020)
  • Arrogance and Kindness (film, 2024)

作風・主題

文体
clear, readable proseblend of mystery devices and human dramaa sensibility often akin to children's literature
頻出モチーフ
schools and classroomsfriendship and familyloss and reunionsecrets and memory

評価・遺産

A leading contemporary Japanese female novelist who has won major awards such as the Naoki Prize and the Booksellers Award; many works have been adapted into films, TV dramas and anime. Praised for combining mystery structures with nuanced human portrayals, she attracts readers across juvenile and adult audiences.

大衆文化への影響

  • Multiple film, TV and anime adaptations have increased recognition across a wide audience.
  • Has had notable influence among children's and young adult readers.

引用

  • Whether in print or electronic form, I hope to deliver works in formats that suit readers. Above all, I want as many people as possible to read my works.
    出典: Interview (Honto) (2013年)
  • She has said that the Megami Tensei series shocked her with its world where nothing is absolute.
    出典: Various interviews

豆知識

  • Born on February 29, 1980 (leap day)
  • Her pen name '辻' was taken from author Yukito Ayatsuji
  • Debuted after winning the Mephisto Prize in 2004
  • After winning the Naoki Prize in 2012, she was awarded Fuefuki City's first Honorary Citizen Award
  • There was a lawsuit related to a cancelled NHK drama adaptation; NHK's claim was dismissed