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Sugoiyo!! Masaru-san
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kyosuke Usuta. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1995 to 1997, with its chapters collected in seven volumes. An anime television series adaptation, consisting of 48 episodes of seven minutes each, animated by Magic Bus and directed by Akitaro Daichi, was broadcast on TBS's late night programming block in 1998. Plot Wakame High School's extracurricular Sexy Commando Club consists of 5–6 male members including the principal, a female manager, and a small mysterious pet. The strange art of Sexy Commando (which extends back to Japan's Muromachi period) is a martial one; however, instead of focusing on how to defeat an opponent with physical force, the art focuses on how to distract the opponent to the point he is unable to fight. There are many techniques, though the club tends to favor the unzipping of the trousers technique, known as . The club fills up with an eccentric and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tankōbon
A is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as ''shinsho'' (17x11 cm paperback books) and ''bunkobon''. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that was previously published in a serialized format. Manga typically contain a handful of chapters, and may collect multiple volumes as a series continues publication. Major publishing Imprint (trade name), imprints for of manga include Jump Comics (for serials in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' and other Jump (magazine line), ''Jump'' magazines), Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, Shōnen Magazine Comics, Shogakukan's Shōnen Sunday Comics, and Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion, Shōnen Champion Comics. Manga Increasingly after 1959, manga came to be published in thick, phone book, phone-book-sized weekly or monthly anthology list of manga magazines, manga magazines (such as ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' or ''Weekly Shōnen Jump ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūji Ueda
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer from Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. He is best known for voicing the roles of Sagara Sanosuke in ''Rurouni Kenshin'', Akito Tenkawa in '' Martian Successor Nadesico'', Valerino in the 1992 series of '' Calimero'', Takeshi/Brock and Sonansu/Wobbuffet in ''Pokémon'', Horohoro in ''Shaman King'', Johannes Krauser II in '' Detroit Metal City'', Keitarō Urashima in '' Love Hina'', Shiro Iori in '' Kill la Kill'', and Yousuke Fuuma in '' Wedding Peach''. Biography He was born in Fukuoka as 上田祐司 (same pronunciation). In July 2004, he left Arts Vision and officially made his name into an all-hiragana form. In April 2005, Ueda joined Office Osawa. Yūji is frequently called "Yū-chan" by veteran voice actresses; usually co-voice actresses from Pokémon. He is married to voice actress Omi Minami. In March 2012, Ueda and Minami both left Osawa, and launched a new agency called PomaRancz. Filmography Television animation ;1992 *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galaxy Express 999
is a Japanese manga series. It is written and illustrated by Leiji Matsumoto, later adapted into a number of anime films and television series. It is set in a spacefaring, high-tech future in which humans have learned how to transfer their minds and emotions with perfect fidelity into mechanical bodies, thus achieving practical immortality. The manga won the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen in 1978. The anime series won the Animage Anime Grand Prix prize in 1981. Matsumoto was inspired to create ''Galaxy Express 999'' by the idea of a steam train running through the stars in the novel '' Night on the Galactic Railroad'' by Kenji Miyazawa. Plot Anime and manga An impoverished ten-year-old named Tetsuro Hoshino desperately wanted an indestructible machine body, giving him the ability to live forever and have the freedom that the unmechanized do not have. While machine bodies are impossibly expensive, they are supposedly given away for free on the planet Andromeda, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Livedoor News
