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Studio Gokumi
is a Japanese animation studio established by former Gonzo members. History Studio Gokumi, literally meaning "Studio Group 5", was founded in May 2010 after members of Gonzo's Studio Number 5 left the company to start one of their own. Studio Number 5 was responsible at Gonzo for the anime series ''Strike Witches'' and ''Saki Hector Hugh Munro (18 December 1870 – 14 November 1916), popularly known by his pen name Saki and also frequently as H. H. Munro, was a British writer whose witty, mischievous and sometimes macabre stories satirise Edwardian society and ...''. Studio Gokumi's first production was an original video animation for '' Koe de Oshigoto!'' at the end of 2010. In spring 2011, '' A Channel'' debuted as the first anime television series for the studio. Production of ''Saki'' was taken over by Studio Gokumi for the ''Saki: Achiga-hen'' season, which aired from April 9 to July 2, 2012. Works Television series Films OVAs References Notes External l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabushiki Gaisha
A or ''kabushiki kaisha'', commonly abbreviated K.K. or KK, is a type of defined under the Companies Act of Japan. The term is often translated as "stock company", "joint-stock company" or "stock corporation". The term ''kabushiki gaisha'' in Japan refers to any joint-stock company regardless of country of origin or incorporation; however, outside Japan the term refers specifically to joint-stock companies incorporated in Japan. Usage in language In Latin script, ''kabushiki kaisha'', with a , is often used, but the original Japanese pronunciation is ''kabushiki gaisha'', with a , owing to ''rendaku''. A ''kabushiki gaisha'' must include "" in its name (Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act). In a company name, "" can be used as a prefix (e.g. , ''Dentsu, kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , ''Toyota, Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kin-iro Mosaic
, also known by the abbreviation , is a Japanese four-panel manga written and illustrated by Yui Hara. The series began serialization in Houbunsha's '' Manga Time Kirara Max'' magazine in June 2010 issue and is licensed in English by Yen Press. An anime television adaptation by Studio Gokumi aired in Japan between July and September 2013, with a second season airing between April and June 2015. An original video animation was released in November 2016, and an anime film premiered on August 20, 2021. Plot Shinobu Omiya is a Japanese high school girl who, five years ago, got a homestay in England with a girl named Alice Cartelet. One day, Shinobu receives a letter from Alice saying she is coming to Japan to live with her. Surely enough, Alice appears and joins Shinobu and her friends Aya Komichi and Yoko Inokuma at her school. She is soon followed by Alice's half-British, half-Japanese friend from England, Karen Kujo, and they later meet Honoka Matsubara, and they all beca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seiren
is an original Japanese romantic comedy anime television series directed by Tomoki Kobayashi at Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ. It aired on TBS between January 5 and March 23, 2017. The series is structured like an anthology series, with every four episodes taking place in an individualized continuity in which protagonist Shōichi Kamita ends up with a different girl, yet featuring all of the same characters. ''Seiren'' is a sequel to the similarly-structured '' Amagami'' adaptation, set in the same high school, albeit 9 years later. Plot Shōichi Kamita is a second-year high school student who is worried about university exams and his future. In this point in his life, he comes into contact with various girls, and the series follows Shōichi and his relationships with them. Characters Main characters ; : : The protagonist of the series. A second year high school student who can't leave people in trouble alone. A bit of a pervert with a tendency to fantasize about naughty things, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AXsiZ
is a Japanese animation studio established on July 7, 2011 by staff of Studio Gokumi's former second production studio, with which the company has a close relationship with. Works Television series OVA Films Notable staff Representative staff *Yasuhiro Kuroda is a Japanese storyboard artist and director. He is also known by the moniker QZo, such as when he directed the anime television series '' Myself ; Yourself''. In 2011, Kuroda founded studio AXsiZ, and has served as the studio's president since. ... (founder and president) Animation producers *Kouichi Tamino (2012~present) * References External links * * {{Japanese animation studios Animation studios in Tokyo Anime companies Japanese companies established in 2011 Film production companies of Japan Japanese animation studios Mass media companies established in 2011 Suginami ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masamune Shirow
, better known by his pen name , is a Japanese manga artist. Shirow is best known for the manga ''Ghost in the Shell'', which has since been turned into three theatrical anime films, two anime television series, an anime television film, an anime ONA series, a theatrical live action film, and several video games. As well as being a key figure in the development of cyberpunk aesthetics and themes in Japan during the 1980s and 1990s. Life and career Born in the Hyōgo Prefecture capital city of Kobe, he studied oil painting at Osaka University of Arts. While in college, he developed an interest in manga, which led him to create his own complete work, ''Black Magic'', which was published in the manga ''dōjinshi'' ''Atlas''. His work caught the eye of President Harumichi Aoki, who offered to publish him. The result was best-selling manga '' Appleseed'', a full volume of densely plotted drama taking place in an ambiguous future. The story was a sensation, and won the 1986 Seiun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost Urn
In folklore, a ghost is the soul or Spirit (supernatural entity), spirit of a dead Human, person or non-human animal that is believed by some people to be able to appear to the living. In ghostlore, descriptions of ghosts vary widely, from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes to realistic, lifelike forms. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy, or in Kardecist spiritism, spiritism as a ''séance''. Other terms associated with it are apparition, haunt, haint, phantom, poltergeist, Shade (mythology), shade, specter, spirit, spook, wraith, demon, and ghoul. The belief in the existence of an afterlife, as well as manifestations of the spirits of the dead, is widespread, dating back to animism or ancestor worship in pre-literate cultures. Certain religious practices—funeral rites, exorcisms, and some practices of Spiritualism (beliefs), spiritualism and ritual magic—are specifically designed to re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
