Matsumoto Seicho Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 21 (2014) award
Yuuki Misumoto
みすもと ゆうき
Misumoto Yuuki
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1963-00-00 （Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Mystery writer, Industrial designer
- Active Years
- 2014-
- Affiliations
- Major manufacturer (worked on aircraft design)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tokyo | Faculty of Engineering | Department of Aeronautics | — | — | Japan |
University of Tokyo
Faculty of Engineering
/ Department of Aeronautics
Country:
Japan
Final education: University of Tokyo, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Aeronautics. Exact enrollment/graduation years are not publicly specified.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Matsumoto Seicho Prize | Presumed Threat | — | Japan Literary Promotion Association | 受賞 |
Matsumoto Seicho Prize
2014
Work:
Presumed Threat
Organization:
Japan Literary Promotion Association
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Presumed Threat
2014 Mystery novelDebut novel focusing on aircraft and technology, a classic mystery presented with detailed technical insight into design and machinery.
aircrafttechnologymystery
Revision A
2015 MysteryA full-length mystery weaving in aviation and technical elements; notable for on-site realistic depictions similar to the debut.
aviationconspiracytechnology
Drone Scramble
2016 Techno-thrillerA suspense novel centered on drone technology, exploring operations and risks surrounding unmanned aerial vehicles.
dronessafetysurveillance
First Engine
2017 MysteryA long-form story about technical troubles involving engines and propulsion systems, and the human drama that follows.
enginestechnical failurehuman drama
An Unreasonably Absurd Riddle That Can Be Absolutely Solved
2018 Mystery / CommentaryA work themed around puzzle-solving and the nature of deduction; contains essay-like elements.
puzzle-solvingdeductioncritique
Blade of the Speed of Sound
2020 MysteryA technical mystery involving high-speed flight and elements related to supersonic regimes.
high-speed flightsupersonictechnology
Mystery Comes with the Extraordinary!
2021 Essay / CommentaryAn essayistic work summarizing thoughts on mystery fiction and the author's approach to writing, including notes on craft.
theory of mysterycreative writing
Locked Room in the Sky
2022 Detective / Locked-room mysteryA locked-room mystery set aboard an aircraft; the closed environment of the cabin and technical factors are central.
locked roomaircrafttechnical puzzles
Overspec
2022 Short stories / EssayA collection of short stories and essays themed around technology and over-specification; includes illustrations.
technologyover-designshort fiction
Bibliography
- Presumed Threat
- Revision A
- Drone Scramble
- First Engine
- An Unreasonably Absurd Riddle That Can Be Absolutely Solved
- Blade of the Speed of Sound
- Mystery Comes with the Extraordinary!
- Locked Room in the Sky
- Overspec
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- technically precise descriptionsrealistic plottingtraditional elements of mystery
- Recurring Motifs
- aircraftlocked roomsmechanical/technical failures
Health
-
serious illnessDuring convalescence he immersed himself in reading, which sparked his desire to write and led to his creative work.
Legacy
Recognized for strengths in depicting aircraft and technology, combining realistic technical backgrounds with classical mystery techniques.
Quotes
-
I am confident in my depictions
Source: Sankei News article: "Experience in fighter development: 'I am confident in my depictions' - Yuuki Misumoto" (2014)
Trivia
- Originally worked as an aircraft designer / industrial designer.
- Debuted after winning the 21st Matsumoto Seicho Prize in 2014.
- Hobbies include wine, gardening, travel, and driving.
- Maintains a Twitter account (@nekotaro_3) for updates.