Biography
Ira Ishida (石田 衣良, Ishida Ira, born March 8, 1960) is a Japanese novelist and TV commentator.
After graduating from Seikei University, he worked for a number of different advertising production companies and as a freelance copywriter.
In 1997, he published his first short story collection, Ikebukuro West Gate Park, which won the 36th All Yomimono New Mystery Writer's Prize. In 2003, he won the Naoki Prize for 4teen.His novels describe the culture of young people in Japan, particularly young women and otaku without a college education. Many of his works have been adapted for manga and television. As an actor, he made his first appearance in a leading role in the 2006 film Love My Life.
Ishida's pen name, Ishida Ira, was derived by splitting his real family name Ishidaira.
Filmography
all 10
TV Shows 5
Movies 5
Writer 3
Director 1
Comedy Island: Japan (2023)
Call Boy (2018)
Love My Life (2006)
4Teen (2003)
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Known ForWriting
Birthday1960-03-08 (64 years old)
CitizenshipsJapan
Also Known As 石田衣良
AwardsShimase Romantic Literature Prize, Chūōkōron Award
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