was a Japanese company that functioned as an Internet service provider and operator of a web portal and blog platform before being brought down by a scandal in 2006. The company was founded and led in its first 10 years by Takafumi Horie, known as "Horiemon" in Japan. Livedoor grew into one of Japan's premier Internet businesses, putting over 1,000 employees on its payroll at its peak. Its reliance on acquisitions and stock swap mergers to achieve growth also made it one of the country's most controversial enterprises. Its growth came to a resounding halt when scandal erupted in early 2006. An investigation of securities law violations led to a nosedive in the company's stock price. The Tokyo Stock Exchange delisted Livedoor on April 14, 2006. The floundering company's properties were purchased by South Koreabased NHN Corporation in 2010. The ISP and blog services that bear the Livedoor name used to be operated by Line Corporation, developers of Line messaging services and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omi Minami
is a Japanese voice actress, essayist and columnist. She is mostly known for her work in anime and video game roles, with starring roles as Hyatt in ''Excel Saga'', Ruri Hoshino in '' Martian Successor Nadesico'', Majic in '' Orphen'', as well as Takuro in ''Di Gi Charat'' and Fan Xinglou in '' The Asterisk War''. She is best known for voicing the main character Shimajirō Shimano in the Shimajiro TV series and Shimajiro film series. Filmography Anime *1988, Akiru Yuuki (''Fancy Lala'') *1992, Miko Mido ('' La Blue Girl'') *1993, Shimajirō Shimano (''Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō'') *1994, Lucim ('' Mahoujin Guru Guru'') *1994, Doorknobder ('' Sailor Moon S'') *1995, Nanako ('' Sailor Moon SuperS'') *1996, Mr. C. Ringe ('' Jewel BEM Hunter Lime'') *1996, Naozumi Kamura (''Kodomo no Omocha'') *1996, Ruri Hoshino ('' Martian Successor Nadesico'') *1996, Legendary Sorceror ('' Those Who Hunt Elves'') *1997, Akira ('' CLAMP School Detectives'') *1998, Spencer Weinberg Takahama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Takahashi (artist)
is a Japanese people, Japanese mangaka, manga artist. Profile Takahashi is mostly known from his manga ''Crows (manga), Crows'', ''Worst (manga), Worst'' and ''QP (manga), QP''. ''Crows'' was loosely adapted into three live-action films: ''Crows Zero'' in 2007 in film, 2007, ''Crows Zero 2'' in 2009 in film, 2009 and ''Crows Explode'' in 2014. Another manga of his, ''QP'' was adapted into a live action TV series in 2011. ''Crows'' was adapted into a 2-episode OVA series named ''Koukou Butouden Crows''. Takahashi's latest work is called ''Jank Runk Family'', published in the 19th issue of Akita Shoten's ''Young Champion'' magazine. Works Manga *''Hey! Riki'' (1989), debut work *''Crows (manga), Crows'' (1990 – 1998), serialized in ''Monthly Shōnen Champion'' **''Crows (manga), Crows Gaiden'' (2014 – present), serialized in ''Monthly Shōnen Champion'' *''Kiku'' (1992 – 1993), serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Champion'' *''QP (manga), QP'' (1999 – 2001), serialized in ''Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroko Konishi
is a Japanese voice actress and musician. She is known for her roles as Jiyuu Nanohana in '' Jubei-chan'', Sae Sawanoguchi in ''Magic User's Club'', Nene Romanova in '' Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040'', and the title character ''Ojarumaru''. In video games she voiced Shiori Misaka in the original '' Kanon'' visual novel, Lilith Aensland in ''Darkstalkers'', and Bridget in ''Guilty Gear X2''. Life and career Konishi formed a budding interest in stage acting as a junior high student, and as a high schooler, received voice training at the . She released ''NOVELETTE'' (EMI Music Japan, 1999), her first album under her own identity. She teamed up with Ryo Arshe (Ryo Asakawa), her musical collaborator since 1998 and the artist NAOMI, forming the musical unit Little Cure. As a TV personality, she has appeared on both NHK and public sector network shows. She had been a regular on the TV Tokyo-syndicated variety show ''Ichioshi Kiss'', where she was portrayed as the youngest of three s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister Of Japan
The is the head of government of Japan. The prime minister chairs the Cabinet of Japan and has the ability to select and dismiss its ministers of state. The prime minister also serves as the commander-in-chief of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, Japan Self Defence Forces. The National Diet (parliament) nominates the prime minister from among its members (typically from among the members of the House of Representatives (Japan), House of Representatives). He is then formally appointed by the Emperor of Japan, emperor. The prime minister must retain the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office. The prime minister lives and works at the Naikaku Sōri Daijin Kantei (Prime Minister's Official Residence) in Nagatachō, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Chiyoda, Tokyo, close to the National Diet Building. List of prime ministers of Japan, Sixty-five men have served as prime minister, the first of whom was Itō Hirobumi taking office on 22 December 1885. The List of prime minist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuhiko Inoue
