Yasutaka Tsutsui

 is a Japanese novelist, science fiction author, and actor. 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 Nihon SF Taisho Award.
Writing style.
His work is known for its dark humour and satirical content. He has often satirized Japanese taboos such as disabilities and the Tenno system, and has been victim to much criticism as a result. His works are seen as the basis for Japan's postmodern science fiction. Features of his work include psychoanalysis and surrealism, which were themes of his 1957 master's thesis. He has dealt with themes such as time travel in "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" (1965), a massively multiplayer online game's virtual world in "Gaspard in the Morning" (1992), and dream worlds in "Paprika" (1993).
Adaptations.
One of Tsutsui's first novels, "Toki o Kakeru Shōjo" (1967), has been adapted into numerous media including film, television and manga. Another novel, "Paprika" (1993), was adapted into an animated film by the director Satoshi Kon in 2006. Many other works, including the four-part novel "Fugō Keiji" (Millionaire Detective), have been dramatized on Japanese television.
Controversies.
Tsutsui has gained notoriety for his politically incorrect humor and views. On April 4, 2017, Tsutsui was criticized because he posted a tweet referring to the "Statue of Peace", a memorial to victims of sexual slavery during World War II, stating, "That girl is cute. Everyone, let's go and ejaculate in front of her and shower her with semen." on his Twitter. The tweet has long since been deleted. Tsutsui also later backtracked on his claims and apologized for it.
English translations.
The novel "What the Maid Saw", translated by Adam Kabat, was published by Kodansha America Inc. (USA) in 1990, and again by Alma Books (UK) as "The Maid" in 2010.
"Salmonella Men on Planet Porno", a collection of short stories translated by Andrew Driver, was published by Alma Books (UK) in October 2006 and again by Pantheon Books (USA) in 2008.
The novel "Hell", translated by Evan Emswiler, was published by Alma Books in October 2007.
The novel "Paprika", translated by Andrew Driver, was published by Alma Books in April 2009 and again by Vintage Contemporaries (USA) in 2013.
The novella "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time", translated by David Karashima, was published by Alma Books in April 2011.
The "Bullseye!" collection of short stories, translated by Andrew Driver, was published in July 2017 by Kurodahan Press.
Works.
Besides numerous film and TV acting credits, Yasutaka Tsutsui has published dozens of novels and short story collections, and records in Japan.
Series.
Nanase Trilogy