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Tengai Makyō Ziria
''Sengoku Blade'', also known as ''Tengai'' outside Japan, is a horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up video game released for Arcade game, arcade machines in 1996 by Psikyo as a sequel to their 1993 shooter ''Samurai Aces, Sengoku Ace''. A home console version was also released for the Sega Saturn. The game was ported years later to the PlayStation 2, and again for iOS and Android (operating system), Android devices and the Nintendo Switch, Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game is set in a historical fantasy version of the Sengoku period of Japanese history, featuring demons, magic and steam-powered robotics. Gameplay ''Sengoku Blade'' is horizontal-scrolling shoot 'em up. The game takes place in an imaginative and futuristic version of feudal Japan featuring steam-powered machinery. The Saturn version provides an option to choose a difficulty level between 1 and 7, configure controls, and set the number of Life (gaming), lives between 1 and 4. The player may choose fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psikyo
Psikyo was a Japanese video game developer and publisher known for its shoot 'em ups and undressing mahjong games. It was founded in 1992 by former Video System staff who worked on the '' Aero Fighters'' series. Psikyo was mainly an arcade game developer, and ported some of their games to home consoles as well. Psikyo was acquired by X-Nauts in 2002. In 2003, it was reported that Psikyo was shutting down. Shortly afterwards, X-Nauts stated this news was wrong. Games would continue to be released under the Psikyo label, but would be outsourced to other teams. In 2007, Psikyo programming veteran Keiyuki Haragami started a company called Zerodiv to handle distribution of Psikyo's catalog. In March 2019, Zerodiv was acquired by City Connection, but in February 2025, Edia, the current owner of Telenet Japan IPs, purchased Zerodiv from City Connection by a value of one million yen. Games developed Psikyo label games not developed by Psikyo Notes References External linksOffic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sengoku Period
The was the period in History of Japan, Japanese history in which civil wars and social upheavals took place almost continuously in the 15th and 16th centuries. The Kyōtoku incident (1454), Ōnin War (1467), or (1493) are generally chosen as the period's start date, but there are many competing historiographies for its end date, ranging from 1568, the date of Oda Nobunaga#Ise campaign, Omi campaign, and march to Kyoto, Oda Nobunaga's march on Kyoto, to the suppression of the Shimabara Rebellion in 1638, deep into what was traditionally considered the Edo period. Regardless of the dates chosen, the Sengoku period overlaps substantially with the Muromachi period (1336–1573). This period was characterized by the overthrow of a superior power by a subordinate one. The Ashikaga shogunate, the ''de facto'' central government, declined and the , a local power, seized wider political influence. The people rebelled against the feudal lords in revolts known as . The period saw a break ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroko Kasahara
is a Japanese voice actress, J-pop singer and stage actress. She sang the ending theme song of the PlayStation 2 role-playing video game '' Shadow Hearts'', titled ''Ending Theme ~ Shadow Hearts'', and the ending theme of the PC and PlayStation 2 visual novel '' Ever 17: The Out of Infinity'', titled ''Aqua Stripe''. Filmography Television animation * Katue Pearson in '' Ginga Hyōryū Vifam'' (1983) * Coco in '' Anpanman'' (1988) * Princess Camille in '' Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland'' (1989) * Mint in '' Magical Angel Sweet Mint'' (1990) * Nanako Misonou in '' Oniisama e'' (1991) * Fuu Hououji in '' Magic Knight Rayearth'' (1994) * Hazuki Kōyama in '' Full Moon o Sagashite'' (2002) Non-TV works * Oniyuri Kageyama in '' Hyakko'' * Sayo Amakusa / Magdalia in ''Rurouni Kenshin'' * Azalyn in '' Irresponsible Captain Tylor'' * Naomi Armitage in '' Armitage III'' (original) * Ishtar in '' The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II: Lovers, Again'' * Laura Sullivan in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lemur
Lemurs ( ; from Latin ) are Strepsirrhini, wet-nosed primates of the Superfamily (biology), superfamily Lemuroidea ( ), divided into 8 Family (biology), families and consisting of 15 genera and around 100 existing species. They are Endemism, endemic to the island of Madagascar. Most existing lemurs are small, have a pointed snout, large eyes, and a long tail. They arboreal, chiefly live in trees and nocturnal, are active at night. Lemurs share resemblance with other primates, but evolved independently from monkeys and apes. Due to Madagascar's highly seasonal climate, Evolution of lemurs, lemur evolution has produced a level of species diversity rivaling that of any other primate group. Living lemurs range in weight from the mouse lemur to the indri. Since the arrival of humans on the island around 2,000 years ago, over a dozen species of "giant lemurs" larger than living lemur species have become extinct, including the gorilla-sized ''Archaeoindris''. Lemurs share ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunoichi
is a Japanese term for . In popular culture, it is often used for female ninja or practitioner of ninjutsu (''ninpo''). The term was largely popularized by novelist Futaro Yamada in his novel in 1964. Although kunoichi have appeared in numerous creative works, including novels, TV-dramas, movies, and manga, Mie University historians have concluded that there are no historical records of female ninja performing reconnaissance and subversive activities in the same manner as their male counterparts. However, the late 17th century ninja handbook '' Bansenshukai'' describes a technique called in which a female is used for infiltration and information-gathering, which Seiko Fujita considered evidence of female ninja activity. Etymology The term is thought to derive from the names of characters that resemble the three strokes in the Japanese kanji character for in the following stroke order: * " く" is a hiragana character pronounced " ku" * " ノ" is a katakana character pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Kawamura
