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Welcome To The N.H.K.
is a Japanese novel series written by Tatsuhiko Takimoto. It was published by Kadokawa Shoten in Japan in January 2002, and in English by Tokyopop in October 2007. The story revolves around Tatsuhiro Sato, a 22-year-old '' hikikomori'', an asocial recluse, who gets aid from a strange girl who seems to know a lot about him, despite never having met him before. Common themes throughout the story deal with depression, anxiety, isolation, existential dread, the hardships of life and how people must deal with them in their own way. The novel profusely analyzes the ''hikikomori'' phenomenon, which is relatively widespread in Japan. ''Welcome to the N.H.K.'' was adapted into a manga series, also written by Takimoto, with art by Kendi Oiwa. The manga was serialized between June 2004 and June 2007 in Kadokawa Shoten's manga magazine '' Shōnen Ace''. The manga's forty chapters have been collected into eight bound volumes released in Japan and overseas. The English edition of the man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Comedy
Black comedy, also known as black humor, bleak comedy, dark comedy, dark humor, gallows humor or morbid humor, is a style of comedy that makes light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo, particularly subjects that are normally considered serious or painful to discuss, aiming to provoke discomfort, serious thought, and amusement for their audience. Thus, in fiction, for example, the term ''black comedy'' can also refer to a genre in which dark humor is a core component. Black comedy differs from ribaldry#Blue comedy, blue comedy—which focuses more on topics such as nudity, Human sexual activity, sex, and body fluids—and from obscenity. Additionally, whereas the term ''black comedy'' is a relatively broad term covering humor relating to many serious subjects, ''gallows humor'' tends to be used more specifically in relation to death, or situations that are reminiscent of dying. Black humor can occasionally be related to the grotesque genre. Literary critics h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ADV Films
A.D. Vision Holdings, Inc. (known simply as ADV and also referred to as ADV Films) was an American multimedia entertainment distributor headquartered in Houston, Texas, and founded in 1992 by video game fan John Ledford and anime fans Matt Greenfield and David Williams. The company specialized in home video production and distribution, theatrical film distribution, merchandising, original productions, magazine and comic book publishing. They also ran Anime Network, a television channel devoted to airing the company's titles. Some of their titles were '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'', '' Super Dimension Fortress Macross'', '' RahXephon'', '' Full Metal Panic!'', ''Azumanga Daioh'', '' Elfen Lied'', '' Gantz'', '' Red Garden'', and '' Le Chevalier D'Eon''. The company maintained offices in North America, Europe and Asia. In addition to North America, ADV Films distributed their home media releases in the United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany. The company was also involved in various l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animax (India)
Animax India was an Indian television channel owned by Sony Pictures Networks India that launched in 2004. The channel primarily aired anime series and films dubbed in Hindi and, for a period, English, as well as with subtitles. It was the only channel in India to simulcast anime series on the same day as Japan. On 18 April 2017, Animax ceased broadcasting in India. The channel would be succeeded by Animax Asia, Animax's Asian feed. History Original format Animax began operations across India and the rest of the Indian subcontinent on 5 July 2004 with Irfan Pathan as a brand ambassador. It was operated and broadcast from Singapore by Animax Asia and distributed by Sony Pictures Networks India Pvt. Ltd. It was also the first animation channel that targeted the age 15–25 demographic and was the only channel in India to simulcast anime in the same week and on the same day as Japan. Animax India started with 12 hours Hindi feed that targeted young kids and teens ages 7–14 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime Network
Anime Network was an American video on demand (VOD) network dedicated to anime owned by AMC Networks. History The network was launched in North America in late 2002 and is marketed to multi system operators (MSOs) as both a free and subscription video on demand (VOD) programming service. Anime Network also provides online streaming of its anime for North America via its website with free full-length preview episodes for non-members, more episodes for members, and all online titles available for subscribers. In October 2007, Anime Network was launched on DirecTV On Demand, initially on channel 1801 at launch. As of the fall of 2015, it can now be found on channel 1889. The Anime Network ceased broadcast of its linear 24/7 network on January 1, 2008; it continues to support a VOD service and online player on itmain website On September 1, 2009, A.D. Vision had sold off the Anime Network to Valkyrie Media Partners LLC as part of the dissolution of the company and the reorgan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshima Home Television
JOGM-DTV (channel 5), also known as is a Japanese television station that serves as the affiliate of the All-Nippon News Network for Hiroshima Prefecture. The station is owned-and-operated by and its studios and headquarters are located in the Naka ward of Hiroshima. History On September 18, 1964, the station makes a license request as Setonaikai Broadcasting (unrelated to the current TV station of the same name). At the time, at least 42 companies wanted to apply for the third commercial television station in the prefecture, and the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications appointed Nagano Isuo to coordinate these applications. The company gained a preliminary license on November 18, 1969, on the founders' meeting on December 25, the name Hiroshima HOME Television was selected (Setonaikai Broadcasting in Kagawa started in April that year.) In 1970, the station bought land to build its facilities, in Shiroshima Kita-cho, Hiroshima City, building took place between March and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mie Television
