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Hataraki Man
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Moyoco Anno. It was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine ''Morning'' from 2004 to 2008, before entering on indefinite hiatus. The story centers on 28-year-old Hiroko Matsukata, editor at the magazine ''Weekly Jidai''. Talented and hard-working, Hiroko's colleagues refer to her as Hataraki Man (literally "working man") because of her dedication to her job. But despite her successes in the workplace, she struggles with moments of self-doubt and with the challenge of balancing life and career. ''Hataraki Man'' was adapted into an anime television series broadcast from October to December 2006 and a drama that aired from October to December 2007. In North America, the anime series has been licensed by Maiden Japan. Plot Hiroko Matsukata is a woman who works as editor at the magazine . She puts all she has into her work, and is known as a strong, straightforward working woman, who can at will turn herself into Hataraki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tankōbon
A is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as ''shinsho'' (17x11 cm paperback books) and ''bunkobon''. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that was previously published in a serialized format. Manga typically contain a handful of chapters, and may collect multiple volumes as a series continues publication. Major publishing Imprint (trade name), imprints for of manga include Jump Comics (for serials in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' and other Jump (magazine line), ''Jump'' magazines), Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, Shōnen Magazine Comics, Shogakukan's Shōnen Sunday Comics, and Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion, Shōnen Champion Comics. Manga Increasingly after 1959, manga came to be published in thick, phone book, phone-book-sized weekly or monthly anthology list of manga magazines, manga magazines (such as ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' or ''Weekly Shōnen Jump ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Online
''The Times'' is a British daily national newspaper based in London. It began in 1785 under the title ''The Daily Universal Register'', adopting its modern name on 1 January 1788. ''The Times'' and its sister paper ''The Sunday Times'' (founded in 1821), are published by Times Media, since 1981 a subsidiary of News UK, in turn wholly owned by News Corp. ''The Times'' and ''The Sunday Times'' were founded independently and have had common ownership only since 1966. It is considered a newspaper of record in the UK. ''The Times'' was the first newspaper to bear that name, inspiring numerous other papers around the world. In countries where these other titles are popular, the newspaper is often referred to as or , although the newspaper is of national scope and distribution. ''The Times'' had an average daily circulation of 365,880 in March 2020; in the same period, ''The Sunday Times'' had an average weekly circulation of 647,622. The two newspapers also had 600,000 digital- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanji Tsuda
is a Japanese actor. Career Tsuda appeared in Kamen Rider Ryuki as Daisuke Okubo and Ju-On: The Grudge as Katsuya Tokunaga. Filmography Film * '' Sonatine'' (1993) * ''119'' (1994) * '' Kids Return'' (1996) * '' Hana-bi'' (1997) * '' Bayside Shakedown: The Movie'' (1998) * ''April Story'' (1998) – Fukatsu * ''Audition'' (1999) – Bartender * '' Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl'' (1999) – Fukazume * ''Himawari'' (2000) * ''Party 7'' (2000) – Desk Clerk * ''Monday'' (2000) * ''Love Song'' (2001) * '' Go'' (2001) – Henchman of Kato's father * ''Distance'' (2001) * '' Desert Moon'' (2001) – Masaru's elder brother * ''Drive'' (2002) * ''August Illusion'' (2002) * ''Copycat Killer'' (2002) * '' Kamen Rider Ryuki: Episode Final'' (2002) – Daisuke Okubo * '' When the Last Sword Is Drawn'' (2003) * '' Ju-on: The Grudge'' (2002) – Katsuya Tokunaga * '' Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost'' (2003) – Mina's Father * ''Dolls'' (2002) – Young Hiro * ''Last Love, First Love ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuya Nakai
