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Amagami
, is a Japanese dating simulation game for the PlayStation 2 and the spiritual successor to '' KimiKiss'', both of which were developed and published by Enterbrain. Amagami was released on March 19, 2009. , six manga adaptations have been produced: two serialized in Enterbrain's ''Famitsu Comic Clear'', two in Hakusensha's '' Young Animal'' and '' Young Animal Island'', one in ASCII Media Works' ''Dengeki Maoh'' and one in Kadokawa Shoten's Comp Ace. An anime adaptation titled ''Amagami SS'' aired in Japan from July 1, 2010, to December 23, 2010. An anime sequel titled ''Amagami SS+ plus'', pronounced as "Amagami SS Plus", aired in Japan from January 6 to March 29, 2012. '' Seiren'' is a sequel to the similarly-structured ''Amagami'' adaptation, set in the same high school, albeit 9 years later. Plot Two years ago, Junichi Tachibana had his heart broken by a girl who stood him up on a date on Christmas Eve. Now a second-year student in high school, Junichi is wary of lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime International Company
, often abbreviated as AIC, is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 15, 1982 and located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. On December 10, 2015, AIC RIGHTS Company, Inc. was established through a company split, in which AIC Rights received the transfer of some of the copyrights owned by Anime International Company. Their notable works include series such as '' Tenchi Muyo!'', ''Bubblegum Crisis is a 1987-1991 Japanese cyberpunk original video animation (OVA) series produced by Youmex and animated by Anime International Company, AIC and Artmic. The series involves the adventures of the Knight Sabers, an all-female group of Mercenar ...'', ''El Hazard'', and several adaptations of the manga '' Oh My Goddess!''. AIC had eight sub-studios within itself, named: AIC ASTA (2003, formerly: AIC A.S.T.A.), AIC Build (2010), AIC Classic (2010), AIC Digital (1997), AIC Frontier (June 2012), AIC PLUS+ (2006), AIC Spirits (2003) and AIC Takarazuka (2006). History In June 2006, a pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Animal (magazine)
is a semimonthly Japanese manga magazine that features photos of gravure idols. It has been published by Hakusensha on the second and fourth Friday of each month since 1992. History and profile ''Young Animal'' was launched in May 1992. The magazine is a successor to , Hakusensha's previous manga magazine that ran from 1989 to 1992. ''Young Animal'' is issued on the second and fourth Friday of each month in saddle-stapled B5 format. Its headquarters is in Tokyo. A typical issue consists of about 300 black-and-white pulp pages of manga are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics ... wrapped in about 20 slick pages of color pinup photos of teenage girls in bikinis (generally pop stars and gravure idols). Advertising (other than house ads for Hakusensha) appears only in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshimasa Hiraike
is a Japanese storyboard artist, screenwriter, and director. He has collaborated with famed director Junichi Sato in series such as ''Aria'', ''Kaleido Star'', and '' Prétear''. Anime involved in *''Excel Saga'': Episode Director (7, 12, 17, 22, 25) *'' Vandread'': Episode Director (5) *'' Prétear'': Episode Director (4, 8) *'' Vandread: The Second Stage'': Storyboard (ep 6), Episode Director (1, 6, 8, 11), Assistant Director *'' Saikano'': Storyboard (ep 7), Episode Director (2, 7) *''Kaleido Star'': Director (Season 2), Assistant Director *'' SoltyRei'': Director, Storyboard (ep 1) *'' Aria The Natural'': Storyboard (ep 15, 22), Episode Director (15, 22) *'' Sketchbook ~full color'S~'': Director, Storyboard (ep 1, 6), Episode Director (13) *'' Working!!'': Director, Series Composition, Storyboard (ep 1, 2) *'' Amagami SS'': Director, Series Composition, Storyboard (1, 13), Episode Director (26) *'' AKB0048'': Director, Storyboard (ep 1, 2, 5, 9) *'' AKB0048 next stage'': Direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoki Kobayashi
