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Ruri Kinoshita
Ruri is a Japanese feminine given name. Written forms Ruri can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: * truly *genuine *瑠璃, "lapis lazuli" *琉璃, "lapis lazuli" ;as a given name *瑠璃, "lapis lazuli" *流理, "current/flow, logic" *留莉, "detain, jasmine" *瑠里, "lapis lazuli, home People *Ruri Mizutani (光里), a member of the Japanese music group ''Bon-Bon Blanco'' *Ruri Kawamoto (川本璃), a member of the Japanese girl group ''f5ve'' Fictional characters *Ruri (Dr. Stone), Ruri (''Dr. Stone''), a character in the manga series ''Dr. Stone'' *Hojo no Ruri (ルリ), a character in the manga series ''Onmyō Taisenki'' *Eureka_Seven:_New_Vision#Ruri, Ruri, a character in the PS2 video game ''Eureka Seven vol. 2: New Vision'' *Ruri (瑠璃), the main character in the Japanese PS2 video game ''Ururun Quest: Koiyuuki'' *Ruri Aoki (ルリ), the main character in the manga series ''RuriDragon'' *Ruri Gokō (瑠璃), a character in the manga and anime ... [...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] |
Big Windup!
, often shortened to , is a Japanese baseball-themed manga series written and illustrated by Asa Higuchi. It has been serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine ''Monthly Afternoon'' since September 2003, with its chapters collected in 37 volumes as of November 2024. It was adapted into an anime television series, directed by Tsutomu Mizushima and animated by A-1 Pictures, which aired for 25 episodes on TBS from April to September 2007. A 13-episode second season was broadcast from April to June 2010. In North America, the first season was licensed by Funimation, while the second season was licensed by Right Stuf. By August 2023, the manga had over 18 million copies in circulation. It won the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize for best creative work in 2006 and the Kodansha Manga Award for general manga in 2007. The anime series has been overall well received by critics, praising its story, characters, and emphasis on strategy and teamwork, though its pacing has received somewhat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoake Mae Yori Ruriiro Na
, also known as ''Crescent Love'', is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by August and first released on September 22, 2005, for Windows. It was later ported to the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. A manga illustrated by Hoehoe Nōmiso was serialized in ''Dengeki Daioh'' between the November 2005 and May 2007 issues. A 12-episode anime adaptation titled ''Yoake Mae yori Ruriiro na: Crescent Love'' aired in Japan between October and December 2006. The anime is licensed by Sentai Filmworks in North America and was released on June 1, 2010. Gameplay ''Yoake Mae yori Ruriiro na'' is a romance visual novel in which the player assumes the role of Tatsuya Asagiri. Its gameplay requires little player interaction as much of the game's duration is spent on reading the text that appears on the screen, which represents the story's narrative and dialogue. The text is accompanied by character sprites, which represent who Tatsuya is talking to, over background art. Throughout th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ruri No Shima
is a Japanese television series which was broadcast on Nippon Television from 16 April to 18 June 2005. Synopsis On Hatomi (a fictional name derived from Hatoma, the actual island where the drama was filmed), a small island in Okinawa Prefecture, Okinawa state part of Japan's southern sea frontier, the social environment is suffering. With the last student of the elementary school leaving the place, the closing of the school is a virtual given. Mr. Nakama (Ken Ogata), decides to do something about it - and heads for Tokyo to recruit his grandson. Rebuffed by his daughter, however, he decides to adopt another child. He finds Ruri (Riko Narumi), a mature girl of 11 who distrusts people because her mother (Naomi Nishida) doesn't care much about her, but after seeing Mr. Nakama's true intentions, allows him to take her to the island. Unfortunately, the local teacher, Ms. Sanae (Manami Konishi), who was banking on the school's closing to be able to go somewhere else, is resentful of Rur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsubasa (Alice Nine Song)
"Tsubasa" (typeset as ''TSUBASA.'') is the 10th physical single and 11th overall maxi single from Alice Nine. It was released on October 24, 2007. The single was released in three versions: two limited editions and one regular edition. The limited editions include the songs "Tsubasa" and "Ruri no Ame" and a DVD; the DVD for Type A includes the music video for "Tsubasa," and the DVD for Type B includes the music video for "Ruri no Ame." The regular edition does not include a DVD but features a bonus track, "Follow Me." In the weeks preceding the single's release, both music videos featured on the single were broadcast on television in Japan, such as on Music On! TV. In Japan, it peaked at #6 on the Oricon charts, which was the band's highest ever rank on a mainstream music chart at the time. Track listing Version 1 (promotional CD) #"Tsubasa" – 4:59 (''Wings'') #"Ruri no Ame" – 4:23 (瑠璃の雨 ''Lapis Lazuli Rain'') #"Tsubasa" Music Video Version 2 (CD) #"Tsubasa" – 4: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Affections Touching Across Time
''Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time'' is a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film based on the '' Inuyasha'' manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. The film is directed by Toshiya Shinohara, written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa, and produced by Sunrise. It was released in Japan on December 22, 2001. The film follows Inuyasha and his friends, confronting a demonic moth warrior named Menomaru, who was resurrected by one of the shards of the Shikon Jewel. ''Affections Touching Across Time'' is the first film of the ''Inuyasha'' series, which is followed up by ''The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass''. Plot Half-demon Inuyasha's late dog-demon father Toga defeated a powerful Chinese moth yōkai, named Hyōga two centuries ago, but a Shikon Jewel fragment has freed his son, Menōmaru, who seeks to avenge his father's death and free the tremendously infinite power and strength of his father sealed away with him. In the present of Feudal-era Jap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nisekoi
