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Manabu Peak
is a masculine Japanese given name. Written forms Manabu can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: ;as a given name *学, "learn" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People *Manabu Horii (学, born 1972), Japanese speed skater * Manabu Kitabeppu (学, born 1957), Japanese professional baseball pitcher * , Japanese professional baseball pitcher *Manabu Miyazaki (学), Japanese writer and social critic * Manabu Miyazaki (photographer) (学, born 1949), Japanese wildlife photographer * Manabu Murakami (学 or 學, born 1936), Japanese literary scholar * Manabu Murakami (学, born 1984), Japanese professional wrestler *, Japanese footballer *Manabu Nakanishi (学, born 1967), Japanese professional wrestler *Manabu Namiki (学, born 1971), Japanese video game music composer *Manabu Orido (学, born 1968), Japanese racing driver * Manabu Sakai (学, born 1965), Japanese politician *Manabu Senzaki (学, born 1970), Japanese shogi player *, Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanji
are logographic Chinese characters, adapted from Chinese family of scripts, Chinese script, used in the writing of Japanese language, Japanese. They were made a major part of the Japanese writing system during the time of Old Japanese and are still used, along with the subsequently-derived Syllabary, syllabic scripts of and . The characters have Japanese pronunciations; most have two, with one based on the Chinese sound. A few characters were invented in Japan by constructing character components derived from other Chinese characters. After the Meiji Restoration, Japan made its own efforts to simplify the characters, now known as , by a process similar to China's simplified Chinese characters, simplification efforts, with the intention to increase literacy among the general public. Since the 1920s, the Japanese government has published character lists periodically to help direct the education of its citizenry through the myriad Chinese characters that exist. There are nearly 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manabu Suzuki (biathlete)
is a Japanese biathlete. He competed in the 20 km individual event at the 1976 Winter Olympics The 1976 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XII Olympic Winter Games (, ) and commonly known as Innsbruck 1976 (), were a winter multi-sport event celebrated in Innsbruck, Austria, from February 4 to 15, 1976. The games were awarded to Inn .... References 1946 births Living people Japanese male biathletes Olympic biathletes for Japan Biathletes at the 1976 Winter Olympics Biathletes from Hokkaido 20th-century Japanese sportsmen {{Japan-biathlon-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riki-Oh
is a Japanese manga series written by and illustrated by Tetsuya Saruwatari. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Business Jump'' from 1987 to 1990, with its chapters collected in 12 volumes. The story follows the titular Riki-Oh, a young man who has learned the martial art of Naike Kenpō from one of Chiang Kai-shek's bodyguards, and has become so strong that he can punch holes through people and solid objects. A two-episode original video animation (OVA) was released in 1989 and 1990, and a live-action film, '' Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky'', premiered in 1991. Plot The story is set in a post-apocalyptic future where global warming and warfare has left the world struggling, while Japan descended into an economic depression in the 1990s which led to increased crime. The story centers around Saiga Riki-Oh, blessed with inhuman strength, who, after taking revenge against a yakuza who was responsible for the death of a child who befriended him, ends up in a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomodachi Game
is a Japanese manga series conceptualized by Mikoto Yamaguchi and written and illustrated by Yuki Sato. It was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine ''Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine'' from December 2013 to August 2024, with its chapters collected in 26 volumes. A television drama adaptation and two live-action films premiered in 2017. An anime television series adaptation produced by Okuruto Noboru aired from April to June 2022. A second television drama adaptation titled ''Tomodachi Game R4'' aired on TV Asahi from July to September 2022. Premise Yūichi Katagiri was taught the value of friendship when he was young, and it is thanks to his group of four friends that he is able to enjoy high school life today. When their class's school trip funds are stolen, the five are dragged into the mysterious Tomodachi Game as a result of someone's debt. The friendship of the five will be put to the ultimate test against the promise of wealth there. Characters Group C ; : : :A seem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya
is a Japanese television series that aired on TV Asahi and its affiliates from January 24, 1988, to January 22, 1989, lasting 50 episodes. It was the seventh installment in Toei Company, Toei's ''Metal Hero Series'' Metaseries, franchise of live-action superhero shows and the last of the Shōwa (1926-1989), Showa era. The series centers around a young ninja master named Toha Yamaji, who must face numerous ninja masters from different parts of the world by donning a special armor to become his alter-ego Jiraiya. The English title given by Toei's international sales department is ''Ninja Olympiad'', a reference to the 1988 Summer Olympics, Seoul Olympics & the 1988 Winter Olympics, Calgary Olympics that was held at the time the series was airing. Story Tetsuzan Yamaji is the 34th grandmaster of the ''Togakure Ryū Ninpō'', sworn to guard a stone tablet detailing the location of an artifact of untold power called the ''Pako'' which came to Earth. But a fallen disciple of Togakure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nichijou
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Keiichi Arawi. The manga began serialization in the December 2006 issue of Kadokawa Shoten's manga magazine '' Shōnen Ace'', and was also serialized in '' Comptiq'' between the March 2007 and July 2008 issues. Kadokawa Shoten later published all chapters of the series' initial run in ten volumes from July 2007 to December 2015. After a six-year hiatus, the manga began serialization again in 2021. Set in Gunma Prefecture, ''Nichijou'' is populated by an ensemble set of characters, featuring moments from their everyday lives which alternate between the mundane and the strange, without strong focus on a narrative. A 26-episode anime television series directed by Tatsuya Ishihara and produced by Kyoto Animation was broadcast on independent television stations from April 3 to September 21, 2011, after an earlier original video animation (OVA) was released in March. The series became known in English as ''My Ordinary Life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ojamajo Doremi
