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Grandpa And Grandma Turn Young Again
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kagiri Araido. It began serialization on the author's Twitter and Pixiv accounts in October 2019 and ended in June 2024. It later received parallel serialization on Media Factory's ''Monthly Comic Alunna'' magazine in July 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by Gekkō aired from April to June 2024. Plot The story follows the elderly couple, Shozo Saito and Ine Saito who live in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. One day while checking their apple farm they notice a golden apple growing in one of the trees. After eating that apple, the two found themselves physically restored to their 20s. Characters ; : :Husband of Ine. ; : :Wife of Shozo. ; : :Shozo and Ine's granddaughter. ; : :Shozo and Ine's other granddaughter, and Mino's cousin. ; : :Mino's boyfriend, who later becomes her husband after her grandparents' passing at the end of the series. ; : :Shozo and Ine's son. ; : :Shozo and Ine's daughter-in-law and ... [...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] |
Pixiv
Pixiv is a Japanese Virtual community, online community for artists. It was first launched as a beta test on 10 September 2007, by Takahiro Kamitani and Takanori Katagiri. Pixiv Inc. is headquartered in Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. As of January 2024, the site consists of over 100 million members, over 115 million illustration and manga and over 21 million novel work posted. Pixiv aims to provide a place for artists to exhibit their illustrations and get feedback via a rating system and user comments. Works are organized in an extensive Tag (metadata), tag structure which forms the backbone of the website. History Starting as the idea of the programmer Takahiro Kamitani, who is himself an artist known as Bakotsu on the website, Pixiv was launched on 10 September 2007, as a beta test. When the number of users exceeded 10,000 only nineteen days after launch, it became difficult for Kamitani to maintain Pixiv on his own, leading him to establish Crooc Inc. on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuyuki Hiyama
is a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and radio personality currently affiliated with Arts Vision. His vocal register is described as a metallic lyric tenor suitable to voice a mature variation of coming of age young men. Combined with an impactful execution on battle cries, he earned his reputation in voicing heroic protagonists commonly found in works of the mecha, fighting, and fantasy genres. Hiyama is recognized for his portrayal of Hiei from '' YuYu Hakusho'', by starring twice within the Brave Series franchise as Maito Senpuuji of '' The Brave Express Might Gaine'', and Gai Shishioh of the '' King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. He also played Link in '' The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''. Biography Hiyama was born in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima at the Red Cross Hospital, and grew up enjoying casual amateur baseball with friends. His mother was of Japanese descent born in Taiwan during the end of World War II who resettled back to Japan after the war. Greatly influe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime News Network
Anime News Network (ANN) is a news website that reports on the status of anime, manga, video games, Japanese popular music and other related cultures within North America, Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan. The website offers reviews and other editorial content, forums where readers can discuss current issues and events, and an encyclopedia that contains many anime and manga with information on the staff, cast, theme music, plot summaries, and user ratings. The website was founded in July 1998 by Justin Sevakis, and operated the magazine '' Protoculture Addicts'' from 2005 to 2008. Based in the United States, it has separate versions of its news content aimed toward audiences in five separate regions: the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and India. History The website was founded by Justin Sevakis in July 1998. In May 2000, CEO Christopher Macdonald joined the website editorial staff, replacing editor-in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomo Sakurai
is a Japanese actress and singer. Sakurai was a member of I'm Enterprise but later became freelance until her retirement. She previously announced her retirement on September 1, 2016, but on June 1, 2019, she announced that she would return to the entertainment industry. She is currently affiliated with . Career Debut At 14, Sakurai debuted as a sub-member for "Kiss Fairlies," a group that worked as campaign girls for the local Kijima Motorcycle Racing Team. All members were over 15 years old, aside from Tomo. Lemon Angel At 17, she joined the idol-pop unit, Lemon Angel, a counter project of Cream Lemon coordinated by the same company that produced "Kiss Fairlies". The project contained comic, animated, and idol pop units. The unit played themselves in Midnight Anime Lemon Angel. She released 5 albums during her time at Lemon Angel. After Lemon Angel Sakurai joined a new video game idol unit and released one album with this unit. After leaving, she focused her career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuyuki Okitsu
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator. After he graduated from the Osaka University of Arts, he was initially represented by the RME talent agency. However, since May 2007, he has been affiliated with Kekke Corporation. Filmography Anime * '' 7 Seeds'' – Mark Ibaraki * '' A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-'' – Ayumi Hori *'' Altair: A Record of Battles'' – Konstantinos *'' Aoashi'' – Kenta Yoshitsune *'' Aoharu × Machinegun'' – Nagamasa Midori *'' Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue'' – Kazunari Shindō *'' Appare-Ranman!'' – Seth Rich Cutter *'' Argevollen'' – Masaru Okui *'' Arpeggio of Blue Steel'' – Gunzō Chihaya *''Babylon'' – Ariyoshi Hanta *'' Back Street Girls'' – Kazuhiko Sugihara *''Bakuman'' – Ichiriki Orihara, Kim Sungyuu *'' BBK/BRNK'' – Akihito Tsuwabuki *'' B-Daman Crossfire'' – Laigo Ogra *'' Ben-To'' – Ren Nikaidou *'' Berserk'' – Serpico *'' Black Bullet'' – Kazumitsu Tendō *'' Black Butler'' – Vincent Phantomhive *'' Blue Lock'' – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junta Terashima
