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Baby Steps
is a Japanese manga series by Hikaru Katsuki. It was serialized in Kodansha's '' Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from October 2007 to November 2017, with its chapters collected in forty-seven ''tankōbon'' volumes. The story is centered on Eiichirō Maruo, a first year honor student who one day decides that he is lacking exercise. He then joins the Southern Tennis Club (STC) where he begins his tennis journey. The manga was adapted into a twenty-five episode anime television series by studio Pierrot, which was broadcast on NHK-E from April to September 2014. A twenty-five episode second season was broadcast from April to September 2015. In 2014, ''Baby Steps'' won the 38th Kodansha Manga Award for the Best Shōnen Manga category. Story Eiichirō Maruo, a first year honor student, one day decides he is unhappy with the way things are and lacks exercise. He finds a flyer for the Tennis Club and decides to check it out. He is instantly captivated by it. With no prior experience a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tankōbon
is the Japanese term for a book that is not part of an anthology or corpus. In modern Japanese, the term is most often used in reference to individual volumes of a manga series: most series first appear as individual chapters in a weekly or monthly manga anthology with other works before being published as volumes containing several chapters each. Major publishing imprints for include Jump Comics (for serials in Shueisha's '' Weekly Shōnen Jump'' and other ''Jump'' magazines), Kodansha's Shōnen Magazine Comics, and Shogakukan's Shōnen Sunday Comics. Japanese comics (manga) manga came to be published in thick, phone-book-sized weekly or monthly anthology manga magazines (such as ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' or '' Weekly Shōnen Jump''). These anthologies often have hundreds of pages and dozens of individual series by multiple authors. They are printed on cheap newsprint and are considered disposable. Since the 1930s, though, comic strips had been compiled into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiten Kusunoki
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Amuleto. He is best known dubbing roles for Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and many more. Biography Filmography Television animation ;1995 *'' Lupin III: The Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure'' (Harimao) ;1996 *''Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikouen-mae Hashutsujo'' (Electrode Spark) ;1999 *'' Lupin III: The Columbus Files'' (Rosalia's Father) *''Weekly Story Land'' (Robbery, Prisoner) *''Bikkuriman 2000'' (Bag Y Yaa, Chiensou) ;2000 *''Doki Doki Densetsu Mahoujin Guru Guru'' (Sly) *'' Transformers: Robots in Disguise'' (Black Convoy) ;2001 *''PaRappa the Rapper (Paul Ep.2)) *''Banner of the Stars II'' (Dokufu) ;2002 *''Tokyo Underground'' (Heat) *''Whistle!'' (Sayuju Matsushita) *'' Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children: Light & Dark'' (Azrael) ;2003 *''The Prince of Tennis'' (Gen'ichirou Sanada) *''Naruto'' (Gantetsu, Ibiki Morino) *'' Transformers: Armada'' (Rad's Father) *''Tan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Kamiya
is a Japanese voice actor, singer and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production. He is best known for the voice of Levi Ackerman in ''Attack on Titan'', Trafalgar Law in ''One Piece'', Mephisto Pheles in '' Blue Exorcist'', Izaya Orihara in '' Durarara!!'', Shinji Matō in the '' Fate'' franchise, Takashi Natsume in ''Natsume Yūjin Chō'', Choromatsu in ''Mr. Osomatsu'', Akashi Seijuro in '' Kuroko's Basketball'', Yuzuru Otonashi in '' Angel Beats!'', Yato in '' Noragami'', Ranpo Edogawa in '' Bungo Stray Dogs'', Nozomu Itoshiki in '' Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei'', Koyomi Araragi in the '' Monogatari'' series, Sōma in '' Working!!'', Juli in '' Brothers Conflict'', Balder Hringhorni in '' Kamigami no Asobi'', Tieria Erde in '' Mobile Suit Gundam 00'', Saiki Kusuo in '' The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.'' and Kinshirō Kusatsu in '' Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!''. He won "Best Lead Actor" and "Best Personality" at the 3rd Seiyu Awards, and "Best Supporting Actor" at the 2n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshimasa Hosoya
