Akagi Archive

	Akagi Archive Akagi means (赤城) "red castle," (赤木) "red tree," or (赤来) "red future" in the Japanese language, and may refer to: * Akagi, Gunma, a village in Gunma Prefecture * Akagi, Shimane (赤来町), a former town in Shimane Prefecture * ''Akagi'' (manga), a manga by Nobuyuki Fukumoto * Akagi (surname), a Japanese surname * ''Akagi'' (train), a train service in Japan * "Akagi", a song performed by Maximum the Hormone * One of two ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy: Japanese gunboat ''Akagi'', which served in the Sino-Japanese War Japanese aircraft carrier ''Akagi'', which served in World War II * Mount Akagi is a mountain in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The broad, low dominantly andesitic stratovolcano rises above the northern end of the Kanto Plain. It contains an elliptical, 3 x 4 km summit caldera with post-caldera lava domes arranged along a N ... , a mountain in the Kantō region of Japan {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Akagi, Gunma was a village located in Seta District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 12,184 and a density of 155.63 persons per km². The total area was 78.29 km². On February 20, 2006, Akagi, along with the town of Ikaho, the villages of Komochi and Onogami (all from Kitagunma District), and the village of Kitatachibana (also from Seta District), was merged into the expanded city of Shibukawa. Geography * Mountains: Mount Akagi * Rivers: Tone River History * 1889 - the villages of Yokono and Shikishima were created in Minamiseta District. * 1896 - Minamiseta District is merged into Higashiseta District, renamed Seta District. * 1956 - the villages of Yokono and Shikishima merged to form the village of Akagi. * February 20, 2006 - Akagi, along with the town of Ikaho, the villages of Komochi and Onogami (all from Kitagunma District), and the village of Kitatachibana (also from Seta District), was merged into the expanded city of Shi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Akagi, Shimane was a town located in Iishi District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 3,372 and a density Density (volumetric mass density or specific mass) is the substance's mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is ''ρ'' (the lower case Greek letter rho), although the Latin letter ''D'' can also be used. Mathematical ... of 28.58 persons per km². The total area was 117.98 km². On January 1, 2005, Akagi, along with the town of Tonbara (also from Iishi District), was merged to create the town of Iinan. External linksOfficial website of Iinan Dissolved municipalities of Shimane Prefecture Populated places established in 1957 Populated places disestablished in 2005 1957 establishments in Japan 2005 disestablishments in Japan {{Shimane-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Akagi (manga) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuyuki Fukumoto. First published in 1991 in Takeshobo's weekly magazine ''Kindai Mahjong'', it is a spin-off prequel of the author's previous work, '' Ten''. It revolves around Shigeru Akagi, a boy who defeats yakuza members well versed in mahjong at 13. He returns to the game six years later, carrying a mythical status and still impresses his opponents. In Japan, ''Akagi'' has sold over 12 million copies. It was adapted as two V-Cinema live-action films directed by Kenzō Maihara in 1995 and 1997. A 26-episode anime television series directed by Yūzō Satō was broadcast on Nippon Television from October 2005 to March 2006. Two live-action television dramas directed by Mitsuru Kubota aired on BS SKY PerfecTV! between July 2015 and June 2018. The series has also spawned several companion books, spin-off manga, video games, and other merchandise. Plot The story revolves around the mahjong gambling exploits of (voiced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Akagi (surname) Akagi (written: lit. "red castle" or lit. "red tree") is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: , Japanese sprint canoeist , Japanese sprinter , Japanese-American jazz pianist , Japanese actor , Japanese politician , Japanese voice actor * Hirofumi Akagi, Japanese electrical engineer, professor Fictional characters , character from the anime television series ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' Takenori Akagi (赤木剛憲) and Haruko Akagi (赤木晴子), two sibling characters from the basketball manga and anime ''Slam Dunk'' * Daidoji Akagi, character and card personality in the L5R games and setting , character from Denshi Sentai Denjiman , character from Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger Ryan Akagi, character from Infinity Train ''Infinity Train'' is an American animated television series created by Owen Dennis, previously a writer and storyboard artist on ''Regular Show''. four seasons have aired, plus a series of short episodes. The pilot f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Akagi (train) The is a limited express train service in Japan operated by the East Japan Railway Company (JR East). It runs between Tokyo ( or stations) and in Gunma Prefecture. Some trains run to or from or . Rolling stock * 651-1000 series EMUs From the start of the revised timetable on 15 March 2014, refurbished 651 series EMUs were introduced on ''Akagi'' services, replacing the aging 185 series trains. One return service to and from Shinjuku continues to use 185 series rolling stock. Former rolling stock * 185 series EMUs File:JR East 185 shintokyu akagi.jpg, A 185 series EMU in original livery File:JR East 185-200 Limited Express Akagi.jpg, A 185-200 series EMU, January 2008 Future rolling stock * E257 Series EMUs (lone 5-car set, effective 18 March 2023) History The ''Akagi'' service first started on 10 March 1960 as a semi-express service operating between Ueno and . From 14 March 1985, the service was upgraded to limited express status. From 18 November 2013, one car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Maximum The Hormone is a Japanese heavy metal band from Hachiōji, Tokyo. Their lineup has consisted of vocalist Daisuke-han, drummer Nao, guitarist Maximum the Ryo-kun, and bassist Ue-chan since 1999. Each member alternates singing lead vocals, often within the same song, with the exception of Ue-chan, who provides backup vocals almost exclusively. The group is best known for their unconventional and experimental style of alternative metal music. Over their career, they have found success incorporating elements of heavy metal, hardcore punk, hip hop, pop, funk, and ska into their sound. Stylistically, their music runs the gamut from being dark and serious, to ironic or humorous, often with drastic shifts in tempo and mood over the course of a song. The band's eclectic nature frequently draws comparisons to System of a Down. History 1998–2001: Formation, early days, and line-up change Maximum the Hormone was formed in 1998 by vocalist Daisuke-han and drummer Nao. After recruiting gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Japanese Gunboat Akagi was a steel-hulled, steam gunboat, serving in the early Imperial Japanese Navy. She was the fourth and final vessel to be completed in the four-vessel page 115 and was named after Mount Akagi in Gunma Prefecture. Background ''Akagi'' was the last in a series of 600-ton gunboats, which included the , , and , built from 1885–1886 under the supervisor of the French naval architect, Bellard. She was the only vessel in the class to be equipped with a steel-hull instead of an iron or composite hull.Chesneau, '' All the World’s Fighting Ships'', p. 236. Construction ''Akagi'' was designed with a horizontal double expansion reciprocating steam engine with two cylindrical boilers driving two screws. She also had two masts for a schooner sail rig. Initially, she was armed with one Krupp L/22 breech-loading gun, one Krupp L/22 breech-loading gun and two quadruple 1-inch Nordenfelt guns, and was intended primarily for port defense. However, by early 1894, she had been rebuilt with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Japanese Aircraft Carrier Akagi ''Akagi'' (Japanese: 赤城, "red castle") was an aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN), named after Mount Akagi in present-day Gunma Prefecture. Though she was laid down as an , ''Akagi'' was converted to an aircraft carrier while still under construction to comply with the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty. The ship was rebuilt from 1935 to 1938 with her original three flight decks consolidated into a single enlarged flight deck and an island superstructure. The second Japanese aircraft carrier to enter service, and the first large or "fleet" carrier, ''Akagi'' and the related '' Kaga'' figured prominently in the development of the IJN's new carrier striking force doctrine that grouped carriers together, concentrating their air power. This doctrine enabled Japan to attain its strategic goals during the early stages of the Pacific War from December 1941 until mid-1942. ''Akagi''s aircraft served in the Second Sino-Japanese War in the late 1930s. Upon the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]