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Angel Nest
, is a Japanese manga written and illustrated by Erica Sakurazawa. The manga was serialized in Shodensha's ''josei'' manga magazine ''Feel Young'' from 1999 to 2000, and collected in a single volume released on February 22, 2001. The manga was licensed for a North American release by Tokyopop, which released the manga on September 9, 2003. The manga was licensed in Germany by Tokyopop Germany and in France by Kana. Adaptations Sakurazawa's earlier work ''Angel'' and this manga, ''Angel Nest'' were adapted into a live action film titled . The film was directed by Mayumi Miyasaka, who was awarded the Special Jury Prize for the Feature Length Competition division at the 2005 Skip City International D-Cinema Festival. The screenwriter for the film was Satoko Okudera, with Ryo Yoshimata as music director. Kyoko Fukada was cast as the angel, Shigeru Izumiya as Tano, Akemi Kobayashi as Emi and Saori Koide as Mizuho. The film premiered in Japan on January 21, 2006. The theme song of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyopop
Tokyopop (styled TOKYOPOP; formerly known as Mixx Entertainment) is an American distributor, licensor and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa and Western manga-style works. The German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well as original German-language manga. Tokyopop's US publishing division publishes works in English. Tokyopop has its US headquarters near Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California. Its parent company's offices are in Tokyo, Japan and its sister company's office is in Hamburg, Germany. History Early history Tokyopop was founded in 1997 by Stuart J. Levy. In the late 1990s, the company's headquarters were in Los Angeles. Tokoypop published a manga magazine called MixxZine which serialized four classic manga including Sailor Moon, Magic Knight Rayearth, Parasyte, and Ice Blade. Eventually, MixxZine became an Asian pop culture publication entitled Tokyopop M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shigeru Izumiya
Shigeru Izumiya (泉谷 しげる ''Izumiya Shigeru'', born May 11, 1948 in Aomori, raised in Meguro, Tokyo) is a Japanese poet, folk singer, actor, tarento. He established the record company For Life Records with Takuro Yoshida, Yosui Inoue, and Hitoshi Komuro in 1975. He also directed the 1986 film ''Death Powder'' (Desu Paudā). Between August 1995 and March 1996, Izumiya co-hosted the Satellaview-based weekly SoundLink Magazine, , with Ayumi Hamasaki. Discography Singles 1970s * (1971) * (1972) * (1973) * (1974) * (1975) * (1976) * (1977) * (1977) * (1978) * (1979) * (1979) 1980s * (1980) * (1981) * (1982) * (1983) *UNDER PRICK c/w HAIR STYLE(1984) * (1987) * (live, 1988) * (1988) * (1989) 1990s * (1991) * (1993) * (1994) * (1994) * (1995) *(1995) * (1998) 2000s * (2007) * * (2008) * * (2009) Albums 1970s * (1971) * (1972) * (1972, CD rereleased in 2006) * (1973) * (1974) * (1975) * (1976) * (1976) * (1977) * (1978) * (1979) 1980s * (1980) * NEWS (1982) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shodensha Manga
is a Japanese publishing, publisher of mostly non-fiction magazines and books, though it has recently begun publishing light novels and manga, including magazines which contain both. Shodensha publishes magazines such as ''Feel Young'' (a josei all-manga magazine), ''Zipper (magazine), Zipper'' (a fashion magazine aimed at high school and college girls and women, known for including sone manga), and ''Nina's'' (a fashion and lifestyle (sociology), lifestyle magazine aimed at younger housewife, housewives). Shodensha is a member of the keiretsu Hitotsubashi Group of publishing companies. History Shodensha was founded on November 5, 1970, by five people: Shōzō Sasabe (from Shogakukan), Isamu Kurosaki (from Kobunsha), Kōzaburō Iga, Hidenori Sakurai, and Toshio Fujioka. The company was able to release a number of best selling titles which helped the company get off to a running start. They began their "Non-Novel" imprint in 1973, and their "Non-Pochette" imprint in 1975. In 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shodensha Franchises
