Wataya Risa

The Profile

Japanese novelist known for lyrical, coming-of-age fiction; debuted as a teenager and won the Akutagawa Prize in 2001.

Born 1984; winner of the 2001 Akutagawa Prize; notable works include Install and Solo Con Gli Occhi.

Two positive DeBaser reviews praise Wataya Risa's poetic, intimate portrayals of adolescence. Install is described as a cynical, lyrical exploration of identity and perversion. Solo Con Gli Occhi is noted as a deeper, heart-wrenching study of solitude and fragile relationships.