is a Japanese voice actor, narrator, and singer. He debuted as a voice actor in 2009. Notable roles played by him include Hyōga Yukimura from '' Inazuma Eleven Go'', Shin Ichijo from the '' King of Prism'' series, Takeru Taiga from '' The Idolmaster SideM'', Code from '' Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'' and Hisoka Mikage from ''A3! ''A3!'' (acronym for "Act! Addict! Actors!") is a Japanese mobile game developed by Liber Entertainment. The game was released on January 27, 2017, in Japan. It was given a worldwide English release on October 23, 2019, which later ended servi ...''. In addition to voice acting, Terashima also started a singing career in 2019 with the release of the extended plays ''29 + 1: Miso'' and ''Joy Source''. Discography Extended plays Filmography Anime Film Video games Drama CDs Multimedia projects Dubbing * References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Terashima, Junta 1988 births Living people Japanese male pop singers Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nao Tōyama
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with the agency Intention. She was a member of Arts Vision. She debuted as a voice actress in 2010, and played her first leading role as Kanon Nakagawa in '' The World God Only Knows''. She is also known for her roles as Chitoge Kirisaki in '' Nisekoi'', Yui Yuigahama in '' My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected'', Tomoe Koga in '' Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai'', Karen Kujō in '' Kin-iro Mosaic'', Ruka Sarashina in '' Rent-A-Girlfriend'' and Rin Shima in '' Laid-Back Camp''. In 2019, she won the Best Supporting Actress Award with Yū Serizawa and the Game Award in the 13th Seiyu Awards. Her music career began when she released songs for ''The World God Only Knows'' under her character name Kanon Nakagawa. She later made her solo debut as a singer on February 1, 2017, with the release of the double A-side single "True Destiny" / "Chain the World" under the Flying Dog label. She also voiced a memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiori Mikami
is a Japanese voice actress from Aomori Prefecture, Japan. She was affiliated with Aoni Production until 2011. She won the Best Rookie Actress at the 6th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime * ''Shugo Chara!'' (and ''Shugo Chara! Doki'') (2008), Schoolgirl, Children, Girl * ''Skip Beat! , abbreviated as ''Sukibi'', is a Japanese shōjo manga by Yoshiki Nakamura. It is the story of , a 16-year-old girl who discovers that her childhood friend and romantic goal, Shotaro Fuwa, only keeps her around to act as a maid and to earn ...'' (2008), Kazumi, Yumiko, others * '' Kämpfer'' (2009), Masumi Nishino * '' Saki'' (2009), Yōko Kadomatsu * ''Net Miracle Shopping'' (2nd season) (2010), Jelly-chan, others * '' Sacred Seven'' (2011), Shiori * ''Sakiika-kun'' (2011), Kaibashira-chan * '' YuruYuri'' (2011), Akari Akaza * '' Haiyore! Nyaruko-san'' (2012), Ghutatan * '' YuruYuri♪♪'' (2012), Akari Akaza *'' Shining Hearts: Shiawase no Pan'' (2012), Airy Ardet * '' Ixion Saga DT' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamiko Noto
is a Japanese actress and singer. Some of her prominent anime roles include Kotomi Ichinose in ''Clannad'', Rin in '' Inuyasha'', Kotori Monou in '' X'', Aoi Kannazuki in '' Kaitō Tenshi Twin Angel'', Durandal in '' Honkai Impact 3rd'', Ishmael in ''Punishing: Gray Raven'', Haruka Nogizaka in ''Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu'', UMP9 in '' Girls' Frontline'', Fiel Nirvalen in '' No Game No Life'', Sawako Kuronuma in '' Kimi ni Todoke'', and Satellizer L. Bridget in ''Freezing''. Noto was nominated in the 1st Seiyu Awards for her work as Yakumo Tsukamoto in '' School Rumble'' and as Masane Amaha in ''Witchblade'', and she was one of the recipients of the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 18th Seiyu Awards. Noto has released several character songs and albums which have charted in Oricon and was a guest at the Otakon and Anime Expo conventions held in the United States. Biography Noto was born in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from Baba Elementary School in Kana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie (website)
is a Japanese entertainment news website that debuted on February 1, 2007. It is operated by Natasha, Inc. The website is named after the song of the same name by Julio Iglesias. ''Natalie'' has been providing news for such leading Japanese portals and social networks as Mobage Town, GREE, Livedoor, Excite, Mixi, and Yahoo! Japan. It has also been successful on Twitter, with 1,510,000 followers as of February 2017, being the third-most-followed Japanese media company, after '' The Mainichi Shimbun'' and '' The Asahi Shimbun''. History Natasha, Inc., a content provider, was founded in December 2005, becoming a limited company in February 2006 and being demutualized in January 2007. On February 1, 2007, Natasha, Inc. opened its own news website ''Natalie'', named after the song "Nathalie" by Julio Iglesias. It was dedicated exclusively to music news and created with the idea of updating on a daily basis, something that newspapers could not do. The website also offered o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin-ichiro Miki
is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo.Doi, Hitoshi.Miki Shinichirou. ''Seiyuu Database''. July 13, 2010. He is a member of 81 Produce. Miki is known for his distinctively smooth voice and often calm delivery in the roles he has landed. He often gets cast as handsome young men in anime, perhaps the most notable being Youji Kudou – Balinese ('' Weiß Kreuz'') and Kojirō ("James") ('' Pokémon''). Other famous roles include Takumi Fujiwara ('' Initial D'' anime, video game and mostly '' Arcade Stage'' series from ''Arcade Stage 4'' to ''Arcade Stage 8 Infinity''), Kisuke Urahara ('' Bleach''), Akira Yuki ('' Virtua Fighter''), Lockon Stratos ('' Mobile Suit Gundam 00''), Tatsuma Sakamoto ('' Gintama''), Teppei Iwaki ('' Area no Kishi''), Aikurō Mikisugi ('' Kill la Kill''), Hitomi ('' Code: Breaker''), Kagetora Aida ('' Kuroko's Basketball''), Roy Mustang ('' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood''), Zamasu ('' Dragon Ball Super''), Bob Makihara ('' Tenjho Tenge''), Keisuke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
