Takarajimasha Co., Ltd. press release (2024.10.01) Takarajimasha Co., Ltd. Episode 23: “This mystery is amazing! ” Grand prize decided! The winner is a 26-year-old “active manga artist” A series of works in which part-time students solve “everyday mysteries” set in a bakery. Mystery!
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Omori/translator/book reviewer) It’s a highly complete drama about human relationships and the appeal of delicious bread that will make you read it. (Jisaburou Kayama/Columnist) He knows how to entertain his readers by incorporating incidents unique to a bakery, while also intertwining bread with mysteries. (Asayo Takii/Writer) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5069/2117/5069-2117-9a8e904456f3985516044e36cd665100-2024×2700.png [Author: Usagi Tsuchiya Profile] Born in August 1998 in Minoh City, Osaka Prefecture, and raised in Fuchu City, Tokyo. Dropped out of the Department of Applied Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University. Currently a manga assistant and manga artist. In 2023, she was selected as Shueisha’s 98th Akatsuka Prize runner-up for “Ah, Our Girls Bar”. In the same year, he received an honorable mention at the Shogakukan Sosaku Yuri Manga Award for “Find Your Favorite Person.” 2024: Won the Hisui Award at the 30th Yurihime Comic Awards from Ichijinsha for “You in the liberal arts, you in the sciences.” “ORB” is published in “Jump SQ.RISE 2024 SPRING”. [Author’s comment] Thank you very much for choosing me for the prestigious “Kono Miss” Grand Prize. I’ve always loved novels, but after making my debut as a manga artist, I decided it was no longer the right time to devote myself to writing novels. But you have to make time to type. I took on the challenge of winning the “Kono Miss” Grand Prize, determined to do everything I wanted to do in life. I was able to finish writing this book thanks to my experience working part-time at a bakery, my life in Osaka, my activities as a manga artist, and all the encounters I’ve had thus far. I will continue to do my best to write works that live up to the name of the grand prize. Bunko Grand Prix Ryunosuke Matsushita “One-dimensional cuttings (tentative)” Prize: 1 million yen [Synopsis] The DNA of a 200-year-old human skeleton excavated in the Himalayas and that of his younger sister, Shiyo, who disappeared four years ago, have been found to be a perfect match. His older brother Yu, who majored in genetic anthropology in graduate school, suspected an error and re-tested the case, but when he tried to consult the professor, the professor was brutally murdered by someone. When Yui, the niece of the murdered professor, informs him that his daughter Mari, who is in a severe coma, is missing, Yuu works with Yui to find the whereabouts of Mari and Shiyo, and as he does so, he shakes the history of humanity. Stepping into a conspiracy —-. [Selection and review] In terms of the mystery that is presented at the beginning and the interestingness of the story, this one is by far the best. (Nozomi Omori/translator/book reviewer) DNA analysis of 200-year-old ancient human bones unearthed in a cursed lake in the Himalayas reveals the surprising truth! (Jisaburou Kayama/Columnist) The mystery that the DNA of a missing girl matched with bones from 200 years ago is fascinating! (Asayo Takii/Writer) Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5069/2117/5069-2117-0b5feb76e0818c98fc1efefe7e6f6f3b-1800×2700.jpg [Author: Ryunosuke Matsushita Profile] Born in April 1991. Born in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo. Lives in Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Completed master’s program at Chiba Institute of Technology Graduate School of Engineering. Currently, the company is involved in the electrical systems business, and is involved in the design and technical proposals of high-pressure pumps for thermal power plants and steel mills. [Author’s comment] “One-dimensional cuttings” is a work with a “labyrinth” theme. Perhaps because of this, while writing, I was worried about the story structure every day, and for a long time. I found myself lost in a labyrinth. I almost gave up, but one night I spent more than five hours visiting a nearby park. After wandering around, I finally found a path that didn’t break my logic, and was able to leave the damned labyrinth behind. This is a story that I put my all into writing. You won’t regret reading it. We promise you the best entertainment experience. Bunko Grand Prix Masu Kosaka “I’m going to die soon anyway (tentative)” Prize: 1 million yen [Synopsis] Nanakuma is a former detective who runs a detective business. Nanakuma, along with his assistant Ritsu, receives an invitation to a villa deep in the mountains called “Yonari-so” owned by the organizer, Chayama. His purpose was to share his detective story as a guest at an overnight gathering for people who had been given a chance to live. The two deepen their interactions with the unique members of the group. However, on the morning of the second day, one of the participants died under suspicious
circumstances… Why were people who were about to die killed? A completely new “mansion” mystery begins! [Selection and review] Why kill someone who is about to die? The setting is a villa where people who have been given a life expectancy gather, which is wonderful. (Nozomi Omori/translator/book reviewer) I was drawn to the story by its unique setting, and I felt the detective’s ability to take turns and his twists and turns. (Jisaburou Kayama/Columnist) The unique setting first caught my attention, and it did a good job of making me want to read it twice. (Asayo Takii/Writer)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5069/2117/5069-2117-770ecf375bcf0f4b595ed913c14876b1-1672×2508.jpg [Author: Kosaka Tuna Profile] Born in December 1990. Born in Kumamoto Prefecture. Lives in Osaka Prefecture. Graduated from Kumamoto Nursing College. After working in the nursing care industry, she currently works at a hospital specializing in the heart and brain. He is also involved in testing and treatment of myocardial infarction,
