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Akemi Roppongi
The ''Maison Ikkoku'' manga series features characters created by Rumiko Takahashi. Many of the characters live in the series' titular boarding house, including the protagonists Yusaku Godai and Kyoko Otonashi. The boarding house setting and its tenants were inspired from Takahashi's college years; the apartment house behind her own was occupied by many "strange people." Creation and conception Takahashi stated that she had wanted to draw a story about an apartment complex for some time, inspired by the one she lived in in Nakano, Tokyo during college and the odd actions of the people living in the one next door. She originally only wanted to start the series focusing on Kyoko and Godai's relationship before moving on to include the other tenants to have a "human drama," but said the love story attracted her more and took over. She said that she adds new characters when she needs new story ideas, but remarked that the apartment setting of ''Maison Ikkoku'' limited her from ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maison Ikkoku Characters
The '' Maison Ikkoku'' manga series features characters created by Rumiko Takahashi. Many of the characters live in the series' titular boarding house, including the protagonists Yusaku Godai and Kyoko Otonashi. The boarding house setting and its tenants were inspired from Takahashi's college years; the apartment house behind her own was occupied by many "strange people." Creation and conception Takahashi stated that she had wanted to draw a story about an apartment complex for some time, inspired by the one she lived in in Nakano, Tokyo during college and the odd actions of the people living in the one next door. She originally only wanted to start the series focusing on Kyoko and Godai's relationship before moving on to include the other tenants to have a "human drama," but said the love story attracted her more and took over. She said that she adds new characters when she needs new story ideas, but remarked that the apartment setting of ''Maison Ikkoku'' limited her from ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuyo Aoki
is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. She is employed by the talent management firm Kiraboshi. Biography Filmography Television animation *''Future Boy Conan'' (1978) – Jimsy *''Doraemon'' (1979) – Giant's mom; Sewashi (First); Jaiko (Second) Unknown date *'' Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (Japanese version) – Huckleberry Finn *'' Story of the Alps: My Annette'' – Jean *''Anime Himitsu no Hanazono'' – Susan Sowerby *'' Akage no Ann'' – Charlie *'' Ashita e Free Kick'' – Tomiko Ohta *'' Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear'' – Tokuyama *''Fruits Basket'' – Mother of Element *'' Hanada Shōnen Shi'' – Tatsu Yanagihara *'' Magical Taruruuto-kun'' – Jabao's mother *''Maison Ikkoku'' – Hanae Ichinose *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' – Anma *''My Love Story!!'' – Yuriko Gouda *''Obatarian'' – Hiroe *''Onegai! Samia Don'' – Robert *'' rratime: Born Dragon Note!'' – Kevin Aprilio (young) *''Voltron'' – Hisu ("Nanny" in the English version) *'' Oz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janyse Jaud
Janyse Jaud (, born November 26, 1969) is a Canadian actress, musician and author. Her major voiceover roles include '' Hulk Versus'', '' My Little Pony'', ''Inuyasha'', ''Ed Edd n Eddy'', '' Batman: Black & White'', ''Baby Looney Tunes'', ''War Planets'', ''Spider-Man Unlimited'', and '' Strawberry Shortcake''. She is also the narrator of the Emmy Award-winning television series ''Adoption Stories''. She has worked with companies such as Warner Bros., Alliance Atlantis, Hasbro, Marvel, Paramount, Cartoon Network, and Universal Pictures in both on-camera and voice. As a singer and songwriter, Jaud has received many awards such as Winner of Best Song ‘This Day Is Mine’ in the Contemporary Christian category at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, Winner of Best Jazz CD ‘The Magic of Christmas’ at the Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards, three Nominations at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Best Jazz Song ‘That’s What I Love About You’, Best Dance Song ‘Best Fri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūko Mita
