Naoki Matayoshi

Naoki Matayoshi (又吉 直樹 Matayoshi Naoki, born June 2, 1980) is a Japanese comedian, screenwriter, and novelist who won the Akutagawa Prize[1] in 2015 for his book, Hibana (火花, A Spark). He is the boke member of the comedy duo Peace with his partner Yūji Ayabe.[2]

He is from Neyagawa City in Osaka Prefecture.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

  1. Kyodo, Jiji (July 17, 2015). "Comedian Matayoshi's literary win offers hope for sagging publishing industry". Japan Times. Archived from the original on August 27, 2015.
  2. "Mayayoshi Naoki". Kotobanku (in Japanese). Asahi Shinbun. Retrieved August 31, 2015.

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