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator who was born in Kobe, Japan. He plays Roronoa Zoro in ''One Piece'', Toshiro Hijikata from '' Gintama'', Date Masamune from ''Sengoku Basara'', Xiahou Dun and Dian Wei from ''Dynasty Warriors'' and ''Warriors Orochi'' series, Shinjiro Aragaki from the ''Persona'' series, Mugen from '' Samurai Champloo'', Mondo Owada from the ''Danganronpa'' series, Ultraman Max in '' Ultraman Max'' and Jin Sakai in the Japanese dub of the video game ''Ghost of Tsushima''. He won a Best Supporting Actor award at the 5th Seiyu Awards in 2011 for his roles in ''One Piece'' and ''Gin Tama''. Filmography Anime Films Video games Drama CDs Television drama Tokusatsu Dubbing References Notes External links Official agency profile * * *Kazuya Nakaiat Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics Statistics (from German language, German: ', "descript ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumi Shishido
is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Shishido debuted as an idol singer with Sony Records in 1990 with the single "Cosmic Rendezvous." In 1992, she left her management and began releasing music independently. Around the same time Shishido left her management, she also debuted as a voice actress, with her breakthrough role being Mikako Koda from '' Neighborhood Story''. Other notable roles she has played include Onpu Segawa from ''Ojamajo Doremi'', Rosemary Applefield from '' Ashita no Nadja'', Viper from '' Reborn!'', M.O.M.O. from the ''Xenosaga'' series, Diana and Luna from the '' Jewelpet'' series, and June Amou from '' Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live'' and '' King of Prism''. Early life Shishido was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan as the only daughter of an old Samurai family; her grandfather was a buddhist monk. When Shishido was two years old, she moved to Hiroshima with her mother after her parents divorced. She was a cheerleader at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikki Sawamura
is a Japanese model, film and television actor, and television presenter signed to Ken-On. His second son, Kōta Nomura is also an actor. Early life and career Ikki Sawamura was born in Kagoshima in 1967. After graduating from the local high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his career as a fashion model. In 1996, Sawamura debuted in a TV drama ''Matsuda no Drama'' as an actor. Since then, he has appeared in many television dramas and commercials. Sawamura married a Japanese ex-model in 2000, and has three sons. In public and some variety shows, Sawamura often portrays his character as a sexually perverted personality. He is also a well-known fan of Bruce Lee. His hobbies are playing tennis, playing billiards and watching movies. Personal life In 2000, Sawamura married a former model who is five years his junior. The couple has three sons. Their eldest son is a model, Taiki Nomura, and their second son is actor Kota Nomura, his agency announced the birth of their third ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenyu Horiuchi
is a Japanese voice actor. In 2002 he founded his own voice acting management office, Kenyu Office. He is best known for dubbing over Brad Pitt (Horiuchi met Pitt at Japan's Premiere of '' Bullet Train''), Charlie Sheen, Ben Stiller, Ben Affleck, Ian Ziering, Brendan Fraser and John Stamos (especially for Jesse Katsopolis in the ABC sitcom ''Full House'') and many more. Filmography Television animation * 1983: ''Captain Tsubasa'' (Taki, Pierre) * 1983: '' Ginga Hyōryū Vifam'' (Rerela Jeda) * 1986: '' Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' ( Mashymre Cello) * 1986: '' Transformers 2010'' (Springer) * 1987: ''Mister Ajikko'' (Chef Shimonaka) * 1989: '' Tenkū Senki Shurato'' (Ten-ō Hyūga) * 1990: ''Kyatto Ninden Teyandee'' (the narrator) * 1990: '' Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water'' (Sanson) * 1992: ''Tekkaman Blade'' (Balzac Asimov) * 1993: '' Mobile Suit Victory Gundam'' (Hangelg Ewin) * 1994: ''YuYu Hakusho'' (Hokushin) * 1996: ''After War Gundam X'' (Jamil Neate) * 1996: '' B't X'' (Metalf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aya Hirayama
