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第13回(2001年) final selection
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
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Faculty of Fisheries | — | — | — | Japan |
受賞歴
| 年 | 賞名 | 対象作品 | 部門 | 主催 | 結果 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Fantasia Long Novel Prize | Yunagi no Machi: The Stray Cat of 18th Street | — | Fujimi Shobo | 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 fantasyA 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.
Fragments of the Heart
short story collectionA collection of short stories including 'Garasu no Mori' and 'Golden Mead', showcasing the author's range.
Daughter of the Moon 1
light novel / fantasySet 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.
Daughter of the Moon 2
light novel / fantasySequel in the 'Daughter of the Moon' series, continuing the protagonists' adventures and growth.
Yunagi
Japanese-style fantasyA sequel to 'Yunagi no Machi', telling quiet stories of the people working at the izakaya 'Yunagi' and the world of alchemy surrounding them.
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.