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Kitty Records
Kitty Films Co., Ltd. (キティフィルム ''Kabushiki-gaisha Kiti Firumu'') was a production company established in 1972 in Japan. They were a pioneer in releasing full anime television series in a single set. The sound recording work by Ken'ichi Benitani on their 1979 film, ''Almost Transparent Blue'', was co-nominated (with Benitani's work on another film) for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Recording at the 3rd Japan Academy Film Prize ceremony in 1980. History The company was first established in 1972 as Kitty Music Corporation under Hidenori Taga, producing TV drama soundtracks. Their first was for the 1972 film ''Hajimete no Tabi''. By 1979, the company began to branch off into live action with the films ''Almost Transparent Blue'' and ''Lady Oscar'' (a live-action adaptation of the manga ''The Rose of Versailles''). ''Almost Transparent Blue'' received a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Sound Recording for Ken'ichi Benitani at the 3rd Japan Academy Film Pri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabushiki Gaisha
A or ''kabushiki kaisha'', commonly abbreviated K.K. or KK, is a type of defined under the Companies Act of Japan. The term is often translated as "stock company", "joint-stock company" or "stock corporation". The term ''kabushiki gaisha'' in Japan refers to any joint-stock company regardless of country of origin or incorporation; however, outside Japan the term refers specifically to joint-stock companies incorporated in Japan. Usage in language In Latin script, ''kabushiki kaisha'', with a , is often used, but the original Japanese pronunciation is ''kabushiki gaisha'', with a , owing to ''rendaku''. A ''kabushiki gaisha'' must include "" in its name (Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act). In a company name, "" can be used as a prefix (e.g. , ''Dentsu, kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , ''Toyota, Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend Of The Galactic Heroes
, sometimes abbreviated as ''LOTGH'', ''LOGH'', ''LGH'' or in Japanese (and also depicted as ''Heldensagen vom Kosmosinsel'' in the anime intro), is a series of Epic (genre), epic science fiction novels written by Yoshiki Tanaka. In humanity's distant future, two interstellar states – the monarchy, monarchic Galactic empire, Galactic Empire and the democracy, democratic Free Planets Alliance – are embroiled in a Perpetual war, never-ending war. The story focuses on the exploits of rivals Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li, as they rise to power and fame in the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, respectively. An anime adaptation of the novels, produced by Kitty Films, ran from 1988 to 1997. There is also a manga based on the novels, with art by Katsumi Michihara. In addition, there are several video game adaptations, with the most recent release in 2008 being a real-time strategy game. The series did not receive an official English release un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
F (manga)
''F'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Noboru Rokuda. It was serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine '' Big Comic Spirits'' from 1986 to 1992, with its chapters collected in 28 volumes. The story follows Gunma Akagi, a country boy who fulfills his dream by racing in a Formula One car. The series has been followed by ''F Regeneration Ruri'' (2002–2006), ''F Final'' (2009–2011), and ''Final Complete'' (since 2020). A 31-episode anime television series adaptation, animated by Studio Deen, was broadcast on Fuji TV from March to December 1988. In 1991, ''F'' won the 36th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category. Characters ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : Media Manga Written and illustrated by Noboru Rokuda, ''F'' was serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine '' Big Comic Spirits'' from 1986 to 1992. Shogakukan collected its chapters in 28 volumes, released from June 1986 to January 1993. A second series, title ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Creamy Mami, The Magic Angel
is a magical girl anime television series produced by Studio Pierrot which aired from 1983 to 1984 on Nippon Television. It went on to have four OVA adaptions and featured in other Studio Pierrot special presentations. A three-volume manga was released during the original TV run, with the story written by Kazunori Itō and art by Yuuko Kitagawa. This was the first magical girl anime to be produced by Pierrot, and the first original work from the studio. In 2005, the web poll for TV Asahi's top-100 anime of all time saw ''Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel'' poll 82nd. The series is currently streaming in North America via Tubi, RetroCrush, Amazon Prime, Midnight Pulp, and AsianCrush, as of Spring 2020. Thus far, a limited DVD release of all 52 episodes has been successfully crowd-funded at Anime Sols. Plot Yū Morisawa is an ordinary 10-year-old girl, until she sees a spaceship floating in the sky. Carried into the ship, she helps a friendly alien called Pino Pino find the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventures Of T-Rex
