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Katsuhiro Otomo
is a Japanese Mangaka, manga artist, screenwriter, animator, and film director. He first rose to prominence as a pioneer founder of the New Wave (manga), New Wave in the 1970s. He is best known as the creator of ''Akira (franchise), Akira'', both the Akira (manga), original 1982 manga series and the Akira (1988 film), 1988 animated film adaptation. In 2005, Otomo was decorated a ''Chevalier'' of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, promoted to ''Officier'' of the order in 2014, and became the fourth manga artist ever inducted into the American List of Eisner Award winners#The Will Eisner Award Hall of Fame, Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2012. Celebrated in Japan, he was also awarded the Medals of Honor (Japan), Purple Medal of Honor from the national government in 2013. In addition, Otomo later received the Winsor McCay Award at the 41st Annie Awards in 2014 and the 2015 Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême, the first manga artist to receive the award. Early life Katsuhiro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyagi Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. Miyagi Prefecture has a population of 2,265,724 (1 August 2023) and has a geographic area of . Miyagi Prefecture borders Iwate Prefecture to the north, Akita Prefecture to the northwest, Yamagata Prefecture to the west, and Fukushima Prefecture to the south. Sendai is the capital and largest city of Miyagi Prefecture, and the largest city in the Tōhoku region, with other major cities including Ishinomaki, Ōsaki, Miyagi, Ōsaki, and Tome, Miyagi, Tome. Miyagi Prefecture is located on Japan's eastern Pacific coast and bounded to the west by the Ōu Mountains, the longest mountain range in Japan, with 24% of its total land area being designated as List of national parks of Japan, Natural Parks. Miyagi Prefecture is home to Matsushima, Matsushima Islands, a group of islands ranked as one of the Three Views of Japan, near the town of Matsushima, Miyagi, Matsushima. History Miyagi Prefectur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres
The Order of Arts and Letters () is an order of France established on 2 May 1957 by the Minister of Culture. Its supplementary status to the was confirmed by President Charles de Gaulle in 1963. Its purpose is the recognition of significant contributions to the arts, literature, or the propagation of these fields. Its origin is attributed to the Order of Saint Michael (established 1 August 1469), as acknowledged by French government sources. Background To be considered for the award, French government guidelines stipulate that citizens of France must be at least thirty years old, respect French civil law, and must have "significantly contributed to the enrichment of the French cultural inheritance". Membership is not, however, limited to French nationals; recipients include numerous foreign luminaries. Foreign recipients are admitted into the Order "without condition of age". The Order has three grades: * (Commander) — medallion worn on a necklet; up to 20 recipients ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kobunsha
is a Japanese publishing company. It publishes literature, manga novels, and women's magazines. Company history Kobunsha was established on October 1, 1945, and belongs to the Kodansha group. The company has published Japanese authors such as Tetsuya Honda, Keigo Higashino, Jiro Akagawa, Miyuki Miyabe and Arimasa Osawa and foreign authors such as Arthur C. Clarke, Jean Genet, Malcolm Gladwell, Jon Ronson, JD Vance, Hanya Yanagihara and Zhao Ziyang.About Us kobunsha.com. Retrieved June 21, 2022. In 1975, Kobunsha published the women's magazine '' JJ'', known as the earliest established women's magazine for college students in Japan. From 1994 it established the Kobun Foundation and publishing more mystery novels. The Foundation has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbes
''Forbes'' () is an American business magazine founded by B. C. Forbes in 1917. It has been owned by the Hong Kong–based investment group Integrated Whale Media Investments since 2014. Its chairman and editor-in-chief is Steve Forbes. The company is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Sherry Phillips is the current CEO of Forbes as of January 1, 2025. Published eight times per year, ''Forbes'' feature articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. It also reports on related subjects such as technology, communications, science, politics, and law. It has an international edition in Asia as well as editions produced under license in 27 countries and regions worldwide. The magazine is known for its lists and rankings, including its lists of the richest Americans (the Forbes 400, ''Forbes'' 400), of 30 notable people under the age of 30 (the Forbes 30 Under 30, ''Forbes'' 30 under 30), of America's wealthiest celebrities, of the world's top companies (the Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics and cartooning. Outside of Japan, the word is typically used to refer to comics originally published in Japan. In Japan, people of all ages and walks of life read manga. The medium includes works in a broad range of genres: action, adventure, business and commerce, comedy, detective, drama, historical, horror, mystery, romance, science fiction and fantasy, erotica ( and ), sports and games, and suspense, among others. Many manga are translated into other languages. Since the 1950s, manga has become an increasingly major part of the Japanese publishing industry. By 1995, the manga market in Japan was valued at (), with annual sales of 1.9billion manga books and manga magazines (also known as manga anthologies) in Japan (equivale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōhoku Region
The , Northeast region, , or consists of the northeastern portion of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. This traditional region consists of six prefectures (): Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi, and Yamagata. Tōhoku retains a reputation as a remote, scenic region with a harsh climate. In the 20th century, tourism became a major industry in the Tōhoku region. History Ancient and classical period In mythological times, the area was known as Azuma (, ) and corresponded to the area of Honshu occupied by the native Emishi and Ainu. The area was historically the Dewa and the Michinoku regions, a term first recorded in (654). There is some variation in modern usage of the term "Michinoku". Tōhoku's initial historical settlement occurred between the seventh and ninth centuries, well after Japanese civilization and culture had become firmly established in central and southwestern Japan. The last stronghold of the indigenous Emishi on Honshu and the site of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tome District, Miyagi
