There are few authors in Japan who have reached the heights of
success as NISIOISIN. Born in 1981, NISIOISIN left Ritsumeikan
University in Kyoto, to pursue a career in story-telling. Initially
he had ambitions to be a comic artist, but when he realized his art
was not up to snuff, he began to focus on his writing. He would
eventually win the 23rd Mephisto Prize, for Kubikiri
Cycle (Del Rey), acknowledging his talents as a mystery
writer, at the age of 20. Since his debut in 2002 he has penned
more than 50 novels and a number of comics.
Nishio's works often cover themes of youth, but are framed in
genres that are familiar to the masses. His works tend to mix
mystery with comedy and touches or romance and/or the supernatural.
He is a modern author in every sense, sometimes even experiementing
with the Japanese language itself. Many of his works have been
adapted into animated television series and films. His best known
works are the Monogatari series and Katanagatari.
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