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Hanasaku Iroha
, or ''Hanairo'' for short, is a Japanese 26-episode anime television series produced by P.A. Works and directed by Masahiro Andō. The screenplay was written by Mari Okada, with original character design by Mel Kishida. P.A. Works produced the project as the studio's tenth anniversary work. The anime aired between April and September 2011 and had two manga adaptations created. An Hanasaku Iroha: The Movie – Home Sweet Home, animated film was released in Japanese theaters on March 30, 2013. Plot ''Hanasaku Iroha'' centers around Ohana Matsumae, a 16-year-old living in Tokyo, who is left in the care of her estranged maternal grandmother, following her mother's elopement with her boyfriend. Ohana arrives at her grandmother's country estate to realize she is the owner of a Taishō period Onsen, hot spring Ryokan (inn), inn called Kissuisō. She begins working at Kissuisō at her grandmother's request, but finds herself at odds with many employees and customers at the inn. Init ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coming-of-age Story
In genre studies, a coming-of-age story is a genre of literature, theatre, film, and video game that focuses on the growth of a protagonist from childhood to adulthood, or "coming of age". Coming-of-age stories tend to emphasize dialogue or internal monologue over action and are often set in the past. The subjects of coming-of-age stories are typically teenagers. The ''Bildungsroman'' is a specific subgenre of coming-of-age story. The plot points of coming-of-age stories are usually emotional changes within the character(s) in question. Literature ''Bildungsroman'' In literary criticism, coming-of-age novels and ''Bildungsroman'' are sometimes interchangeable, but the former is usually a wider genre. The ''Bildungsroman'' (from the German words ''Bildung'', "education", alternatively "forming" and ''Roman'', "novel") is further characterized by a number of formal, topical, and thematic features. It focuses on the psychological and moral growth of the protagonist from childho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuki Kaji
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer affiliated with the agency VIMS. Biography He was part of the four-unit singing group G.Addict, which was part of the ''Goulart Knights'' project, He has hosted the web radio show since April 13, 2014. His variety show ''Kaji 100!: The 100 Things Yuki Kaji Wants to Do'' debuted on the Nitteleplus channel in April 2017. Personal life Kaji married Ayana Taketatsu on June 23, 2019. On June 30, 2022, he and Taketatsu announced that they were expecting their first child together. On November 3, 2022, the couple announced the birth of their child. Filmography Anime series Anime films Drama CD Video games Live action Dubbing roles Live-action Animation Publications Photobooks Autobiographies Awards References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kaji, Yuki 1985 births 21st-century Japanese male actors 21st-century Japanese male singers 21st-century Japanese singers Best Actor Seiyu Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haruka Tomatsu
is a Japanese actress and singer, employed by Music Ray'n. She received the Rookie of the Year award at the 3rd Seiyu Awards and the Synergy Award at the 9th Seiyu Awards. Tomatsu is known for voicing main heroines as Asuna Yuuki in ''Sword Art Online'', Saki Rukino in '' Valvrave the Liberator'', Zero Two in '' Darling in the Franxx'', Lala Satalin Deviluke in '' To LOVE-Ru'', Kyoko Hori in '' Horimiya'', Morgiana in '' Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic'', Eleonora Viltaria in '' Lord Marksman and Vanadis'' and Naruko "Anaru" Anjo in '' Anohana''. Tomatsu began a singing career in 2008, performing the song "Naissance" which was used as the ending theme to the television drama series ''Here Is Greenwood''. Her second single "Motto Hade ni Ne" was used as the opening theme to '' Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens''. In 2009, she became part of the music unit Sphere, alongside Aki Toyosaki, Minako Kotobuki and Ayahi Takagaki. She released her first album ''Rainbow Road'' in 2010, and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kappa (folklore)
In traditional Japanese folklore a —also known as , , with a boss called or —is a reptiloid with similarities to . can become harmful when not respected as gods. Accounts typically depict them as green, human-like beings with webbed hands and feet and Turtle shell, turtle-like carapaces on their backs. A depression on the head, called a "dish" (), retains water, and if this is damaged or its liquid is lost (either through spilling or drying up), a becomes severely weakened. The favor cucumbers and love to engage in sumo wrestling, sumo-wrestling. They are often accused of assaulting humans in water and removing a mythical organ called the from their victim's anus. Terminology The name ''kappa'' is a contraction of the words ''kawa'' (river) and , a doublet (linguistics), variant form of (also ) "child". Another translation of kappa is "water-sprite". The ''kappa'' are also known regionally by at least eighty other names such as , , , , , ., citing Ōno (1994), p. 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakai (Japanese Vocation)
A is a woman who serves as a waitress at a '' ryokan'' or Japanese inn. Originally written as (meaning "in the house" in Japanese), which meant the anteroom in a mansion of a '''' (noble man) or ''gomonzeki'' (the princess of Mikado). Nowadays it refers to work in a butler's pantry, sector, or the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aki Toyosaki
