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Asuka may refer to: People * Asuka (name), a list of people * Asuka (wrestler) (born 1981), professional wrestler * Asuka (wrestler, born 1998), professional wrestler also known as Veny outside of Japan Places In Japan * , an area in Yamato Province (now Nara Prefecture) in Japan, where imperial palaces and centers of government were built in the 6th and 7th centuries * , a village in Nara Prefecture in Japan, in the same area as ancient ** , also known as , a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara * , a park in Kita, Tokyo, Japan Outside of Japan * Asuka, Estonia, a village in Saaremaa Parish, Saare County, Estonia * Asuka Station (Antarctica) Ships * (now MS ''Amadea''), a cruise ship operated by Nippon Yusen Kaisha from 1991 to 2006 * , a cruise ship operated by Nippon Yusen Kaisha from 2006 onwards * , a newbuilt under construction, planned for 2025 * , an experimental ship of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force commissioned in 1995 Popular media * ''Asuka'' (album), by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asuka (name)
Asuka is both a unisex Japanese name, Japanese given name and a Japanese surname. Written forms Asuka can be written using different combinations of kanji characters. Here are some examples: *飛鳥, "fly, bird" *明日香, "tomorrow, fragrant" *明日花, "tomorrow, flower" *明日華, "tomorrow, flower/splendor" *亜寿花, "Asia, long life, flower" The name can also be written in hiragana あすか or katakana アスカ. Notable people with the given name Asuka * Asuka (wrestler) (born 1981), a Japanese professional wrestler * Asuka (wrestler, born 1998), a Japanese professional wrestler also known as Veny outside of Japan * Princess Asuka (明日香皇女), Japanese princess during the Asuka Period * , Japanese-Jamaican male track and field sprinter * , Japanese handball player * , Japanese pop singer * , Japanese biathlete * , a Japanese singer * , a Japanese singer who is the leader of the Hinoi Team (named after her) * Asuka Hisa, Los Angeles-based artist, educator and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asuka (magazine)
, formerly , is a bimonthly Japanese manga magazine published by Kadokawa Shoten. The magazine was established in 1985. It is released on the 24th of every odd-numbered month as of May 2021. Much like its sibling publication '' Shōnen Ace'', it places some emphasis on anime tie-ins and spinoffs. Manga serialized in ''Asuka'' are published in format under the Asuka Comics imprint. Notable manga artists and series featured in ''Asuka'' * Samamiya Akaza **''Bloody Mary'' **''Ballad x Opera'' **''Mr. Mallow Blue'' * Tamayo Akiyama **'' Hyper Rune'' **'' Mouryou Kiden'' **'' Secret Chaser'' * Sumiko Amakawa **''Cross'' * Clamp **'' Clamp School Detectives'' **'' Legal Drug'' **'' Shirahime-Syo: Snow Goddess Tales'' **'' Suki: A Like Story'' **'' Wish'' **'' X'' * Fumino Hayashi **'' Neon Genesis Evangelion: Angelic Days'' (spinoff of ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'') * Akira Hiyoshimaru **'' Book Girl and the Delicious Recipe'' ** '' Book Girl and the Lovesick Poet'' * Haruko Iida **' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazé
Kazé was a French publishing company that specializes in anime and manga. Its head office was in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. Founded in 1994, the company debuted by publishing ''Record of Lodoss War'' on VHS. It was owned by Sony through the Crunchyroll EMEA, EMEA division of Crunchyroll, LLC, a joint venture anime business between Sony Pictures and Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Aniplex. After 15 years, Kaze became Kazé in 2010, in hopes that the addition of an accent allowed for a better pronunciation of its name. It published numerous series of Japanese animations in French and became one of the largest independent publishers of video and manga in Europe. In 2005, Kazé launched its music label, Wasabi Records, specializing in J-Pop. In the last few years, the company has diversified its activities by publishing Japanese animated feature films, such as ''Appleseed (2004 film), Appleseed'', ''Origin: Spirits of the Past'' and ''The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006 fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advanced Satellite For Cosmology And Astrophysics
The Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astrophysics (ASCA, formerly named ASTRO-D) was the fourth cosmic X-ray astronomy mission by JAXA, and the second for which the United States provided part of the scientific payload. The satellite was successfully launched on 20 February 1993. The first eight months of the ASCA mission were devoted to performance verification. Having established the quality of performance of all ASCA's instruments, the spacecraft provided science observations for the remainder of the mission. In this phase the observing program was open to astronomers based at Japanese and U.S. institutions, as well as those located in member states of the European Space Agency. X-ray astronomy mission ASCA was the first X-ray astronomy mission to combine imaging capability with a broad passband, good spectral resolution, and a large effective area. The mission also was the first satellite to use CCDs for X-ray astronomy. With these properties, the primary scientific pur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asuka Period
