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Studio Deen
is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1975 by former Sunrise producer Hiroshi Hasegawa, along with a team of ex-Sunrise animators. The studio owns three subsidiaries: Danny Donghua (), a Chinese sub-contracting studio; Megumi (め組), a digital work sub-contracting studio; and Umidori (うみどり), a 3DCG sub-contracting studio. Studio Deen has been operating as a subsidiary of IMA Group since April 2011. Television series 1984–2000 * '' Urusei Yatsura'' (1984–1986, #107–195) *''Pro Golfer Saru'' (1985–1988, co-produced with Shin-Ei Animation) * '' Maison Ikkoku'' (1986–1988) * '' F'' (1988) * '' Ranma ½'' (1989) * '' Ranma ½ Nettōhen'' (1989–1992) * '' DNA²'' (1994, with Madhouse) * '' Zenki'' (1995) * ''Kuma no Putaro'' (1995-1996) * '' You're Under Arrest'' (1996–1997) * '' Violinist of Hameln'' (1996–1997) * '' Rurouni Kenshin'' (1997–1998, #67–95) * '' Eat-Man'' (1997) * '' Haunted Junction'' (1997) * '' Next Senki Ehrgeiz'' (1997) * '' Don ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabushiki Gaisha
A or ''kabushiki kaisha'', commonly abbreviated K.K. or KK, is a type of defined under the Companies Act of Japan. The term is often translated as "stock company", "joint-stock company" or "stock corporation". The term ''kabushiki gaisha'' in Japan refers to any joint-stock company regardless of country of origin or incorporation; however, outside Japan the term refers specifically to joint-stock companies incorporated in Japan. Usage in language In Latin script, ''kabushiki kaisha'', with a , is often used, but the original Japanese pronunciation is ''kabushiki gaisha'', with a , owing to ''rendaku''. A ''kabushiki gaisha'' must include "" in its name (Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act). In a company name, "" can be used as a prefix (e.g. , ''Dentsu, kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , ''Toyota, Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eat-Man
''Eat-Man'' (stylized as ''EAT-MAN'') is a Japanese manga series created by Akihito Yoshitomi in 1996 which was serialized by MediaWorks monthly in 19 volumes until 2003 in '' Dengeki Comic Gao!'' magazine. In 1997, Studio Deen adapted the manga into a 12-episode anime television series which was broadcast in Japan from January 9 to March 27, 1997 on TV Tokyo. A sequel, ''Eat-Man '98'', was also animated by Studio Deen and ran from October 8 to December 23, 1998. Both anime series are licensed in North America by Discotek Media and the manga series was licensed by Viz Communications before it was dropped. A second manga called ''Eat-Man The Main Dish'' started serialization in Monthly Shonen Sirius in May 2014. Story ''Eat-Man'' is a series of short, episodic stories about an "explorer" (a type of mercenary) named Bolt Crank who has the ability to eat virtually anything and then, at will, reproduce from his body the objects he's consumed. ''Eat-Man''s world is a mix of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kokoro Library
is a slice-of-life Japanese manga series by Nobuyuki Takagi and Yōsuke Kuroda, originally serialized between April 2000 and July 2002 in '' Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh''. It follows the peaceful daily lives of three sisters who live in a library. The manga was adapted into a 13-episode anime television series directed by Koji Masunari, who is also known as the director of the anime OVA series '' Read or Die'' (2001) and '' Kamichu!'' (2005). It is described by critics as a prime example of the '' iyashikei'' or "healing type" anime genre. Plot ''Kokoro Library'' is a heartwarming slice of life series depicting the peaceful everyday lives of three orphaned sisters as they take care of the library which also serves as their family home. The anime delves more deeply into the library's history, its connection to the local town, and challenges faced by the sisters. Kokoro, the youngest, has just joined her sisters Aruto and Iina as an official librarian. The library receives ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fruits Basket
, sometimes abbreviated , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya. It was serialized in the semi-monthly Japanese manga magazine , published by Hakusensha, from 1998 to 2006. The series' title comes from the name of a popular game played in Japanese elementary schools, which is alluded to in the series. ''Fruits Basket'' tells the story of Tohru Honda, an orphan girl who, after meeting Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure Sohma, learns that 13 members of the Sohma family are possessed by the animals of the Chinese zodiac and are cursed to turn into their animal forms when they are weak, stressed, or when they are embraced by anyone of the opposite gender who is not possessed by a spirit of the zodiac. As the series progresses, Tohru learns of the hardships and pain faced by the afflicted members of the Sohma family, and through her own generous and loving nature, helps heal their emotional wounds. As she learns more about Yuki, Kyo, and the rest of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Second Story (manga)
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gravitation (manga)
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Maki Murakami. The story follows the attempts of Shuichi Shindo and his band, Bad Luck, to become Japan's next musical sensation, and his struggles to capture Eiri Yuki's heart. The manga was published by Gentosha and was serialized on ''Kimi to Boku'' starting in 1996 and ending in 2002. The manga has been licensed and published in English by Tokyopop, as well as a light novel. There is also the ''Gravitation Collection'' which consists of 6 volumes, each of which has two original volumes of ''Gravitation'' in it. A sequel, , was published in the web magazine ''Genzo'' from 2004 to 2009 and returned in 2011 to ''Web Spica''. ''Gravitation'' has also been adapted into a two episode OVA series in 1999 directed by Shinichi Watanabe and a thirteen-episode anime television series directed by Bob Shirohata. The TV series aired in Japan from October 4, 2000, to January 10, 2001, on WOWOW Wednesdays at 18:30 and was reai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mon Colle Knights