is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Setagaya, Tokyo. She is known for playing gentle, sexy ''bishōjo'' (such as Akemi Roppongi in ''Maison Ikkoku'') as well as many roles of young boys. Her hobbies include tennis and skiing. She is employed by the talent management firm Aoni Production. Filmography Anime *''Anmitsu Hime'' (Amaguri no Suke) *'' Aishite Night'' (Hashizō) *''Akuma-kun'' (Akuma-kun) *''Anpanman'' (Eclair-san, Bananaman, Popo, Penguin-kun) *'' Battle Athletes Victory ReSTART!'' (Stella Rosnovsky) *'' Captain Tsubasa'' (Andre) *''Cinderella Monogatari'' (Palette) *''City Hunter'' (Sayaka Isegami (ep.10)) *''Detective Conan'' (Kazuki Kinukawa) *''Dr. Slump'' (Turbo, Tsururin Tsun) *''Dragon Ball'' (Turbo) *'' Dragon Ball Z Special 1: Bardock, The Father of Goku'' (Seripa) *''Dragon Quest'' (Daisy) *''Edokko Boy Gatten Tasuke'' (Bonten Marutasuke, Daisuke) *''Fighting Foodons'' (Pitan) *'' GeGeGe no Kitaro'' (3rd series) (Neko Musume) *''GeGeGe no Kitaro'' (4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumic World
, can refer either to a series of short manga stories written by Rumiko Takahashi or to a series of original video animations (OVAs) based on those stories. ''Rumic World'' was later reprinted in Japan as , and released in English by Viz Media as ''Rumic World Trilogy''. Most of the stories are comedies. The OVAs were released in North American and United Kingdom by Central Park Media and Manga Entertainment. Japanese Editions The ''Rumic World'' stories were originally published separately in various Shogakukan magazines. ''Rumic World'' was released twice in Japan, the first edition, , utilized the tankobon format, and consisted of three volumes: First Edition ;Volume 1 * * * * ;Volume 2 * * * * * * * * ;Volume 3 * * * (also ''Dust Spot!!'') (consists of five chapters) Second edition The second edition, , in wideban format, contained the same stories, reduced into two volumes, with the stories in a different order: ;Volume 1 * * * * (also ''Dust S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yotsuya Kaidan
, the story of Oiwa and Tamiya Iemon, is a tale of betrayal, murder and ghostly revenge. Arguably the most famous Japanese ghost story of all time, it has been adapted for film over 30 times and continues to be an influence on Japanese horror today. Written in 1825 by Tsuruya Nanboku IV as a kabuki play, the original title was . It is now generally shortened, and loosely translates as ''Ghost Story of Yotsuya.'' History First staged in July 1825, ''Yotsuya Kaidan'' appeared at the Nakamuraza Theater in Edo (the former name of present-day Tokyo) as a double-feature with the immensely popular '' Kanadehon Chushingura.'' Normally, with a Kabuki double-feature, the first play is staged in its entirety, followed by the second play. However, in the case of ''Yotsuya Kaidan'' it was decided to interweave the two dramas, with a full staging on two days: the first day started with ''Kanadehon Chushingura'' from Act I to Act VI, followed by ''Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan'' from Act I to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yotsuya
is a neighborhood in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. It is a former ward (四谷区 ''Yotsuya-ku'') in the now-defunct Tokyo City. In 1947, when the 35 wards of Tokyo were reorganized into 23, it was merged with Ushigome ward of Tokyo City and Yodobashi suburban ward of Tokyo-fu to form the modern Shinjuku ward. Geography Yotsuya is located in the southeastern part of Shinjuku. Prior to 1943, when Tokyo was still a city, Yotsuya was one of its wards and had definite boundaries, but it is less clearly defined today. Yotsuya is generally defined as coinciding with the jurisdiction of the Shinjuku City Yotsuya Branch Office and the Yotsuya Police Station, which includes most of Shinjuku east of Meiji-dōri and south of Yasukuni-dōri. To the east lies the neighborhoods of Banchō in Chiyoda. For addressing purposes, the name Yotsuya is used for a part of Shinjuku located immediately west of Yotsuya Station; it is divided into four ''chōme''. History Before the growth of Edo, Yotsuya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ittoku Kishibe
, born , is a Japanese actor and musician. Career He originally entered show business as the bassist for the Japanese rock bands, The Tigers and Pyg, but later switched to acting. The veteran of over 115 films, he won the Best Actor Japanese Academy Award for ''The Sting of Death'' in 1991, and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor award in 1994. He appeared in Toshiyuki Morioka's ''Jokyo Monogatari'' in 2013. Selected filmography Films Television * '' Ashura no Gotoku Part2'' (1980) * ''Kenpō wa Madaka'' (1996), Toshio Irie * '' AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo'' (2000-2011) * '' Boushi'' (2008) * ''Fumō Chitai'' (2009) * '' Doctor X'' (2012 - 2021) * ''Shiroi Kyotō is a 1965 novel by Toyoko Yamasaki. It has been adapted into a film in 1966 and then five times as a television series in 1967, 1978, 1990, 2003, and 2019. The 1966 film was entered into the 5th Moscow International Film Festival where it won a S ...'' (2019) References External links * 1947 bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masatō Ibu
