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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] |
Keiichi Arawi
is a Japanese manga artist. After publishing his debut work in early 2006, he launched ''Nichijou'' in the latter half of the year. Following its conclusion, he launched ''City''. ''Nichijou'' resumed serialization in 2021. Biography Keiichi Arawi was born on December 29, 1977, in Gunma Prefecture. In 2006, he made his debut with ''Kazemachi'' published in '' Monthly Comic Flapper''. Later that year, he launched ''Nichijou'' in ''Monthly Shōnen Ace''. It ran until December 2015. In 2011, ''Nichijou'' ranked in the top 50 best selling manga in Japan. In 2015, the series ranked sixth for the Sugoi Japan Award in the manga category. An anime television series adaptation of the series was also produced. In 2013, while ''Nichijou'' was serializing, Arawi launched a manga, titled ''Heaven'', in ''Newtype''. Following ''Nichijou''s completion, Arawi launched ''City'' in ''Morning'' magazine in September 2016. The series concluded in February 2021. ''City'' was chosen by Rob McMonigal a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoto Animation
, often abbreviated , is a Japanese animation studio and light novel publisher located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. It was founded in 1985 by husband and wife Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who remain its president and vice-president respectively. Kyoto Animation has produced anime films and series including ''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (2006), ''Clannad (video game), Clannad'' (2007), ''K-On!'' (2009), ''Nichijou'' (2011), ''Free! (TV series), Free!'' (2013), ''Sound! Euphonium'' (2015), ''A Silent Voice (film), A Silent Voice'' (2016), and ''Violet Evergarden'' (2018). History Kyoto Animation was co-founded in 1985 by married couple Yoko and Hideaki Hatta; it became a Yūgen gaisha, limited company in 1985 and a Kabushiki gaisha, corporation in 1999. Yoko Hatta, who serves as the company's vice president, had worked as a painter at Mushi Production until she moved to Kyoto after marrying her husband, who serves as president. The company's logo originates from the kanji '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuya Ishihara
is a Japanese animator, television and film director. Working for Kyoto Animation since 1988, he has directed '' The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'', ''Clannad'', ''Nichijou'', ''Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions'' and '' Sound! Euphonium''. Early life and education Ishihara graduated from . Career His first credit as an episode director was for the 1995 episode of '' Tenchi Universe'' titled "No Need for Worries!". In 2021, he replaced Yasuhiro Takemoto as the director for '' Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S'', following the latter's death during the Kyoto Animation arson attack. Filmography Television As series director *''Air'' (2005) *'' Kanon'' (2006) *''Clannad'' (2007) *'' Clannad After Story'' (2008) *'' The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (2006, 2009) *''Nichijou'' (2011) *''Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions'' (2012) *'' Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions -Heart Throb-'' (2014) *'' Sound! Euphonium'' (2015) *''Myriad Colors Phantom World'' (2016) *'' Sound! Euphonium 2'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jukki Hanada
is a Japanese anime screenwriter and light novelist. His grandfather was essayist and literary critic Kiyoteru Hanada, who also gave him his first name. Screenwriting Television series *'' Jankenman'' (1992) *''Yoyo no Neko Tsumami'' (1992) * ''Tanoshii Willow Town'' (1994) * ''Slayers'' (1995) * '' Slayers Next'' (1996) *'' Chobits'' (2002) * ''Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi'' (2002) *'' Mahoromatic: Something More Beautiful'' (2002) *''Petite Princess Yucie'' (2002–2003) * '' The Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok'' (2003) *'' Popotan'' (2003) *'' Hanaukyo Maid Team: La Verite'' (2004) *''Rozen Maiden'' (2004) * ''Burn-Up Scramble'' (2004) * '' Diamond Daydreams'' (2004) * '' Kannazuki no Miko'' (2004) * ''Gakuen Alice'' (2004–2005) * '' Ah! My Goddess'' (2005) * ''He Is My Master'' (2005) * ' (2005) * '' Elemental Gelade'' (2005) * ''Strawberry Marshmallow'' (2005) * ''Happy Seven'' (2005) *''Rozen Maiden Träumend'' (2005–2006) * ''Fate/stay night'' (2006) * '' Sasa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūji Nomi
is a Japanese composer. His work includes the Studio Ghibli films ''Whisper of the Heart'' (1995) and ''The Cat Returns'' (2002), as well as the Kyoto Animation television series ''Nichijou'' (2011). His mentor was Ryuichi Sakamoto, whom he helped with '' Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honnêamise'' and ''The Last Emperor'' (both 1987). Biography Yuji Nomi was a keyboardist in a progressive rock band in junior high and high school. He dropped out of studying in the department of science and engineering while at Chuo University, after which he began to study painting. When a friend was asked to provide music to go along with an art display, Nomi composed the music. The composer Ryuichi Sakamoto liked his music and subsequently helped him release his first album, , in 1986. He then collaborated with Sakamoto on multiple soundtracks, assisting with composing and arranging the soundtrack for ''The Adventures of Milo and Otis'' (1986), additional arrangement for music for ''The Last E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vertical (company)