, alternatively titled ''Magical DoReMi'' in English, is a Japanese fantasy magical girl anime television series produced by Toei Animation. It focuses on a group of elementary school girls, led by Doremi Harukaze, who become witch apprentices. The series aired in Japan on ABC, TV Asahi, and other ANN affiliates between February 1999 and January 2003, spanning four seasons and 201 episodes, and was followed by an original video animation series released between June and December 2004. An English-language version of the first season, produced by 4Kids Entertainment, aired in North America in 2005. ''Ojamajo Doremi'' has inspired two companion films, manga adaptations, video games, and a light novel sequel series. A 20th anniversary film titled '' Looking for Magical Doremi'' was released on November 13, 2020. Plot ''Ojamajo Doremi'' Doremi Harukaze is a third grade elementary schoolgirl living in the fictional Japanese town of Misora, comes across a magic shop k ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beck (manga)
''Beck'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Harold Sakuishi. It was originally serialized in ''Monthly Shōnen Magazine'' from 1999 to 2008, with the 103 chapters later published into 34 tankōbon volumes by Kodansha. It tells the story of a group of Japanese teenagers who form a rock band and their struggle to fame, focusing on 14-year-old Yukio "Koyuki" Tanaka, who until meeting guitar prodigy Ryusuke Minami was an average teen with a boring life. It was adapted into a 26-episode anime television series, titled ''Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad'', by Madhouse and aired on TV Tokyo from October 2004 to March 2005. A live-action film adaptation was released in 2010 and stars Takeru Satoh as Koyuki and Hiro Mizushima as Ryusuke. The series has also spawned three guidebooks, four soundtracks, a video game and a line of guitars. The ''Beck'' manga was licensed for an English-language release in North America by Tokyopop. The first volume was published in Jul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome Back, Mr
A welcome is a kind of greeting designed to introduce a person to a new place or situation, and to make them feel at ease. The term can similarly be used to describe the feeling of being accepted on the part of the new person. Overview In some contexts, a welcome is extended to a stranger to an area or a household. "The concept of welcoming the stranger means intentionally building into the interaction those factors that make others feel that they belong, that they matter, and that you want to get to know them". It is also noted, however, that " many community settings, being welcoming is viewed as in conflict with ensuring safety. Thus, welcoming becomes somewhat self-limited: 'We will be welcoming unless you do something unsafe'". Different cultures have their own traditional forms of welcome, and a variety of different practices can go into an effort to welcome: Indications that visitors are welcome can occur at different levels. For example, a welcome sign, at the na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting Spirit (manga)
is a Japanese boxing-themed manga series written and illustrated by George Morikawa. It has been serialized by Kodansha in the manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' since October 1989, with its chapters collected in 143 volumes as of April 2025. It follows the story of high school student Ippo Makunouchi, as he begins his career in boxing and over time obtains many titles and defeats various opponents. A 76-episode anime adaptation produced by Madhouse aired on Nippon TV from October 2000 to March 2002. A television film and an original video animation (OVA) were released in 2003. A second series titled ''Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger'' aired from January to June 2009. A third series ''Hajime no Ippo: Rising'' aired from October 2013 to March 2014. In North America, the first series, including the television film, was licensed by Geneon in 2003, which released it under the name ''Fighting Spirit''. It was re-licensed by Discotek Media in 2020, including the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Screw (band)
Screw (typeset as SCREW) was a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in March 2006 by vocalist Byou and Yuuto, who were previously in the band Joker before its disbandment. Biography 2011-present: ''Biran'', Going Major and Xanadu Seventh Heaven Tour In 2011, Screw released two new singles, which were later included on their fifth studio album, ''Biran'', released on February 15, 2012. The single "Deep Six" reached number 23 on the Oricon charts and number 1 on the Indies chart. The single "Brainstorm" reached number 30 on Oricon charts and number 1 on the Indies chart. Their fifth studio album was released on February 15, 2012. It immediately reached number 3 on the Indies chart. Within its first week, the album reached number 42 on the Oricon chart. Screw announced that they are to go major with the release of their new single "Xanadu", set to come out on October 17. The group will start a one-man tour, Xanadu -Seventh Heaven...- on the same day at Shibuya O-West with a tour ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mabanua
, better known by his alias Mabanua (stylized in lowercase; ), is a Japanese music producer, drummer, and singer. He released his first album ''Done Already'' in November 2008 and has participated in production for artists including Kenshi Yonezu, Gen Hoshino, Imase, and Official Hige Dandism. He is also member of the three-person band . Early life and career Manabu Yamaguchi was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, on August 29, 1984. His alias, Mabanua, is an anagram of his real name. Yamaguchi described both of his parents as music fans, which resulted in the first CD he bought being "Totsuzen" by Field of View, since his father was a fan of composer Tetsurō Oda who had written it. Yamaguchi began listening to the rock bands Mr. Children and the Beatles, who he grew particularly fond of. A Sigma Guitars, Sigma by Martin acoustic guitar from his grandfather was Yamaguchi's first instrument, though he had become interested in drums after watching live recordings of the Beatles' Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