is a Japanese actress and singer. She had her first major voice acting roles in 2007, voicing Amuro Ninagawa in '' Kenkō Zenrakei Suieibu Umishō'' and Su in ''Shugo Chara!''. She was named "Best New Actress" at the 4th Seiyu Awards in 2010 for her role as Yui Hirasawa in ''K-On!'' and Kana Nakamachi in ''Kanamemo'', and received the "Best Lead Actress" and "Best Personality" awards at the 5th Seiyu Awards in 2011. Her career as a musician began with her performance of the opening and ending themes of the anime series ''K-On!'' in April 2009. In the same month, she and three other voice actresses debuted as the musical group Sphere with their single "Future Stream". Later, ''K-On!''s ending theme was given Animation Kobe's "Best Song" award. She released her first solo single "love your life" in October 2009, and has since released two albums and eleven singles that have placed in the top 20 of Oricon's weekly charts. She was awarded "Best Musical Performance" at the 4th Sei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balut (egg)
Balut ( , ; also spelled as balot) is a fertilized developing egg embryo that is boiled or steamed and eaten from the shell. It is commonly sold as street food, often eaten with salt and vinegar, most notably in the Philippines, Cambodia (, ), and Vietnam (), and also occasionally in Thailand (). The length of incubation before the egg is cooked is a matter of local preference, but generally ranges from two to three weeks. Description A balut is a fertilized bird egg (usually a duck) that is incubated for a period of 14 to 21 days, depending on the local culture, and then steamed. The contents are eaten directly from the shell. Balut that is incubated for longer periods have a well-developed embryo and the features of the duckling are recognizable. The partially developed embryo bones are soft enough to chew and swallow as a whole. The mallard duck (''Anas platyrhynchus''), also known as the "Pateros duck", is often used to make balut. Balut is a renowned dish due to its diff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsundere
is a Culture of Japan, Japanese term for a character development process that depicts a character with an initially harsh personality who gradually reveals a warmer, friendlier side over time. The word is derived from the terms (adverb, 'morosely, aloofly, offputtingly')''Nihon Kokugo Daijiten'', entry for available onlinhere (in Japanese)''Daijirin'', second edition, 1995''Digital Daijisen'', entry for available onlinhere (in Japanese) and (adverb, 'in a lovey-dovey or infatuated manner').''Nihon Kokugo Daijiten'', entry for available onlinhere (in Japanese)''Digital Daijisen'', entry for available onlinhere (in Japanese) Originally found in Japanese bishōjo games, the word is now part of the otaku Moe (slang), moe phenomenon, reaching into other media. The term was made popular in the visual novel ''Kimi ga Nozomu Eien''. Terminology Manga author Ken Akamatsu lists ''tsundere'' as one of the special cases in his definition of ''Moe (slang), moe'': "The person feeli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itamae
An is a cook in a Japanese kitchen or a chef of a large restaurant. The term can be translated literally as "in front of the board," referring to a cutting board. ''Itamae'' as sushi chef In the western world, an ''itamae'' is often associated with sushi (also commonly referred to as "sushi chefs"). In Japan, becoming an ''itamae'' of sushi requires years of training and apprenticeship. After several years of training, an apprentice may be promoted to the position of ''"wakiita,"'' which translates to ''"near the cutting board."'' The ''wakiitas duties include daily preparation of the fresh ingredients, such as preparing blocks of fish, grating ginger, and slicing scallions. Eventually, the apprentice might begin to prepare sushi for clients with take-away orders. The ''wakiita'' also learns proper ways to interact and treat restaurant's customers by observing senior ''itamae.'' After additional years of training as a ''wakiita,'' the apprentice can be appointed as an ''itamae, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiaki Omigawa
is a Japanese actress and Voice acting in Japan, voice actress. Career She entered a theatrical company at the age of 4 and started stage activities. After leaving the group at the age of 10, she continued auditioning after receiving her own audition. From 2006, she belonged to the Hirata agency. She debuted as a voice actress as the lead character List of Soul Eater characters#Maka Albarn, Maka Albarn in ''Soul Eater (manga), Soul Eater''. On December 31, 2016, she announced that she would leave her agency and go freelance. She has belonged to Crocodile since August 16, 2017. From March 1, 2025, she will become independent from Crocodile and become a freelancer. Filmography Anime Film Video games Drama CD Dubbing References External links * * Official agency profile * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Omigawa, Chiaki 1989 births Living people Japanese child actresses Japanese stage actresses Japanese video game actresses Voice actresses from Kanagawa Prefecture 20th-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Main Protagonist
A protagonist () is the main character of a story. The protagonist makes key decisions that affect the plot, primarily influencing the story and propelling it forward, and is often the character who faces the most significant obstacles. If a story contains a subplot, or is a narrative made up of several stories, then each subplot may have its own protagonist. The protagonist is the character whose fate is most closely followed by the reader or audience, and who is opposed by the antagonist. The antagonist provides obstacles and complications and creates conflicts that test the protagonist, revealing the strengths and weaknesses of the protagonist's character, and having the protagonist develop as a result. A particularly noble, virtuous, or accomplished protagonist is commonly called a ''hero,'' though the terms are not synonyms. Etymology The term ''protagonist'' comes , combined of (, 'first') and (, 'actor, competitor'), which stems from (, 'contest') via (, 'I conten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
