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Aikatsu Planet!
is an arcade collectible card game in Bandai's Data Carddass line of machines, which launched in December 2020. Unlike the ''Aikatsu!'', ''Aikatsu Stars!'', ''Aikatsu Friends!'', and ''Aikatsu on Parade!'' series of arcade games, it revolves around using collectible swing cards for idol battle stage. A hybrid live-action Tokusatsu drama/anime television adaptation by BN Pictures aired from January 10 to June 27, 2021. A sequel film, ''Aikatsu Planet! The Movie'' was released on July 15, 2022. Plot An ordinary first-year student at the private academy Seirei Private High School named Mao Otoha is in a place of Meisa Hinata, who suddenly disappeared, taking the avatar of ''Aikatsu Planet!'''s top idol Hana to begin her idol activities However, Mao's new role as Hana is a secret kept from everyone else. In the adored virtual world of "Aikatsu Planet!", real life idols can become an avatar. Mao, who assume the role as Hana, uses "Swing Card" with her chosen "Dressia" to put on a dr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term for live action film or television drama that makes heavy use of practical special effects. ''Tokusatsu'' entertainment mainly refers to science fiction, War film, war, fantasy, or Horror film, horror media featuring such technology but is sometimes dubbed a genre itself. The most popular subgenres of include ''kaiju'' such as the ''Godzilla (film series), Godzilla'' and ''Gamera'' series; superhero such as the ''Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider'' and ''Metal Hero Series, Metal Hero'' series; and mecha like ''Giant Robo (tokusatsu), Giant Robo'' and ''Super Robot Red Baron''. Some television programs combine several of these subgenres, for example the ''Ultra Series, Ultraman'' and ''Super Sentai'' series. is one of the most popular forms of Japanese entertainment, but only a small proportion of films and television programs are widely known outside of Japan. Nevertheless, certain properties have attained popularity outside of Japan; ''Godzilla'' is featu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aikatsu Friends!
is an arcade collectible card game in Bandai's Data Carddass line of machines, which launched on April 5, 2018. It is the successor and spin-off to the ''Aikatsu!'' and ''Aikatsu Stars!'' series of arcade games. The game revolves around using collectible cards featuring various clothes to help aspiring idols pass auditions. An anime television adaptation by BN Pictures aired from April 5, 2018 to September 26, 2019, replacing the ''Aikatsu Stars!'' series. A manga adaptation by Chihiro Komori began serialization in Shogakukan's ''shōjo'' manga magazine '' Ciao'' from April 3, 2018. The series was followed by a spin-off title, ''Aikatsu on Parade!'' on October 5, 2019. Plot Aine Yūki, who is a regular student at Star Harmony Academy's normal division, meets Mio Minato from the idol division, who invites her to join Aikatsu to fulfill Aine's goal to make friends. She also befriends Maika Chōno and Ema Hinata who are also idols. Aine and Mio form a pair to become best frie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shun Horie
is a Japanese voice actor and singer. He is a known member of Pro-Fit and SparQlew. He won the Best New Actor Award at the 12th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime television series ;2016 *'' Age 12: A Little Heart-Pounding'', Kazuma Hiyama *''Aikatsu Stars!'', Asahi Kasumi *'' Phantasy Star Online 2: The Animation'', Seiya Urisaka *''Soul Buster'', Cao Xing (Sō Sei) *'' The Lost Village'', Jigoku no Gōka *'' Digimon Universe: Appli Monsters'', Navimon ;2017 *'' Altair: A Record of Battles'', Ahmet *'' Atom: The Beginning'', AI, Lab 6 research student, Robot B, Voice A *''Chaos;Child'', Matsuki Kazuya *'' Fastest Finger First'', Shiki Koshiyama *'' Hell Girl: Fourth Twilight'', Toshio Mikami *''Juni Taisen'', Tsugiyoshi Sumino (Nezumi)/Rat *''PriPri Chi-chan!!'', Yamato Suō *''The Idolmaster SideM'' (2017), Pierre ;2018 *'' Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion'', Amushi *''Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody'', Ichirō Suzuki / Satou Pendragon ;2019 *'' After School Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryoko Shiraishi