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator and singer. His notable works include Anthony Brown in '' Candy Candy'', Joe Shimamura in the 1979 iteration of '' Cyborg 009'', Jerid Messa in '' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'', Kakashi Hatake in ''Naruto'', Kars in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'', Toichirou Suzuki in '' Mob Psycho 100'', Gildarts Clive in '' Fairy Tail'', Yoriichi Tsugikuni in '' Demon Slayer'', and Neuras in '' Metaphor: ReFantazio''. Biography Since his debut in 1973, he became one of Japan's most well established voice actors. His early roles from the 1970s include Anthony in '' Candy Candy'', and later as Joe in the 1979 iteration of '' Cyborg 009''. In the 1980s, Inoue's work ranged from the adult-oriented '' Oishinbo'' (The Gourmet) to the popular '' Legend of Heavenly Sphere Shurato'' for the younger generation. More recently, he is known internationally for roles such as Kars in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kakashi Hatake in ''Naruto'', Eiri Yuki in ''Gravitation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryō Naitō
is a Japanese voice actor. He is signed with Y.M.O. (specifically the Love Love division that is made for voice acting) management. His given name ''Ryō'' is sometimes mistranslated as ''Rei''. Voice roles Anime * ''Assassination Classroom'' (Taiga Okajima) * '' Assassination Classroom 2nd Season'' (Taiga Okajima) * ''Beast Wars II'' (Ikard, DJ) * ''Beast Wars Neo'' (Hydra) * '' Cromartie High School'' (Yutaka Takenouchi) * ''Death Note'' (Tota Matsuda) * '' Ginga Legend Weed'' (Buru) * '' Gyagu Manga Biyori'' (Various Roles) * '' Hell Girl'' (Shinichi Muroi) * '' Hunter x Hunter'' (Yamainu) * '' Kill la Kill'' (Kusanosuke Yaguruma) * ''Kodocha'' (Rei Sagami) * ''Legendz'' (Ed) * '' Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette'' (Laigle) * '' Medarot'' (Hikaru Agata) * ''Monster Rancher'' (Allen) * ''Ojarumaru'' (Katapi) * '' PaRappa The Rapper'' (Gaster) * ''Pokémon'' (Nando) * ''Prince of Tennis is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chō
is a Japanese actor and narrator. His former stage name was . He is a graduate of the Nishogakusha University Department of Literature and received training at Bungakuza's research establishment and the Seinenza Theater Company before attaching himself to Production Baobab in 1986. He transferred to the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society in 2007. On August 23, 2006, he changed his stage name to Chō after his character in ''Tanken Boku no Machi''. His hobbies include badminton and jogging, and he is a licensed teacher in calligraphy. Filmography Television animation ;1989 *'' Time Travel Tondekeman'' (Pilot, Bronze Statue) ;1990 *''Kyatto Ninden Teyandee'' (Himawari #2, Yongō Sasanishiki, Piddo #9, Missile Yachōbee, Buffalo #10, Ishikari #2) *'' Chibi Maruko-chan'' (Fujiki's Father) ;1992 *''Floral Magician Mary Bell'' (Noppo) *''Mikan Enikki'' (Momojirō) *'' Uchū no Kishi Tekkaman Blade'' (Sakuaari Staff Officer, Guerilla Soldier) ;1993 *'' The Brave Express ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuya Ichijō
is a Japanese voice actor. He is married to Minami Hokuto, better known by her stage name Hitomi. He also provided the voice of adult video games. Notable voice roles Anime ;1994 * '' Nintama Rantarō'' (Terai-Mawa, Hachimijiogan, Takuro Seppa) ;1995 * '' Zenki'' (Inugamiro) * '' Juu Senshi Gulkeeva'' (Greyfus) ;1996 * '' B'tX'' (Fou Raffine) ;1997 * '' Hikarian - Great Railroad Protector'' (Seven) * '' Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo'' (Takashi Inukai) * '' Chō Mashin Eiyūden Wataru'' (Dream) ;1998 * '' Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san'' (Machahiko Kondo) * ''Ojarumaru'' (Aobee, Makoto Tamura, Icchoku Honda, Sam, Cow) * '' If I See You in My Dreams'' (Youhei Kaizuka) ;1999 * '' Crest of the Stars'' (Kahyul) * '' Iketeru Futari'' (Chief Kuroki) * '' To Heart'' (Hiroyuki Fujita) * '' Jubei-Chan The Ninja Girl - Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch'' (Tenryō Tsumura, Makojiro Hattori) * '' Puppet Master Sakon'' (Tsutomu Saeki) * '' Di Gi Charat'' (Mister Manager) ;2000 * ''Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
