Sneaker Grand Award
1 appearances
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Edition 2 (1997) grand prize
Yoshida Nao
よしだ すなお
Yoshida Sunao
Pen Names:
Yoshida Nao（Pen name used as a light novel author. Real name: Matsumoto Nao.）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1969-10-24 （Ashiya, Onga District, Fukuoka, Japan）
- Died
- 2004-07-15 （Ashiya, Onga District, Fukuoka, Japan） age 34
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- novelist, light novel author
- Active Years
- 1997-2004
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Salle Junior & Senior High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
| Waseda University, School of Law | School of Law | — | — | — | Japan |
| Kyoto University Graduate School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
La Salle Junior & Senior High School
Country:
Japan
Waseda University, School of Law
School of Law
Country:
Japan
Specific years of attendance/graduation not specified
Kyoto University Graduate School
Country:
Japan
Reported to have completed a master's program; details unspecified
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sneaker Prize | Genocide Angel: The Rebellion of the Gods | — | Kadokawa Shoten | 受賞 |
Sneaker Prize
1997
Work:
Genocide Angel: The Rebellion of the Gods
Organization:
Kadokawa Shoten
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Genocide Angel: The Rebellion of the Gods
1997 Light novelDebut work. A light novel with elements of SF and fantasy.
science fictionfantasycombat
FIGHTER
1998 Light novelAn action-oriented light novel. Shows influences and homages to Western films.
actionhomage
Trinity Blood R.O.M.
2001 Light novelOne of his representative works. A dark fantasy series involving vampires, religion, and politics.
vampiresreligionpolitics
Adaptations
- [anime] Trinity Blood (2005)
Trinity Blood R.A.M.
2001 Light novelAnother installment of the same series. Serialized in The Sneaker magazine.
vampiresnation-statescombat
Neppuu Kairiku Bushiroad: OVERLORD CHRONICLE
2006 Light novelPosthumously published work. Includes serialized and collected material.
media mixentertainment
Bibliography
- Genocide Angel: The Rebellion of the Gods (June 1997)
- FIGHTER (June 1998)
- Trinity Blood R.O.M. (Feb 2001 - Oct 2003)
- Trinity Blood R.A.M. (Apr 2001 - Dec 2004)
- Neppuu Kairiku Bushiroad: OVERLORD CHRONICLE (June 2006)
Adaptations
- Trinity Blood (anime adaptation)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- light-novel style with dialogue-driven, brisk proseblend of science fiction and dark fantasy
- Recurring Motifs
- vampiresconflict between religion and politicsfuturistic/post-apocalyptic settings
Health
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pulmonary embolism2004年Died of a pulmonary embolism on 2004-07-15 at age 34.
Legacy
Left influential works in the light novel field; the flagship title Trinity Blood became a media-mix phenomenon. His hometown preserved materials and established a collection in his memory.
Museums
- Yoshida Nao Library Collection (Ashiya Town Library) Ashiya Town Library, Onga District, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan Opened in 2010
Archives
- Yoshida Nao Collection (Ashiya Town Library)
In Popular Culture
- Known as an example of light novel-to-anime media-mix through the adaptation of Trinity Blood.
Trivia
- Real name: Matsumoto Nao.
- A retrospective exhibition (
- ) was held in his hometown after his death.
- A collection of his works and personal items was donated to Ashiya Town Library.