* List of Provinces of Japan > Tōsandō > Rikuzen Province > Tome District * Japan > Tōhoku region > Miyagi Prefecture > Tome District was a district located in northeastern Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was dissolved in 2005 when forming the city of Tome. As of 2000, the district estimated population of 89,389 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the ratio of a substance's mass to its volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' (or ''d'') can also be u ... is 191 persons per km2. The total area was 467.98 km2. Former towns and villages The towns and villages formerly in the district, before amalgamation of Tome, including part of Motoyoshi District. * Hasama * Ishikoshi * Minamikata * Nakada * Toyoma * Towa * Toyosato Mergers On April 1, 2005 - the towns of Hasama, Ishikoshi, Minamikata, Nakada, Toyoma, Towa, Toyosato and Yoneyama merged w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tome, Miyagi
file:Miyagi-tome-cityhall.jpg, Tome City Hall is a Cities of Japan, city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 77,897 and a population density of 150 persons per km2 in 27,298 households. The total area of the city is . The area is noted for its rice production. Geography Tome is in far northeastern Miyagi Prefecture, bordered by Iwate Prefecture to the north. The Kitakami River flows through the city. The city is approximately 70 kilometers north of the prefectural capital of Sendai, Miyagi, Sendai. Neighboring municipalities Iwate Prefecture *Ichinoseki, Iwate, Ichinoseki Miyagi Prefecture *Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Ishinomaki *Kesennuma, Miyagi, Kesennuma *Kurihara, Miyagi, Kurihara *Minamisanriku, Miyagi, Minamisanriku *Ōsaki, Miyagi, Ōsaki *Wakuya, Miyagi, Wakuya Climate Tome has a humid subtropical climate, humid climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') characterized by mild summers and cold winters. The average annual temperatu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles Times
The ''Los Angeles Times'' is an American Newspaper#Daily, daily newspaper that began publishing in Los Angeles, California, in 1881. Based in the Greater Los Angeles city of El Segundo, California, El Segundo since 2018, it is the List of newspapers in the United States, sixth-largest newspaper in the U.S. and the largest in the Western United States with a print circulation of 118,760. It has 500,000 online subscribers, the fifth-largest among U.S. newspapers. Owned by Patrick Soon-Shiong and published by California Times, the paper has won over 40 Pulitzer Prizes since its founding. In the 19th century, the paper developed a reputation for civic boosterism and opposition to Trade union, labor unions, the latter of which led to the Los Angeles Times bombing, bombing of its headquarters in 1910. The paper's profile grew substantially in the 1960s under publisher Otis Chandler, who adopted a more national focus. As with other regional newspapers in California and the United Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
41st Annie Awards
The 41st Annual Annie Awards honoring excellence in the field of animation of 2013 were held on February 1, 2014, at the University of California, Los Angeles's Royce Hall in Los Angeles, California, presenting in 35 categories. On December 2, 2013, the nominations for Annie Awards were announced. Production nominees Individual achievement categories Awards References External links * * (Special) * (Event) {{DEFAULTSORT:Annie Awards 2013 2013 2013 was the first year since 1987 to contain four unique digits (a span of 26 years). 2013 was designated as: *International Year of Water Cooperation *International Year of Quinoa Events January * January 5 – 2013 Craig, Alask ... 2013 film awards Annie Annie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winsor McCay Award
The Winsor McCay Award is given to individuals in recognition of lifetime or career contributions to the art of animation in producing, directing, animating, design, writing, voice acting, sound and sound effects, technical work, music, professional teaching, and for other endeavors which exhibit outstanding contributions to excellence in animation. Background The award is presented at the annual Annie Awards, presented by the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood. The award was established in 1972, and is named in honor of pioneer animator Winsor McCay. Recipients * † Posthumously awarded See also * List of animation awards References External links Winsor McCay Awardat Annie Awards The Annie Awards are accolades which the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood, has presented each year since 1972 to recognize excellence in animation shown in American cinema and television. Origi ...Archivedfrom the origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Medals Of Honor (Japan)
are medals awarded by the Emperor of Japan. They are awarded to individuals who have done meritorious deeds and also to those who have achieved excellence in their field of work. The Medals of Honor were established on December 7, 1881, and were first awarded the following year. Several expansions and amendments have been made since then. The medal design for all six types is the same, bearing the stylized characters on a Gilding, gilt central disc surrounded by a silver ring of cherry blossoms on the obverse; only the colors of the ribbon differ. If for some reason an individual were to receive a second medal of the same ribbon colour, then a second medal is not issued, but rather a new bar is added to their current medal. The Medals of Honor are awarded twice each year, on April 29 (the birthday of Hirohito, Emperor Shōwa) and November 3 (the birthday of Emperor Meiji). Types Red ribbon First awarded in 1882. Awarded to individuals who have risked their own lives to save ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
