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2022 In Japanese Television
Below is a list of events affecting Japanese television in 2022. Events Ongoing New series and returning shows Ending Sports Special events and milestone episodes Deaths See also *2022 in British television * 2022 in Philippine television *2022 in television 2022 in television may refer to * 2022 in American television for television-related events in the United States. ** List of 2022 American television debuts for television debut related events in the United States. * 2022 in Australian televisi ... References {{Television in Japan 2022 in Japanese television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rica Matsumoto
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer who was born in Yokohama, Japan. Her name is also sometimes romanized as Rika Matsumoto. She was one of the founders of the anison band JAM Project. After early stage work, she began both voice acting and singing careers. Her most notable role is Satoshi ( Ash Ketchum in English localizations), the original main character of the anime series ''Pokémon''. Other notable roles include Ryo Bakura in ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'', Midori Kodama in ''Azuki Chan'', and Aoi Futaba in ''You're Under Arrest''. Matsumoto also performs the songs for many of the openings for the Japanese ''Pokémon'' anime. Matsumoto has had lead or supporting roles in dozens of series. She has also had a radio show in Japan and does some dubbing work for translations of American films and TV series into Japanese. In April 2008, she announced in she was taking time off from JAM Project to focus on her solo work. Filmography Television animation Original video animati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoto Takenaka
is a Japanese actor, comedian, singer, and director from Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, affiliated with From First Production. He is married to idol singer and actress Midori Kinouchi. He is also known as the voice of Samuel L. Jackson in the dubbed version of the '' Avengers'', as Nicholas "Nick" Fury. Filmography Film ;Director *'' Munō no Hito'' (1991) *''119'' (1994) *''Tōkyō Biyori'' (1997) *''Rendan'' (2001) *''Sayonara Color'' (2005) *''Yamagata Scream'' (2009) *'' Downfall'' (2023) ;Actor *''Tera Senshi PSI Boy'' (1985) – Marui *'' Gonza the Spearman'' (1986) *''Fancy Dance'' (1989) *'' Best Guy'' (1990) *'' Chizuko's Younger Sister'' (1991) *'' Hiruko the Goblin'' (1991) *'' Until the end of the World'' (1991) *'' Sumo Do, Sumo Don't'' (1992) *'' Like a Rolling Stone'' (1994) *'' Rampo'' (1994) *'' Tokyo Fist'' (1995) *'' Gonin'' (1995) *'' East Meets West'' (1995) *'' Shall We Dance?'' (1996) – Tomio Aoki *'' By Player'' (2000) – Taiji To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yosuke Ito
, also known as Lito, is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Senichi "Sen-chan" Enari/Deka Green in the 2004 TV series ''''. Itou is affiliated with Actoli Llc. Filmography TV dramas * '''' (2004–2005) – Senichi Enari/Deka Green * '' |
Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
is a Japanese Tokusatsu television show and the twenty-eighth production of the ''Super Sentai'' Media franchise, metaseries produced by Toei Company, Toei. It aired from February 15, 2004, to February 6, 2005, replacing ''Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger'' and was replaced by ''Mahō Sentai Magiranger''. The program was part of TV Asahi's 2004 Super Hero Time block with ''Kamen Rider Blade''. The action footage from the show was used for the American series, ''Power Rangers S.P.D.''. Shout! Studios, Shout! Factory released the series on Region 1 DVD in the United States on February 14, 2023. Story Welcome to Megalopolis! Once a peaceful Earth city, it's now a haven for criminals aided by the nefarious Alienizer arms dealer, Agent Abrella. Now it's up to Ban Akaza and the Special Police Dekarangers to protect the Earth from the invading Alienizers and finally bring peace and justice back to the planet. Characters Episodes Production The trademark for the series was filed by Toei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bkub Okawa
is a Japanese illustrator and manga artist. With his work consisting of 4-panel comics, Okawa debuted professionally in 2008 with the manga series ''Super Elegant'' and rose to popularity with his 2014 series '' Pop Team Epic''. Okawa is also a regular contributing artist for the ''Ensemble Stars!'' media franchise. Career Prior to making his commercial debut, Okawa drew under the circle name Fuminbain, and continued to do so throughout most of his professional career. In 2008, he entered the 8th Dengeki Comic Grand Prix, where his comic ''3LDKM'' won the Shōnen Manga Division Excellence Prize. Later that year, he released his first series, ''Super Elegant'', through ''Dengeki G's Festival! Comic''. In addition to drawing manga, as a contributor, Okawa regularly collaborates with other franchises such as ''Ensemble Stars!'' and '' King of Prism''. On October 3, 2021, Okawa launched a YouTube channel to celebrate his 35th birthday. He later debuted as a VTuber on June 21, 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Team Epic
is a Japanese four-panel surreal comedy webcomic and digital manga series written and illustrated by Bkub Okawa (alternatively romanized as "Bukubu Okawa"), which started serialization on Takeshobo's ''Manga Life Win'' website in August 2014. Takeshobo has released seven volumes in Japan. The manga is licensed in North America by Vertical. The manga chronicles the misadventures of two 14-year-old girls named Popuko and Pipimi, who encounter a variety of both mundane and bizarre situations and respond to them in equally bizarre and exaggerated ways. The manga is noted for its frequent parodies of pop culture and its combination of surrealism, absurdity, and non-sequitur, all of which have contributed to it developing a cult following among both Japanese and Western audiences. An anime television series adaptation animated by Kamikaze Douga and produced by King Records aired on Tokyo MX and other channels from January 7, 2018 to December 18, 2022 for two seasons. The first s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoko Nakagawa
