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Saotome Ranma
In ancient Japan, the saotome (“early maiden” 早乙女) were unmarried girls tasked with planting rice in paddies Saotome is also a Japanese family name. It may refer to: People * Mitsugi Saotome, aikido master instructor * Taichi Saotome, traditional Japanese stage actor *, Japanese actor Fictional characters * Ako Saotome from Aikatsu Stars! * Alto Saotome from Macross Frontier * Genma Saotome, Ranma Saotome and Nodoka Saotome from ''Ranma ½'' * Haruna Saotome from ''Negima! Magister Negi Magi'' * Jin Saotome from Capcom's "Cyberbots" game * Junko Saotome, a supporting character from the manga series ''NANA'' * Makoto Saotome from Kannazuki no Miko * Mary Saotome from Kakegurui * Mondonosuke Saotome a.k.a. Bored Hatamoto from the series of movies starring Utaemon Ichikawa * Otome Saotome from ''Shimoneta'' * Rei Saotome from ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' See also *'' Saotomea'', a genus of sea snails *São Tomé (other) São Tomé ( Portuguese for Saint Thomas) may ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Name
in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name, in that order. Nevertheless, when a Japanese name is written in the Roman alphabet, ever since the Meiji era, the official policy has been to cater to Western expectations and reverse the order. , the government has stated its intention to change this policy. Japanese names are usually written in kanji, which are characters mostly Chinese in origin but Japanese in pronunciation. The pronunciation of Japanese kanji in names follows a special set of rules, though parents are able to choose pronunciations; many foreigners find it difficult to read kanji names because of parents being able to choose which pronunciations they want for certain kanji, though most pronunciations chosen are common when used in names. Some kanji are banned for use in names, such as the kanji for "weak" and "failure", amongst others. Parents also have the option of using hiragana or katakana when giving a name to their newbo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Nana Characters
The Japanese manga series ''Nana'', written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa, features a cast of fictional characters of which the two main characters share the name Nana. The series chronicles their friendship and their lives as each chases her dreams. Nana Komatsu is a small town girl who goes to Tokyo to follow her boyfriend and college friends, with the hope of having her dream life. Nana Oosaki was in a popular punk band in her home town. Nana Oosaki's friends include her bandmates in the Black Stones (Blast) and her former bandmate who is involved in a band called Trapnest. Main characters Nana Osaki ; : : :Nana Osaki is a 20-year-old woman who moves to Tokyo to pursue a professional music career with her band, Black Stones, of which she is the main vocalist. From a young age, Nana O. was abandoned by her mother and never knew her biological father, leading her to grow up with her grandmother. Throughout high school, Nana O. was also a loner and feared by her classmates until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saotomea
''Saotomea'' is a genus of sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the subfamily Fulgorariinae of the family Volutidae. Species Species within the genus ''Saotomea'' include: ; Subgenus ''Saotomea'' (''Bondarevia'') Bail & Chino, 2009 * ''Saotomea minima'' (Bondarev, 1994) ;Subgenus ''Saotomea'' (''Saotomea'') Habe, 1943 * ''Saotomea delicata'' (Fulton, 1940) * '' Saotomea hinae'' Bail & Chino, 2010 * ''Saotomea pratasensis ''Saotomea (Saotomea) pratasensis'' is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, the volutes. Description The shell size is 45 mm Distribution This species is distributed in the East China Sea T ...'' Lan, 1997 * '' Saotomea solida'' Bail & Chino, 2000 References * Bail, P & Poppe, G. T. 2001. ''A conchological iconography: a taxonomic introduction of the recent Volutidae''. Hackenheim-Conchbook, 30 pp, 5 pl. * Bail P. & Chino M. (2010) ''The family Volutidae. The endemic Far East Asian subfamily F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rei Saotome
This is the list of characters in the ''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' animated series. The official English anime and the English manga by VIZ Media have changed character names. Main characters ; : :The main protagonist of the series. He is described as an energetic, passionate and optimistic boy who comes to Duel Academy to learn to become the new King of Games. He is shown to be a very talented duelist as he is seen beating out some of the toughest duelists such as Professor Crowler, Chazz Princeton/Jun Manjoume, and various others. Despite his excellence in dueling, he is placed in the Slifer Red dorm due to his below average grades and overall disinterest in anything that is not duel-related. :In the first season, Jaden's excellence in dueling lead him to become one of the Spirit Key holders, a responsibility given to the best duelists in the school, who are meant to guard the Spirit Keys from the Shadow Riders who wish to resurrect the Sacred Beasts. In the second season, Jaden fights aga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimoneta
, officially abbreviated as in Japan, is a Japanese light novel series written by Hirotaka Akagi and illustrated by Eito Shimotsuki. Shogakukan published eleven volumes under their Gagaga Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation titled with art by Yuzuki N' was serialized in Mag Garden's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Comic Blade'' from March 2014 to February 2016. An anime television series adaptation by J.C.Staff aired from July to September 2015. is a Japanese word for " vulgar slang", "dirty joke," "blue joke," or "erotic topic." Plot In the dystopian future of 2030, the Japanese government is cracking down on any perceived immoral activity from using risqué language to distributing lewd materials in the country, to the point where all citizens are forced to wear high-tech devices called Peace Makers (PM) at all times that analyze every spoken word and hand motions for any action that could break the law. A new high school student named Tanukichi Okuma enters the coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utaemon Ichikawa
