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Inuyasha
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from November 1996 to June 2008, with its chapters collected in fifty-six ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series begins with Kagome Higurashi, a fifteen-year-old middle school girl from modern-day Tokyo who is transported to the Sengoku period after falling into a well in her family shrine, where she meets the half-dog demon, half-human Inuyasha. After the sacred Shikon Jewel re-emerges from deep inside Kagome's body, she accidentally shatters it into dozens of fragments that scatter across Japan. Inuyasha and Kagome set to recover the Jewel's fragments, and through their quest they are joined by the lecherous monk Miroku, the demon slayer Sango, and the fox demon Shippō. Together, they journey to restore the Shikon Jewel before it falls into the hands of the evil half-demon Naraku. In contrast to the typically ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inuyasha (character)
is a fictional character and the titular protagonist of the manga series ''Inuyasha'', created by Rumiko Takahashi. He is a half-demon, half-human from the Sengoku period of Japan. Inuyasha also appears in the anime-only sequel, '' Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon''. Concept and creation When Rumiko Takahashi began the series, the only ideas she had were Inuyasha being sealed by Kikyō and his sword being a relic from his father, everything after that was thought up on a weekly basis. Inuyasha's name simply comes from the fact that he is part dog (''inu'' in Japanese) and part '' yasha''. According to interviews with Rumiko Takahashi, the style for his clothing was based on "priest's garb" of the Sengoku period. In June 2001, the author said that she did not know what would come of Inuyasha and Kagome's back-and-forth relationship, but that she did intend for it to have a resolution. She also said that she purposely avoided having those two and Kikyō appear at the same time, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swords Of An Honorable Ruler
''Inuyasha the Movie: Swords of an Honorable Ruler'' is a 2003 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film based on ''Inuyasha'' manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. The film is directed by Toshiya Shinohara, written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa, and produced by Sunrise. The film was released in Japan on December 20, 2003. In the film, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru are forced to work together to seal the evil So'unga, their father's third sword, when it is awakened from its sheath. The film marks the third film for the ''Inuyasha'' series, following '' The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass'' (2002) and followed up by '' Fire on the Mystic Island'' (2004). Plot Two centuries ago, the great dog-demon Tōga denies his elder son Sesshomaru's request for ownership of two of his swords, Tessaiga and So'unga. Afterwards, Tōga heads to a mansion guarded by an army of samurai where his human wife, Lady Izayoi, is giving birth. The army's leader, Takemaru of Setsuna, who is in lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Castle Beyond The Looking Glass
''Inuyasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass'' is a 2002 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film based on ''Inuyasha'' manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. The film is directed by Toshiya Shinohara, written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa, and produced by Sunrise. The film was released in Japan on December 21, 2002. In the film, Inuyasha and his friends seemingly kill Naraku for good and return to their normal lives, only to encounter a new enemy named Kaguya, a character based on the literary classic ''The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter''. The film marks the second film for the ''Inuyasha'' series, following '' Affection Touching Across Time'' (2001) and followed up by '' Swords of an Honorable Ruler'' (2003). Plot Half-demon Inuyasha, schoolgirl Kagome, monk Miroku, demon slayer Sango, and fox demon Shippo battle and defeat their archenemy Naraku. As a result, Miroku's Wind Tunnel that Naraku cursed his family with disappears from his hand, while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire On The Mystic Island
Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material (the fuel) in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. At a certain point in the combustion reaction, called the ignition point, flames are produced. The ''flame'' is the visible portion of the fire. Flames consist primarily of carbon dioxide, water vapor, oxygen and nitrogen. If hot enough, the gases may become ionized to produce plasma. Depending on the substances alight, and any impurities outside, the color of the flame and the fire's intensity will be different. Fire in its most common form can result in conflagration, which has the potential to cause physical damage through burning. Fire is an important process that affects ecological systems around the globe. The positive effects of fire include stimulating growth and maintaining various ecological systems. Its negative effects include hazard to life and property, atmospheric pollution, and water contamination. If fire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Affections Touching Across Time
''Inuyasha the Movie: Affections Touching Across Time'' is a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy adventure film based on ''Inuyasha'' manga series written and illustrated by Rumiko Takahashi. The film is directed by Toshiya Shinohara, written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa, and produced by Sunrise. The film was released in Japan on December 15, 2001. The film tells the story of Inuyasha and his friends confronting a demonic moth warrior named Menomaru, who was brought back to life by one of the shards of the Shikon Jewel. The film marks the very first film for the ''Inuyasha'' series, followed up by '' The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass'' (2002). Plot Half-demon Inuyasha's late dog-demon father Toga defeated a powerful Chinese moth yōkai, named Hyōga two centuries ago, but a Shikon Jewel fragment has freed his son, Menōmaru, who seeks to avenge his father's death and free the tremendously infinite power and strength of his father sealed away with him. In the present of Feudal-era J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumiko Takahashi
