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Hot Gimmick
is a Japanese '' shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Miki Aihara. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Betsucomi'' magazine from the December 2000 issue (released in November) to the August 2005 issue (released in July). Shogakukan collected the individual chapters into 12 bound volumes under the Flower Comics imprint. Viz Media licensed the series for an English-language release in North America. ''Hot Gimmick'' inspired two drama CDs and an alternate-ending light novel, the latter of which is licensed by Viz Media. A live-action film adaptation, titled '' Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy'' and directed by Yūki Yamato, was released in Japan on June 28, 2019. Plot The story revolves around Hatsumi Narita, a passive sixteen-year-old girl who lives in a company housing complex that is ruled by the tyrannical Mrs. Tachibana, the wife of the company's vice president. How a family behaves in the housing complex can affect an employee's status in the company. When her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romance Fiction
A romance or romantic novel is a genre fiction novel that primarily focuses on the relationship and romantic love between two people, typically with an emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending. Authors who have contributed to the development of this genre include Maria Edgeworth, Samuel Richardson, Jane Austen, and Charlotte Brontë. Romance novels encompass various subgenres, such as fantasy, contemporary, historical romance, paranormal fiction, sapphic, and science fiction. They also contain tropes like enemies to lovers, second chance, and forced proximity. Women have traditionally been the primary readers of romance novels, but according to the Romance Writers of America, 18% of men read romance novels. The genre of works conventionally referred to as "romance novels" existed in ancient Greece. Other precursors can be found in the literary fiction of the 18th and 19th centuries, including Samuel Richardson's sentimental novel '' Pamela, or Virtue Rewarded'' (1740 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yui Horie
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with VIMS and Starchild. She has been affectionately nicknamed by her Japanese fans. She debuted as a voice actress in 1997, releasing her debut single "''My best friend''" on . Since then, she has been involved in excess of 350 productions in addition to promotional material, concert performances, as well as charting several albums and singles. She won the award for Best Supporting Voice Actress in the 4th Seiyu Awards. She is one of a handful of Japanese idol voice actors that rose to prominence in the 2000s, whose popularity today has been attributed to their solid experience and long-term interaction with their fan base, as opposed to the contemporary norms of youth and beauty in the entertainment industry. As a result of her ongoing success, she has performed solo at large music venues, such as the Nippon Budokan in 2009 and the Yoyogi National Gymnasium's First Stadium in 2015, each with capacities of approximately 14,00 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gundam
is a Japanese military science fiction media franchise. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Sunrise (now Bandai Namco Filmworks), the franchise features giant robots, or mecha, with the name "Gundam". The franchise began on April 7, 1979, with '' Mobile Suit Gundam'', a TV series that defined the " real robot" mecha anime genre by featuring giant robots called mobile suits (including the original titular mecha) in a militaristic setting. The popularity of the series and its merchandise spawned a franchise that includes 50 TV series, films and OVAs as well as manga, novels and video games, along with a whole industry of plastic model kits known as Gunpla which makes up 90 percent of the Japanese character plastic-model market. Academics in Japan have viewed the series as inspiration; in 2008, the virtual Gundam Academy was planned as the first academic institution based on an animated TV series. As of March 2020, the franchise is fully owned by Bandai Namco Holdings throu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizuki Itagaki
was a Japanese actor and singer. From 2014 to 2020, he was a member of the boy band , a part of Stardust Promotion's male musical collective Ebidan. Life and career Itagaki was born in Tokyo, Japan on 25 October 2000. At the age of 10, Itagaki was scouted by Stardust Promotion in front of the Statue of Hachikō while he and his mother were on their way home from shopping. He later joined Stardust Promotion's all-male musical collective Ebidan when he was 11 years old. He appeared in Fujifabric music video as his debut work. In 2014 he made his movie debut in ''Dark Gold Ushima-kun Part 2''. He also got a major role as Kazuhiko Kambara in ''Solomon's Perjury'', which was released in 2015. In 2014, he was announced as a member of , a sub-group of Ebidan, at Stardust Promotion's Star Festival in November 2014. In November 2015 he appeared in the NHK taiga drama ''Hana Moyu'' as Mōri Motoakira. On 9 March 2024 Stardust Promotion announced that Itagaki's official fan club and so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroyuki Yoshino