is a Japanese romantic comedy manga series written and illustrated by Naoshi Komi. ''Nisekoi'' was first published as a one-shot manga in Shueisha's seasonal '' Jump Next!'' magazine before being serialized in the manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from November 2011 to August 2016, with its chapters collected in 25 volumes. ''Nisekoi'' was published in English in Viz Media's digital magazine, '' Weekly Shonen Jump'' and was also released by the publisher in English in digital and print volumes. A three-volume novel series, titled ''Nisekoi: Urabana'', written by Hajime Tanaka, was released from June 2013 to April 2015. A 20-episode anime television series produced by Shaft was broadcast from January to May 2014. A 12-episode second season, titled ''Nisekoi:'', was broadcast from April to June 2015. Aniplex of America has licensed the series for streaming and home video distribution in North America. A live-action film adaptation premiered in December 2018. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anne Happy
, also known as ''Unhappy Go Lucky!'' or ''Unhappy'', is a Japanese comedy manga series written and illustrated by Cotoji. It focuses on a group of teenage girls with various misfortunes as they try to overcome them to find happiness. The series was serialized in Houbunsha's ''Manga Time Kirara Forward'' magazine from December 2012 to November 2018, and is published in English by Yen Press. An anime television series adaptation by Silver Link aired in Japan between April and June 2016. Plot is an elite school where students train in various subjects. That is, except for the students of Class 1–7, a.k.a. the "Happiness Class", who have been deemed "unfortunate" and must try to overcome their own misfortune and achieve happiness. The series follows Anne "Hanako" Hanakoizumi, who has terrible luck, and her classmates Ruri, Botan, Hibiki, and Ren, who each have their own misfortunes, as they try to find their own happiness. Characters Main characters ; : :A cheerful girl who h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V
, stylized as ''Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V'', is a Japanese anime series animated by Gallop. It is the fourth spin-off anime series in the ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'' franchise following ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal''. The series aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from April 6, 2014 to March 26, 2017. The series is licensed outside Japan by Konami Cross Media NY and launched internationally in 2015. A manga adaptation by Naohito Miyoshi began serialization in Shueisha's ''V Jump'' magazine in August 2015. The series was succeeded by '' Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS'', which premiered in Japan on May 10, 2017. Plot In Paradise City's You Show Duel School, a second-year middle school student named Yuya Sakaki aspires to become a professional Dueltainer, he believes that Dueling is for fun and should be enjoyed just like his father, who disappeared. Yuya awakens a new power called Pendulum Summoning, which attracted the attention of the Leo Corporation's president, Leo Akaba. Yuya later meets three Duelists who greatly resemble ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Underground
is a Japanese manga series by Akinobu Uraku and published by Square Enix. It was adapted into an anime television series by Pierrot and directed by Hayato Date. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo from April to September 2002. The anime series was released on DVD by Geneon Entertainment in North America and released by Manga Entertainment in the UK and by Tokyo Night Train in Australia. It aired in Canada on the digital channel G4techTV, starting on July 22, 2007. It was also aired on ABS-CBN and Hero TV in the Philippines and Adult Swim in Australia. Plot Under Tokyo's underground railway system is a world called , populated by Elemental Users, people who can manipulate various elements. When the Maiden of Life, Ruri Sarasa, and her bodyguard, Gravity User Chelsea Rorec escape to the surface, they take refuge with swordsman Rumina Asagi and his bespectacled best friend Ginnosuke Isuzu. During a battle with the flame-using Seki, Rumina is killed and then resurrected by R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Gimmick
is a Japanese '' shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Miki Aihara. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Betsucomi'' magazine from the December 2000 issue (released in November) to the August 2005 issue (released in July). Shogakukan collected the individual chapters into 12 bound volumes under the Flower Comics imprint. Viz Media licensed the series for an English-language release in North America. ''Hot Gimmick'' inspired two drama CDs and an alternate-ending light novel, the latter of which is licensed by Viz Media. A live-action film adaptation, titled '' Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy'' and directed by Yūki Yamato, was released in Japan on June 28, 2019. Plot The story revolves around Hatsumi Narita, a passive sixteen-year-old girl who lives in a company housing complex that is ruled by the tyrannical Mrs. Tachibana, the wife of the company's vice president. How a family behaves in the housing complex can affect an employee's status in the company. When her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel Sanctuary
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kaori Yuki. It was serialized in the ''shōjo'' manga magazine '' Hana to Yume'' from July 1994 to November 2000. It follows Setsuna Mudo, a human teenager who, as the reincarnation of a prominent angel who rebelled against Heaven, becomes entangled in political machinations between the angels and demons. The 120 chapters were collected and published in twenty bound volumes by Hakusensha from February 1995 to February 2001. Titled ''Coming of the Seraphim'' in the early stages of its development, ''Angel Sanctuary'' was inspired by the Japanese fantasy novel ''Nocturne'' and was originally slated to be only ten chapters long, which led Yuki to worry about being able to properly end the story. ''Angel Sanctuary'' made cultural references to various mythologies, including Greek and Norse, as well as to real-world people, music, literature, and places. Viz Media published an English-language translation in North Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
