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Masaki Watanabe

わたなべ まさき

Watanabe Masaki

プロフィール

性別
不明
生誕
Chiba Prefecture, Japan
国籍
Japan
言語
Japanese

経歴

職業
light novel author, novelist
活動期間
2001年〜
ノミネート
13th Fantasia Long Novel Prize — Finalist (2001)

学歴

Faculty of Fisheries
国: Japan
Alumnus of a faculty of fisheries. Source: author info (book jacket).

受賞歴

Fantasia Long Novel Prize
2001
対象作品: Yunagi no Machi: The Stray Cat of 18th Street
主催: Fujimi Shobo
結果: 最終選考(ファイナリスト)

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

Yunagi no Machi: The Stray Cat of 18th Street

Japanese-style fantasy

A Japanese-style fantasy action centered on a young aspiring alchemist who becomes involved with the izakaya 'Yunagi'. Set in the 18th Street district, it includes linked short-story elements.

alchemyizakaya (Japanese pub)daily life of a town

Fragments of the Heart

short story collection

A collection of short stories including 'Garasu no Mori' and 'Golden Mead', showcasing the author's range.

human relationshipseveryday life and the fantastic

Daughter of the Moon 1

light novel / fantasy

Set in the port town of Ozu-shi, a high-school student and a self-proclaimed witch search for a magical grimoire in this youth fantasy, volume 1.

otherworldgrimoiresfriendship

Daughter of the Moon 2

light novel / fantasy

Sequel in the 'Daughter of the Moon' series, continuing the protagonists' adventures and growth.

coming of ageadventure

Yunagi

Japanese-style fantasy

A sequel to 'Yunagi no Machi', telling quiet stories of the people working at the izakaya 'Yunagi' and the world of alchemy surrounding them.

everyday lifealchemytownscape

全著作

  • Yunagi no Machi: The Stray Cat of 18th Street
  • Fragments of the Heart
  • Garasu no Mori
  • Golden Mead
  • Daughter of the Moon 1
  • Daughter of the Moon 2
  • Yunagi

作風・主題

文体
Japanese-style fantasy prosemeasured, atmosphere-focused narration
頻出モチーフ
izakaya and food descriptionsalchemyport-town settings

評価・遺産

Known for Japanese-style fantasy works that mix everyday life and the fantastic through izakaya and food descriptions. His unique worldbuilding, influenced by TRPG experience in youth, is a noted contribution.

豆知識

  • Alumnus of a faculty of fisheries; his professional experience is said to inform his depictions of food and dishes in his works.
  • Former judo club member holding a nidan (second dan) rank in judo.
  • His interest in TRPGs and PBM during student days influenced his decision to start writing and his worldbuilding approach.