is a Japanese publisher of mostly non-fiction magazines and books, though it has recently begun publishing light novels and manga, including magazines which contain both. Shodensha publishes magazines such as ''Feel Young'' (a josei all-manga magazine), ''Zipper'' (a fashion magazine aimed at high school and college girls and women, known for including sone manga), and '' Nina's'' (a fashion and lifestyle magazine aimed at younger housewives). Shodensha is a member of the keiretsu Hitotsubashi Group of publishing companies. History Shodensha was founded on November 5, 1970, by five people: Shōzō Sasabe (from Shogakukan), Isamu Kurosaki (from Kobunsha), Kōzaburō Iga, Hidenori Sakurai, and Toshio Fujioka. The company was able to release a number of best selling titles which helped the company get off to a running start. They began their "Non-Novel" imprint in 1973, and their "Non-Pochette" imprint in 1975. In 2000, Shodensha created their Shodensha Gold imprint, and their mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One-shot Manga
In comics, a one-shot is a work composed of a single standalone issue or chapter, contrasting a limited series or ongoing series, which are composed of multiple issues or chapters.Albert, Aaron"One Shot Definition" About Entertainment. Retrieved July 8, 2016. One-shots date back to the early 19th century, published in newspapers, and today may be in the form of single published comic books, parts of comic magazines/anthologies or published online in websites. In the marketing industry, some one-shots are used as promotion tools that tie in with existing productions, movies, video games or television shows. Overview In the Japanese manga industry, one-shots are called , a term which implies that the comic is presented in its entirety without any continuation. One-shot manga are often written for contests, and sometimes later developed into a full-length series, much like a television pilot. Many popular manga series began as one-shots, such as ''Dragon Ball'', ''Fist of the North S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manga Adapted Into Films
Manga (Japanese language, Japanese: 漫画 ) are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long prehistory in earlier Japanese art. The term ''manga'' is used in Japan to refer to both comics and cartooning. Outside of Japan, the word is typically used to refer to comics originally published in the country. In Japan, people of all ages and walks of life read manga. The medium includes works in a broad range of Genre, genres: Action fiction, action, Adventure fiction, adventure, business and commerce, comedy, Detective fiction, detective, drama, Historical fiction, historical, Horror fiction, horror, Mystery fiction, mystery, Romance novel, romance, science fiction and fantasy, Erotic literature, erotica (''hentai'' and ''ecchi''), Sports novel, sports and games, and suspense, among others. Many manga are translated into other languages. Since the 1950s, manga has become an in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Photo-book
A photo book or photobook is a book in which photographs make a significant contribution to the overall content. A photo book is related to and also often used as a coffee table book. Early Early photo books are characterized by their use of photographic printing as part of their reprographic technology. Photographic prints were tipped-in rather than printed directly onto the same paper stock used for letterpress printed text. Many early titles were printed in very small editions and were released as partworks to a network of well-informed and privileged readers. Few original examples of these books survive today, due to their vulnerability to light and damage caused by frequent handling. What is arguably the first photo book, '' Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions'' (1843–1853) was created by Anna Atkins. The book was released as a partwork to assist the scientific community in the identification of marine specimens. The non-silver cyanotype printing pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happinet
is an entertainment company. History In February 1968, Hiroshi Kawai left Bandai to establish his own toy business. Kawai founded on June 7, 1969. In September 1972, it changed its name to . Tōshō merged with two other companies, and , to form Happinet in October 1991. In November 1994, Bandai acquired shares of Happinet. Happinet first appeared on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 1998. Happinet acquired Beam Entertainment and its adult label, Green Bunny, in December 1999. It renamed the division in July 2002. Products Happinet had an exclusive anime licensing agreement with NuTech Digital in 2003. In addition to producing and distributing anime and films, Happinet acquires the rights to foreign films for Japanese distribution. ;TV Anime *''Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu'' *'' Xenosaga: The Animation'' *'' Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid'' *''Gin'iro no Olynssis'' *''The Familiar of Zero'' *'' Ancient Ruler Dinosaur King DKidz Adventure'' *''Rocket Girls'' *''Romeo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Making-of