, also known as MTV, is a television station headquartered in Tsu, Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations, and the only commercial television station in Mie Prefecture. Nagoya Dome is its primary shareholder. Mie TV was founded in 1968, and first commenced television broadcasting in December 1969. Mie TV started digital terrestrial television broadcasting in 2005. It is also possible to watch Mie TV from some parts of Aichi prefecture. History After the release of UHF radio broadcasting for open use by the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, an application was made to open UHF TV stations in various parts of Japan, and the tide of UHF TV stations was established in Mie Prefecture. In 1961, an application was made for Chubu Television (中部テレビ) to be opened in Mie Prefecture. After this, Television Mie (テレビ三重) was located in 1963, and TV Mie (TV Mie) was located in 1965 and application was esta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nara Television
Nara Television Co., Ltd. () is a Japanese television and radio broadcaster founded in 1972 and headquartered in Nara, Japan. History Nara TV was founded on February 7, 1972 by Isamu Saeki, then president of Kinki Nippon Railway. Broadcasts started on April 1, 1973, six months ahead of the planned target of October 1. It operated from a base on the banks of Takaike, about 500m from the current facilities, and broadcast from there in the morning and evening hours. In 1978, the famous program ''Catch 55!'' premiered. The 55 was a reference to its UHF channel number. Currently the program is called ''Catch 5''. At the time of premiere, it was aimed at young people. On April 24, 2011, Nara TV permanently ceased its analog operations. As of 2017, the television stations in the Kansai area rarely talk about Nara Prefecture in news and other programs - only 5% of the coverage share. On March 25, 2024, TVN upgraded its master control to allow the station to broadcast subchannels; two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wakayama Telecasting Corporation
, also known as WTV, is a Japanese commercial terrestrial television station, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Wakayama, Japan. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations (JAITS). It is the only commercial television station whose headquarter is located in Wakayama Prefecture. The callsign of WTV is JOOM-DTV. In 2016, WTV's news studio won the Good Design Award. Offices *The head office - 151 Sakaedani, Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture *Tanabe office - 3353-9 Shinjocho, Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture *Tokyo office - Posco POSCO (formerly Pohang Iron and Steel Company) is a South Korean steel manufacturer headquartered in Pohang, South Korea. It had an output of of crude steel in 2015, making it the List of steel producers, world's sixth-largest steelmaker by thi ... Tokyo Building (3th floor)，5-chōme-11-14 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo *Osaka office - Dojima Grand bldg (6th floor), 1 Chome-5-17 Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka History *June 7, 1973 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gifu Broadcasting System
is a regional radio and television service serving Gifu prefecture, Japan. Its radio service is an independent AM station and its television service is a member of the JAITS. The station is branded as Gifu Chan (ぎふチャン). Capital composition As of March 31, 2021:： History The first commercial broadcasting company in Gifu Prefecture was Gifu Broadcasting (GHK), which opened in 1955 (the call sign is JOOF, which is not the same company as the company introduced in this article). However, the company was later renamed Tokai Radio, merged with Kinki Tokai Broadcasting in Mie Prefecture, and was shut down in March 1960. After that, Yamada Husband, then president of Gifu Nichichin Shimbun, launched a movement to establish a Gifu prefectural radio station, and held a meeting of sponsors to establish the "Gifu Radio Co., Ltd." on September 20, 1960. On October 4 of the same year, Gifu Radio officially applied to obtain a broadcasting license, and cooperated with Ibara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoto Broadcasting System
is a commercial broadcasting station headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It is doing business in Kyoto Prefecture as and in Shiga Prefecture as Its radio station serves Kyoto and Shiga Prefectures and is a member of National Radio Network (NRN). Its television station serves Kyoto Prefecture and is a member of the Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations ( JAITS). Since April 1, 2005, KBS is broadcasting digital television in ISDB format. Broadcasting AM Radio KBS Kyoto Radio (京都放送ラジオ) *Kyoto - 1143 kHz, 50 kW, JOBR * Maizuru - 1215 kHz, 2 kW, JOBO * Fukuchiyama - 1485 kHz, 100 W, JOBE *KBS Shiga ( Hikone) - 1215 kHz, 1 kW, JOBW, some prefectural programming. FM Radio 94.9 MHz 3 kW TV (Analogue) JOBR-TV - KBS Kyoto Television (京都放送テレビジョン) *Kyoto - Channel 34, 10 kW *Uji-Momoyama - Channel 57 *Maizuru - Channel 57, 100 W *Fukuchiyama - Channel 56, 200 W *Miyazu - Channel 39 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television Kanagawa
(tvk for short) is an independent television station in Japan serving Kanagawa Prefecture and parts of the Greater Tokyo Area with favorable reception. The station was founded on April 20, 1971 and began broadcasting on April 1, 1972. Its call sign is JOKM-DTV (JOKM-TV during the analog broadcasting period) and occupies the UHF channel 18 on the airwaves. The station is a member of the Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations. History Although there were already five main broadcasters in the Kanto region in the late 1960s, they actually lacked information on what was happening outside the Tokyo Prefecture. Therefore, prefectures in the Kanto region became involved in opening TV stations covering solely their prefectures. In 1969, the Ministry of Posts would issue UHF TV licenses for the six Kanto prefectures. Immediately, 12 companies in Kanagawa Prefecture were interested for operating a TV station. Programming As an independent station, tvk's programming consis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Saitama
abbreviated TVS, doing business as is a Japanese fee-free terrestrial commercial television broadcasting company headquartered in Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea .... Its intended coverage is Saitama Prefecture but with some spill-overs in surrounding prefectures. Teletama is an "independent" terrestrial television station, which means not belonging to any major national networks keyed in Tokyo and Osaka. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations (JAITS) and co-produces, exchanges programs and sells advertising opportunity with other members. Data *Callsign: JOUS-DTV (digital), JOUS-TV (analogue), *Channels: channel 32 (digital), channel 38 (analogue) *Transmitters: Hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