is a Japanese tarento, media personality, singer, actress, Voice acting in Japan, voice actress, illustrator, YouTuber, and cosplayer. Also known by her nickname , she is best known as the presenter of ''Pokémon Sunday'', and as the performer of the opening theme from the anime ''Gurren Lagann''. Biography Born and raised in Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo metropolitan area to her father, Katsuhiko Nakagawa, actor and musician, and her mother Keiko Nakagawa, a great-granddaughter of :ja:伊藤一隆, Kazutaka Ito, who is known for introducing and promoting the salmon and trout hatchery business. Her father died of leukemia on September 17, 1994 when she was 9. Nakagawa found escape from bullies by connecting with ''Pokémon'' when she was in 5th grade. "When I was a kid, I didn't have friends, but I did have ''Pokémon''." In the 2006 book , she wrote that her legal name was rather than , which she had been using for most of her life. At the time of her birth, she and her mother had ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokémon Sunday
is a Japanese media franchise consisting of List of Pokémon video games, video games, Pokémon (TV series), animated series and List of Pokémon films, films, Pokémon Trading Card Game, a trading card game, and other related media. The franchise takes place in a shared universe in which humans co-exist with creatures known as List of Pokémon, Pokémon, a large variety of species endowed with special powers. The franchise's primary target audience is children aged 5 to 12, but it is known to attract people of all ages. The franchise originated as Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, a pair of role-playing games developed by Game Freak, from an original concept by its founder, Satoshi Tajiri. Released on the Game Boy on 27 February 1996, the games became sleeper hits and were followed by manga series, a trading card game, and anime series and films. From 1998 to 2000, ''Pokémon'' was exported to the rest of the world, creating an unprecedented global phenomenon dubbed "Pokémania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term for live-action films or television programs that make heavy use of practical special effects. Credited to special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya, ''tokusatsu'' mainly refers to science fiction film, science fiction, War film, war, fantasy film, fantasy, or Horror film, horror media featuring such technology but is also occasionally dubbed a genre itself. Its contemporary use originated in the Mass media in Japan, Japanese mass media around 1958 to explain special effects in an easy-to-understand manner and was popularized during the ":ja:第一次怪獣ブーム, first monster boom" (1966–1968). Prior to the monster boom, it was known in Japan as or shortened . Subgenres of include ''kaiju'' such as the ''Godzilla (film series), Godzilla'' and ''Gamera'' series; superhero such as the ''Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider'' and ''Metal Hero Series, Metal Hero'' series; Kyodai Hero, ''Kyodai'' Hero like ''Ultra Series, Ultraman, and Gridman the Hyper Agent, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bittomo × Heroine Kirameki Powers!
is a Japanese tokusatsu TV drama series that began airing on July 11, 2021. It is the fifth and final installment for the '' Girls × Heroine Series'' produced by Takara Tomy and OLM, Inc. (with the assistance of Shogakukan and EXPG Studio). The series stars Tsubaki Nagayama and Hiiro Fukasawa. Additional cast members include Kurea Masuda, Ukyo Matsumoto and Nonoka Yamaguchi. The series is also narrated by Atsuko Maeda. The plot centers around the Kirameki Powers, a duo who protect the world from the Makkura Empire, with the help of the Kirapawa Kingdom. The series celebrates the franchise's fifth anniversary. The show launched a brief idol career for the main cast members. It was the first Girls × Heroine Series installment to be shown in Okinawa via Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation since July 25, 2021. On August 22, during Ciao Fest, Yuwa Higa and Kanna Sato were confirmed as the two new heroines. From episode 39 until the series finale, the episode length was reduced from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Auto Boy - Carl From Mobile Land
is a multimedia kids project by Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. A manga adaptation began serialization on Shogakukan's ''Mebae'' magazine on April 1, 2020. An original anime television series produced by CloverWorks began airing from April 2020. Plot Carl is a red sports car working as a delivery worker in the Mobile Land island. During his deliveries, he obeys traffic rules and meets all kinds of friends. Characters ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : Media Manga A manga adaptation began on Shogakukan's ''Mebae'' magazine from April 1, 2020. Anime Aniplex and Sony Music Entertainment Japan announced the TV series on March 3, 2020. It is directed by Shinobu Sasaki and produced by Taito Itō, with Toshiya Ono writing the scripts. Himu Ashitazu drafts the original character designs, with Hiromi Ogata adapting those character designs for animation. Cher Watanabe is composing the series' music, while Kisuke Koizumi is the sound director. The series is animated by Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