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator. Biography After attending Tokyo Announce Gakuin Performing Arts College and Mausu Promotion Actor Training Center, he joined Mausu Promotion. He is currently a freelancer. Among his many roles, he voiced Shichika Yasuri in '' Katanagatari'', Kuranosuke Shiraishi in '' The Prince of Tennis'', Kojou Akatsuki in ''Strike the Blood'', IV in '' Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal'', Reiner Braun in ''Attack on Titan'', Saburō Katō in '' Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199'', Junpei Hyūga in '' Kuroko's Basketball'', Sentarō Kawabuchi in '' Kids on the Slope'', Haruhiro in '' Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash'', Daryun in '' The Heroic Legend of Arslan'', Orga Itsuka in '' Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans'', Akari Hizamaru in ''Terra Formars'', Doppo Kunikida in '' Bungo Stray Dogs'', Asahi Azumane in '' Haikyuu!!'', Fumikage Tokoyami in ''My Hero Academia'', Nagare Akiba in '' Ushio and Tora'', John H. Watson in '' The Empire of Corpses'', Aren Kuboyas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takahiro Sakurai
is a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and radio personality from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. His well-known roles include heroes such as Cloud Strife in ''Compilation of Final Fantasy VII'', Suzaku Kururugi in '' Code Geass'' and X in '' Mega Man X'', as well as villains such as Maximilien Robespierre in '' Le Chevalier D'Eon'', Hiltz in '' Zoids: Guardian Force'', Sasori in '' Naruto Shippūden'', and Rohan Kishibe in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable''. He voiced the main character Miyuki Kazuya in ''Ace of Diamond.'' He is the official Japanese dub voice for Robert Pattinson since ''Twilight''. His range is tenor. He is currently affiliated with INTENTION. Early life Sakurai is the eldest of three siblings born to a family that owned a rice shop. When he was a child, he became interested in voice acting after watching a television interview with a voice actor. He graduated from Okazaki Johsei High School. After graduating from Yoyogi Animation Academy in Nago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masakazu Morita
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. He previously worked for Aoni Production. He is also the host of the radio show ''Bleach B-Station''. He played Ichigo Kurosaki in ''Bleach'', Maeda Keiji in '' Sengoku Basara'', Marco the Phoenix in ''One Piece'' series, Tidus in ''Final Fantasy X'', Whis in ''Dragon Ball Super'', Auel Neider in '' Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny'', Pegasus Seiya in '' Saint Seiya – Hades Chapter'', Pod in ''Pokémon'', Tenjuro Banno in ''Kamen Rider Drive'' and Li Xin in '' Kingdom''. He won the "Best Rookie Actor" at the first Seiyu Awards. He is also the official Japanese dubbing voice of Zac Efron. Career Morita attended Kyoka Junior and Senior High School. When he was in high school, he joined the brass band club and was in charge of conducting the marching band, which led him to discover the joy of entertainment. He worked as an actor at NHK Promotion, studied under film director Yukio Fukamachi, and appeared in films, stage plays, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenn (Japanese Actor)
, better known by the stage name Kenn (stylized as KENN), is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer from Tokyo, Japan. He made his debut as a voice actor in 2004 in the Japanese anime '' Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' (''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters GX'' in Japan) as Jaden Yuki, the protagonist of the series and his most known role. He also performed in the musical adaptation of the popular sports anime '' The Prince of Tennis'' as Yuta Fuji, the younger brother of Seigaku's Shusuke Fuji. He was the vocalist and keyboardist of the rock band The NaB's in 2003 until October 2006 before it was suspended, leading him to pursue a solo career in 2009. KENN played the part of Ikuto in the musical adaptation of Peach Pit's manga Shugo Chara. As a composer, he uses the alias Kenn Kato. On August 19, 2021, it was announced KENN tested positive for COVID-19, and would be skipping a few activities in the following days. Filmography Animated television series ; 2004 * '' Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' (Jaden Yuki) ; 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kentarō Itō
