Today, the Tokatsukawa search class turns to the green field
Anyone who knows a little bit about the world of Japanese deduction will be familiar with the name Shozo Jutsukawa. This character, from the hands of the famous Japanese speculative fiction writer Nishimura Kyotaro, can be called the evergreen tree in the long-lived speculative drama. Nishimura Kyotaro's career spans five decades and more than 300 works, making Tokatsukawa synonymous with "Japan's busiest policeman" and "the detective who never retires".
The Vanishing Yamato Nadeshiko, an Intertwining of Soccer and Deduction
So what is the connection between Detective Tokatsukawa and soccer?In 2012, Kyotaro Nishimura commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of his debut novel with a new novel, Vanishing Yamato Nadeshiko, which tells the story of the Japanese women's national team. During a kidnapping incident, captain Sawahooshi escapes and teams up with Kobu Tokatsukawa, ultimately rescuing 22 of her teammates.
Macy, the next detective partner?
Sawahooshi, the world's soccer lady, becomes the main character in Kyotaro Nishimura's novel. Other players mentioned in the book, such as Sakishima Sai and Miyama Aya, were also members of the Japanese women's national soccer team. Kyotaro Nishimura's use of soccer as a theme and the incorporation of real people in this important work not only pays homage to soccer, but also shows the popularity of Japanese women's soccer.
A familiar roster of players to get the heart pumping
Another master of Japanese deduction, Kotaro Isaka, has also written a soccer-inspired mystery novel, PK, which tells three fascinating stories about the psychological state of a player taking a twelve-yard penalty. The book pays homage to the "Duha tragedy" and mentions Baggio in a way that will appeal to soccer fans.
Kotaro Isaka's PK, a perfect combination of soccer and deduction
These two novels reflect the penetration of Japanese soccer in various fields. Reasoning writers have incorporated soccer elements into their works, making soccer's influence in Japan more and more significant. This interaction not only attracts more soccer fans, but also injects new vitality into the development of the sport.