is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is sometimes credited as Masato Eve. Filmography Films * ''Love Hotel'' (1985) *''Maison Ikkoku'' (1986) *''Empire of the Sun'' (1987) – Sgt. Nagata *'' Sukeban Deka'' (1987) *'' Toki o Kakeru Shōjo'' (1997) *''Dr. Akagi'' (1998) *''Taboo'' (1999) *''Godzilla vs. Megaguirus'' (2000) *''Agitator'' (2001) *''Onmyoji II'' (2003) *''Azumi'' (2003) *'' Godzilla: Final Wars'' (2004) *'' Azumi 2: Death or Love'' (2005) *''Tetsujin 28-go'' (2005) – Kētarō Taura *''Sengoku Jieitai 1549'' (2005) – Saitō Dōsan *'' Sway'' (2006) – Isamu Hayakawa *'' Saishū Heiki Kanojo: The Last Love Song on this Little Planet'' (2006) – Murase *'' Goemon'' (2009) – Tokugawa Ieyasu *''Space Battleship Yamato'' (2010) – Desler (voice) *''Emperor'' (2012) – Kōichi Kido *''Ask This of Rikyu'' (2013) *'' Shield of Straw'' (2013) – Kenji Sekiya *'' Black Butler'' (2014) – Kuzo Shinpei *'' A Stitch of Life'' (2015) *''Black Widow Business'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shigeru Chiba
, known by the stage name , is a Japanese actor, voice actor, talent and sound director from Kikuchi, Kumamoto. He is affiliated with the talent management firm 81 Produce. He is most known for the roles of Yoshihiro Kira from '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable'', the narrator of ''Fist of the North Star'', Megane from ''Urusei Yatsura'', Rei Ichidō from''High School! Kimengumi'', Kazuma Kuwabara from ''YuYu Hakusho'', Pilaf from ''Dragon Ball'', Raditz and Garlic Jr. from '' Dragon Ball Z'', Buggy the Clown from ''One Piece'', Kefka Palazzo from '' Dissidia: Final Fantasy'', and Kōichi Todome from ''Kerberos saga''. He was also the voice acting mentor to Megumi Hayashibara. Career Originally a stunt actor, Chiba also appeared in the ''Nikkatsu Roman Porno'' series of movies. He starred in the "Let's Make a Chiba Shigeru Promotion Film" project movie ''Kurenai no Gankyō'', as well as the Mamoru Oshii films ''Cerberus, Hell's Watchdog'' and ''Talking Head''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukata
A is an unlined cotton summer kimono, worn in casual settings such as summer festivals and to nearby bathhouses. Originally worn as bathrobes, their modern use is much broader, and are a common sight in Japan during summer. Though are traditionally indigo and white in colour, modern commonly feature multicoloured designs, and are designed to be machine washable. They are similar in appearance to the , a unisex short-sleeved kimono-like garment worn by guests at traditional inns. Construction and wear are worn by men and women. Like other forms of traditional Japanese clothing, are made with straight seams and wide sleeves. Men's are distinguished by the shorter sleeve extension of approximately from the armpit seam, compared to the longer sleeve extension in women's . A standard ensemble consists of a , and sandals or geta worn without socks. The outfit may be accessorised with a foldable or fixed hand fan and the addition of a traditional carry bag known as a , used by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kayoko Kishimoto
is an actress. She appeared in several of Takeshi Kitano's films, such as ''Hana-bi'', ''Kikujiro'' and ''Dolls''. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 23rd Japan Academy Prize for ''Kikujiro''. Biography In 1976 at a Hideki Saijo concert in Yokohama Dreamland, Kishimoto was scouted by Saijo and joined the agency. She debuted in the 1977 TBS drama “Mu” and first appeared as an idol in TV dramas, movies and commercials. She also began singing. She became a serious TV and movie actress, winning several well-known awards. Kishimoto gained popularity for her commercials, including a Manzai double act with Kirin Kiki in the 1980s, Fujifilm, Orient Finance and her performance alongside Sonny Chiba in Toyota Carina commercials. Recently she appeared in several Takeshi Kitano films playing characters with complex personalities. She continues to appear in television dramas and variety shows and wrote essays and novels. Personal life Kishimoto is friends with boxe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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