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Kerberos Uprising
''Kerberos Panzer Cop'', also known as , and as ''Hellhounds: Panzer Cops'' or just ''Hellhounds'' overseas, is an alternate history political thriller manga written by Mamoru Oshii and illustrated by Kamui Fujiwara (Studio 2B) with mechanical designs by Yutaka Izubuchi, running from 1988 to January 2000. Part of the ''Kerberos Saga'' and set before Oshii's 1987 film ''The Red Spectacles'', the manga details the history and events surrounding the Special Armed Garrison, nicknamed " Kerberos", a Tokyo-based counterterrorist police tactical unit operating in an alternate history authoritarian postwar Japan. Part I (Act 1~4) of ''Kerberos Panzer Cop'' was published in various Japanese comic magazines from 1988 to 1990, it was later completed with Part II (Act 5~8) published in ''Monthly Shōnen Ace'' from 1999 to 2000. Translated versions of the complete series were issued in South Korea, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and Taiwan in the early 2000s. An English language adaptation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obi Strip
An is a strip of paper looped around a book or other product. This extends the term '' obi'' used for Japanese clothing; it is written with the same ''kanji''. It is also referred to as a , or more narrowly as . Obi strips are most commonly found on products in Asian countries, especially Japan. For books Many books in Japan are supplied with an ''obi'', which is normally added outside any dust jacket. However, a book in a slipcase may have an ''obi'' around the slipcase. In English, the term ''belly-band'' is sometimes used instead. In French, the term ''bandeau'' is more frequently used. Other applications The terms ''obi'' and ''tasuki'' are also used for a strip that is looped over one side (usually on the left) or folded over the top of (vinyl) LP albums released in Japan, and folded over the left side of music CDs, video games, LaserDiscs, or DVDs. In this particular context, those ''obi'' in cardboard are commonly called ''spine cards'' in English, particularly by col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Political Thriller
A political thriller is a thriller that is set against the backdrop of a political power struggle; high stakes and suspense are the core of the story. The genre often forces the audiences to consider and understand the importance of politics. The stakes in these stories are immense, and the fate of a country is often in the hands of one individual. Political corruption, organized crime, terrorism, and warfare are common themes. Political thrillers can be based on facts such as the assassination of John F. Kennedy or the Watergate Scandal. There is a strong overlap with the conspiracy thriller. Literature Some early examples can be found in the historical novels of Alexandre Dumas (particularly his '' Three Musketeers'' novels, which often involve political conspiracies), as well as such literary works as Joseph Conrad's novel '' The Secret Agent''. '' Gilles'' (1936) contains an early example of the political thriller: in one of the book's subplots the protagonist ''Gilles G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Horse Comics
Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, manga and Artist's book, art book publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon, by Mike Richardson in 1986. The company was created using funds earned from Richardson's chain of Portland, Oregon, comic book shops known as Pegasus Books and founded in 1980. Dark Horse Comics has emerged as the fourth-largest comic publishing company in the United States of America. Profit sharing, Dividing profits with artists and writers, as well as supporting artistic and creative rights in the comic book industry, Dark Horse Comics has become a strong proponent of publishing licensed material that often does not fit into mainstream media. Several titles include: ''Sin City'', ''Hellboy'', ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics, Buffy the Vampire Slayer'', ''300 (comics), 300'', ''Ninja Gaiden#Comics, Ninja Gaiden'', and ''Star Wars comics#Dark Horse (1991–2014), Star Wars''. In December 2021, Swedish gaming company Embracer Group launched it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monthly Shōnen Ace
is a monthly '' shōnen'' manga magazine in Japan published by Kadokawa Shoten, started in 1994. Unlike the big ''shōnen'' weeklies with circulation figures in the millions, ''Ace'' is aimed at a less mainstream audience, and has a particular emphasis on anime tie-ins. An online version of the magazine, titled ''Shōnen Ace Plus'' was launched in June 2019. Manga artists and series featured in ''Shōnen Ace'' * Imaru Adachi ** '' Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took In a High School Runaway'' (ongoing) * Natsume Akatsuki ** '' Kemono Michi'' * Katsu Aki ** '' The Vision of Escaflowne'' (shōnen version; shōjo version was serialized in ''Asuka Fantasy DX'') * Sae Amatsu ** '' Guardian Hearts'' * Keiichi Arawi ** ''Nichijou'' (ongoing) * Clamp ** ''Angelic Layer'' * Nishiwaki Datto ** ''Fate/stay night'' * Sakae Esuno ** '' Hanako and the Terror of Allegory'' ** ''Future Diary'' ** '' Big Order'' ** '' Reign of the Seven Spellblades'' manga adaptation * Kamui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Postwar Japan
Postwar Japan is the period in Japanese history beginning with the surrender of Japan to the Allies of World War II on 2 September 1945, and lasting at least until the end of the Shōwa era in 1989. Despite the massive devastation it suffered in the Second World War, Japan established itself as a global economic power at peace with the world after the Allied-occupation ended on 28 April 1952 by the Treaty of San Francisco. In terms of political power it was more reluctant, especially in the nonuse of military force. The post-war constitution of 1947 included Article 9, which restricted Japan from having a military force and engaging in war. However, it has operated military forces in the stationing of the United States Forces Japan based on the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty after the Allied occupation and the form of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces since 1954. Over the years, the meaning of Article 9 has been interpreted differently, because the United States now encour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Authoritarian