is a Japanese anime director. Anime involved with *'' A Nobody's Way Up to an Exploration Hero'': Director *''Akame ga Kill!'': Director, Storyboard (eps 1, 24), Episode Director (eps 1, 24) *''Amagami SS+ plus'': Director, Storyboard (ep 3) *''Futakoi Alternative'': Episode Director (ep 4) *'' Galaxy Angel A'': Unit Director **'' Galaxy Angel Z'': Storyboard, Unit Director *''Hundred'': Director *''Infinite Dendrogram'': Director *'' Pretear'': Storyboard (ep 11) *'' Remake Our Life!'': Director *''Rozen Maiden'': Director (ep 5) *''Seiren'': Director *''Sola'': Director *'' Seven of Seven'': Episode Director, Dramatization *''Steins;Gate'': Episode Director (9,15) **'' Steins;Gate: Egoistic Poriomania''" Director *'' Strawberry 100%'' (OVA): Director *''Summer Pockets'': Director *'' Takunomi'': Director *'' Tears to Tiara'': Director *'' The Daichis - Earth Defence Family'': Episode Director (ep 5) *''Utawarerumono ''Utawarerumono'' is a Japanese Tactical role ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadokawa Shoten
, formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing based in Tokyo, Japan. It became an internal division of Kadokawa Corporation on October 1, 2013. Kadokawa publishes manga, light novels, manga anthology magazines such as '' Monthly Asuka'' and '' Monthly Shōnen Ace'', and entertainment magazines such as '' Newtype''. Since its founding, Kadokawa has expanded into the multimedia sector, namely in video games (as Kadokawa Games) and in live-action and animated films (as Kadokawa Pictures). History Kadokawa Shoten was established on November 10, 1945, by Genyoshi Kadokawa. The company's first publication imprint, Kadokawa Bunko, was published in 1949. The company went public on April 2, 1954. In 1975, Haruki Kadokawa became the president of Kadokawa Shoten, following Genyoshi Kadokawa's death. On April 1, 2003, Kadokawa Shoten was renamed to Kadokawa Holdings, transferring the existing publishing businesses to Kadokawa Shoten. On July 1, 2006, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dating Sim
Dating sims, also known as dating simulation games, are a video game subgenre of simulation games with romantic elements. While resembling the visual novel genre in presentation, true dating sims utilize an additional statistical and time management layer in their gameplay. The player is given a specific amount of time on an in-game calendar, while scheduling dates, correctly answering questions, and performing various activities will increase a certain character's attraction to the player until the player gains their love. The additional subgenre of erotic dating sims are a form of eroge, and include sexually graphic cutscenes. The idea that love can only be earned through time and attention has prompted concern that it oversimplifies romance and depicts a " nice guy" view that may lead to unrealistic expectations from women. Dating sims, typically in the form of ''bishōjo'' games with a male protagonist and female supporting characters, are extremely popular in Japan, taking u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enterbrain
, formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing founded on January 30, 1987, as . Magazines published by Enterbrain are generally focused on video games and computer entertainment as well as video game and strategy guides. In addition, the company publishes a small selection of anime artbooks. Enterbrain is based in Tokyo, Japan, with a paid-in capital of 410 million yen. Enterbrain's current president is Hirokazu Hamamura. Enterbrain publications * '' B's LOG'': Magazine focused on female gamers. * ''TECH Win DVD'': A magazine aimed specifically to PC users. It comes with two CD-ROMs worth of goodies and information. * ''Tech Gian'': A CD-ROM magazine focused on adult video games. * '' Magi-Cu'': A seinen visual entertainment manga magazine based on female game characters. * '' Comic Beam'': Comic Beam was formerly known as ASCII Comic. It is a seinen manga magazine filled with original manga. * '' Harta'' (formerly ''Fellows!''): A periodic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dating Sim
Dating sims, also known as dating simulation games, are a video game subgenre of simulation games with romantic elements. While resembling the visual novel genre in presentation, true dating sims utilize an additional statistical and time management layer in their gameplay. The player is given a specific amount of time on an in-game calendar, while scheduling dates, correctly answering questions, and performing various activities will increase a certain character's attraction to the player until the player gains their love. The additional subgenre of erotic dating sims are a form of eroge, and include sexually graphic cutscenes. The idea that love can only be earned through time and attention has prompted concern that it oversimplifies romance and depicts a " nice guy" view that may lead to unrealistic expectations from women. Dating sims, typically in the form of ''bishōjo'' games with a male protagonist and female supporting characters, are extremely popular in Japan, taking u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BS-TBS