The was a period in the history of Japan lasting from 538 to 710, although its beginning could be said to overlap with the preceding Kofun period. The Yamato period, Yamato polity evolved greatly during the Asuka period, which is named after the Asuka, Yamato, Asuka region, about south of the modern city of Nara, Nara, Nara. The Asuka period is characterized by its significant Japanese art, artistic, social, and political transformations, having their origins in the late Kofun period. The introduction of Buddhism marked a change in Japanese society. The Asuka period is also distinguished by the change in the name of the country from to . Naming The term "Asuka period" was first used to describe a period in the history of Japanese fine-arts and architecture. It was proposed by fine-arts scholars and Okakura Kakuzō around 1900. Sekino dated the Asuka period as ending with the Taika Reform of 646. Okakura, however, saw it as ending with the transfer of the capital to the Heijō ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asuka Langley Soryu
is a fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion (franchise), ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' franchise created by Gainax. She first appears in the Neon Genesis Evangelion, original anime series, and also appears in the franchise's animated feature films and related media, including List of Neon Genesis Evangelion video games, video games, the ''Rebuild of Evangelion'' films, and the Neon Genesis Evangelion (manga), manga adaptation by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. In Japanese, Yūko Miyamura voices Asuka in all her animated appearances and merchandise. In English, Tiffany Grant voices her in the ADV Films dub and Stephanie McKeon voices her in the Netflix dub. Within the franchise, Asuka is designated as the Second Child and the fiery pilot of a giant mecha named Evangelion (mecha)#Evangelion Unit-02, Evangelion Unit-02 to fight against enemies known as List of Angels in Neon Genesis Evangelion, Angels for the special agency Nerv. Because of childhood trauma, she has developed a co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asuka Mizunokoji
The ''Urusei Yatsura'' manga series features a large ensemble cast of characters created by Rumiko Takahashi. It tells the story of Japanese teenager Ataru Moroboshi, and the alien Lum, who believes she is Ataru's wife after he accidentally proposes to her. The series contains many other characters, whose unusual characteristics and eccentric personalities drive most of the stories. In addition to extraterrestrials, it includes many appearances from figures in Japanese mythology and history. Main characters Ataru Moroboshi is the main protagonist of the series. A 17-year-old lazy student at Tomobiki High School, Class 2–4, Ataru suffers from an incredible amount of bad luck, having been born on Friday the 13th, during a major earthquake, and '' Butsumetsu'', the unluckiest day of the Buddhist calendar. Thanks to this lack of good fortune, his triumph in the game of tag that saves Earth from an Oni invasion turns into a defeat for him. His victory statement, intended to co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Problem Children Are Coming From Another World, Aren't They?
, also known as , is a Japanese light novel series written by Tarō Tatsunoko and illustrated by Yū Amano. An anime adaptation by Diomedéa aired from January 11, 2013, to March 15, 2013. Part 1 of the series ended on April 1, 2015, with twelve volumes total with Part 2 beginning on June 1, 2015, under the new title and a new illustrator, momoco. Plot Three children, Sakamaki Izayoi, Kudō Asuka, and Kasukabe Yō, live dull lives because they possess unmatched psychic powers. One day, they receive an envelope that transports them to Little Garden, a place of supernatural powers called "Gifts." There, the residents use Gifts to play high-stakes games known as Gift Games so as to earn wealth and prestige for their communities. So, the three children join the fallen "No Name" community and resolve to help it regain its prosperity. As they learn more about Little Garden, they decide to overthrow the tyrannical Demon Lords. Characters Main ; : :An arrogant boy who often trie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Way Of The Ninja
The pilot episodes (also known as the pilot season) are the first installments of the '' Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'' animated television series (titled ''Ninjago'' from the eleventh season onward). The series was co-created by Tommy Andreasen. It focuses on the adventures of four teenage ninja who live in the fictional world of Ninjago and fight against the forces of evil. In the United States, the two pilot episodes of ''Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'', later split into four episodes in total, were shown on Cartoon Network on January 14, 2011. They were released in Europe on January 24, 2011. Following the popularity of the pilot episodes, the first season titled ''Rise of the Snakes'' was launched from December 2011 to April 2012. The pilot episodes were released on DVD in March 2011, and the first season became available on DVD in Region 1 on June 26, 2012. Each pilot episode has a runtime of 11 minutes, totalling 22 minutes when combined into two episodes. The 22-minute f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asuka (album)
Rin' is an all-female Japanese Pop music, pop group which combines traditional Japanese musical instruments and style with elements of modern pop and rock music. History The band is a female trio of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music alumni who graduated in 2003. The band made their performing debut in December 2003, at Meguro Gajoen, and in April 2004, their first single, called ''Sakitama'', was released by avex trax. Chie Arai and Mana Yoshinaga play ''koto (musical instrument), koto'', ''shamisen, sangen'', and ''jushichi-gen'', while Tomoca Nagasu plays ''biwa'' and ''shakuhachi''. All three perform vocals. According to the band's website, the name Rin' comes from the English word 'ring', the Japanese word ''Wa'' (和, meaning both 'ring' and 'Japanese-style'), and from the trio's hope to create a 'ring', or circle, of music. Since their debut, the band has performed in many venues around the world, and have released four singles and several albums. A num ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