''Mon Colle Knights'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written by Satoru Akahori and Katsumi Hasegawa and illustrated by Hideaki Nishikawa. The original concept was made by Hitoshi Yasuda and Group SNE. The series is based on the Monster Collection trading card game. An anime television series adaptation animated by Studio Deen aired on TV Tokyo from January to December 2000 and consisted of 51 episodes and one film. The Saban-produced ''Mon Colle Knights'' aired on Fox Kids in North America from July 2001 to September 2002, consisting of 45 episodes. In 2006, it aired in reruns on Toon Disney's Jetix on Sundays, as part of Jetix's "Anime Invasion Sundays" block. The manga was published in English in Singapore by Chuang Yi. On June 9, 2020, the original Japanese version became available on Crunchyroll via Discotek Media. According to Justin Sevakis, the only reason why the anime was only available on Crunchyroll in Japanese is that the masters for the E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Houshin Engi
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ryu Fujisaki, inspired by the Chinese literary classic ''Investiture of the Gods'', a novel. The manga was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from June 1996 to November 2000, with its chapters collected in 23 volumes. The story involves Chinese mythology and history of China, in particular the last members of the Yin dynasty, and the plot to overthrow them. In North America, the manga was licensed for English release by Viz Media. Fujisaki also wrote a short manga, titled ''Hoshin Engi Gaiden: Senkai Dōsho'', serialized in ''Weekly Young Jump'' from April to June 2018. A 26-episode anime television series, released in English under the title ''Soul Hunter'', was broadcast on TV Tokyo from July to December 1999. A second 23-episode anime television series adaptation, titled ''Hakyu Hoshin Engi'', was broadcast from January to June 2018. The first anime series was first licensed in N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eden's Bowy
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kitsune Tennouji. It was originally published in the magazine '' Comptiq'' in 1994, but it moved to '' Shōnen Ace'' in 1996. It was adapted into a 26-episode animated series by Studio Deen in 1999. Plot Comic version After human civilization were destroyed and rebuilt for several times, the world was now a place where three floating continents: Yulgaha, Yanuess, and Urt, move slowly through the sky. People living on the ground referred those floating lands as "Ëdens". Yorn, a boy born to Yoniha the Foreseeing Maiden on Yulgaha, was separated from his mother and brought to live on the surface when he was five years old. He was then adopted by Gastini, a former swordsman now a farmer, and raised along with Gastini's three sons: Moes, Miel, and their younger brother. Ten years later, Yulgaha sent Witto and Hairra to investigate Yorn, as the boy who turned out to be a "God Killer". They met a mysterious swordsman, later ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadow Skill
''Shadow Skill'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Megumu Okada. The series has been adapted into four original video animations released from 1995 to 1996 and an anime adaptation produced by Studio Deen aired on TV Tokyo in 1998. In North America, the OVAs have been released by Manga Entertainment and the anime television series was distributed by ADV Films. Plot ''Shadow Skill'' takes place in the warrior kingdom of Kurda, where the main character Elle Regu has recently become the 59th Sevaar, a title awarded to their most elite warriors. She often leaves a trail of destruction when she fights and along with a drinking habit. Elle is constantly followed by debts and throughout the series takes on jobs to work off these debts. One of these such jobs leads her to the Green Octopus Inn on an island outside the city, which eventually becomes the protagonists' base of operation. Throughout the series, Elle travels along with her adopted younger bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Radical Gag Family
is a Japanese manga series by Kenji Hamaoka. An anime adaptation by Studio Deen aired on TBS in 1998. A second anime adaptation was announced on 2014's 10th issue of Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion on January 29, 2014. The second season was aired from July 6 to December 21, 2014. A live-action series adaptation of the series premiered on TV Tokyo on April 10, 2020. The series was on hiatus due to COVID-19 but it returned in June 2020. List of Episodes Super Radical Gag Family (1998) # The Nose Hair (鼻毛な奴ら) # German (ドイツ人) # Take Some Nuts (あんとんナッツ) # Daitetsu Twilight (大鉄トゥワイライト) # Switching Schools (転校人) # The Sinking Meat (沈む肉) # Baruma (春巻) # The Juston Peanut (ジャストンぴーなつ) # Zoramu in Diapers (むつでゾーラム) # The Gingiva Girl (歯肉女) # Buri-chin (ぶりちん) # The Egg Competition (卵争) # Atsukiyu (あっきゅー) # Dan Horror (ダンボーラー) # New Ni- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AWOL -Absent Without Leave-
This is a list of anime (including live-action and ''tokusatsu'' television series) distributed by TV Tokyo, along with regular and special news and sport programs. Anime series (current) Anime series (all) 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Live-action and ''tokusatsu'' series *''Spider-Man'' *''Daimajin Kanon'' *''Chouseishin Series'' *'' The Gransazers'' *''El Chavo'' *'' The Justirisers'' *'' Sazer X'' *'' Cutie Honey: The Live'' *''The Fuccons'' *''K-tai Investigator 7'' *'' Tomica Hero Series'' *'' Tomica Hero: Rescue Force'' *'' Tomica Hero: Rescue Fire'' *''Ultra Series'' *'' Ultraman Retsuden/Shin Ultraman Retsuden'' **''Ultraman Ginga'' **'' Ultraman Ginga S'' **''Ultraman X'' **''Ultraman Orb'' **'' Ultraman Zero: The Chronicle'' **''Ultraman Geed'' **'' Ultraman Orb: The Chronicle'' **''Ultraman R/B'' **'' Ultraman New Generation Chronicle'' **''Ultraman Taiga'' **'' Ultraman Chronicle Zero & Geed'' **'' Ultraman Z'' *'' Girls × Heroine Series'' **'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
