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Neighborhood Story
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. It was serialized by Shueisha's manga magazine ''Ribon'' from 1995 to 1997, with its chapters collected in seven volumes. The manga has been licensed for English release in North America by Viz Media. A 50-episode anime television series adaptation, produced by Toei Animation, was broadcast on ABC, TV Asahi and other stations from September 1995 to September 1996. An anime film was released in March 1996. Story Mikako Kōda is an aspiring fashion designer who attends Yazawa Art Academy in Tokyo and is slowly building up her clothing brand, Happy Berry. Having been childhood friends with her neighbor, Tsutomu Yamaguchi, since infancy, Mikako reassesses her once-platonic feelings for him when he suddenly becomes popular at school due to his resemblance to the singer Ken Nakagawa and begins dating Mariko, a popular and attractive girl. Characters Main characters ; : :Mikako is driven by her dream of becoming ... [...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] |
Rumi Shishido
is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Shishido debuted as an idol singer with Sony Records in 1990 with the single "Cosmic Rendezvous." In 1992, she left her management and began releasing music independently. Around the same time Shishido left her management, she also debuted as a voice actress, with her breakthrough role being Mikako Koda from '' Neighborhood Story''. Other notable roles she has played include Onpu Segawa from ''Ojamajo Doremi'', Rosemary Applefield from '' Ashita no Nadja'', Viper from '' Reborn!'', M.O.M.O. from the ''Xenosaga'' series, Diana and Luna from the '' Jewelpet'' series, and June Amou from '' Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live'' and '' King of Prism''. Early life Shishido was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan as the only daughter of an old Samurai family; her grandfather was a buddhist monk. When Shishido was two years old, she moved to Hiroshima with her mother after her parents divorced. She was a cheerleader at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yokohama
is the List of cities in Japan, second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous Municipalities of Japan, municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a population of 3.7 million in 2023. It lies on Tokyo Bay, south of Tokyo, in the Kantō region of the main island of Honshu. Yokohama is also the major economic, cultural, and commercial hub of the Greater Tokyo Area along the Keihin region, Keihin Industrial Zone. Yokohama was one of the cities to open for trade with the Western world, West following the 1859 end of the Sakoku, policy of seclusion and has since been known as a cosmopolitan port city, after Kobe opened in 1853. Yokohama is the home of many Japan's firsts in the Meiji (era), Meiji period, including the first foreign trading port and Chinatown (1859), European-style sport venues (1860s), English-language newspaper (1861), confectionery and beer manufacturing (1865), daily newspap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yumi Tōma
, known professionally as , is a Japanese voice actress, narrator, author and singer from Chiba. She has been part of the singing group Goddess Family Club. Tōma once worked for Aoni Production before she founded her own agency ALLURE&Y. Because of her mature voice, she often plays strong and beautiful women. Tōma is married to Toei Company producer Tatsuya Yoshida. Voice roles TV animation *''Dragon Ball'' (–87) – Girl (ep. 28), Young Girl (ep. 45), Boy (ep. 79) *'' City Hunter 2'' () – Misa Williams (eps. 17–18) *''Dragon Ball Z'' () – Attendant (ep. 14), Rom (ep. 16) *'' Magical Taruruto-kun'' (1990-92) – Iyona Kawai *''21 Emon'' (1991-92) – Luna *'' Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai'' (1991–92) – Gome-chan *'' Mobile Suit Victory Gundam'' (1993) – Kalinga Wogel, Elena *'' Miracle Girls'' (1993) – Emma Winston (Second) *'' Sailor Moon R'' () – Ann / Natsumi Ginga *'' Tonde Burin'' (1994) – Buritī Koizumi *'' Magic Knight Rayearth'' (–95) – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yusaku Yara
is a Japanese actor, Voice acting in Japan, voice actor and narrator from Tokyo, Japan. His real name is , and his former stage name was . Previously, he was the representative director of the voice actor office vi-vo, but it was dissolved due to old age. He is best known for his roles in ''Saint Seiya'' as Sagittarius Aiolos, ''Chibi Maruko-chan'' as Hiroshi Sakura, ''Wicked City (1987 film), Wicked City'' as Renzaburō Taki, ''Snatcher (video game), Snatcher'' as Gillian Seed, ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka'' as Kiteretsu's Papa, the 1989 version of ''Sally, the Witch'' as Sally's Papa, ''Fang of the Sun Dougram'' as Jacky Zalshiev, and the ''Dr. Slump'' remake as Senbei Norimaki. He was also the first dubbing voice actor of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his early days. Filmography Television animation ;1970s *''Tekkaman: The Space Knight'' (1975) (Guard) *''Goliath the Super Fighter'' (1976) (Soldier) *''009 (1979)'' (1979) (Odin) *''Lupin the Third Part II'' (1979) (Terrorist) ;1980s *''Pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Co-dependent