arrhythmia, cerebral infarction, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and even heart transplantation. [Author’s comment] Tuna survives by continuing to swim. I also want to live in the sea of literature by continuing to write. I would like to express my gratitude to the selection committee members who threw me out into the sea when I was little more than a small fish. I aim to become an author that recipients of the award five or ten years from now will say, “Because that’s where I came from.” “This mystery is amazing! ” What is the grand prize? “This mystery is amazing! ” Grand Prize is a new talent award established in 2002 with the purpose of discovering and nurturing mystery and entertainment writers and works. So far, he has worked with Akira Higashiyama, winner of the 153rd Naoki Prize, Takashi Kaido, author of the “Glory of Team Batista” series, which has sold over 10.8 million copies, the musical mystery “Goodbye Debussy,” and the social mystery “The Unprotected.” It has produced writers such as Shichiri Nakayama, who is known for “He”. In addition, works that did not win awards but have potential are published as “hidden gems.” From Takuma Okazaki’s “Coffee Shop Talleyrand’s Case Files” series, which has sold over 2.5 million copies in total, to Akira Shiga’s “I Just Dropped My Smartphone” series, which was made into a movie, as well as “Hidden Balls”. Many best-selling works have been produced. ~Past winners include million-selling authors and Naoki Prize winners! ～ 4th Grand Prize Winner “Team Batista’s Glory”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5069/2117/5069-2117-7c3a04eb113cc024af567cd36bbd9d45-633×945.jpg [Cumulative total of the series exceeds 10.8 million copies! 2008~Movie & drama] Takeru Kaido Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1961. Doctor of Medicine. Episode 4: “This mystery is amazing! ” and debuted in 2006 with “Team Batista no Glory.” From 2008 to 2014, the series was made into a movie and a drama series. 8th Grand Prize Winner “Goodbye Debussy”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5069/2117/5069-2117-a0b204746a136b0e8973f12860d6cf07-591×875.jpg [2016 ~ Movie and drama! Cumulative total of series exceeds 1.7 million copies] Nakayama Shichiri Born in Gifu Prefecture in 1961. Episode 8 “This mystery is amazing! ” grand prize, and debuted in 2010 with “Goodbye Debussy.” In 2013, the same work was made into a movie starring Ai Hashimoto. In 2016, it was made into a drama starring Yuna Kuroshima and Masahiro Higashide. In October 2021, “To Those Who Were Not Protected” will be made into a movie starring Takeru Sato and co-starring Hiroshi Abe. 19th Grand Prize Winner “Ex-Boyfriend’s Will”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5069/2117/5069-2117-690b325320f0adc2960082bd35da2fd0-1025×1500.jpg [March 9, 2022 drama version! Series cumulatively exceeds 1 million copies] Shinkawa scallops Born in February 1991. Born in Dallas, Texas, USA, raised in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at the University of Tokyo, worked as a lawyer. Episode 19 “This mystery is amazing! ” Grand Prize and debuted in 2021 with “Ex-Boyfriend’s Will”. Currently working as a full-time writer. 10th Hidden Ball “Coffee Shop Talleyrand’s Case Files”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5069/2117/5069-2117-f95c46e1a7e1e33a15d5e83f437ddefc-833×1180.jpg [Cumulative total of series exceeds 2.5 million copies] Takuma Okazaki (Takuma Okazaki) Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1986. Graduated from Kyoto University Faculty of Law. Episode 10 “This mystery is amazing! He made his debut in 2012 with “The Case Files of Coffee Shop Talleyrand: If I Met You Again, I’d Have the Coffee You Brewed” as a grand prize winner. The book was selected for the 1st Kyoto Book Award in 2013. 17th Grand Prize Winner “Monster Woodcutter”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5069/2117/5069-2117-49d5794d158cbaf4bdd886e0a420d10e-1021×1500.jpg [Movie adaptation in December 2023] Kurai Mayusuke Born in 1984. Graduated from the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Letters, Teikyo University. Since his student days, he has been interested in social psychology and developmental psychology. When I was working as a worker at a gas cylinder management company, I found out in the 17th episode, “This mystery is amazing!” ” Grand Prize, and debuted in 2019 with “Monster Woodcutter”. No. 15 Hidden Ball “Even though I just dropped my smartphone”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5069/2117/5069-2117-7e302f96a66b7d58086cb2f5858b24ec-1239×1795.jpg [Movies to be released in 2018, 2020, and November 2024! Series cumulatively exceeds 1 million copies] Akira Shiga Born in 1963. Lives in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Graduated from Meiji University Faculty of Commerce. After joining Nippon Broadcasting System, he was involved in the production of numerous radio programs such as “Ucchan Nanchan’s All Night Nippon” and “Masahiro Nakai’s Some Girl’SMAP”. Episode 15 “This mystery is amazing! ” Debuted in 2017 with “I Just Dropped My Smartphone” as a grand prize hidden gem. *Please use the winner’s date of birth only to confirm their age. *Title may change at the time of publication