is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Kashiba, Nara. She is affiliated with Aoni Production. Possessing a husky voice, Shiraishi voices young to teenage men as well as young girls and teenage women. However, in a break from tradition, one of her most famous roles is the brash and hot-headed Asuka Kazama, who is noted for speaking with a strong Osaka accent, which is one of Shiraishi's specialist skills. She was also formerly a member of the voice acting unit Drops, along with Ai Nonaka, Akemi Kanda, Tomoko Kaneda, and Mariko Kōda. Shiraishi married on September 6, 2012, but divorced in 2013. Filmography Television animation *''GetBackers'' (2002), Ginji Amano (young) *''Air Master'' (2003), Waitress *''Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'' (2003), Remu *'' D.C.: Da Capo'' (2003), Mikkun *'' Mugen Senki Potorisu'' (2003), Yūma *''One Piece'' (2003), Akibi *''Pocket Monsters Advanced Generation'' (2003), Haruka's Wurmple/ Silcoon/ Beautifly; others *''Fafner of the Azure'' (2004), Rin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shino Shimoji
is a Japanese voice actress from the Okinawa prefecture, affiliated with Aoni Production. She debuted as a singer in 2016 by performing the opening theme song for ''Magic of Stella''. Filmography Anime television *'' Abarenbō Rikishi!! Matsutarō'' (2014), Yuri *''Aikatsu!'' (2014), Akari Ōzora (speaking voice) *''Samurai Warriors'' (2015), Suzu *''The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls'' (2015), Yuka Nakano *''Magic of Stella'' (2016), Marika Shimizu *''Aikatsu Stars!'' (2017), Akari Ōzora *''Battle Girl High School'' (2017), Shiho Kunieda *''Kemono Friends'' (2017), American Beaver *''Restaurant to Another World'' (2017), Renner *''Seiren'' (2017), Tōru Miyamae *''Beatless'' (2018), Saturnus *''Hakumei and Mikochi'' (2018), Mikochi *''Tada Never Falls in Love'' (2018), Alexandra Magritte *'' Super Dragon Ball Heroes'' (2019), Lagss *''Boogiepop and Others'' (2019), Kei Niitoki *''Aikatsu on Parade!'' (2019), Akari Ōzora *''Shadows House'' (2021), Shirley/Ram *''The Case Study of V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sumire Morohoshi
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Kanagawa Prefecture. She debuted as a solo singer under the Flying Dog record label. Biography Sumire Morohoshi was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, in 1999. At the time of birth, the right side of her body was paralysed, but the paralysis was cured within a few months. Morohoshi joined the theater company Sunflower at the age of three, inspired by her admiration for characters in ''Spirited Away.'' In 2006, at the age of seven, she voiced Carrie in the anime series ''Red Garden'' and was shocked by the vocal performance of co-star Takehito Koyasu. At the age of nine, she voiced Nina Tucker in '' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'', in which her "skillful" performance encouraged the staff to cast her as Betty in ''Heroman.'' Since 2009, she has been active as a voice actor, in addition to performing in television dramas and on stage. In 2019, she made her debut in record label FlyingDog's track "Pure White," which was used f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azusa Tadokoro
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is affiliated with the talent agency HoriPro International and signed to record label Lantis. She participated in an audition sponsored by this agency. Her notable roles include Aoi Kiriya in ''Aikatsu!'', Kaoru Seta in ''BanG Dream!'', Phino Bloodstone in '' Yu-Shibu'', Chtholly Nota Seniorious in '' WorldEnd'' and Moroha in '' Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon''. She performed theme songs for anime, such as ''Myriad Colors Phantom World'' and ''Trickster''. Biography Tadokoro was born in Mito, Ibaraki. She became interested in acting after hearing Akiko Yajima voicing Kohaku in the anime series ''Inuyasha''. She participated in the 36th Horipro Talent Scout Caravan and was declared the winner. She joined the talent agency Horipro and decided to debut as a singer with the record label Lantis. She made her voice acting debut in 2012, voicing a character in a commercial for SSK Foods. That same year she was cast as Muneo Meshiyori in ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuki Saiga
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Ken Production. Her major roles include Tsukasa in ''.hack'', Maria Ross in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', Rossiu Adai in ''Gurren Lagann'', MakubeX in ''GetBackers'', Wolfram von Bielefeld in ''Kyo Kara Maoh!'', Chie Harada in ''My-Hime'' and ''My-Otome'', Teito Klein in '' 07-Ghost'', Jomy Marcus Shin in ''Toward the Terra'', and the eponymous character in '' Jing: King of Bandits''. Her deep voice is used to play male or masculine female characters. She won a Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2nd Seiyu Awards for her work in '' Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture'', ''Gurren Lagann'', and ''Toward the Terra''. She also won the Overseas Fan Award at the 4th Seiyu Awards for her portrayals of Wolfram in ''Kyo Kara Maoh!'' and Souji Okita in ''Peacemaker Kurogane''. As the band Mitsuki Saiga feat. Just, she released several albums and singles that have charted on Oricon. Filmography Television animation Movies Tokusatsu V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimba Tsuchiya