''The Adventures of T-Rex'' (T-レックス (''T-rekkusu'')) is an animated TV series that aired in syndication from September 14 to November 24, 1992 in North America. The show features five musical ''Tyrannosaurus'' brothers who played to sold-out crowds as a vaudeville group for the Dragon company. The company was owned by the beautiful and wealthy Myrna. The band members were also secretly fighting crime as "T-REX," masterminded by Professor Edison. The show, an American/Japanese/French coproduction between Gunther-Wahl Productions, C&D (Créativité et Développement), and well-known anime producers Kitty Film and Madhouse, Inc. It lasted only one season. Plot Set in a world of anthropomorphic dinosaurs, brothers Bernie (blue), Bruno (pink), Bubba (green), Buck (yellow) and Bugsy (purple) were born with special powers to help fight crime. Each brother's special power was related to a specific part of their anatomy; Bernie's legs, Bruno's arms, Bubba's tail, Buck's mouth an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10 Tokyo Warriors
is a six-episode supernatural action/adventure original video animation (OVA) anime series produced in 1999–2002 by Zexcs and directed by Hikaru Takanashi and Noboru Ishiguro. The series was licensed in English by Media Blasters and broadcast in the United States by Encore Action in 2007. Story Long ago, in Japan's feudal era, an evil lord named the Demon King used his band of demons, the Kyouma, to wreak havoc upon the country. Only the combined bravery of ten warriors could stop him; he was sealed away and the Kyouma put down. But now, Lord Shindigan, one of the surviving Kyouma, plans to free the Demon King from his imprisonment. The reincarnations of the legendary warriors must band together to stop him and save the world. Characters Kyoshiro Kagami: A private inspector in the present, he is the Warrior of the Mirror. Hagiri Ranba: A teenage girl who is the Warrior of Fire. Jingo Kazamatsuri: A trendy teenage boy; he uses wind attacks. Futaba Amitaka: A quiet t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Universal Music Japan
, often referred to as just Universal Music Japan or UMJ, is a Japanese subsidiary of the Universal Music Group founded in 1990. It is the largest subsidiary for a foreign company in Japan regarding music distribution. The company is responsible for marketing and distribution in Japan for Japanese releases under Universal. As of 2019, Universal Japan holds the second most shares in the Japanese music market, behind Sony Music Japan, and is followed by Avex. History Early years The company was founded as PolyGram Co., Ltd. in 1990 with Koike Kazuhiko serving as president and CEO. In 1999, the company was restructured and renamed as Universal Music Co., Ltd., following Seagram's acquisition of PolyGram, and its subsequent integration into Universal Studios. 2009–2013: Renaming to Universal Music LLC In 2009, the company was renamed as Universal Music LLC. Kazuhiko stepped down as CEO and Keiichi Ishizaka became CEO and president of the company. 2013–2014: Restructu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumic Theater
, or , is a Japanese manga series composed of short stories written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. New stories are published annually in Shogakukan's ''Big Comic Original'' magazine (and other Shogakukan magazines), and have been since 1987. A 13-episode anime adaptation of these short stories was produced by TMS Entertainment and broadcast on TV Tokyo from July to September 2003, followed by the sequel series ''Rumic Theater: Mermaid Forest'', adapting Takahashi's '' Mermaid Saga''. A two-episode Japanese television drama based on the stories was broadcast on NHK-BS Premium in July 2012. Media Manga ''Rumic Theater'' is a series of manga short stories published periodically by Rumiko Takahashi Shogakukan's ''Big Comic Original'' and other Shogakukan magazines since 1987. An English language collection by Viz Media was released in two volumes on June 5, 1996, and June 5, 1998, the first corresponding to the volume ''The Tragedy of P'', but the second being a release of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunrise (company)
is a Japanese entertainment company owned by Bandai Namco Holdings with its business focused on production, planning, and management of anime. It was founded in September 1972 by former Mushi Production staff as the animation studio branch of . In 1977, it gained independence from Shoeisha and Tohokushinsha and rebranded itself to In 1987, the studio rebranded to a name which would remain in use for over 35 years. In 1994, the company was acquired by toy and entertainment company Bandai and was integrated into Namco Bandai Holdings in 2005. In 2022, as part of a major group restructuring of the Bandai Namco Group, the company would merge with the home video division of Bandai Namco Arts and Bandai Namco Rights Marketing to form Bandai Namco Filmworks. As part of this restructuring, Sunrise would continue to operate as a division within the company with the changes taking effect on April 1, 2022. History According to an interview with Sunrise members, the studio was founded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ping Pong Club
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Minoru Furuya. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazine '' Weekly Young Magazine'' from 1993 to 1996, with its chapters collected in 13 ''tankōbon'' volumes. It is about the dysfunctional members of a middle school ping-pong club. ''The Ping Pong Club'' was adapted by Grouper Productions into a 26-episode anime television series. It was licensed in North America by Central Park Media. By September 2010, ''The Ping Pong Club'' had over 25 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series. In 1996, the manga won the 20th Kodansha Manga Award for the general category. Plot The story follows the adventures of a somewhat unusual ping-pong club: the players are indeed more focused "on panties" and obscene jokes than on the game. The arrival of Iwashita, the new head of the club, makes it possible to change things, the latter somehow managing to interest his undisciplined pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
