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Shinji Wada
was a Japanese manga artist in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, and best known for the creation of the ''Sukeban Deka'' franchise in 1979. History When Hakusensha published ''Sukeban Deka'' in 1979, Wada's work became very popular. He was commissioned to create the Original video animation, OAV series and a TV series that spawned three seasons, including two live-action movies. As of 2007, he had been involved in creating his latest manga ''Crown (manga), Crown''. He was previously involved in creating ''Sukeban Deka: Codename = Asamiya Saki''. Wada died in July 2011 due to ischaemic heart disease. Works Manga Author and artist unless otherwise noted. * ''Ai to Shi no Sunadokei'' (1971-1973, ''Bessatsu Margaret'', Shueisha) * ''Waga Tomo Frankenstein'' (1972-1975, ''Bessatsu Margaret'', Shueisha) * ''Gin'iro no Kami no Arisa'' (1973, ''Bessatsu Margaret'', Shueisha) * ''Daitōbō'' (1974, ''Bessatsu Margaret'', Shueisha) * ''Hidari no Me no Akuryō'' (1975, ''Hana to Yume'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kure, Hiroshima
is a Cities of Japan, city in the Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 208,024 in 106,616 households and a population density of 590 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . With a strong industrial and naval heritage, Kure hosts the second-oldest naval dockyard in Japan and remains an important base for the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force. History The area of Kure is part of ancient Aki Province, and the port of Kure was an important seaport for Hiroshima Domain in the Edo period. The Kure Naval District was first established in 1889, leading to the construction of the Kure Naval Arsenal and the rapid growth of steel production and shipbuilding in the city. Kure was formally incorporated on October 1, 1902. From 1889 until the end of the Pacific War, the city served as the headquarters of the Kure Naval District. Kure dockyards recorded a number of significant engineering firsts including the launching of the first major domestical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akita Shoten
is a Japanese publishing company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It was founded by Teio Akita in 1948. As of May 2023, the company's president is Shigeru Higuchi. The company is known for publishing the manga magazine '' Weekly Shōnen Champion'', which serialized works such as Osamu Tezuka Osamu Tezuka (, born , ''Tezuka Osamu'', – 9 February 1989) was a Japanese manga artist, cartoonist and animator. Considered to be among the greatest and most influential cartoonists of all time, his prolific output, pioneering techniques an ...'s '' Black Jack'', Keisuke Itagaki's '' Baki the Grappler'', and Shinji Mizushima's '' Dokaben''. Magazines Male-oriented manga magazines ''Shōnen'' magazines * – Bimonthly (the 12th of month) * – Monthly (the 6th of month) * – Weekly (each Thursday) * – Weekly web comics (Tuesday and Thursday) Defunct: * '' Bōken Ō'' - monthly from 1949 to 1983 * ''Manga Ō'' ''Seinen'' magazines * – Monthly (the 19th of month) * – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yū Kinutani
is a very common Japanese given name used by either sex. Written forms Yū can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *優, "tenderness" or "superiority" *夕, "evening" *友, "friend" *有, "qualified" *勇, "courage" *祐, "help" *裕, "abundant" *雄, "masculine" *悠, "permanence" *由宇, "reason, eaves" *侑, "assist" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People ;with the given name Yū * Yu Aida (裕), a Japanese manga artist and illustrator * Yū Aoi (優), a Japanese actress * Yū Asagiri (夕), a Japanese manga artist *Yū Asakawa (悠, born 1975), a Japanese voice actress * Yu Darvish (有), an Iranian-Japanese starting pitcher *, Japanese footballer * Yū Hayami (優), a Japanese pop singer and actress * Yū Hasebe (優), a Japanese actress, singer and model * Yū Hayashi (勇), a Japanese voice actor and singer * Yuu Kashii (由宇), a Japanese actress and model * Yuu Kikkawa (友), a Japanese pop singer * Yū Kikumura (憂), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
White Dragon (manga)