In psychology, codependency is a theory that attempts to explain imbalanced relationships where one person enables another person's self-destructive behavior, such as addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement. Definitions of codependency vary, but typically include high self-sacrifice, a focus on others' needs, suppression of one's own emotions, and attempts to control or fix other people's problems. People who self-identify as codependent are more likely to have low self-esteem, but it is unclear whether this is a cause or an effect of characteristics associated with codependency. History The term ''codependency'' most likely developed in Minnesota in the late 1970s from ''co-alcoholic'', when alcoholism and other drug dependencies were grouped together as "chemical dependency". In Alcoholics Anonymous, it became clear that alcoholism was not solely about the addict, but also about the enabling behaviors of the alcoholic's social n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiyuki Morikawa
is a Japanese voice actor, narrator and singer who is the head of Axlone, a voice acting company he founded in April 2011. His name is sometimes, although incorrectly, transliterated as Tomoyuki Morikawa. In 2003, he and Fumihiko Tachiki formed the band "2Hearts", one of their works being the ending theme of the video game '' Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires''. He has voiced many characters in anime and video games, including Yoshikage Kira in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable'', Kengo Akechi in '' Kindaichi Case Files'', Sephiroth in the '' Final Fantasy'' series and '' Kingdom Hearts'' series, Dante in '' Devil May Cry'', Kagaya Ubuyashiki in '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', Isshin Kurosaki in '' Bleach'', Minato Namikaze in '' Naruto: Shippuden'', Julius Novachrono in '' Black Clover'', Mard Geer Tartaros in '' Fairy Tail'', Eizen in '' Tales of Berseria'', Boros in '' One-Punch Man'', both Eneru, Hatchan and Scopper Gaban in '' One Piece'', Tyki Mik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyousei Tsukui
is a retired Japanese voice actor who worked for 81 Produce. On October 1, 2019, Tsukui revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS and has been using a cane and wheelchair to help with his mobility. On February 17, 2023, Tsukui revealed that he has lost his voice and has retired from voice acting as a result of undergoing a tracheostomy. He is also no longer able to use his arms or legs and only communicates through digital software. Filmography Anime *''Chibi Maruko-chan'' (1990), Shinji Sekiguchi, Mamoru Kawada, Yamane's Father, Alien *''Dororonpa!'' (1991), Takashi *''Mobile Fighter G Gundam'' (1994), Michelo Chariot *''Azuki-chan'' (1995), Makoto Sakaguchi *'' Neighborhood Story'' (1995), Jiro Nishino *''Detective Conan'' (1996), Naoya Nishitani *'' You're Under Arrest'' (1996), Daisuke *'' Tekken: The Motion Picture'' (1998; Film), Baek Doo San *'' Bubu Chacha'' (1999), Mary's Father, Bobby *'' Dr. Slump'' (1999), Majito *''Ojamajo Doremi'' (1999), Kouji Senoo *''Digimon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wakana Yamazaki
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator who works for Aoni Production. She was born in Yokohama and is best known for her roles as Ran Mouri in ''Detective Conan'', Atsuko "Akko" Kagami in the 1998 version of ''Himitsu no Akko-chan'', Maria and Shoryuuki in ''Ghost Sweeper Mikami'', Azumi Kojou in ''Azumi Mamma Mia'', Meiko Akizuki in ''Marmalade Boy'', Ayane in ''Dead or Alive'' and Ikuko Tsukino, replacing the late Yūko Mizutani in Sailor Moon Cosmos. Yamazaki also took over the role of Nami for episodes 70-78 of ''One Piece'' while regular voice actress Akemi Okamura is a Japanese voice actress. She performed a song in the NHK program '' Minna no Uta'' and currently voices Nami in ''One Piece''. She has one child. Filmography Television animation ;1992 *'' Calimero'' (Priscilla) *'' Hime-chan's Ribbon'' ( ... was on maternity leave and also voiced Nojiko, Nami's sister. Filmography Main Current Role TV Series animation Detective Conan's Film Series Cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paradise Kiss
''Paradise Kiss'' is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. It appeared as a serial in Shodensha's fashion magazine ' from March 1999 to March 2003, with its chapters collected in five volumes. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation, produced by Aniplex and studio Madhouse, aired on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block from October to December 2005. A live-action film adaptation was released in Japan in 2011. Plot Yukari Hayasaka, a third-year student at an elite college preparatory high school, is under pressure from her mother to study for her exams and enter college. On her way to school, she catches the attention of Paradise Kiss, a fashion collective of four senior students from Yazawa School of Arts: Miwako, Arashi, Isabella, and their leader, George. The students attempt to recruit Yukari as a model for their senior project at the school's upcoming fashion showcase, but she initially rejects them. Yukari later comes to understand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaido
is the list of islands of Japan by area, second-largest island of Japan and comprises the largest and northernmost prefectures of Japan, prefecture, making up its own list of regions of Japan, region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaido is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are Kuril Islands dispute, claimed by Japan. The position of the island on the northern end of the archipelago results in a colder climate, with the island seeing significant snowfall each winter. Despite the harsher climate, it serves as an agricultural breadbasket for many crops. Hokkaido was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
