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Gokusen
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kozueko Morimoto. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''You'' from 2000 to 2007, with its chapters collected in fifteen '' wideban'' volumes. The story follows Kumiko Yamaguchi, the granddaughter of a yakuza boss and teacher at an all-male private high school. The manga was adapted into a three-season television drama, with Yukie Nakama in the title role, which was broadcast on Nippon TV from 2002 to 2008, followed by a theatrical film, which premiered in 2009. The manga was also adapted into a 13-episode anime television series by Madhouse, which was broadcast on Nippon TV in 2004. The anime series was licensed in North America by Media Blasters. Plot Kumiko Yamaguchi is the granddaughter of a '' yakuza'' boss, Kuroda of the Kuroda Ikka. Her parents died when she was at the age of seven, and her grandfather had no other descendants, so Kumiko is next in line to head the family business with the title of . However, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukie Nakama
is a Japanese actress, singer and former idol. History Biography She was born in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan, into a fisherman's family, the youngest of five siblings. At the start of her career she was a gravure idol and singer (her debut single "Moonlight to Daybreak" was released in 1996), and appeared in bit roles until her career breakthrough playing Sadako in "Ring 0: Birthday (2000)." In 2000, Nakama demonstrated her talent for comedy with her lead role in the Japanese television drama '' Trick'' which proved so popular that it had two more seasons and four film versions, but it was the top-rating 2002 TV series ''Gokusen'', a live-action version of the popular manga, that established her as one of Japan's most popular and bankable actresses. Gokusen continued on for 3 seasons, which had many cameo appearances by actors who were on previous seasons. She is also known for her role in the drama, Saki, which Co-starred Shohei Miura. Nakama has featured in commercials for com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroline Lawson
Carrie Keranen is an American voice actress, production manager, producer and voice director. She is best known for her work with 4Kids Entertainment, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post, Studiopolis and Funimation. Her roles include Satsuki Kiryuin in '' Kill La Kill'', Casca in '' Berserk'', and Alya Césaire in '' Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir''. In her live-action work, she has played Piper Tate in ''Untitled Web Series About a Space Traveler Who Can Also Travel Through Time''. Career Keranen grew up in Oak Park, Michigan. She had always been involved in acting, including high school plays, but in an interview with Everything Geek Podcast, she said she was more active in sports. She attended University of Michigan, and originally intended to major in international business with a specialization in Japanese but would be drawn back into doing plays and subbing in for major roles there. She graduated with a BA in theatre and linguistics, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masao Maruyama (film Producer)
is a Japanese anime producer and anime entrepreneur, the co-founder of Madhouse, as well as the founder of MAPPA and Studio M2. He is the current chairman of MAPPA and president of Studio M2. Maruyama has been involved in the Japanese animation business for more than 50 years. He has worked with many well-known and up-and-coming animators, established several animation production companies, worked on dozens of series and films and planned and produced various works. Maruyama is one of the most experienced producers in the Japanese animation industry, and has given opportunities to individuals who went on to become accomplished directors in their own right. Among the talents he picked up were Satoshi Kon, Mamoru Hosoda, and Sunao Katabuchi. He also gave Masaaki Yuasa and Mitsuo Iso a chance to direct at a very early stage. He also gave Mamoru Hosoda, who was thinking of returning to his hometown to change careers after he was forced to drop out of directing Studio Ghibli's ''H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risa Hayamizu
