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Comic Flapper
is a monthly Japanese seinen manga magazine, published on the 5th each month by Media Factory since November 5, 1999 as a successor to ''Comic Alpha''. The magazine celebrated its 100th issue on February 5, 2008 (March issue 2008). On July 13, 2022, a supplemental magazine for ''Flapper'' called ''Monthly Comic Alunna'' began publishing. ''Alunna'' will focus on manga by notable online influencers and creators, with some titles currently being published in ''Flapper'' moving to the new magazine. Serialized titles *'' 7 Billion Needles'' *''Atagoul ha neko no mori'' by Hiroshi Masumura (1999–2011) *'' Brave 10'' *'' Candy Boy'' *'' Chio-chan no Tsūgakuro'' *'' Dance in the Vampire Bund'' *'' Denkigai no Honya-san'' *'' Fantastic Children'' *''Girls und Panzer'' *'' Guin Saga'' *'' Kage Kara Mamoru!'' *''Kamisama Kazoku'' *'' Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear'' *''Locke the Superman'' *'' Madan no Ō to Vanadis'' *'' Love Bullet'' (ongoing) *'' Lycoris Recoil'' (ongoing) *'' Math Gir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seinen Manga
is an editorial category of Japanese comics marketed toward young adult men. In Japanese, the word means "youth", but the term " manga" is also used to describe the target audience of magazines like '' Weekly Manga Times'' and '' Weekly Manga Goraku,'' which write on topics of interest to male university students and workingmen. manga is distinguished from manga, which is for adolescent boys, and , which are intended for adult audiences and often contain explicit content. Some manga like '' xxxHolic'' share similarities with manga. manga can focus on action, politics, science fiction, fantasy, relationships, sports, or comedy. The female equivalent to manga is manga. Usually, Japanese manga magazines with the word "young" in the title (''Weekly Young Jump,'' for instance) are . There are also mixed / magazines such as '' Gangan Powered'' and '' Comp Ace''. Other popular manga magazines include ''Weekly Young Magazine'', '' Weekly Young Sunday'', '' Big Comic Spirit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Locke The Superman
is a Japanese manga series created by Yuki Hijiri, which was later adapted into a movie and three OVA releases. The movie was given an obscure video release in the United States by Celebrity Home Entertainment as ''Locke the Superpower'', which was rather heavily edited to 92 minutes, removing violence, nudity and any adult bits. Both it and the OVAs were later licensed and released by Central Park Media under the original name. Ten volumes were published in Poland under the title ''Locke Superczłowiek''. In Australia and the UK the movie and the ''Lord Leon'' OVAs were licensed by Manga Entertainment for release in 1997, but both were quietly dropped from the release schedule due to financial issues facing the UK branch. As of 2012, Discotek has licensed the original ''Locke the Superman'' film from 1984 and it was released on November 6. This is the first ever DVD release in the U.S. It was from the uncut, remastered, anamorphic telecine print used for the Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Togari Shiro
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshinori Natsume. The story follows orphan Tobei, who was beheaded for committing countless crimes in the Edo period and sent to Hell where he suffered for 300 years. The regent of Hell makes Tobei an offer to slay 108 "Togas" (spiritual manifestations of sin) in 108 days in 21st-century Japan with Togari, a magical sword. Tobei readily agrees for the chance to be free from Hell. The manga was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from August 2000 to February 2002, ending the series prematurely at 68 chapters. The individual chapters were collected in eight volumes. The abrupt ending was intentional, as the last four pages of the eighth volume has a spoof advertisement for "Togari: The Perfect Edition". Then the publishers apologized for the spoof in the last page of the volume. The manga was licensed for English release in North America by Viz Media. A sequel, titled ''Togari Shiro'', was serialized i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tate No Yuusha No Nariagari
is a Japanese light novel series written by Aneko Yusagi. Originally published as a web novel in the user-generated novel site Shōsetsuka ni Narō, the series has since been published by Media Factory with an expanded story-line featuring illustrations by Seira Minami. As of June 2019, 22 volumes have been published. The light novel series was adapted into a manga series by Aiya Kyū and published by Media Factory, with 27 volumes released as of February 2025. Both the light novel and manga series were licensed by One Peace Books and were published in North America starting in September 2015. The 25-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Kinema Citrus aired from January to June 2019. A second season, co-produced by DR Movie, aired from April to June 2022. A third season aired from October to December 2023. A fourth season is set to premiere in July 2025. Plot Naofumi Iwatani, an easygoing Japanese youth, was summoned into a parallel world a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magic Doll
Magic or magick most commonly refers to: * Magic (supernatural), beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces ** ''Magick'' (with ''-ck'') can specifically refer to ceremonial magic * Magic (illusion), also known as stage magic, the art of appearing to perform supernatural feats * Magical thinking, the belief that unrelated events are causally connected, particularly as a result of supernatural effects Magic or magick may also refer to: Art and entertainment Film and television * ''Magic'' (1917 film), a silent Hungarian drama * ''Magic'' (1978 film), an American horror film * ''Magic'', a 1983 Taiwanese film starring Wen Chao-yu * Magic (TV channel), a British music television station Literature * Magic in fiction, the genre of fiction that uses supernatural elements as a theme * '' Magic: A Fantastic Comedy'', a 1913 play by G. K. Chesterton * ''Magic'' (short story collection), a 1996 short story collection by Isaac Asimov * ''Magic' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanpō "Sōjinki" Yori