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC is a publishing company based in New York, US, and a subsidiary of Japan's largest publishing company Kodansha. Established in July 1st 2008, Kodansha USA publishes books relating to Japan, Japanese culture, and manga, the latter under their Kodansha Manga imprint (formerly Kodansha Comics). In 2020, Kodansha announced that it had consolidated Kodansha Advanced Media and Vertical into Kodansha USA Publishing, with Kodansha Advanced Media general manager Alvin Lu becoming the president and CEO of Kodansha USA Publishing. On March 9, 2021, Kodansha USA Publishing announced it had rebranded and relaunched its website, and unified Kodansha Comics, Kodansha USA International, and Vertical under the Kodansha name, and Kodansha Comics being renamed Kodansha Manga. Kodansha Manga Kodansha Manga (formerly Kodansha Comics) is an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing who are responsible for the localization and publication of Kodansha's manga. Established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodansha USA
Kodansha USA Publishing, LLC is a publishing company based in New York, US, and a subsidiary of Japan's largest publishing company Kodansha. Established in July 1st 2008, Kodansha USA publishes books relating to Japan, Japanese culture, and manga, the latter under their Kodansha Manga imprint (trade name), imprint (formerly Kodansha Comics). In 2020, Kodansha announced that it had consolidated Kodansha Advanced Media and Vertical (publisher), Vertical into Kodansha USA Publishing, with Kodansha Advanced Media general manager Alvin Lu becoming the president and CEO of Kodansha USA Publishing. On March 9, 2021, Kodansha USA Publishing announced it had rebranded and relaunched its website, and unified Kodansha Comics, Kodansha USA International, and Vertical under the Kodansha name, and Kodansha Comics being renamed Kodansha Manga. Kodansha Manga Kodansha Manga (formerly Kodansha Comics) is an imprint of Kodansha USA Publishing who are responsible for the localization and publica ... [...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] |
Comptiq
is a Japanese computer game magazine, first published in 1983, by Kadokawa Shoten. The name "Comptiq" came from combining the words "computer" and "boutique". Originally a PC magazine, its focus shifted from computers to computer games. As of September 2003, it was known as a "MediaMix Game Magazine". The magazine is sold every month on the tenth. The magazine is split into two sections: one with information about games, and one with manga information. It's also known for revealing information on upcoming games and includes a gift in each issue. However, unlike most game magazines, ''Comptiq'' does not publish game reviews. Serialized manga *'' .hack//GU+'' *'' .hack//Legend of the Twilight'' *''Air'' *'' D.C.: Da Capo'' *'' D.C.S.G.: Da Capo Second Graduation'' *'' Kishinhoukou Demonbane'' *'' Eden's Bowy'' *'' Eureka Seven: Gravity Boys & Lifting Girls'' *'' Fate/Extra'' *''Fate/stay night'' *'' Fortune Arterial'' *'' Gunbuster'' *'' Hero Legend'' *'' HoneyComing'' *'' Izum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadokawa Shoten
, formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing based in Tokyo, Japan. It became an internal division of Kadokawa Corporation on October 1, 2013. Kadokawa publishes manga, light novels, manga anthology magazines such as '' Monthly Asuka'' and '' Monthly Shōnen Ace'', and entertainment magazines such as '' Newtype''. Since its founding, Kadokawa has expanded into the multimedia sector, namely in video games (as Kadokawa Games) and in live-action and animated films (as Kadokawa Pictures). History Kadokawa Shoten was established on November 10, 1945, by Genyoshi Kadokawa. The company's first publication imprint, Kadokawa Bunko, was published in 1949. The company went public on April 2, 1954. In 1975, Haruki Kadokawa became the president of Kadokawa Shoten, following Genyoshi Kadokawa's death. On April 1, 2003, Kadokawa Shoten was renamed to Kadokawa Holdings, transferring the existing publishing businesses to Kadokawa Shoten. On July 1, 2006, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tohoku Broadcasting Company
is a Japanese TV and radio network affiliated with the Japan News Network (JNN), Japan Radio Network (JRN) and National Radio Network (NRN). Its headquarters are located in Miyagi Prefecture, Tōhoku region. History Tohoku Shimbun established "Kita Nippon Commercial Broadcasting Co., Ltd." in December 1947, which was the first attempt to establish a private radio station in northeastern Japan. However, the occupied government of the time didn't permit private broadcasters to begin operating, causing the plan to collapse. After the "Three Radio Laws" were passed in 1950, three companies in Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku Shinpo, Tohoku Broadcasting and Sendai Municipal Broadcasting, applied to establish private radio stations. The latter three companies were integrated into "Radio Sendai Co., Ltd.", and the company name was changed to Sendai Broadcasting on February 22, 1951, and a preliminary license was obtained on April 21. On December 10, Sendai Broadcasting officially registere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fukui Broadcasting
is a Japanese regional broadcaster based in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture. The company's radio division, FBC Radio, callsign JOPR serves as an affiliate of the Japan Radio Network and the National Radio Network while their television division, FBC Television, callsign JOPR-DTV (channel 7) serves as a primary affiliate of the Nippon News Network and the Nippon Television Network System and has a secondary affiliation with the All-Nippon News Network All-Nippon News Network (ANN; ) is a Japanese commercial television network run by TV Asahi Corporation (TV Asahi) in Tokyo, which is controlled by The Asahi Shimbun Company. The network's responsibility includes the syndication of nationa .... Both stations serve said prefecture and their studios are located in the Ohwada ward of Fukui City. Radio FBC AM Radio * Fukui 864 kHz JOPR * Tsuruga 1557 kHz * Obama 1557 kHz FBC FM Radio * Fukui 94.6 MHz *Tsuruga 93.6 MHz *Obama 94.6 MHz TV cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