, better known by the stage name, , is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Setagaya, Tokyo. Kawamura is a freelancer and a former affiliate of Arts Vision. In 1991, she married manga artist Mamoru Nagano. In addition to her voice acting and acting work, Kawamura is also a singer. She has released 9 studio albums, 1 compilation album, 1 live album, and 10 singles. Here is a list of her albums and singles: Discography Studio Albums * Green and Gold ~ The Five Star Stories (1988) * Canary (1989) * "Spring Dream" Sanctus (1991) * Moon and Sakuragai (1993) * GothicMade Flower Poetry Girl (2007) * Summer Without You (2011) * Eternal Light (2014) * Angel's Singing Voice (2017) Compilation album * Maria Kawamura Best Collection (2000) Live album * Maria Kawamura Live 2010 〜Anata no Koto wo Kangaeteru〜 (2010) Singles * From The Five Star Stories (1988) * Phantom Sky (1988) * Midnight Orchestra (1989) * Summer Without You (2011) * Yumeiro no Kaze (2012) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miko
A , or shrine maiden,Groemer, 28. is a young priestess who works at a Shinto shrine. were once likely seen as Shamanism, shamans,Picken, 140. but are understood in modern Japanese culture to be an institutionalized role in daily life, trained to perform tasks ranging from sacred cleansing to performing the sacred dance. Appearance The Miko clothing, traditional attire of a is a pair of red (divided, pleated trousers), a white (a predecessor of the kimono), and some white or red hair ribbons. In Shinto, the color white symbolizes purity. The garment put over the during dances is called a . Traditional tools include the , the (offertory -tree branches), and the . also use bells, drums, candles, , and bowls of rice in ceremonies. Definition The Japanese words and ("female shaman" and "shrine maiden" respectively)Kokugo Dai Jiten Dictionary, Revised edition, Shogakukan, 1988. are usually written as a compound of the kanji ("shaman"), and ("woman"). was arch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinto
, also called Shintoism, is a religion originating in Japan. Classified as an East Asian religions, East Asian religion by Religious studies, scholars of religion, it is often regarded by its practitioners as Japan's indigenous religion and as a nature religion. Scholars sometimes call its practitioners ''Shintoists'', although adherents rarely use that term themselves. With no central authority in control of Shinto, there is much diversity of belief and practice evident among practitioners. A polytheism, polytheistic and animism, animistic religion, Shinto revolves around supernatural entities called the (神). The are believed to inhabit all things, including forces of nature and prominent landscape locations. The are worshipped at household shrines, family shrines, and Shinto shrine, ''jinja'' public shrines. The latter are staffed by priests, known as , who oversee offerings of food and drink to the specific enshrined at that location. This is done to cultivate harmony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōzō Iizuka
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Fukushima Prefecture. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University. He is most known for the roles of Hakaider (''Android Kikaider''), Doctor Neo Cortex ( ''Crash Bandicoot'' series), Great King Mons Drake Of The Planet ('' Tensou Sentai Goseiger''), 38 out of 50 Vader Monsters ('' Denshi Sentai Denjiman''), Ryu Jose (''Mobile Suit Gundam''), Heart (''Fist of the North Star''), Happosai Ueda ('' Nintama Rantarou''), Nappa (''Dragon Ball Z'') and Sergeant Bosco Albert "B.A." Baracus (Japanese dub of ''The A-Team''). He played major villain roles in the first eight ''Metal Hero Series''. Death Iizuka died from acute heart failure at the age of 89 on February 15, 2023. Filmography Television animation ;1965 * ''Astro Boy'' * '' Gigantor'' * '' Wolf Boy Ken'' ;1970 * '' Tomorrow's Joe'' (Tiger Ozaki, Gerira, others) ;1975 * ''Brave Raideen'' (Kyoretsu Gekido) ;1977 * '' Voltes V'' (Jangal) ;1978 * '' Daimos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sōhei
were Buddhist warrior monks of both classical and feudal Japan. At certain points in history, they held considerable power, obliging the imperial and military governments to collaborate. The prominence of the ''sōhei'' rose in parallel with the ascendancy of the Tendai school's influence between the 10th and 17th centuries. The warriors protected land and intimidated rival schools of Buddhism, becoming a significant factor in the spread of Buddhism and the development of different schools during the Kamakura period. The ''sōhei'' shared many similarities with the European lay brothers, members of a monastic order who might not have been ordained. Much like the Teutonic Order, the warrior monks of the Holy Roman Empire, and the crusading orders, ''sōhei'' did not operate as individuals, or even as members of small, individual temples, but rather as warriors in a large extended brotherhood or monastic order. The home temple of a ''sōhei'' monastic order might have h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōgun
, officially , was the title of the military rulers of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 to 1868. Nominally appointed by the Emperor, shoguns were usually the de facto rulers of the country, except during parts of the Kamakura period and Sengoku period when the shoguns themselves were figureheads, with real power in the hands of the of the Hōjō clan and of the Hosokawa clan. In addition, Taira no Kiyomori and Toyotomi Hideyoshi were leaders of the warrior class who did not hold the position of shogun, the highest office of the warrior class, yet gained the positions of and , the highest offices of the aristocratic class. As such, they ran their governments as its de facto rulers. The office of shogun was in practice hereditary, although over the course of the history of Japan several different clans held the position. The title was originally held by military commanders during the Heian period in the eighth and ninth centuries. When Minamoto no Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Continue (video Gaming)
Since the origin of video games in the early 1970s, the video game industry, the gamer, players, and video game culture, surrounding culture have spawned a wide range of technical and slang terms. 0–9 A B C D E F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