was a , also known as Kampō, after ''Genbun'' and before '' Enkyō.'' This period spanned the years from February 1741 through February 1744. The reigning emperor was . Change of era * 1741 : Based on the belief in Chinese astrology that the 58th year of the sexagenary cycle brings changes, the era name was changed to ''Kanpō'' (meaning "Keeping Lenient and Generous"). The previous era ended and the new one commenced in ''Genbun'' 6, on the 27th day of the 2nd month. Events of the ''Kanpō'' era * 1742 (''Kanpō 2''): A comet was seen in the sky.Titsingh, p. 418. * 1742 (''Kanpō 2, 8th month''): Persistent heavy rains create floods throughout the country, with noteworthy devastation in Musashi province, Kōzuke province, Shimotsuke province, and Shinano province. In Heian-kyō, the Sanjo Bridge is washed away in this destructive storm cycle. * 1743 (''Kanpō 3, 11th month''): A comet was sighted in the night sky; and this comet is likely to have been what is today identi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overman King Gainer
is a mecha anime television series, created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, written by Ichirō Ōkouchi, and featuring character designs by Yoshihiro Nakamura, Kinu Nishimura and Ken'ichi Yoshida. The series ran from September 7, 2002 to March 22, 2003 on Japan's WOWOW network, spanning a total of 26 episodes. Following the 2012 closure of Bandai Entertainment, Sunrise announced at Otakon 2013, that Sentai Filmworks has acquired ''Overman King Gainer'', along with a handful of other former BEI titles. Plot The setting and plot of ''Overman King Gainer'' are a loose adaptation of the novel series '' La Compagnie des glaces'' by the French writer Georges-Jean Arnaud. After an environmental cataclysm, much of the world's population retreated into domed cities called ''Domepolis'', which are run by an organization known as "London IMA" (International Management Authority) and its police arm, "Saint Regan". However, the Domepoli are maintained and supplied by privatized fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nijū Mensō No Musume
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by manga author Shinji Ohara. The manga was serialized in the seinen manga magazine ''Comic Flapper'' between 2003 and 2007, but continued serialization in the same magazine with the title ''Nijū Mensō no Musume Utsushiyo no Yoru'' since October 5, 2007. An anime adaptation aired in Japan from April 12, 2008, to September 27, 2008, and was co-produced by Bones and Telecom Animation Film. The characters in this series have been used with permission from surviving members of the family of Edogawa Rampo, the Japanese detective fiction author who had originally created the fictional characters of Kaijin Nijū Mensō and Kogoro Akechi. The series is set in the Shōwa period, starting around 1953 in the anime. Story Chizuko Mikamo is a young girl living with her aunt and uncle after her parents died. She behaves coldly toward them, despite their efforts to make her happy, because she knows that they are trying to slowly po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Najica Blitz Tactics
is an anime television series by Studio Fantasia and Amber Film Works. ''Tokyo Insider''. Retrieved June 25, 2014. It aired in from October to December 2001. The series is similar to that of '' Agent Aika'', both being directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima and animated by Studio Fantasia, with much of the same content. Though ''Najica'' was later adapted into a by , the majority of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Wife Has No Emotion
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Jirō Sugiura. It was originally published as a webcomic on the author's Pixiv account in March 2019. It later began serialization as a manga published in Media Factory's '' Monthly Comic Flapper'' magazine in August 2019. An anime television series adaptation produced by TMS Entertainment and animated by Tezuka Productions, aired from July to September 2024. Plot Takuma Kosugi is a single worker who lives alone. Due to being too tired to do any cooking and housework, he buys a domestic robot named Mina. One night, Takuma jokingly tells Mina that she should be his wife. Much to his surprise, she takes the joke seriously and they soon start acting like a married couple. As a result, Takuma and Mina must learn how to navigate their relationship. Characters ; / : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : Media Manga Written and illustrated by Jirō Sugiura, ''My Wife Has No Emotion'' began publication as a webcomic on the aut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mushoku Tensei
is a Japanese light novel series written by and later illustrated by Shirotaka. The series is about a jobless, overweight, reclusive man who dies and is reincarnated in a fantasy world. Retaining the memories from his previous life, he is determined to enjoy his new life without regrets and goes by the name Rudeus Greyrat. The series was originally published online at Shōsetsuka Ni Narō in November 2012. The following year, Media Factory's MF Books imprint announced a print edition with illustrations by Pixiv user A manga adaptation by Yuka Fujikawa began serialization in the June 2014 issue of '' Monthly Comic Flapper'', and three spin-offs were also released. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the volumes of the manga for North America along with the original light novels. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Bind aired between January and December 2021. A second season aired between July 2023 and July 2024. A third season has ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Math Girls
is the first in a series of math-themed young adult novels of the same name by Japanese author Hiroshi Yuki. It was published by SoftBank Creative in 2007, followed by ''Math Girls: Fermat's Last Theorem'' in 2008, ''Math Girls: Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems'' in 2009, and ''Math Girls: Randomized Algorithms'' in 2011. As of December 2010, the series had sold over 100,000 books in Japan. On November 23, 2011, an English translation of the book was released by Bento Books, who subsequently released translations of ''Fermat's Last Theorem'' () and ''Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems'' () on December 5, 2012, and April 25, 2016, respectively. Overview The unnamed narrator and his schoolmates Miruka and Tetra are Japanese high school students with an interest in mathematics. Together they explore the world of mathematics by helping each other solve problems spanning a wide range of difficulty, from extensions of high school mathematics to extremely difficult problems previou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
