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Natsu No Arashi!
is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Jin Kobayashi. The manga was serialized in Square Enix's ''Gangan Wing'' ''shōnen manga'' magazine from August 2006 to September 2010, with its chapters collected in eight Tankōbon, bound volumes. ''Natsu no Arashi!'' was also adapted into two anime television series by Shaft (company), Shaft under the direction of Akiyuki Shinbo, Shin Oonuma, and Kenichi Ishikura and broadcast in Japan from April 5, 2009 to December 27, 2009. Maiden Japan licensed the series for US release on November 12, 2019 on Blu-ray. Plot Thirteen-year-old Yasaka is a boy staying at his grandfather's house during his summer vacation. One day he entered a store and met Arashi, a beautiful sixteen-year-old girl working there. After trying to protect her from a man who claims to have been hired by her family to take her back by force, Yasaka ran away with her and now she stays at his grandpa's place with him. It didn't take much time for Yasaka to figure out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a sub-genre of comedy and Romance novel, romance fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount all obstacles. Romantic comedy evolved from Ancient Greek comedy, Middle Ages, medieval romance, and 18th-century Restoration comedy, later developing into sub-genres like Screwball comedy, screwball comedies, career woman comedies, and 1950s Sex comedy, sex comedies in Hollywood. Over time, the genre has expanded beyond traditional structures, incorporating unconventional themes, challenging gender roles, and addressing adult topics while maintaining its core focus on romance and humor. A common convention in romantic comedies is the "Meet cute, meet-cute", a humorous or unexpected encounter that creates initial tension and sets up the romantic storyline. History Comedies, rooted in the fertility rites and satyr plays of Ancient Greek comedy, ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenichi Ishikura
is a Japanese director and storyboard artist best known for his works with Shaft and the anime adaptation of '' Sakura Trick''. Career Ishikura began his career in the industry in 2000 as a production assistant for '' Invincible King Tri-Zenon'' under E&G Films, and made his debut as an episode director with the 18th episode of '' Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars''. For the next several years, he worked mainly as a freelance director. In 2007, Ishikura had his first job with Shaft as an episode director and storyboard artist for Hidamari Sketch. Ishikura was working with a subcontracting studio when they asked him to choose one of their projects to work on. Ishikura chose ''Hidamari Sketch'' as he had seen director Akiyuki Shinbo's previous works including ''Pani Poni Dash!'', which was a type of project he was interested in working on. According to him, Ishikura often got in trouble in his previous works for including too many parodies to other works; but for ''Hidamari Sk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai Nonaka
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She works for Aoni Production and was formerly a member of the voice actor unit Drops, which included fellow voice actor Akemi Kanda, Tomoko Kaneda, Mariko Kōda, and Ryōko Shiraishi. In high school in Fukuoka, she was head of the drama club and her ambition was to play male roles in the famous all-female Takarazuka Revue. Personal life and career Nonaka's initial interest in voice acting started after watching '' YuYu Hakusho''. While self-proclaiming that she really would have preferred an acting career, but due to her height, as well as her interest in anime, she ultimately pursued voice acting after high school and graduated from the 21st batch of students from the Tokyo branch of Aoni's Seiyū Coaching School. In December 2009, she announced both on her blog and web radio, episode 30, that she has passed and acquired level 2 certification in aromatherapy. This was again announced while Nonaka was featured in the January 25, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroki Yasumoto
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator. He belongs to Sigma Seven. His representative works are ''Hozuki's Coolheadedness'' (Hozuki), ''Bleach'' (Yasutora Sado), '' Hetalia: Axis Powers'' (Germany), ''Super Soccer'' (narration), and '' Close-up Gendai'' (narration). Filmography Television animation OVA ONA Animated films Drama CD roles *'' 1-en no Otoko'' (Kijima) *'' Ai no Kotoba mo Shiranaide'' (Retsu Sonekawa) *'' Bad Boys!'' (youth 1) *'' Boku no Senpai'' (Saburo Ninomiya) *''Chocolate no Youni'' (Kajimoto) *'' Critical Lovers'' (Takatou Shinobu) *'' Danshi Meiro'' (Masami Oonuki) *''DeadLock'' series (Dick Burnford) *'' Elektel Delusion/ Mousou Erekiteru'' (Motoki Fumihiro) *'' Gomennasai to Ittemiro'' (Tougo Kuguno) *'' Goshujinsama to Inu'' (Kazusa Gaiou) *'' Hetalia: Axis Powers'' (Germany) *'' Hitorijime Theory'' (Takao) *'' Kichiku Megane Hisouchaku Ban I & II'' (Honda Kenji) *'' Kichiku Megane Souchaku Ban I & II'' (Honda Kenji) *'' Kindan Vampire Vol. 3'' (Ru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitomi Nabatame
is a Japanese actress and singer who is affiliated with Ken Production. She sang the opening themes for ''Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu'' under the name "Miran Himemiya and Chocolate Rockers". Biography Filmography Anime ;2003 *'' Maburaho'' (Yūna Miyama) *'' Shingetsutan Tsukihime'' (Arcueid Brunestud) ;2004 *'' Maria Watches Over Us'' (Eriko Torii) *'' Daphne in the Brilliant Blue'' (May) *''Futari wa Pretty Cure'' (Yumiko Nakagawa) *'' Mirmo Zibang!'' (Cameri) *''Gantz'' (Kei Kishimoto) *''Maria Watches Over Us Season 2: Printemps'' (Eriko Torii) *'' Ninja Nonsense'' (Kunoichi) *'' School Rumble'' (Mikoto Suou) *'' Uta∽Kata'' (Izumi Tachibana) *'' Rockman.EXE Stream'' (Route) *''Zoids Fuzors'' (Betty) *'' Desert Punk'' (Mariko) *''Tactics'' (Shino) *''Bleach'' (Misato Ochi, Nanao Ise, Ryō Kunieda) ;2005 *''Pani Poni Dash!'' (Misao Nanjo) *'' Trinity Blood'' (Kate Scott) *'' Starship Operators'' (Dita Mirkob) *'' Ultimate Girls'' (Vivienne Ohtori) *'' Glass Mask'' (Corde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiaki Omigawa
