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Aoi Hiiragi
is a Japanese manga artist born in Fukuoka (which became Kamifukuoka in 1972 and then Fujimino in 2005), Saitama Prefecture, Japan, though she grew up in Mibu, Shimotsuga, Tochigi Prefecture. Hiiragi currently resides in Hakodate, Hokkaidō. Hiiragi made her manga debut with ''Cobalt Blue no Hitoshizuku'' in the manga magazine ''Ribon Original'' in 1984. Many consider stories such as ''Hoshi no Hitomi no Silhouette'' and ''Gin'iro no Harmony'' to be her masterpieces. However, she is known for her ''Whisper of the Heart'' manga, which was made into an anime film by Studio Ghibli. ''Baron, Neko no Danshaku'', was also animated by Studio Ghibli and released as ''The Cat Returns''. While a sequel of sorts, it is not a continuation of the story found in ''Whisper''. Bibliography Manga Series *''Gin'iro no Harmony'' (''Ribon'', 1990–1992) *''Hoshi no Hitomi no Silhouette'' (''Ribon'', 1985–1989) *''Hoshi no Hitomi no Silhouette Bangaihen'' **''Oinari-san Dai Panic'' (''Ribon ...
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Kamifukuoka
was a city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 54,486 and a population density of approximately 8,000 persons per km². The total area was 6.81 km². History The city was founded on April 10, 1972. On October 1, 2005, Kamifukuoka, along with the town of Ōi (from Iruma District), was merged to create the city of Fujimino. See also * Kami-Fukuoka Station is a passenger railway station located in the city of Fujimino, Saitama, Japan, operated by the private railway operator Tōbu Railway. Lines Kami-Fukuoka Station is served by the Tōbu Tōjō Line from in Tokyo, with some services inter-runn ... External links * Dissolved municipalities of Saitama Prefecture Fujimino, Saitama {{Saitama-geo-stub ...
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Studio Ghibli
is a Japanese animation studio headquartered in Koganei, Tokyo."Studio Ghibli Collection - Madman Entertainment". ''Studio Ghibli Collection - Madman Entertainment''. Retrieved 2020-12-14. It is best known for its animated feature films, and has also produced several short subjects, television commercials, and two television films. Its mascot and most recognizable symbol is a character named Totoro, a giant spirit inspired by raccoon dogs (''tanuki'') and cats from the 1988 anime film ''My Neighbor Totoro''. Among the studio's highest-grossing films are ''Spirited Away'' (2001), ''Howl's Moving Castle'' (2004) and ''Ponyo'' (2008). The studio was founded on June 15, 1985, by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki, after the successful performance of Topcraft's ''Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind'' (1984). It has also collaborated with video game studios on the visual development of several games. Five of the studio's films are among the ten hig ...
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A is a comic artist who writes and/or illustrates manga. As of 2006, about 3,000 professional manga artists were working in Japan. Most manga artists study at an art college or manga school or take on an apprenticeship with another artist before entering the industry as a primary creator. More rarely a manga artist breaks into the industry directly, without previously being an assistant. For example, Naoko Takeuchi, author of ''Sailor Moon'', won a Kodansha Manga Award contest and manga pioneer Osamu Tezuka was first published while studying an unrelated degree, without working as an assistant. A manga artist will rise to prominence through recognition of their ability when they spark the interest of institutions, individuals or a demographic of manga consumers. For example, there are contests which prospective manga artist may enter, sponsored by manga editors and publishers. This can also be accomplished through producing a one-shot. While sometimes a stand-alone manga, wit ...
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Margaret (manga Magazine)
, stylized in Latin script between 1988 and 1990, is a biweekly Japanese '' shōjo'' manga magazine published by Shueisha, primarily for girls from 12 to 15 years old, although some stories are read by older teenage girls and adult women. History ''Margaret'' was first published as a weekly magazine in 1963. When manga serialized in ''Margaret'' are collected into ''tankōbon'' volumes, they are published under the Margaret Comics imprint. Series from sister magazine ''Bessatsu Margaret'' are also published under the Margaret Comics imprint. ''Margaret'' has been published on the 5th and the 20th of each month since 1988. ''Margaret'' other sister magazine ''The Margaret'' is published quarterly. In 2009, the circulation was 154,584. However, the circulation dropped to 95,044 in 2010. As of 2016, the magazine is also published online. Serializations Current * '' Mei-chan no Shitsuji DX'' (2014-present) Past 1963–1979 * ''Sarutobi Ecchan'' (1964-1969) * '' Attack No. 1 ...
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Ribon
is a monthly Japanese manga magazine published by Shueisha on the third of each month. First issued in August 1955, its rivals are ''Nakayoshi'' and '' Ciao''. Its target audience is girls roughly 8–14 years old. It is one of the best-selling manga magazines, having sold over 590million copies since 1978. Its circulation was in the millions between 1987 and 2001, peaking at 2.3million in 1994. In 2009, the magazine's circulation was 274,167. However, in 2010, the circulation dropped to 243,334. Pages are printed on multicolored newsprint and issues are often more than 400 pages long. They are distributed with a sackful of goodies () that range from small toys to colorful note pads themed around the manga serialized in the magazine. Readers can send in stamps for mail order gifts () in some issues. The manga series from this magazine are later compiled and published in book form () under the Ribon Mascot Comics (RMC) imprint. ''Ribon'' has also inspired multiple spin ...
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The Cat Returns
is a 2002 Japanese animated fantasy film directed by Hiroyuki Morita, produced by Toshio Suzuki and Nozomu Takahashi, written by Reiko Yoshida, based on the manga ''The Cat Returns'' by Aoi Hiiragi, with music by Yuji Nomi, animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network, Hakuhodo, Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Mitsubishi and Toho and distributed by the latter company. It stars Chizuru Ikewaki, Yoshihiko Hakamada, Tetsu Watanabe, Yosuke Saito, Aki Maeda and Tetsurō Tamba. This is Hiroyuki Morita's first and only film as director for Studio Ghibli. A spin-off of ''Whisper of the Heart'', it was theatrically released in Japan on July 20, 2002 through Toho and in 2005 in the United States through Walt Disney Home Entertainment.Neko No Ongaeshi
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