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Ryuoh Yano

やの りゅうおう

Yano Ryuoh

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1965-01-01 （Tokyo, Japan）
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese
Residence History
Tokyo, Japan → Dalian, China (assignment) → Shenyang, China (assignment)

Career

Occupations
mystery novelist, puzzle author, system engineer, educator, author
Active Years
1989-
Affiliations
Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation, Leading Edge (company), Management Solutions, Inc.

Education

Waseda University, School of Science and Engineering
School of Science and Engineering / Department of Industrial Management
Degree: 工学士
Year of Graduation: 1989
Country: Japan
Works under his real name

Awards

Mephisto Prize
2004
Work: Extreme Deduction Colosseum
Organization: Kodansha
Result: 受賞
2nd Puzzle Audition — Honorable Mention
2021
Work: BLACK
Organization: Japan Puzzle Association
Result: 佳作
Gunosy Q Quiz Meister
2018
Organization: Gunosy
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Extreme Deduction Colosseum

2004 Mystery novel

A novel that blends death-game scenarios with orthodox mystery elements; participants are forced to deduce under extreme conditions.

death-gamehonkaku mysterysuspense
Adaptations
  • [TV drama] Extreme Deduction Colosseum (2004)

Timed Deadly Mansion

2005 Mystery novel

A long-form mystery novel that unfolds around time-limited traps and puzzles.

time limitlocked-roomdeduction

Heaven and Hell Inside the Box

2006 Mystery novel

A mystery centered on a confined 'box' space, featuring strong deduction elements.

locked-roomhuman psychologyconflict

Black Triangle at Left 90 Degrees

2007 Mystery novel

A work employing symbolic shapes in its title with a tricky short/medium-length structure.

tricksymbolismpuzzle-solving

Orihime Puzzle Break

2009 Mystery novel

A mystery work that strongly incorporates puzzle elements.

puzzleriddle-solvinghuman relationships

Ryuoh's Mysterious Blog Vol.1 - the Loach

2013 e-book (English)

An English-language e-book containing short pieces and essays aimed at English-language readers.

English writingessayscross-cultural outreach

Bibliography

  • Extreme Deduction Colosseum (Kodansha Novels, 2004)
  • Timed Deadly Mansion (Kodansha Novels, 2005)
  • Heaven and Hell Inside the Box (Kodansha Novels, 2006)
  • Black Triangle at Left 90 Degrees (Kodansha Novels, 2007)
  • Orihime Puzzle Break (Kodansha, 2009)
  • 'The Culprit Is Japanese' in Puzzle Novel: 16 Mysteries (2003)
  • Ryuoh's Mysterious Blog Vol.1 - the Loach (The BBB, 2013)
  • Ryuoh's Mysterious Blog Vol.2 - Hepatitis (The BBB, 2013)
  • Information Processing: Afternoon II Essay Seminar (co-author, 2001) and many technical books

Adaptations

  • Extreme Deduction Colosseum (TV drama, Yomiuri TV, 2004)

Translations of Works

  • Ryuoh's Mysterious Blog Vol.1 - the Loach
  • Ryuoh's Mysterious Blog Vol.2 - Hepatitis

Style & Themes

Literary Style
fusion of death-game scenarios with honkaku mysteryclear plottingpuzzle-oriented constructions
Recurring Motifs
locked-roomentrapmentlogical puzzles

Legacy

Known for integrating death-game settings with orthodox mystery techniques; active also as a puzzle creator and technical book author. His work has seen media adaptations such as a TV drama.

Academic Societies

  • Japan Puzzle Association

Archives

  • National Diet Library author file (NDL)
  • CiNii Books author data

In Popular Culture

  • Extreme Deduction Colosseum (TV drama adaptation)

Trivia

  • Known as a 'collector of qualifications' holding numerous national certifications.
  • Hobbies include stock investment; has held over 100 stocks focused on shareholder benefits.
  • Likes World Heritage sites and holds a travel industry handling qualification.