is a Japanese voice actor and stage actor who was born in Hachiōji. He is currently affiliated with Mausu Promotion and is representative of Theater Company K-Show. He has taken over some of the roles held by the late Kazuyuki Sogabe and Takeshi Aono. His range is baritone. Biography After graduating from Meijigakuin Higashimurayama High School, Itō had the opportunity to help out with a theater company that he knew, and became interested in the "world of performance" for the first time. In 1993, he entered the drama department of Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music, and in the summer of the same year, he appeared on stage for the first time in ''Little Women''. In 1995, he joined Theater Company 21st Century FOX led by Kaneta Kimotsuki, and at the same time, he sought a performance-related career and made his debut as a voice actor. 2001 to April 2009, he belonged to Haikyo, and from May 2009 to 2010, he belonged to Mediarte. He has been a member of Amuleto (formerly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shintarō Asanuma
is a Japanese scriptwriter, director, actor, voice actor, narrator, copywriter and designer. He was affiliated with Office Osawa and currently attached under DANDELION. Biography Filmography Television animation ;2003 *'' Origami Warriors'' – Fuma Hanazuki ;2006 *''Ouran High School Host Club'' – male student B (ep 24) *'' xxxHOLiC'' – Student B (ep 24) *''Zegapain'' – Kyo Sogoru *''Kirarin Revolution'' – Subaru Tsukishima *''Mamotte! Lollipop'' – Will *''Kujibiki Unbalance'' – Mugio Rokuhara ;2007 *''Engage Planet Kiss Dum'' – Ueno (ep 9 and 10) *''Kamichama Karin'' – Kirio Karasuma *''Bokurano'' – Yosuke Kirie, Shinichi Kodaka (ep 4) *''Mushi-Uta'' – Daisuke Kusuriya *''Da Capo II'' – Yoshiyuki Sakurai *'' Shakugan no Shana Second'' – Chairman (ep 12) *'' Minami-ke'' – Sensei, Takeru-ojisan *'' Genshiken 2'' – Neko Kazamatsuri (ep 1) *''Ghost Hound'' – Michio Hoshino ;2008 *'' Minami-ke: Okawari'' – Takeru-ojisan *''Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's'' – Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoaki Maeno
is a Japanese voice actor. Career He attended the Amusement Media Academy and the Japan Narration Actors Institute. He worked as a part time assistant and experienced three years of custody, recruiting registration and six years of laying down. He won the New Actor Award at the 4th Seiyu Awards. Personal life In 2020, Maeno announced that he had married voice actress Mikako Komatsu. On 17 August 2022, they announced that Komatsu was pregnant with their first child. Filmography Anime series Anime films Tokusatsu Live-action film Video games Drama CDs Dubbing Live-action Animation References External linksOfficial agency profile * Anime and manga portal {{DEFAULTSORT:Maeno, Tomoaki 1982 births Living people Male voice actors from Ibaraki Prefecture Japanese male video game actors Japanese male voice actors 21st-century Japanese male actors Arts Vision voice actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kobucha
Kelp tea is a traditional East Asian tea made by infusing kelp in hot water. It is called ''kobu-cha'' or ''konbu-cha'' () in Japan, ''haidai-cha'' () in China and ''dasima-cha'' () in Korea. Preparation Korea Either dried kelp powder or julienned Julienne, , or french cut, is a culinary knife cut in which the food item is cut into long thin strips, similar to matchsticks. Common items to be julienned are carrots for , celery for , potatoes for julienne fries, or cucumbers for . Trimmi ... kelp can be used to make the tea. Powdered tea can be made by pan-frying and pounding cleaned and dried kelp. For a cup of hot water, two to three spoons of kelp powder is used. Optionally, sugar or honey can be added. Alternatively, around of cleaned kelp pieces are infused in of hot water. The kelp slices are removed after infusing, and salt is added to taste. References Herbal tea Japanese tea Chinese tea Korean tea {{Drink-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsuya Kakihara
is a Japanese voice actor and singer. He was affiliated with 81 Produce before he became a freelancer in June 2013. He set up his own agency, Zynchro, in July 2014. Since 2010, Kakihara has been affiliated with Kiramune, a music label by Bandai Visual and Lantis, where he debuted as a singer with his first mini album, ''Still on Journey''. His first single, "String of Pain", released on 6 February 2013, is the ending theme song to the anime '' Hakkenden: Eight Dogs of the East'' in which he also voices the main role of Shino Inuzuka. He has released two full albums, five mini albums, and six singles. His third single, "咲いちゃいな (Saichaina)", was released on 15 April 2015. Kakihara is well known for voicing roles as young boys with fiery personalities, like Natsu Dragneel from the anime '' Fairy Tail''. He's also particularly well-known for voice acting in otome games, such as voicing Shin from the PSP game series ''Amnesia'' and K1-B0 from Danganronpa V3: Killing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
