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Hot Gimmick
is a Japanese ''shōjo manga, shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Miki Aihara. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Betsucomi'' magazine from the December 2000 issue (released in November) to the August 2005 issue (released in July). Shogakukan collected the individual chapters into 12 Tankōbon, bound volumes under the Flower Comics imprint. Viz Media licensed the series for an English-language release in North America. ''Hot Gimmick'' inspired two drama CDs and an alternate-ending light novel, the latter of which is licensed by Viz Media. A live-action film adaptation, titled ''Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy'' and directed by Yūki Yamato, was released in Japan on June 28, 2019. Plot The story revolves around Hatsumi Narita, a passive sixteen-year-old girl who lives in a company housing complex that is ruled by the tyrannical Mrs. Tachibana, the wife of the company's vice president. How a family behaves in the housing complex can affect an employee's status in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romance Fiction
A romance novel or romantic novel generally refers to a type of genre fiction novel which places its primary focus on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and usually has an "emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending." Precursors include authors of literary fiction, such as Samuel Richardson, Jane Austen, and Charlotte Brontë. There are many subgenres of the romance novel, including fantasy, gothic, contemporary, historical romance, paranormal fiction, and science fiction. Although women are the main readers of romance novels a growing number of men enjoy them as well. The Romance Writers of America cite 16% of men read romance novels. "Many people today don’t realize that romance is more than a love story. Romance can be a complex plotline with a setting from the past in a remote, faraway place. Instead of focusing on a love story, it idealizes values and principles that seem lost in today’s world of technology and instant gratification. However, roma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yui Horie
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with VIMS and Starchild. She has been affectionately nicknamed by her Japanese fans. She debuted as a voice actress in 1997, releasing her debut single "''My best friend''" on . Since then, she has been involved in excess of 350 productions in addition to promotional material, concert performances, as well as charting several albums and singles. She won the award for Best Supporting Voice Actress in the 4th Seiyu Awards. She is one of a handful of Japanese idol voice actors that rose to prominence in the 2000s, whose popularity today has been attributed to their solid experience and long-term interaction with their fan base, as opposed to the contemporary norms of youth and beauty in the entertainment industry. As a result of her ongoing success, she has performed solo at large music venues, such as the Nippon Budokan in 2009 and the Yoyogi National Gymnasium's First Stadium in 2015, each with capacities of approximately 14, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundam
is a Japanese military fiction media franchise. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise (now Bandai Namco Filmworks), the franchise features giant robots, or mecha, with the name "Gundam". The franchise began on April 7, 1979, with ''Mobile Suit Gundam'', a TV series that defined the "real robot" mecha anime genre by featuring giant robots called mobile suits (including the original titular mecha) in a militaristic setting. The popularity of the series and its merchandise spawned a franchise that includes 50 TV series, films and OVAs as well as manga, novels and video games, along with a whole industry of plastic model kits known as Gunpla which makes up 90 percent of the Japanese character plastic-model market. Academics in Japan have viewed the series as inspiration; in 2008, the virtual Gundam Academy was planned as the first academic institution based on an animated TV series. As of March 2020, the franchise is fully owned by Bandai Namco Holdings through subsidia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizuki Itagaki
Please don't delete this article because this actor or actress is new and will play/is playing a lead, supporting or breakthrough role in the J drama series and will continue their career and make more roles, either lead or supporting, after the end of the programme. is a Japanese actor, fashion model, singer, and former member of M!LK. He is affiliated with Stardust Promotion. Biography At the age of 10, Mizuki was scouted by Stardust Promotion when he and his mother were on their way home from shopping. He later joined EBiDAN when he was 11. He appeared in Fujifabric music video as his debut work. In 2014 he made his movie debut Dark Gold Ushima-kun Part 2 。As well as getting a major role in ''Solomon's Perjury'' as Kazuhiko Kambara, which was released in 2015. In 2014, he officially became a member of M!LK formed by EBiDAN at the star festival held in November 2014 。 In November 2015 he appeared in the NHK taiga drama ''Hana Moyu'' as Mōri Motoakira. Filmography Mov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroyuki Yoshino
is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with Sigma Seven. On leading roles, he played Yoshimori Sumimura in ''Kekkaishi'', Yuji Kagura in ''Tona-Gura!'', Takumi Nishijō in ''Chaos;Head'', Yusuke "Bossun" Fujisaki in '' Sket Dance'', Meow in '' Space Dandy'', Favaro in '' Rage of Bahamut: Genesis'' and Galina in '' Yatterman Night''. On supporting roles, he played Bernard Firestar in '' Divergence Eve'', Chrome in '' Cluster Edge'', Debito in '' La storia della Arcana Famiglia'', Natsuki Minami in '' Minami-ke'', Allelujah Haptism in ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'', Yuto Kido in ''Inazuma Eleven'', Rin Hirakoba in '' The Prince of Tennis'', Kenichi Saruyama in ''To Love Ru'', Hajime Iwaizumi in '' Haikyuu!!'', Houka Inumuta in '' Kill la Kill'', Hizashi Yamada in ''My Hero Academia'' and Yasutumo Arakita in '' Yowamushi Pedal''. On August 3, 2021, it was announced that Yoshino had tested positive for COVID-19. Filmography Animation Film Live action Video games ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosuke Toriumi