The white dragon () is a symbol associated in Welsh mythology with the Anglo-Saxons. Origin of tradition The earliest usage of the white dragon as a symbol of the Anglo-Saxons is found in the ''Historia Brittonum''. The relevant story takes place at Dinas Emrys when Vortigern tries to build a castle there. Every night, unseen forces demolish the castle walls and foundations. Vortigern consults his advisers, who tell him to find a boy with no natural father, and to sacrifice him. Vortigern finds such a boy, but on hearing that he is to be put to death to solve the demolishing of the walls, the boy dismisses the knowledge of the advisors. The boy tells the king of the two dragons. Vortigern excavates the hill, freeing the dragons. They continue their fight and the red dragon finally defeats the white dragon. The boy tells Vortigern that the white dragon symbolises the Saxons and that the red dragon symbolises the people of Vortigern. The story is repeated in Geoffrey of Monmouth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serie Mystery
Series may refer to: People with the name * Caroline Series (born 1951), English mathematician, daughter of George Series * George Series (1920–1995), English physicist Arts, entertainment, and media Music * Series, the ordered sets used in serialism including tone rows * Harmonic series (music) * Serialism, including the twelve-tone technique Types of series in arts, entertainment, and media * Anime series * Book series * Comic book series * Film series * Manga series * Podcast series * Radio series * Television series * "Television series", the Australian, British, and a number of others countries' equivalent term for the North American "television season", a set of episodes produced by a television serial * Video game series * Web series Mathematics and science * Series (botany), a taxonomic rank between genus and species * Series (mathematics), the sum of a sequence of terms * Series (stratigraphy), a stratigraphic unit deposited during a certain interval of geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kami Ni Se O Muketa Otoko
are the deities, divinities, spirits, mythological, spiritual, or natural phenomena that are venerated in the traditional Shinto religion of Japan. ''Kami'' can be elements of the landscape, forces of nature, beings and the qualities that these beings express, and/or the spirits of venerated dead people. Many ''kami'' are considered the ancient ancestors of entire clans (some ancestors became ''kami'' upon their death if they were able to embody the values and virtues of ''kami'' in life). Traditionally, great leaders like the Emperor could be or became ''kami''. In Shinto, ''kami'' are not separate from nature, but are of nature, possessing positive and negative, and good and evil characteristics. They are manifestations of , the interconnecting energy of the universe, and are considered exemplary of what humanity should strive towards. ''Kami'' are believed to be "hidden" from this world, and inhabit a complementary existence that mirrors our own: . To be in harmony with th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mystery Bonita
is a monthly Japanese '' shōjo'' magazine published by Akita Shoten on the sixth of each month. It was originally launched as a spin-off to the magazine ''Bonita'', which was later merged with ''Mystery Bonita'' in 1996. ''Mystery Bonita'' was initially envisioned to serialize darker serials compared to its parent magazine, featuring horror and mystery works. After the merge the magazine continued to have a focus on publishing mystery and supernatural stories. The magazine is known for publishing series from a variety of genres, as in addition to the prior genres it also publishes fantasy, historical, action, romance, and non-romance works. Serializations Current * '' Crystal Dragon'' by Yuuho Ashiba (1996–hiatus) * '' Bride of Deimos: Sai Shūshō'' by Etsuki Ikeda and Yuuho Ashiba (2007–hiatus) * ''Köln Shikei Odo'' by Yasuko Aoike (2018–present) * '' Musashi #9: Ghost & Gray'' by Miyuki Takahashi (2020–present) * '' Mirage of Blaze R'' by Mizuna Kuwabara and S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokuma Shoten
is a publisher in Japan, headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The company was established in 1954 by Yasuyoshi Tokuma in Minato, Tokyo. The company's product portfolio includes music publishing, video game publishing, movies, anime, magazines, manga and books. Companies that were part of Tokuma Shoten include Studio Ghibli, Daiei Film and the record label :ja:徳間ジャパンコミュニケーションズ, Tokuma Japan Communications. After the founder of the company, Yasuyoshi Tokuma died on September 20, 2000, an asset management occurred. Tokuma Shoten executed a corporate spin-off with Studio Ghibli, turning the company's anime division as a separate company again in 2005. Tokuma Shoten sold off Tokuma Japan Communications to Daiichi Kosho Company, Daiichi Kosho in October 2001, and Daiei Films was purchased by Kadokawa Corporation in November 2002. Since 2005, the company has streamlined itself to focus solely on the publication of print media and the airing of its adapted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petit Apple Pie