is a Japanese actor and voice actor currently affliated with Trans World Japan. He debuted as an actor in 2005 and as a voice actor in 2016. Tsuchiya is best known for portraying Tsutomu Goshiki in ''Haikyū!!'' and Tatara Fujita in ''Welcome to the Ballroom''. As an actor, he is best known for his role of Toshio Saeki in the 2009 horror film, ''The Grudge 3''. He has two older sisters; Honoka, a model, and Tao Tsuchiya, also an actress. Filmography Anime ;2016 *''Haikyū!!'' as Tsutomu Goshiki ;2017 *''The Dragon Dentist'' *''Welcome to the Ballroom'' as Tatara Fujita ;2018 *''Beatless'' as Student C, Soldier A *'' Sanrio Boys'' as Various roles *''Working Buddies!'' as Belugamine-senpai ;2019 *''Midnight Occult Civil Servants'' as Tarobo *''O Maidens in Your Savage Season'' as Izumi Norimoto ;2021 *'' Farewell, My Dear Cramer'' as Yasuaki Tani *''Backflip!!'' as Shōtarō Futaba *''The Aquatope on White Sand'' as Kai Nakamura ;2022 *''Police in a Pod'' as Takeshi Yama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayaka Akimoto
is a Filipino-Japanese actress and singer. She was a member of Japanese idol girl group AKB48 and its spin-off unit Diva (Japanese band), Diva. As an actress, Akimoto has appeared in both Japanese and American productions, and made her Hollywood debut in ''Sniper: Assassin's End'' (2020). She also provides the Japanese dub for Mantis (Marvel Comics), Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Biography Early career Akimoto was born to a Japanese father and a Filipino mother. In 2012, she ran the Tokyo Marathon for the second year in a row and donated the money to the Philippines. Her solo book of photographs is entitled ''Ari no Mama''. On June 26, 2014, Akimoto was appointed as the Goodwill Philippine Tourism Ambassador in order to promote the Philippines as a tourist destination in Japan. She was also assigned as a narrator in the collaboration drama of People's Television Network, PTV-4 and Nippon TV entitled "Halo Halo House-Jose's Nippon Diary" 2006–2013: AKB48 memb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
COVID-19 Pandemic In Japan
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a contagious disease caused by a virus, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first known case was identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The disease quickly spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 are variable but often include fever, cough, headache, fatigue, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste. Symptoms may begin one to fourteen days after exposure to the virus. At least a third of people who are infected do not develop noticeable symptoms. Of those who develop symptoms noticeable enough to be classified as patients, most (81%) develop mild to moderate symptoms (up to mild pneumonia), while 14% develop severe symptoms (dyspnea, hypoxia, or more than 50% lung involvement on imaging), and 5% develop critical symptoms (respiratory failure, shock, or multiorgan dysfunction). Older people are at a higher risk of developing severe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avatar (computing)
In computing, an avatar is a graphical representation of a user or the user's character or persona. Avatars can be two-dimensional icons in Internet forums and other online communities, where they are also known as profile pictures, userpics, or formerly picons (personal icons). Alternatively, an avatar can take the form of a three-dimensional model, as used in online worlds and video games. The term ' () originates from Sanskrit, and was adopted by early computer games and science fiction novelists. Richard Garriott extended the term to an on-screen user representation in 1985, and the term gained wider adoption in Internet forums and MUDs. Nowadays, avatars are used in a variety of online settings including social media, virtual assistants, instant messaging platforms, and digital worlds such as ''World of Warcraft'' and ''Second Life''. They can take the form of an image of one's real-life self, as often seen on platforms like Facebook, or a virtual character that diverge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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