ホラーサスペンスたいしょう
Public rookie literary award targeting full-length novels rich in horror and suspense elements.
Horror novelsSuspense novelsFull-length novels
- Established
- 2000
- Organizer
- Gentosha, Shinchosha, TV Asahi
- Category
- Genre Fiction
- Selection Method
- Open call
- Target
- Newcomer
- Frequency
- 1 per year
- Status
- Ended
Description
Public rookie literary award targeting full-length novels rich in horror and suspense elements. Features Grand Prize and Special Prize. Odd-numbered edition Grand Prize winners are published by Shinchosha, even-numbered by Gentosha, and Special Prize by the publisher not handling the Grand Prize work. Additionally, the winner's first post-award single-volume book is published by the publisher that did not publish the award-winning work.
Prize
- Main Prize
- Publication of single-volume editions for Grand Prize and Special Prize winning works
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th edition | Ōsawa Zaichō, Kirino Natsuo, Yuiikawa Megumi | — | — |
| 5th to 6th editions | Ayatsuji Yukito, Kirino Natsuo, Yuiikawa Megumi | — | — |
4th edition
Judges
Ōsawa Zaichō, Kirino Natsuo, Yuiikawa Megumi
5th to 6th editions
Judges
Ayatsuji Yukito, Kirino Natsuo, Yuiikawa Megumi
Related Awards
- Mystery novel awards
- Japan Mystery Suspense Grand Prize
- Shincho Mystery Club Award
- Shincho Mystery Grand Prize