MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award
1 appearances
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Edition 1 (2005) jury special prize
Sohei Tsukimi
つきみ そうへい
Tsukimi Sohei
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1977-05-10 （Kure, Hiroshima, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Light novel author, Researcher (former)
- Active Years
- 2005-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Gakuin | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Engineering | Engineering | Numerical Fluid Dynamics (major) | — | — | Japan |
Hiroshima Gakuin
Country:
Japan
Secondary education (years of attendance/graduation unknown)
The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Engineering
Engineering
/ Numerical Fluid Dynamics (major)
Country:
Japan
Completed graduate studies (specific year unknown)
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award (1st) - Honorable Mention (first screening) | Rocksmith! Karna's Adventure | — | MF Bunko J | honorable mention |
| 2005 | MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award - Judge's Special Prize | The Adventures of Karna, the Magic Locksmith | — | MF Bunko J | winner (Judge's Special Prize) |
MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award (1st) - Honorable Mention (first screening)
2004
Work:
Rocksmith! Karna's Adventure
Organization:
MF Bunko J
Result:
honorable mention
MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award - Judge's Special Prize
2005
Work:
The Adventures of Karna, the Magic Locksmith
Organization:
MF Bunko J
Result:
winner (Judge's Special Prize)
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Adventures of Karna, the Magic Locksmith
2005 Fantasy (occupation-centered) 320 pagesA職業-focused fantasy following Karna, a young locksmith who uses magical keys. The story mixes adventure and character-driven development as he grows through various challenges.
occupationcoming-of-agemagicadventure
The Person Inside Himemiya-san
2007 Light novel (school comedy) 280 pagesA school comedy about a protagonist interacting with a girl who has both public and private personas, set against gaming and cosplay culture.
school lifedualityyouthcomedy
Adaptations
- [Comic / Manga] The Person Inside Himemiya-san (manga)
Imouto Gakari
2006 Light novel (romantic comedy) 260 pagesA light novel series depicting everyday life and romantic situations surrounding a younger sister character, focusing on comedy and romance.
siblingsromanceslice of lifecomedy
Bibliography
Adaptations
- The Person Inside Himemiya-san (manga adaptation; serialized in Comic Gum; published by Wani Books)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Light-novel style with brisk, dialogue-driven proseWorkplace/occupation-focused, detailed practical descriptions
- Recurring Motifs
- occupation (e.g., locksmith)training and personal growthintersection of mundane and magicalcompanionship and family ties
Legacy
Known as a light novel author with a background in engineering, notable for occupation-centered fantasy works. Since his commercial debut he has continued publishing as a part-time writer.
Trivia
- Graduated from the University of Tokyo Graduate School, majoring in numerical fluid dynamics.
- Worked in a manufacturer's research position before turning to writing.
- Publishes side stories on his official blog ("Tsukimi Sohei's Diary").