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated to Arts Vision. Biography He is a member of and . To commemorate twenty years of his debut, a book entitled released on May 16, 2016. He created his YouTube channel on March 19, 2020. Filmography Anime television series ;1997 *'' Remi, Nobody's Girl'' – Henry, Sailor B, Subordinate, Porters *'' Slayers TRY'' – Lizardman *'' The King of Braves GaoGaiGar'' – Driver ;1998 *'' DT Eightron'' – Garfy's Member, Waiter *''Gandalla (Nessa no Haou Gandalla)'' – Man B, Subordinates *''Marvelous Melmo'' – Shikaku, Boy, Announcer, Ikehara, TV-Analyst, Inkichi, Banchō, Jirō *''Nazca'' – Delinquent, Soldier *''Outlaw Star'' – Prisoner ;1999 *''Di Gi Charat'' – Rik Heisenberg ;2000 *'' Saiyuki Reload: Burial'' – Kenyuu ;2001 *'' Captain Tsubasa Road to 2002'' – Adult Tarō Misaki *''Prétear'' – Hayate *''The Prince of Tennis'' – Kiyosumi Sengoku ;2002 *''Naruto'' – Kiba Inuzuka ;2003 *''Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'' – Takas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noriko Shitaya
is a Japanese voice actress from Chiba Prefecture, Japan. She is known for her role as Sakura Matō in ''Fate/stay night'' series. Voice roles Anime television 2000 * '' Hamtaro'', Sumire-chan, Tsutomu-kun 2001 * ''Parappa the Rapper'' Gallery (ep 17) * '' Alien Nine'' (special), Kasumi Tōmine 2002 * '' Mirage of Blaze'' (ep 4) * ''Tokyo Underground'' May (eps 7–9) * ''Mirmo Zibang!'' Hanzo, Umezono Momo * '' Shrine of the Morning Mist''(ep 24) * ''Petite Princess Yucie'' Girl 1 (ep 2), Student C (ep 8) * '' Naruto'' Moegi 2003 * '' Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch'' Coral Spirit (ep 36), Mimi * '' D.C. ~Da Capo~'' Emi * ''Popotan'' Girl A (ep 1) * '' Massugu ni Ikou'' Saotome Nao * ''Requiem from the Darkness'' Chiyoko (ep 9) * '' Rumbling Hearts'' Schoolgirl B (ep 3) * '' Maburaho'' Raika Naruo 2004 * '' Maria-sama ga Miteru'' Katsura * ''Daphne in the Brilliant Blue'' Nurse * ''Kannazuki no Miko'' Himeko Kurusugawa * '' Kyo Kara Maoh!'' Beatrice (eps 56–78) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Etsuko Kozakura
, better known by her stage name , is a Japanese voice actress from Mizuho. She was formerly with Ohsawa Jimusho, but now heads her own agency called Little Portal with husband Jin Domon. Some of her major roles are Ryo-Ohki in the ''Tenchi Muyo'' series, Yoriko Nikaidou in '' You're Under Arrest!'', Coquelicot in ''Sakura Wars'', Piplup in ''Pokémon'', Tamama in ''Sgt. Frog'', and Yōhei Yamada in '' Chi's Sweet Home''. In video games, she is the voice of Omochao in the ''Sonic'' series and of Jibanyan in the '' Yo-kai Watch'' series. Filmography Anime Film Video games Overseas dubbing Discography Drama audio recordings Awards References Further reading * Nakagami, Yoshikatsu et al. "You're Under Arrest: Full Throttle". (December 2007) ''Newtype USA''. pp. 48–49. External links * * * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kozakura, Etsuko 1971 births Living people Japanese stage actresses Japanese video game actresses Japanese voice actresses S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shotaro Mamiya
is a Japanese actor. He is represented with Tristone Entertainment Inc. Biography Mamiya's real name is and has nicknames such as , and . His hobbies are playing guitar, watching films and listening to music. Mamiya's shoe size is . Mamiya's favourite actress is Kumiko Asō , better known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress. She is also a model and has participated in several commercials. Career In 1995, Asō made her film debut in ''Bad Guy Beach''. With her role in the 1998 film '' Dr. Akagi'', she receive .... Filmography TV dramas Variety Films Internet Stage Music videos Dubbing Awards References External links * – Official profile by his affiliated office * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mamiya, Shotaro Japanese television personalities Japanese male stage actors Male actors from Yokohama 1993 births Living people Japanese male television actors Japanese male film actors 21st-century Japanese male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin-ichiro Miki
is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo.Doi, Hitoshi.Miki Shinichirou. ''Seiyuu Database''. July 13, 2010. He is a member of 81 Produce. Miki is known for his distinctively smooth voice and often calm delivery in the roles he has landed. He often gets cast as handsome young men in anime, perhaps the most notable being Youji Kudou – Balinese ('' Weiß Kreuz'') and Kojirō ("James") (''Pokémon''). Other famous roles include Takumi Fujiwara (''Initial D'' anime, video game and mostly '' Arcade Stage'' series from ''Arcade Stage 4'' to ''Arcade Stage 8 Infinity''), Kisuke Urahara (''Bleach''), Akira Yuki ('' Virtua Fighter''), Lockon Stratos ('' Mobile Suit Gundam 00''), Tatsuma Sakamoto ( ''Gintama''), Teppei Iwaki (''Area no Kishi''), Aikurō Mikisugi ('' Kill la Kill''), Hitomi ('' Code: Breaker''), Kagetora Aida ('' Kuroko's Basketball''), Roy Mustang ('' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood''), Zamasu (''Dragon Ball Super is a Japanese manga series written by Akira T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiyori Sakurada
is a Japanese actress. Filmography Film Television References External links * * * Hiyori Sakurada Official Blog* * 2002 births Living people Japanese film actresses Japanese television actresses Japanese child actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses Actors from Chiba Prefecture {{Japan-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