is an 18-volume ''bishōjo'' lolicon manga anthology series published by Animage Comics from November 10, 1982, to March 10, 1987. The first volume was released under the name , before the series was renamed to ''Petit Apple Pie'' with the original title as a subtitle. The series primarily featured works from editors and contributors to the erotic lolicon magazine '' Manga Burikko'', but did not itself include any erotic or pornographic stories. Artists Following is an alphabetical list of some of the artists who published stories in the ''Petit Apple Pie'' series. * Abyūkyo * Apple House * Yoshito Asari *Hideo Azuma * Chibakonami * Hisashi Eguchi * Kamui Fujiwara *Kasumi Gotō *Miki Hayasaka * Yōko Hino * Fujihiko Hosono * I.N.U * Jun Ishikawa * Akira Kagami * Megumi Kawaneko * Kei Kazuna * Marchen Maker * Meimu * Noa Misaki * Tōru Mizushima * Usagi Morino * Chimi Moriwo * Noriko Nagano * Ai Naniwa * Meiru Notsugi * Yukao Oki * Jun Saegusa * Yumi Shirakura * Yoshihisa Tag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Media Factory
, formerly known as , was a Japanese publisher and brand company of Kadokawa Future Publishing. History The company was founded on December 1, 1986, and was a subsidiary of Recruit (Japanese company), Recruit Co., Ltd., based in Shibuya, Tokyo. Media Factory was possibly the first anime distributor to ask for sites to not link to fansubs of any anime produced by the company. On October 12, 2011, Media Factory was purchased by Kadokawa Corporation for ¥8,000,000,000. Media Factory also has a monthly manga magazine, ''Monthly Comic Alive'', and its own light novel imprint, ''MF Bunko J''. Media Factory also holds the license for the distribution of ''The 39 Clues'' in Japan. Media Factory ceased being a kabushiki gaisha, as well as retired Pokémon (anime), the ''Pokémon'' anime series on October 1, 2013, when it was merged with eight other companies to become a brand company of Kadokawa Corporation. It had a record label, Pikachu Records, that produced ''Pokémon'' CDs and ''Pok� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comic Flapper
is a monthly Japanese seinen manga magazine, published on the 5th each month by Media Factory since November 5, 1999 as a successor to ''Comic Alpha''. The magazine celebrated its 100th issue on February 5, 2008 (March issue 2008). On July 13, 2022, a supplemental magazine for ''Flapper'' called ''Monthly Comic Alunna'' began publishing. ''Alunna'' will focus on manga by notable online influencers and creators, with some titles currently being published in ''Flapper'' moving to the new magazine. Serialized titles *'' 7 Billion Needles'' *''Atagoul ha neko no mori'' by Hiroshi Masumura (1999–2011) *'' Brave 10'' *'' Candy Boy'' *'' Chio-chan no Tsūgakuro'' *'' Dance in the Vampire Bund'' *'' Denkigai no Honya-san'' *'' Fantastic Children'' *''Girls und Panzer'' *'' Guin Saga'' *'' Kage Kara Mamoru!'' *''Kamisama Kazoku'' *'' Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear'' *''Locke the Superman'' *'' Madan no Ō to Vanadis'' *'' Love Bullet'' (ongoing) *'' Lycoris Recoil'' (ongoing) *'' Math Gir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duo (magazine)
Duo may refer to: Places *Duo, West Virginia, an unincorporated community and coal town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia * Duo, Tampere, a shopping centre in Hervanta, Tampere, Finland * DUO, a twin-tower development in Singapore Arts, entertainment and media Fictional characters * Duo (''Mega Man''), a fictional protagonist in the Capcom video game series ''Mega Man'' * Duo Maxwell, a fictional protagonist in the television series ''Gundam Wing'' * Duo, the fictional owl mascot of the language learning website and mobile application Duolingo Films * ''Duo'' (2006 film), a Canadian romantic comedy film directed by Richard Ciupka * ''Pas de deux'' (film), a 1969 Canadian film also known as ''Duo'' Music *Duet or duo, a musical piece performed by two musicians * Musical duo, a musical ensemble composed of two musicians Albums * ''Duo'' (Kenny Drew and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen album), 1973 *'' Duo 2'', Kenny Drew and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen album, 1974 * ''Duo'' (M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