Authoritarianism is a political system characterized by the rejection of political plurality, the use of strong central power to preserve the political ''status quo'', and reductions in democracy, separation of powers, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Authoritarian regimes may be either autocratic or oligarchic and may be based upon the rule of a party or the military. States that have a blurred boundary between democracy and authoritarianism have sometimes been characterized as "hybrid democracies", " hybrid regimes" or "competitive authoritarian" states. The political scientist Juan Linz, in an influential 1964 work, ''An Authoritarian Regime: Spain'', defined authoritarianism as possessing four qualities: # Limited political pluralism, which is achieved with constraints on the legislature, political parties and interest groups. # Political legitimacy based on appeals to emotion and identification of the regime as a necessary evil to combat "easily recognizable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Police Tactical Unit
A police tactical unit (PTU) is a specialized police unit trained and equipped to handle situations that are beyond the capabilities of ordinary law enforcement units because of the level of violence (or risk of violence) involved. The tasks of a police tactical unit may include executing dangerous search warrants and arrest warrants for dangerous persons; arrest without warrant, arresting or neutralizing dangerous or mental disorder, mentally ill armed persons; and intervening in high-risk situations such as Shootout, shootouts, Police standoff, standoffs, hostage, hostage-takings, and terrorism, terrorist incidents. Definition Police tactical units are dedicated units composed of personnel selected and trained in tactical skillsets to carry out the responsibilities of the unit, and in use of force, use-of-force policies, including lethal force for counterterrorism. A PTU is equipped with specialized police and military-type equipment. A PTU may have specialized combat assault ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Counterterrorist
Counterterrorism (alternatively spelled: counter-terrorism), also known as anti-terrorism, relates to the practices, military tactics, techniques, and strategies that governments, law enforcement, businesses, and intelligence agencies use to combat or eliminate terrorism and violent extremism. If an act of terrorism occurs as part of a broader insurgency (and insurgency is included in the definition of terrorism) then counterterrorism may additionally employ counterinsurgency measures. The United States Armed Forces uses the term "foreign internal defense" for programs that support other countries' attempts to suppress insurgency, lawlessness, or subversion, or to reduce the conditions under which threats to national security may develop. History The first counterterrorism body to be formed was the Special Irish Branch of the Metropolitan Police, later renamed the Special Branch after it expanded its scope beyond its original focus on Fenian terrorism. Various law enforceme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring Prefectures of Japan, prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents . Lying at the head of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo is part of the Kantō region, on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. It is Japan's economic center and the seat of the Government of Japan, Japanese government and the Emperor of Japan. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government administers Tokyo's central Special wards of Tokyo, 23 special wards, which formerly made up Tokyo City; various commuter towns and suburbs in Western Tokyo, its western area; and two outlying island chains, the Tokyo Islands. Although most of the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cerberus
In Greek mythology, Cerberus ( or ; ''Kérberos'' ), often referred to as the hound of Hades, is a polycephaly, multi-headed dog that guards the gates of the Greek underworld, underworld to prevent the dead from leaving. He was the offspring of the monsters Echidna (mythology), Echidna and Typhon, and was usually described as having three heads, a serpent for a tail, and snakes protruding from his body. Cerberus is primarily known for his capture by Heracles, the last of Heracles' Labours of Heracles, twelve labours. Etymology The etymology of Cerberus' name is uncertain. Ogden refers to attempts to establish an Indo-European etymology as "not yet successful". It has been claimed to be related to the Sanskrit word सर्वरा ''sarvarā'', used as an epithet of one of the Sharvara and Shyama, dogs of Yama, from a Proto-Indo-European language, Proto-Indo-European word *''k̑érberos'', meaning "spotted". Lincoln (1991), among others, critiques this etymology. This ety ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Kerberos Saga Characters
This is a list of characters and organizations in the , a Japanese alternate history science fiction political thriller media franchise created by Mamoru Oshii in 1987. Set in an alternate history 20th century where Nazi Germany won World War II, eventually denazified, and occupied Japan (part of the Allies in this timeline) to establish authoritarian rule, the saga primarily follows members of the Metropolitan Security Police Organization's Special Armed Garrison, commonly referred to as " Kerberos", a heavily-militarized counterterrorist police tactical unit operating in Tokyo. Characters are sorted by organizations or groups according to the original works. The English adaptation equivalents are mentioned when available. Metropolitan Security Police Organization The , commonly shortened to just the Metropolitan Police (MP), is a paramilitary law enforcement agency established to maintain order in Tokyo and effectively combat terrorism where regular police cannot, providing a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kerberos Saga
The (originally the or the before at least 2004), also known as ''Hellhounds'' overseas, is a Japanese dystopian science fiction political thriller media franchise created and owned by writer and filmmaker Mamoru Oshii. Created in 1987, the ''Kerberos Saga'' spans several installments and works, including live action and anime feature films, manga, novels, radio dramas, soundtrack albums, and monographs, as well as diverse merchandise ranging from garage kit model figures to clothing to even ''Kerberos''-branded bottles of wine. The ''Kerberos Saga'' is set in an alternate history postwar Japan where Weimar Republic won World War II, eventually denazified, and occupied Japan, establishing authoritarian rule in the country. It primarily follows the Special Armed Garrison, nicknamed " Kerberos", a heavily- militarized counterterrorist police tactical unit operating in Tokyo, and their tense relations and interactions with their rivals, who range from anti-government terroris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
