Takumi Kirisha

**Takumi Kirisha** (霧舎(きりしゃ) 巧(たくみ), *Kirisha Takumi*) is a Japanese mystery writer, notable for being the twelfth winner of the Mephisto Prize.

## Biography

Born in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Graduated from Komazawa University, where he was a member of the Mystery Story Society. He has been interested in ghost stories since junior high school, and is a fan of Michio Tsuzuki.

In 1997, *The Man Who Carries His Wrist*, which he submitted under the pen name Nanayuki Sanou, was accepted for publication in *Honkaku Mystery 10: Original Killers*, a short story anthology for which Tetsuya Ayukawa was the editor-in-chief. In 1998, his story *Hydrangea Story* was selected for publication in *Honkaku Mystery 13: The Phantom Designers*.

In 1999, he made his debut with Doppelganger Palace: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society to Ryuuhyou Manor (the title at the time of submission being *Ten People Together: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society's First Case*), which won the 12th Mephisto Prize. At the time of his debut, he was recommended by Souji Shimada, and his unusual pen name was also given to him by Shimada.

## Works

### ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society Series

Doppelganger Palace: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society to Ryuuhyou ManorKaleidoscope Island: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society to Taketori IslandRagnarok Cave: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society to Kagerou SwampMarionette Land: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society to Kubitsuri Tower
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Doppelganger Palace: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society to Ryuuhyou ManorKaleidoscope Island: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society to Taketori IslandRagnarok Cave: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society to Kagerou SwampMarionette Land: ≪The Unopened Door≫ Research Society to Kubitsuri Tower

### Kirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper Series

Kirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In April, a Lovey-Dovey Locked Room of FogKirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In May, Alibi Break of Pink and Blue LoveKirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In June, Initial Talk DE Serial KidnappingKirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In July, Orihime and Hikoboshi Murder ExchangeKirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In August, One Night Only Psychic DetectiveKirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In September, Cryptanalysis on the Mystery x Mystery School TripKirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In October, Three-legged Race of Process of Elimination DeductionKirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In November, Alighting Angel Calling Card MurderKirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In December, Advance Notice Murder on the Holy NightKirisha Private Academy's Mystery White Paper: In January, Prayer for Success in Exams x Love Fulfillment = Everyday Mystery

### Other Novels

The Great Detective is Already GoneTakumi Kirisha Masterpiece CollectionWhere is the Great DetectiveReasoning Only Two Hours a DayShinhonkaku ImitationNew Shinhonkaku Imitation
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The Great Detective is Already Gone 1st ReprintThe Great Detective is Already Gone 2nd ReprintTakumi Kirisha Masterpiece CollectionWhere is the Great DetectiveShinhonkaku ImitationNew Shinhonkaku Imitation

## Trivia

* The surname of Kirisha's pen name means "fog hut", while the first name means "skillfulness".

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Doppelganger Palace (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kaleidoscope Island (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Ragnarok Cave (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Marionette Land (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 In April, a Lovey-Dovey Locked Room of Fog (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 In May, Alibi Break of Pink and Blue Love (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 In June, Initial Talk DE Serial Kidnapping (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 In July, Orihime and Hikoboshi Murder Exchange (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 In August, One Night Only Psychic Detective (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 In September, Cryptanalysis on the Mystery x Mystery School Trip (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 In October, Three-legged Race of Process of Elimination Deduction (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 In November, Alighting Angel Calling Card Murder (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 In December, Advance Notice Murder on the Holy Night (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 In January, Prayer for Success in Exams x Love Fulfillment = Everyday Mystery (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 The Great Detective is Already Gone (in Japanese). Published by Harashobo.
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Takumi Kirisha Masterpiece Collection (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Where is the Great Detective (in Japanese). Published by Kodansha.
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Reasoning Only Two Hours a Day (in Japanese). Published by Kobunsha.
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Shinhonkaku Imitation (in Japanese). Published by Kobunsha.
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 New Shinhonkaku Imitation (in Japanese). Published by Kobunsha.