is a Japanese voice actress represented by Arts Vision. Some of her major roles include: Kumiko Yamaguchi in ''Gokusen'', Saori Eguchi in ''Mirmo'', Maya Takahashi in '' Amagami'', Cao Rin Shen in '' Fighting Beauty Wulong'', Maria Momoe in ''Big Windup!'', Ryoku in ''Lilpri'', and Yu and Aoi Kuchiba in '' The Qwaser of Stigmata''. Filmography Anime Film Video games References External links * at Arts Vision * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hayamizu, Risa Japanese voice actresses 1975 births Living people Voice actresses from Osaka Prefecture 21st-century Japanese actresses Arts Vision voice actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You (Japanese Magazine)
''You'' was a Japanese ''josei'' manga magazine published by Shueisha. The magazine was established in 1982 and based in Tokyo. The magazine was cancelled in May 2018 due to low readership, making the November 2018 issue the final issue. Manga * Riyoko Ikeda ** ''Aki no Hana'' (ended) ** ''Mijo Monogatari'' (ended) * Noriko Kasuya **'' Watashi wa Shadow'' (ended) * Kozueko Morimoto ** ''Deka Wanko'' (ended) ** ''Gokusen'' (ended) ** '' Kōdai-ke no Hitobito'' (ended) * Aya Nakahara ** ''Dame na Watashi ni Koishite Kudasai'' (ended) ** ''Dame na Watashi ni Koishite Kudasai R'' (ended) * Hidaka Shoko **''Mizutama Puzzle'' (ended) * Masako Shitara **''Osomatsu-san'' (moved to ''Cookie'') See also *''Young You was a Japanese josei manga magazine published by Shueisha, based in Tokyo and first published in 1986. It ran for 22 years before being cancelled in October 2005. After the magazine's closure, Shueisha moved several series serialized in ''Y ...'' References Exter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuma Ishigaki
is a Japanese actor from Gifu Prefecture and raised in Nerima, Tokyo. Filmography Movies *''Lovers' Kiss'' (2003) *'' Azumi'' (2003) *''Battle Royale 2'' (2003) *'' Azumi 2: Death or Love'' (2005) *'' Thirteen Assassins'' (2010) *'' Red Tears'' (2011) *'' Nintama Rantarō'' (2011) *''Hard Romantic-er'' (2011) *''Hakuji no Hito'' (2012) *'' Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie'' (2012) *'' Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z'' (2013) *''Sanada 10 Braves'' (2016) *''Cherry Boys'' (2018) *''Nobutora'' (2021), Takeda Nobunao * ''Tora no Ryūgi'' (2022) TV drama * '' Densetsu no Kyoshi'' (NTV, 2000) * '' R-17'' (TV Asahi, 2001) * '' Gokusen'' (NTV, 2002) * '' Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru'' (TBS, 2003) * '' Water Boys'' (TBS, 2003) * '' Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari Aketekure'' (Fuji TV, 2004) * '' Ace wo Nerae Kiseki e no Chousen'' (TV Asahi, 2004) * '' Ace wo Nerae!'' (TV Asahi, 2004) * '' Ranpo R Kuro Tokage'' (NTV, 2004) * '' Holyland'' (TV Tokyo, 2005) * '' Divis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madhouse (company)
is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1972 by ex– Mushi Pro staff, including Masao Maruyama, Osamu Dezaki, and Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Madhouse has created and helped to produce many well-known shows, OVAs and films, starting with TV anime series ''Ace o Nerae!'' (produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha) in 1973, and including '' Wicked City'', '' Ninja Scroll'', '' Perfect Blue'', '' Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust'', '' Trigun'', '' Di Gi Charat'', '' Black Lagoon'', '' Death Note'', '' Paprika'', '' Wolf Children, Parasyte: The Maxim'' and the first season of '' One-Punch Man''. Unlike other studios founded at this time such as AIC and J.C.Staff, their strength was and is primarily in TV shows and theatrical features. Expanding from the initial Mushi Pro staff, Madhouse recruited important directors such as Morio Asaka, Masayuki Kojima, and Satoshi Kon during the 1990s. Their staff roster expanded in the 2000s to include Mamoru Hosoda, Takeshi Koike, and Mitsuo Iso, as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoki Hasegawa
is a Japanese composer and arranger of music from Osaka Prefecture, Japan, best known for his work on anime soundtracks. He has also done sound production work on albums for Mayumi Iizuka. Works Anime *''Pygmalio'' (opening and ending themes arrangement, 1990–1991) *'' Locke the Superman: New World Command'' (1991) *''Magical Princess Minky Momo'' (2nd series, 1991) *'' Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Golden Wings'' (1992) *''Genki Bakuhatsu Ganbaruger'' (1992–1993) *'' Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair'' (opening theme, 1992–1993) *'' Mikan Enikki'' (1992–1993) *'' Nekketsu Saikyō Go-Saurer'' (1993–1994) *''Wedding Peach'' (1995–1996) *'' Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko'' (first OVA series, 1996) *''Tenchi in Tokyo'' (ending theme 2, 1997) *'' D.N.Angel'' (2003) *''DearS'' (2004) *''Gokusen'' (2004) *''Kujibiki Unbalance'' (second stage, 2006) *'' Dōbutsu no Mori'' (2006) *''Nana'' (2006–2007) *''Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei'' (2007) *'' Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuko Kobayashi