is a Japanese voice actor and singer. On leading roles, he played Yoshimori Sumimura in '' Kekkaishi'', Hibiki Tokai in '' Vandread'', Yuji Kagura in ''Tona-Gura!'', Takumi Nishijō in '' Chaos;Head'', Yusuke "Bossun" Fujisaki in '' Sket Dance'', Meow in '' Space Dandy'', Favaro in '' Rage of Bahamut: Genesis'' and Galina in '' Yatterman Night''. On supporting roles, he played Bernard Firestar in '' Divergence Eve'', Chrome in '' Cluster Edge'', Debito in '' La storia della Arcana Famiglia'', Natsuki Minami in '' Minami-ke'', Allelujah Haptism in ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'', Yuto Kido in '' Inazuma Eleven'', Rin Hirakoba in ''The Prince of Tennis'', Kenichi Saruyama in '' To Love Ru'', Hajime Iwaizumi in '' Haikyuu!!'', Houka Inumuta in '' Kill la Kill'', Hizashi Yamada in ''My Hero Academia'' and Yasutumo Arakita in '' Yowamushi Pedal''. On August 3, 2021, it was announced that Yoshino had tested positive for COVID-19. Filmography Animation Film Live action Video g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosuke Toriumi
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated to Arts Vision. Biography He is a member of and . To commemorate twenty years of his debut, a book entitled released on May 16, 2016. He created his YouTube channel on March 19, 2020. Filmography Anime television series ;1997 * ''Remi, Nobody's Girl'' – Henry, Sailor B, Subordinate, Porters * '' Slayers TRY'' – Lizardman * ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar'' – Driver ;1998 * ''DT Eightron'' – Garfy's Member, Waiter * ''Gandalla (Nessa no Haou Gandalla)'' – Man B, Subordinates * ''Marvelous Melmo'' – Shikaku, Boy, Announcer, Ikehara, TV-Analyst, Inkichi, Banchō, Jirō * ''Nazca'' – Delinquent, Soldier * ''Outlaw Star'' – Prisoner ;1999 * ''Di Gi Charat'' – Rik Heisenberg ;2000 * '' Saiyuki Reload: Burial'' – Kenyuu ;2001 * '' Captain Tsubasa Road to 2002'' – Adult Tarō Misaki * ''Prétear'' – Hayate * ''The Prince of Tennis'' – Kiyosumi Sengoku ;2002 * ''Naruto'' – Kiba Inuzuka ;2003 * ''Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noriko Shitaya
is a Japanese voice actress from Chiba Prefecture, Japan. She is known for her role as Sakura Matō in ''Fate/stay night'' series. Voice roles Anime television 2000 * '' Hamtaro'', Sumire-chan, Tsutomu-kun 2001 * '' Parappa the Rapper'' Gallery (ep 17) * '' Alien Nine'' (special), Kasumi Tōmine 2002 * '' Mirage of Blaze'' (ep 4) * '' Tokyo Underground'' May (eps 7–9) * '' Mirmo Zibang!'' Hanzo, Umezono Momo * ''Shrine of the Morning Mist''(ep 24) * '' Petite Princess Yucie'' Girl 1 (ep 2), Student C (ep 8) * ''Naruto'' Moegi 2003 * '' Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch'' Coral Spirit (ep 36), Mimi * '' D.C. ~Da Capo~'' Emi * '' Popotan'' Girl A (ep 1) * ''Massugu ni Ikou'' Saotome Nao * '' Requiem from the Darkness'' Chiyoko (ep 9) * '' Rumbling Hearts'' Schoolgirl B (ep 3) * '' Maburaho'' Raika Naruo 2004 * ''Maria-sama ga Miteru'' Katsura * '' Daphne in the Brilliant Blue'' Nurse * '' Kannazuki no Miko'' Himeko Kurusugawa * '' Kyo Kara Maoh!'' Beatrice (eps 56–7 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Etsuko Kozakura
, better known by her stage name , is a Japanese voice actress from Mizuho. She was formerly with Ohsawa Jimusho, but now heads her own agency called Little Portal with husband Jin Domon. Some of her major roles are Daizu Noyama in Azuki-chan, along with Yukana Nogami, Ryo-Ohki in the ''Tenchi Muyo!'' series,, Coquelicot along with Noriko Hidaka & Kikuko Inoue in ''Sakura Wars'', Piplup in ''Pokémon'', Tamama in ''Sgt. Frog'', and Yōhei Yamada in '' Chi's Sweet Home''. In video games, she is the voice of Omochao in the ''Sonic'' series and of Jibanyan in the '' Yo-kai Watch'' series & Yoriko Nikaidou alongside Sakiko Tamagawa, Akiko Hiramtsu, Rica Matsumoto of JAM Projects, Sakakibara Yoshiko and Akira Ishida is a Japanese actor who specializes in voice acting. For his portrayal of Saki Abdusha in '' Sakura Wars'', and Athrun Zala in '' Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'', '' Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny'' and '' Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom'' and M ... in '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shotaro Mamiya
is a Japanese actor. He is represented by Tristone Entertainment. Personal life On July 8, 2024, Mamiya announced his marriage to his non-celebrity partner, whom he has been dating for quite some time. Mamiya announced through his agency that his wife had given birth to their first child on May 2, 2025. Filmography TV dramas Films Stage production Dubbing Awards and nominations References External links * – Official profile by his affiliated office * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mamiya, Shotaro Japanese television personalities Japanese male stage actors Male actors from Yokohama 1993 births Living people Japanese male television actors Japanese male film actors 21st-century Japanese male actors ... [...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] |
Hiyori Sakurada
is a Japanese actress. Filmography Film Television Japanese dub Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sakurada, Hiyori 2002 births Living people Japanese film actresses Japanese television actresses Japanese child actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses Actresses from Chiba Prefecture Ken-On artists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