is a Japanese manga artist. With a career of several commercially successful works, beginning with '' Urusei Yatsura'' in 1978, Takahashi is one of Japan's best-known and wealthiest manga artists. Her works are popular worldwide, where they have been translated into a variety of languages, with over 200 million copies in circulation. She has won the Shogakukan Manga Award twice, once in 1980 for ''Urusei Yatsura'' and again in 2001 for ''Inuyasha'', and the Seiun Award twice, once in 1987 for ''Urusei Yatsura'' and again in 1989 for ''Mermaid Saga''. She also received the Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême in 2019, becoming the second woman and second Japanese to win the prize. In 2020, the Japanese government awarded Takahashi the Medal with Purple Ribbon for her contributions to the arts. Career Rumiko Takahashi was born in Niigata, Japan.Takahashi, Rumiko. ''Ranma ½'' Vol. 1 (May 1993). Viz Communications: San Francisco, CA. . "Rumiko Takahashi". p. 302. Although sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaoru Wada
is a Japanese composer and arranger. He has composed the scores for many anime series, including ''Inuyasha'', ''D.Gray-man'', '' Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas'', ''Samurai 7'' and, more recently, ''Tesla Note''. He also became known to the West through his arranged works for orchestra and piano in video games like ''Kingdom Hearts'' and ''Kingdom Hearts II''. Wada, along with other later-famous musicians, studied at the Tokyo College of Music under Akira Ifukube and Sei Ikeno. He is also an apprentice of the famed Godzilla composer, Akira Ifukube. He is married to ''Inuyasha'' voice actress Akiko Nakagawa is a Japanese voice actress who was born in Sapporo. She is married to Inuyasha music composer Kaoru Wada. She is one of the voice actresses for Miyuki Nanase in ''Kindaichi Case Files'' series. Notable voice roles *Sōta Higurashi in Inuyasha *A ..., who voices Sota Higurashi in that anime. Works Anime Video games References External links * Discography at VGMdb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viz Media
VIZ Media LLC is an American manga publisher, anime distributor and entertainment company headquartered in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1986 as VIZ LLC. In 2005, VIZ LLC and ShoPro Entertainment merged to form the current VIZ Media LLC, which is owned by Japanese publishing conglomerates Shueisha and Shogakukan, as well as Japanese production company Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions (ShoPro). In 2017, Viz Media was the largest publisher of graphic novels in the United States, with a 23% share of the market. In 2020, Viz Media saw a 70% growth in the U.S. market, in line with a 43% increase in overall manga sales in the United States the same year. Early history Seiji Horibuchi, originally from Tokushima Prefecture in Shikoku, Japan, moved to California, United States in 1975. After living in the suburbs for almost two years, he moved to San Francisco, where he started a business exporting American cultural items to Japan, and became a writer of cultural inf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunrise (company)
, previously and still famously known as Sunrise Inc., is a Japanese animation studio founded in September 1972 and is based in Ogikubo, Tokyo. Its former names were also Soeisha, Nippon Sunrise and Sunrise Studio. Its primary division, , is renowned for critically praised and popular original anime series such as '' Gundam'', '' Cowboy Bebop'', ''Space Runaway Ideon'', '' Armored Trooper Votoms'', '' Magic God Hero Legend Wataru'', '' Yoroiden Samurai Troopers'', ''Future GPX Cyber Formula'', '' Crush Gear Turbo'', ''The Vision of Escaflowne'', ''Love Live!'', ''Witch Hunter Robin'', '' My-HiME'', '' My-Otome'', '' Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion'', ''Tiger & Bunny'', and '' Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon'', as well as its numerous adaptations of acclaimed light novels including '' Crest of the Stars'', '' Dirty Pair'', ''Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere'' and ''Accel World'', and manga such as '' City Hunter'', ''Inuyasha'', '' Outlaw Star'', '' Yakitate!! Japan'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neon Alley
Neon Alley was an American digital anime service run by Viz Media. The service began as a 24-hour linear web channel dedicated to showing English dubbed anime series in uncut and uncensored formats. It later evolved into a Hulu-based streaming site, showcasing both dubbed and subtitled releases. Neon Alley's programming was streamed through Hulu, which is available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac, and other platforms. History Neon Alley was first announced at San Diego Comic-Con 2012 on July 13, 2012, where it was announced for PlayStation 3 via the PlayStation Network in North America for a monthly subscription fee. The service launched on October 2, 2012. Along with various series such as ''Naruto'' and ''Death Note'', the channel premiered newly dubbed series, as well as live-action and anime movies. The service was later made available for Xbox 360 via Xbox Live from February 12, 2013. At Anime Expo 2013, Viz announced that the service would be available on PC and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toonami
Toonami ( ) is an American late night television programming block that primarily broadcasts Japanese animation and occasionally American action animation. It was created by Sean Akins and Jason DeMarco and produced by Williams Street, a division of Warner Bros. Television Studios, and owned by The Cartoon Network, Inc. subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. The name is a portmanteau of the words "cartoon" and "tsunami". It currently broadcasts every Saturday night from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. ET/ PT. Toonami initially ran as a weekday afternoon block on Cartoon Network from 1997 until 2004, when it transitioned into a Saturday evening format until its closure four years later. Cartoon Network's block was primarily aimed at children and teens aged 9–15. In its original run from 1997 to 2008, the block was known for showcasing action oriented animation, with heavy focus on Japanese animation, which became widely popular with American audiences. Toonami is recognized for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adult Swim (Australian TV Programming Block)
Adult Swim in Australia was an adult-oriented free-to-air television block that was last aired from Saturday and Sunday nights on 9Go!. It was originally a separate network that shared channel space with Cartoon Network, starting in December 2005 until 31 December 2007. History Adult Swim was first broadcast on Cartoon Network Australia in December 2005 before it was taken down on 31 December 2007. The block is no longer shown on Cartoon Network, but the comedy shows are now airing on The Comedy Channel on 11 March 2008. The block returned with ''Robot Chicken'' and ''Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law'', in March 2008, with ''Aqua Teen Hunger Force'' joining the programming on 1 July. ''The Boondocks'' also airs on the same channel although it is not under the Adult Swim banner and instead airs separately. ''Moral Orel'' has premiered on Australian television. '' Titan Maximum'' also premiered on 6 January 2010. ''Frisky Dingo'' joined the Comedy Channel's "Animania" line-up as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