is a Japanese anime and tokusatsu drama screenwriter who has been involved in various television shows throughout her career, beginning in 1993 with ''Tokusou Robo Janperson''. In September 2022, Kobayashi launched a new manga series with illustrations by Saki Nonoyama titled ''Danzai Lock'' in Kodansha's ''Comic Days'' website. Filmography Television Since her debut writing credits in ''Janperson'', Kobayashi has been the main writer on many anime and tokusatsu television series and films. She has also been a writer on individual episodes within other series. Her credits as head writer are listed below in bold. Anime television series *''Hell Teacher Nube'' (1997) *''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' (1998) *''Angel Links'' (1999) *'' Dinozaurs'' (2000) *'' Gear Fighter Dendoh'' (2000–2001) *''I My Me! Strawberry Eggs'' (2001) *''Galaxy Angel'' (2001) *'' Galaxy Angel Z'' (2002) *'' Cyborg 009: The Cyborg Soldier'' (2002) *'' Pita-Ten'' (2002) *''Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat'' (2002) *'' Seven of Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nippon TV
JOAX-DTV (channel 4), branded as , is the flagship station of the Nippon News Network and the Nippon Television Network System, owned-and-operated by the which is a subsidiary of the certified broadcasting holding company , itself a listed subsidiary of The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, Japan's largest media conglomerate by revenue and the second largest behind Sony. Nippon Television Holdings forms part of Yomiuri's main television broadcasting arm alongside Kansai region flagship Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, which owns a 6.4% share in the company. Nippon TV's studios are located in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and its transmitters are located in the Tokyo Skytree. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is sometimes contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX". It is also the first commercial TV station in Japan, and it has been broadcasting on Channel 4 since its inception. Nippon Television is the home of the syndication networks NNN ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yakuza
, also known as , are members of transnational organized crime syndicates originating in Japan. The Japanese police and media, by request of the police, call them , while the ''yakuza'' call themselves . The English equivalent for the term ''yakuza'' is gangster, meaning an individual involved in a Mafia-like criminal organization. The ''yakuza'' are known for their strict codes of conduct, their organized fiefdom nature and several unconventional ritual practices such as '' yubitsume'' or amputation of the left little finger. Members are often portrayed as males, wearing "sharp suits" with heavily tattooed bodies and slicked hair. This group is still regarded as being among "the most sophisticated and wealthiest criminal organizations". At their height, the ''yakuza'' maintained a large presence in the Japanese media and operated internationally. At their peak in the early 1960s, police estimated that the ''yakuza'' had a membership of more than 200,000."Police of Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michiru Ōshima
is a Japanese composer and arranger. She works on music in wide range of areas, such as anime, films, television series, video games and concerts. She has written scores for over 100 movies, over 200 television titles, video games, various types of events, concerts, theaters, among others. Ōshima is one of the most prolific living composers for film, anime and video game. She has released over 300 CDs including film soundtracks and artist CDs. Her works include composition for '' Godzilla vs. Megaguirus'', ''Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla'', and '' Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.'' movies and scores for numerous anime television series, including ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', '' Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa'', ''Nabari no Ou'', ''Queen Emeraldas'', '' Xam'd: Lost Memories'', ''Arc the Lad'', and '' Weathering Continent''. In addition to the soundtracks on Kaiju films and anime music, she has composed music for several video games such as '' Genghis Khan II: Clan of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