is a Japanese actress and Voice acting in Japan, voice actress. Career She entered a theatrical company at the age of 4 and started stage activities. After leaving the group at the age of 10, she continued auditioning after receiving her own audition. From 2006, she belonged to the Hirata agency. She debuted as a voice actress as the lead character List of Soul Eater characters#Maka Albarn, Maka Albarn in ''Soul Eater (manga), Soul Eater''. On December 31, 2016, she announced that she would leave her agency and go freelance. She has belonged to Crocodile since August 16, 2017. From March 1, 2025, she will become independent from Crocodile and become a freelancer. Filmography Anime Film Video games Drama CD Dubbing References External links * * Official agency profile * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Omigawa, Chiaki 1989 births Living people Japanese child actresses Japanese stage actresses Japanese video game actresses Voice actresses from Kanagawa Prefecture 20th-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaori Nazuka
is a Japanese actress and singer. She played Tsukasa Ayatsuji in '' Amagami SS'', Nunnally Lamperouge in '' Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion'', the eponymous character in '' Eureka Seven'' and Cosette in '' Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette''. She announced her marriage in February 2011 and had a daughter on January 1, 2012. On December 4, 2021, she announced she gave birth to her second daughter. On April 24, 2025, she announced she gave birth to her third child. Filmography Television Film Live-action films Drama CD Video games Dubbing * '' Burying the Ex'', Evelyn (Ashley Greene) * '' Dragon Tiger Gate'', Ma Xiaoling ( Dong Jie) * '' Paranormal Activity 2'', Ali Rey ( Molly Ephraim) * '' X Company'', Aurora Luft ( Evelyne Brochu) References * Nakagami, Yoshikatsu et al. "Voice Actress Spotlight". (March 2007) ''Newtype USA''. pp. 112–113. External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nazuka, Kaori 1985 births Living people Japanese child actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryōko Shiraishi
is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Kashiba, Nara. She is affiliated with Aoni Production. Possessing a husky voice, Shiraishi voices young to teenage men as well as young girls and teenage women. However, in a break from tradition, one of her most famous roles is the brash and hot-headed Asuka Kazama, who is noted for speaking with a strong Osaka accent, which is one of Shiraishi's specialist skills. She was also formerly a member of the voice acting unit Drops, along with Ai Nonaka, Akemi Kanda, Tomoko Kaneda, and Mariko Kōda. Shiraishi is also very active in voice dubbing foreign dramas and movies. In particular, she is exclusively in charge of covering Miley Cyrus' roles. Many of her dubbing works are closely relative to the Disney Channel. Shiraishi married on September 6, 2012, but divorced in 2013. Filmography Anime series Original net animation (ONA) Original video animation (OVA) Anime films Video games Tokusatsu Dubbing roles Live-action An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūko Sanpei
is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. She voiced Nozomi Yumehara/Cure Dream in ''Yes! PreCure 5'' and its sequel ''GoGo!''. She currently voices the eponymous character in '' Boruto''. Biography Sanpei made her voice acting debut in the anime series '' UFO Baby''. Initially, she was a second-year junior high school student, the same as the character. She voiced Renton Thurston in '' Eureka Seven'' became her first starring work. She was also the first main personality on the publicity radio with Kaori Nazuka. In 2006, she played the first female role in the series '' Ouran High School Host Club'' as Shiori Ebisugawa and, in 2007, she voiced Nozomi Yumehara/Cure Dream in ''Yes! PreCure 5''. After leaving the theater company Wakakusa around May 2007, she went to Production Baobab on November 1 of the same year after a freelance period. In 2010, she joined the stage after a long time for the performance of ''Song of Joy''. On October 1, 2011, she left Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Con Artist
A scam, or a confidence trick, is an attempt to defraud a person or group after first gaining their trust. Confidence tricks exploit victims using a combination of the victim's credulity, naivety, compassion, vanity, confidence, irresponsibility, and greed. Researchers have defined confidence tricks as "a distinctive species of fraudulent conduct ... intending to further voluntary exchanges that are not mutually beneficial", as they "benefit con operators ('con men') at the expense of their victims (the 'marks')". Terminology Other terms for "scam" include confidence trick, con, con game, confidence game, confidence scheme, ripoff, stratagem, finesse, grift, hustle, bunko, bunco, swindle, flimflam, gaffle, and bamboozle. The perpetrator is often referred to as a scammer, confidence man, con man, con artist, grifter, hustler, or swindler. The intended victims are known as marks, suckers, stooges, mugs, rubes, or gulls (from the word ''gullible''). When accomplices are employ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tankōbon
A is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as ''shinsho'' (17x11 cm paperback books) and ''bunkobon''. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that was previously published in a serialized format. Manga typically contain a handful of chapters, and may collect multiple volumes as a series continues publication. Major publishing Imprint (trade name), imprints for of manga include Jump Comics (for serials in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' and other Jump (magazine line), ''Jump'' magazines), Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, Shōnen Magazine Comics, Shogakukan's Shōnen Sunday Comics, and Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion, Shōnen Champion Comics. Manga Increasingly after 1959, manga came to be published in thick, phone book, phone-book-sized weekly or monthly anthology list of manga magazines, manga magazines (such as ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' or ''Weekly Shōnen Jump ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