is a Japanese actress who has appeared in various films including '' Waterboys'' (2001) and Lovers' Kiss (2003). Hirayama was born in Kuroiso, Tochigi, Japan, which is now part of Nasushiobara. Aya made her acting debut in 1999 with '' Tengoku no Kiss'', a Nippon Television drama, at the age of 15. Subsequently, she established herself as a television regular with appearances in many Japanese TV dramas. In 2001, Hirayama played significant parts in the television drama '' Fighting Girl'' and the film '' Waterboys''. Hirayama's most notable acting role to date is her leading appearance as Yoko in the 2004 South Korean movie '' Fighter in the Wind''. In 2005, Hirayama played the title character Haruka in the Japanese television drama '' Haruka 17''. Filmography Film *'' Waterboys'' (2001) *''Lovers' Kiss'' (2003) *''Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo The Movie 2'' (2003) *'' Fighter in the Wind'' (2004) *'' Black Jack'' (2005) voice *'' Atagoal'' (2006) voice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misato Fukuen
is a Japanese actress and voice actress affiliated with StarCrew. Her real name is . She has also performed activities as a singer under the name of MIRI. Filmography TV anime Original net animation Original video animation *'' To Love Ru'' – Golden Darkness *'' To Love Ru Darkness'' – Golden Darkness *'' Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin'' – Fraw Bow Theatrical animation Tokusatsu *'' Ultraman Z'' (2020) – Kanegon *'' Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger'' (2021) – Secchan *'' Kamen Rider Gotchard'' (2023) – Hopper1 Video games *'' Rosario + Vampire: Tanabata's Miss Yokai Academy'' () – Kurumu Kurono *'' Street Fighter IV'' () – Sakura Kasugano *'' Star Ocean: The Last Hope'' () – Reimi Saionji *'' Rosario + Vampire Capu2: The Rhapsody of Love and Dreams'' () – Kurumu Kurono *'' Tokimeki Memorial 4'' () – Miyako Okura *'' Super Street Fighter IV'' () – Sakura Kasugano *'' Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition'' () – Sakura Kasugano *'' Super Street Fight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
is a Japanese actor. His real name is . He is represented with Otona Keikaku. He graduated from Ryukoku High School. Biography Arakawa's parents are draper Draper was originally a term for a retailer or wholesaler of cloth that was mainly for clothing. A draper may additionally operate as a cloth merchant or a haberdasher. History Drapers were an important trade guild during the medieval period ...s. He is an individualist actor who plays an active part in the appearance of chubby body form and round cut, and he was named , but due to depending on circumstances such as many misreading of names, he took a kanji letter from his real name, and renamed it to his current name (both of his names are presided by Otona Keikaku and named by Suzuki Matsuo). Arakawa had made many appearances in films, dramas and advertisements. He played his first leading role in the film '' Fine, Totally Fine'' released in 2008. Filmography Films TV dramas Stage Documentaries See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuji Ueda
Yuji or Yu Ji may refer to: * Yūji, a common masculine Japanese given name * Yu Ji (painter), a Qing dynasty painter and calligrapher * Consort Yu (Xiang Yu's wife) (虞姬; Yuji), the concubine of Xiang Yu, subject of the play ''Farewell My Concubine'' * Gan Ji, a Taoist who lived in the late Han dynasty; his name was believed to be misspelled as "Yu Ji" * 47077 Yuji, a main-belt asteroid ;Towns in China * Yuji, Wuqiao County (于集镇), in Wuqiao County, Hebei * Yuji, Shangcheng County (余集镇), in Shangcheng County, Henan * Yuji, Linghai (余积镇), in Linghai City, Liaoning * Yuji, Liaocheng (于集镇), in Dongchangfu District, Liaocheng, Shandong ;Townships in China * Yuji Township, Funan County (于集乡), Anhui * Yuji Township, Lingbi County (虞姬乡), in Lingbi County, Anhui * Yuji Township, Ling County (于集乡), in Ling County, Shandong ;Characters * Yuji is the name of a character in ''Regular Show'' * Yuji Itadori is a fictional character and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michiko Kichise
is a Japanese actress and model. She received the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 2011 for her work in ''Liar Game: Season 2'' (2009–10), ''Liar Game: The Final Stage'' (2010), and ''Bloody Monday (manga), Bloody Monday Season 2'' (2010). Personal life In December 2010, Kichise married an ordinary man 10 years older than her. She gave birth to their first child, a daughter, in July 2013 and her second daughter in October 2016. Kichise announced that she had divorced her husband via her agency's official website and a handwritten letter on her official Twitter. Filmography Film Television Awards References External links * Japanese actresses Japanese female models People from Asakura, Fukuoka 1975 births Living people {{Japan-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