was a Japanese film actor famous for starring roles in jidaigeki from the 1920s to the 1960s. Trained in kabuki from childhood, he made his film debut in 1925 at Makino Film Productions under Shōzō Makino. Quickly gaining popularity, he followed the example of Makino stars such as Tsumasaburō Bandō in starting his own independent production company, Utaemon Ichikawa Productions, in 1927. It was there he first began the "Idle Vassal" (Hatamoto taikutsu otoko) series, which would become his signature role. When his company folded in 1936 as sound film came to the fore, he moved to Shinkō Kinema and then Daiei Studios before helping form the Toei Company after World War II. He served on the board of directors along with fellow samurai star Chiezō Kataoka. Utaemon appeared in over 300 films during his career. His son, Kin'ya Kitaōji, is also a famous actor in film and television. Selected filmography Kōkichi Takada (left) and Utaemon in 1950 *'' Dokuro'' (恐苦呂) (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Saotome
The following is a list of the characters of the ''Kakegurui'' manga series. Main characters Yumeko Jabami is a mysterious transfer student to Hyakkaou Private Academy who initially appears modest, but shows a maniacal passion for high stakes gambling, as shown when her eyes glow red, which they often do. Her eyes are a hazel brown when not glowing red. She has long, straight black hair with bangs styled in a hime cut and red eyes. Although she dislikes games where the outcome is predetermined, she can quickly deduce how such games are being manipulated in her opponents' favor and, by doing so, she devises strategies that more often than not turn the tables on them. Her increasing wagers and activities soon draws the attention of the student council. She lives alone as her sole relative, her older sister, has been hospitalized long-term. When she is reduced to pet status, although she could easily pay her debts due to her family wealth or from her winnings, she chooses not to, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kannazuki No Miko
is a Japanese ''yuri'' manga series created by Kaishaku. The series, centering on the relationship between main characters Himeko and Chikane, also has elements of mecha themes in its plot. The 14-chapter series was serialized by Kadokawa Shoten in the monthly '' Shōnen Ace'' magazine from 2004 to 2005. The series was adapted into a 12-episode anime by TNK and Geneon Entertainment, which aired in Japan from October to December 2004. A drama CD, based on the anime version, was released on November 25, 2004 by Geneon. In North America the manga was licensed by Tokyopop and the anime by Geneon USA; the anime license was transferred to Sentai Filmworks in 2009. In 2010, the anime aired on the Anime Network as ''Destiny of the Shrine Maiden''. A spin-off manga titled started serialization on the July 2020 issue of ASCII Media Works' monthly ''Dengeki Maoh'' magazine. Plot Himeko Kurusugawa and Chikane Himemiya are two high-school girls at the prestigious ''Ototachibana Academy' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyberbots
''Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness'', released in Japan as simply , is a fighting game developed and published by Capcom in 1995. It is a spin-off of the beat'em up game ''Armored Warriors''. ''Cyberbots'' was ported to the Sega Saturn and the PlayStation. The game only saw limited distribution in arcades outside Japan. With the exception of the untranslated PlayStation Network release, none of the console ports were released overseas. On February 20, 2022, it was announced that ''Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness'' will be ported as a part of ''Capcom Fighting Collection'' on June 24, 2022 to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Gameplay The premise in ''Cyberbots'' is similar to ''Armored Warriors'', albeit it features a maximum of two playable characters on screen as opposed to three. Similar to the ''Armored Core'' series, different legs (which affect movement abilities), arms (which affect reach and melee capabilities) and weapons can be mixed and matched between the se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsugi Saotome
(born March 7, 1937) is a Japanese aikido teacher currently living in the United States. He was a direct disciple of the founder of aikido, Morihei Ueshiba. Biography At the age of 16, Mitsugi Saotome began his martial arts training in judo. At the age of 18, he entered the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo in order to train under Ueshiba. Records provided personally from Kisshomaru Ueshiba, to the Saotome family from Hombu Dojo, detail a first degree black belt in 1957, and second degree black belt in 1958. Kisshomaru Ueshiba goes on to confirm that Mitsugi Saotome became an uchi-deshi (personal apprentice or disciple) to Morihei Ueshiba in April of 1959, receiving subsequent promotions to sixth degree black belt (Shihan) in January 1968, and remained uchi-deshi until the founder's death in April 1969. Mitsugi Saotome trained at Hombu Dojo for a total of 15 years. He was very well respected as an instructor, receiving many honors. As a senior instructor in Aikido he was the Chief W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Negima! Magister Negi Magi
''Negima! Magister Negi Magi'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Ken Akamatsu. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from February 2003 to March 2012, with its chapters collected into 38 ''tankōbon'' volumes. ''Negima!'' was adapted into a 26-episode anime television series produced by Xebec that was broadcast on TV Tokyo from January to June 2005. A second 26-episode series produced by Shaft titled '' Negima!?'', which is alternate retelling, was broadcast on TV Tokyo from October 2006 to March 2007. In addition, four different sets of original video animations, an anime film and a live-action television series have also been produced. In North America, the manga was licensed for English language release by Del Rey Manga and later by Kodansha USA. In the UK the first sixteen volumes were published by Tanoshimi. Both anime and the second OVAs were licensed by Funimation. Sentai Filmworks re-licensed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