is a Japanese satellite broadcasting station headquartered in Akasaka, Tokyo, Akasaka Gochome, Minato, Tokyo, Minato, Tokyo. Its channel name is BS-TBS (formerly, BS-i). Channels *Television: BS-TBS is assigned BS161ch - 163ch. *Radio: BS-i had been assigned 461ch, 462ch, and was closed on September 30, 2005. - TBS Radio & Communications had been produced. TVM 461ch has launched *Data: BS-TBS is assigned BS766ch, BS768ch, but BS768ch is not being used now. History * November, 1998: founded. * June, 2000: JDC was renamed . * December 1, 2000: BS-i started broadcasting. * July, 2003: BS-i moved its headquarters from ''TBS Hoso Kaikan'' to ''TBS Broadcast Center 15th fl.'' * September 30, 2005: BS-i closed satellite radio broadcasting. * April 1, 2009: BS-i, Incorporated was renamed to its current name BS-TBS, Incorporated. Programs * General programs ** A number of programs which Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, TBS broadcasts are also broadcast on BS-TBS. * Anime prog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime Network
Anime Network was an American video on demand (VOD) network dedicated to anime owned by AMC Networks. History The network was launched in North America in late 2002 and is marketed to multi system operators (MSOs) as both a free and subscription video on demand (VOD) programming service. Anime Network also provides online streaming of its anime for North America via its website with free full-length preview episodes for non-members, more episodes for members, and all online titles available for subscribers. In October 2007, Anime Network was launched on DirecTV On Demand, initially on channel 1801 at launch. As of the fall of 2015, it can now be found on channel 1889. The Anime Network ceased broadcast of its linear 24/7 network on January 1, 2008; it continues to support a VOD service and online player on itmain website On September 1, 2009, A.D. Vision had sold off the Anime Network to Valkyrie Media Partners LLC as part of the dissolution of the company and the reorgan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and Romance novel, romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount all obstacles. Romantic comedy evolved from Ancient Greek comedy, Middle Ages, medieval romance, and 18th-century Restoration comedy, later developing into sub-genres like Screwball comedy, screwball comedies, career woman comedies, and 1950s Sex comedy, sex comedies in Hollywood. Over time, the genre has expanded beyond traditional structures, incorporating unconventional themes, challenging gender roles, and addressing adult topics while maintaining its core focus on romance and humor. A common convention in romantic comedies is the "Meet cute, meet-cute", a humorous or unexpected encounter that creates initial tension and sets up the romantic storyline. History Comedies, rooted in the fertility rites and satyr plays of Ancient Greek comedy, ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comp Ace
is a Japanese computer game and manga magazine published by Kadokawa Shoten. ''Comp Ace'' began as a special edition version of another one of Kadokawa Shoten's magazines, '' Comptiq''. The first issue was released on March 26, 2005, and was published quarterly for the first three volumes which had cover illustrations by Itaru Hinoue of Key. Volumes four through nine were published bimonthly with cover art provided by Aoi Nishimata of Navel. Volume ten was published three months after volume nine, and from ten on the magazine was published monthly, now with new cover art by Naru Nanao, Hiro Suzuhira, and illustrators from Type-Moon and August. Starting with the August 2007 issue published on June 26, 2007, ''Comp Ace'' broke off from ''Comptiq'' and became its own magazine. Its main focus is on bishōjo games and manga that are based on said games. Serialized manga *'' 11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo'' *'' _Summer'' *'' Aiyoku no Eustia'' *'' Akaneiro ni Somaru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