In cinema, behind-the-scenes (BTS), also known as the making-of, the set, or on the set, is a type of documentary film that features the production of a film or television program. This is often referred to as the EPK (electronic press kit) video, due to its main usage as a promotional tool, either concurrent with theatrical release or as a bonus feature for the film's DVD or Blu-ray release. History Shorter behind-the-scenes documentaries are often used as a bonus on DVDs, as it offers more insight into the film, how it was made, and to credit the film crew. Occasionally, some films have included a "making of the making-of" as a joke. The making-of is also often released for TV as a part of the promotion of the film. Examples of feature-length making-ofs *''Burden of Dreams'', the ''Fitzcarraldo'' making-of *'' Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse'', the ''Apocalypse Now'' making-of *''Lost in La Mancha'', a making-of documentary of the failed ''The Man Who Killed Do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoko Fukada
is a very common feminine Japanese given name. Not to be confused with Kiyoko. Possible writings The final syllable "ko" is typically written with the kanji character for child, 子. It is a common suffix to female names in Japan. The first syllable "Kyō" can be written several different ways, with different meanings. *恭, "respectful," *京, "of the city or of the capital," *今日, "of today," *杏, "apricot," *鏡, "mirror," *響, "echo", "influential" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People with the name *Kyoko Aizome (恭子), an AV actress, singer, director, and writer *Kyoko Ariyoshi (京子), a Japanese shōjo manga artist *Kyoko Chan Cox, the daughter of Yoko Ono and jazz musician Anthony Cox *Kyoko Fukada (恭子), a Japanese actress, model, and singer * Kyoko Hamaguchi (京子), a Japanese freestyle wrestler *Kyōko Hasegawa (京子), a Japanese actress *Kyoko Hayashi (京子), a Japanese author *Kyoko Hikami (恭子), a Japanese voice actres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erica Sakurazawa
is a Japanese manga author whose works are mostly published in josei magazines. She has some works published in the adult manga magazine ''Manga Burikko''. Works * ''Ai shiau Koto shika dekinai'' * '' Angel Breath'' * '' Boku no Angel Dust'' * '' Cherry ni Omakase'' * ''COOL'' (1993) (serialized in '' Young You'') * ''Covers'' * ''CRASH'' * '' Dai Ren'ai Senka'' * ''Escape'' * '' Fools' Paradise'' * ''Just Lovers'' * ''Kawaii Mono'' * '' Keseran Pasaran'' * '' Koi no Okite'' * '' Love So Special'' * ''Love Stories'' (serialized in '' Young You'') * '' LOVE VIBES'' (serialized in '' Young You'') * ''Lovely!'' * '' Mainichi ga Aki no Sora'' * ''Makin' Happy'' * ''Salon'' * '' Sekai no Owari niwa Kimi to Issho ni'' * '' Sheets no Sukima'' * '' Shippo ga Tomodachi'' * '' Tenohira ni Daimond'' * ''Tenshi'' * '' Yoru no Angel Dust'' * '' Yuube no Natsu'' English-language works * ''Angel'' * '' Angel Nest'' * '' Between the Sheets'' (''Sheets no Sukima'') * ''The Aromatic Bitters ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kana (publisher)
Kana is a French publisher affiliated with Les Éditions Dargaud. ''Kana'' was founded in 1996 by Yves Schlirf. The company publishes manga in French and used to publish in Dutch. Its headquarters are in the Dargaud offices in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Titles *'' A Chinese Life'' (''Une vie chinoise'') * ''Absolute Boyfriend'' * '' Angel Nest'' * ''Bakuman'' * '' Black Butler'' * ''Case Closed'' * ''Dead Dead Demon's Dededede Destruction'' * ''Doraemon'' * '' GE – Good Ending'' * ''Goodnight Punpun'' * ''Harlock Saga'' * ''Honey and Clover'' * ''Hunter × Hunter'' * ''I Am a Hero'' *''In Clothes Called Fat'' * ''Me and the Devil Blues'' * ''Monster'' * ''Mushishi'' *'' No. 5'' * ''Piece – Kanojo no Kioku'' * ''Pluto'' * ''Psychometrer Eiji'' * ''The Rose of Versailles'' * '' Saint Seiya: Time Odyssey'' * '' Saturn Apartments'' * ''Sgt. Frog'' * ''Shaman King'' * '' Si loin et si proche'' * ''Snow White with the Red Hair'' * ''Solanin'' * ''The Summit of the Gods'' * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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