Ryo Hanmura
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Ryō Hanmura was a Japan
ese science fiction
, fantasy
, and horror
author. His name is alternatively transliterated as Ryo Hammura. He won the Naoki Prize
for his 1975 novel Amayadori. One of his novels was the basis of the film Sengoku Jieitai
, also a series of role-playing
video games called "Eiyuu Densetsu" ("The Legend of Heroes") was loosely based on his novel by the same name.
He won the first Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature
by his novel Musubi no Yama Hiroku in 1983. He won also the 1988 Nihon SF Taisho Award
.
etc.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
, fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
, and horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
author. His name is alternatively transliterated as Ryo Hammura. He won the Naoki Prize
Naoki Prize
The Naoki Prize is a Japanese literary award presented semiannually. The official name is Naoki Sanjugo Prize. It was created in 1935 by Kikuchi Kan, then editor of the Bungeishunjū magazine, and named in memory of novelist Naoki Sanjugo...
for his 1975 novel Amayadori. One of his novels was the basis of the film Sengoku Jieitai
Sengoku Jieitai (1979 film)
is a 1979 Japanese feature length film focusing on the adventures of a modern day Japan Ground Self-Defense Force team that accidentally travels in time to the...
, also a series of role-playing
Role-playing
Role-playing refers to the changing of one's behaviour to assume a role, either unconsciously to fill a social role, or consciously to act out an adopted role...
video games called "Eiyuu Densetsu" ("The Legend of Heroes") was loosely based on his novel by the same name.
He won the first Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature
Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature
Izumi Kyōka Prize for Literature is the prize for literature in Japan. It was established and started in 1973 to commemorate the 100th year since the birth of Kyōka Izumi...
by his novel Musubi no Yama Hiroku in 1983. He won also the 1988 Nihon SF Taisho Award
Nihon SF Taisho Award
Nihon SF Taishō Award is a Japanese science fiction award. It has been compared to the Nebula Award as it is given by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of Japan or SFWJ...
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Novels
- Ishi no Ketsumyaku Hayakawa shobou, 1971
- Oyone Heikichi Toki no Ana Yuki Hayakawa shobou, 1971
- Hikkakatta Haru Freberu-kan, 1972
- Gunka no Hibiki Jitsugyou no Nippon-sha, 1972
- Musubi no Yama Hiroku Hayakawa shobou, 1973
- Ougon Densetsu Shouden-sha, 1973
- Eiyuu Densetsu Shouden-sha, 1973
- Akuukan Yousai Hayakawa shobou, 1974
- Waga Furusato wa Yomi no Kuni (contained Sengoku Jieitai) Hayakawa shobou, 1974
- Sengoku Jieitai
etc.