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Yasutaka Tsutsui (筒井 康隆, Tsutsui Yasutaka, born September 24, 1934 in Osaka) is a Japanese novelist, science fiction author, and actor. His Yumenokizaka bunkiten won the Tanizaki Prize in 1987.
Born in Osaka, Tsutsui, along with Shinichi Hoshi and Sakyo Komatsu, is one of the most famous science fiction writers in Japan. His 'Yumenokizaka bunkiten' won the Tanizaki Prize in 1987. He has also won the 1981 Izumi Kyoka award, the 1989 Kawabata Yasunari award, and the 1992 Japan SF award.
'Girl who Soars Through Time') is a science fiction novel by Yasutaka Tsutsui. Originally serialized from 1965 to 1966, it tells the story of a high-school girl who accidentally acquires the ability to time travel, which leads to a time loop where she repeatedly relives the same day.
Yasutaka Tsutsui is a Japanese author of science fiction and mystery novels, such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Paprika. He also appeared in some adaptations of his works, such as Yonimo kimyô na monogatari and Nanase, the Telepathy Girl's Ballad.
Yasutaka TSUTSUI is best known for being the author of Paprika (Novel), Paprika, The Girl Who Runs Through Time, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, and Telepathic Wanderers.
A comprehensive entry on the influential Japanese sf author, who wrote absurdist, satirical and postmodern works, such as The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Primates South. Learn about his life, career, awards, controversies and experimental style.
Yasutaka Tsutsui languished in the latter category for too long. Fortunately, more of this great Japanese writer’s work is becoming available in English. The latest example is Bullseye!, a collection of twenty short stories selected from different stages of Tsutsui’s long career.
