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Baby And Me
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Marimo Ragawa. It was published in Hakusensha's magazine ''Hana to Yume'' from 1991 to 1997. In North America, it was published by Viz Media. In 1995, ''Baby & Me'' received the 40th Shogakukan Manga Award in the '' shōjo'' category. The series was adapted into an anime television series in 1996. As of November 2021, the manga had over 17.7 million copies in circulation. Plot Takuya Enoki loses his mother, Yukako, when she dies in a car accident. Takuya now lives with his father, Harumi, and his baby brother, Minoru. Takuya's baby brother is only two years old and requires much care. Although Takuya is only a fifth grader, he cooks, cleans, sews, scolds, and does everything that is normally a mother's job. Between his housework and looking after his baby brother, Takuya begins to feel a helpless gap between his friends who have fun every day after school. The Kimura family blame him for Minoru's constant crying. His st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tankōbon
A is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as ''shinsho'' (17x11 cm paperback books) and ''bunkobon''. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that was previously published in a serialized format. Manga typically contain a handful of chapters, and may collect multiple volumes as a series continues publication. Major publishing Imprint (trade name), imprints for of manga include Jump Comics (for serials in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' and other Jump (magazine line), ''Jump'' magazines), Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, Shōnen Magazine Comics, Shogakukan's Shōnen Sunday Comics, and Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion, Shōnen Champion Comics. Manga Increasingly after 1959, manga came to be published in thick, phone book, phone-book-sized weekly or monthly anthology list of manga magazines, manga magazines (such as ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' or ''Weekly Shōnen Jump ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manga
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 history in earlier Japanese art. The term 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 Japan. In Japan, people of all ages and walks of life read manga. The medium includes works in a broad range of genres: action, adventure, business and commerce, comedy, detective, drama, historical, horror, mystery, romance, science fiction and fantasy, erotica ( and ), sports and games, and suspense, among others. Many manga are translated into other languages. Since the 1950s, manga has become an increasingly major part of the Japanese publishing industry. By 1995, the manga market in Japan was valued at (), with annual sales of 1.9billion manga books and manga magazines (also known as manga anthologies) in Japan (equivale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mika Kanai
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is attached to Ken Production. She is best known for her roles in '' Idol Angel Yokoso Yoko'' (as Yoko Tanaka), '' Tanoshii Moomin Ikka'' (as the Snork Maiden), '' Goldfish Warning!'' (as Wapiko), '' Soreike! Anpanman'' (as Melonpanna), '' Yadamon'' (as Yadamon), '' After War Gundam X'' (as Tiffa Adill), '' Hare Tokidoki Buta'' (as Harebuta), '' Galaxy Angel'' (as Vanilla H and Normad), '' Higurashi When They Cry'' (as Satoko Hōjō), '' Tales of Phantasia'' (as Arche Klein), '' Uchi no 3 Shimai'' (as Sū), '' Sailor Moon S'' (as Mimet), '' Mysterious Theft Saint Tail'' (as Maju Sendo). She is currently the voice of Jigglypuff in the ''Pokémon is a Japanese media franchise consisting of List of Pokémon video games, video games, Pokémon (TV series), animated series and List of Pokémon films, films, Pokémon Trading Card Game, a trading card game, and other related media. The fran ...'' and '' Super Smash Bros.'' series. Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiro Yuuki
Hiro may refer to: People * Hiro (given name), includes lists of people with the given name * Hiro (photographer) (1930–2021), Japanese-born American photographer * Hiro (singer) (born 1991), French singer * Hiroko Shimabukuro (born 1984), Japanese singer * Kazu Hiro (born 1969), American prosthetic makeup artist * Hiroshi "Hiro" Kawaguchi (composer) (born 1965), Japanese composer * Hiro-x (born 1980), Japanese singer and modern J-pop artist * Dilip Hiro (born 1932), Indian author and journalist Arts, entertainment and media Fictional characters * Hiro, the main character of Darling in the Franxx * Hiro Amanokawa, the main character of Digimon Ghost Game Film and television * ''Hiros'' (TV episode) 2008 season 1 episode 5 of the NBC fantasy-sci-fi TV series ''Heroes'' * ''Hiro'' (film), a Canadian short film * Hiro (TV channel), an Italian channel Music * " Hiro's Song", by Ben Folds * " Yuko and Hiro", a Blur song * "Letter from Hiro", a song by The Vapors, off New Cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akemi Okamura
is a Japanese voice actress. She performed a song in the NHK program '' Minna no Uta'' and currently voices Nami in ''One Piece''. She has one child. Filmography Television animation ;1992 *'' Calimero'' (Priscilla) *'' Hime-chan's Ribbon'' (Yumiko) ;1994 *'' Chō Kuseninarisou'' (Tamako) *'' Lord of Lords Ryu Knight'' (Princess Lumina) *'' Mahoujin Guru Guru'' (Fairy Churika) ;1995 *'' Juu Senshi Garukiba'' (Mayu Hiura, Mireia Eternal) *'' Zukkoke Sanningumi Kusunoki Yashiki no Guruguru-sama'' (Yoko Arai) *'' Tōma Kishinden ONI'' (Misao) *'' Ninku'' (Mika) *''Fushigi Yûgi'' (Yuiren) *'' Romeo and the Black Brothers'' (Bianca) ;1996 *'' Akachan to Boku'' (Asako Fujii, Female Student, Information Desk Clerk, Mayumi-sensei) *''Kodomo no Omocha'' (Natsumi Hayama) *'' You're Under Arrest'' (Tetsu) *'' Choja Reideen'' (Kappei Miyamoto) ;1997 *'' Clamp School'' (Nokoru Imonoyama) *'' Battle Athletes Victory'' (Mylandah Arkar Walder) ;1998 *''The Adventures of Mini-Goddess'' (B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuo Iwata
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer who was born in Tokorozawa, Saitama.Endo, Akira et al. "Voice Actor Spotlight". (November 2006) ''Newtype USA''. pp. 110-111. He is previously married to voice actress Rikako Aikawa. Mania.com praised him as "truly one of the greatest seiyuu". Otakunews.com complimented him for the role of Tetsuya from '' Outlanders''. Mania.com comments on his role of Kintaro Oe ('' Golden Boy'') that he "practiced months before hand, to the point of going hoarse from overwork, to perfect Kintaro's voice" and "there's no one who could replace him for this role". He is also known for the role of Kaneda in the 1988 anime film '' Akira'' and won the 7th Seiyu Awards for Best Personality in 2013. He was previously affiliated with Office Osawa and Across Entertainment, but is currently affiliated with Aoni Production. Filmography Television animation *'' DNA^2'' (1994), Kakimaro Someya *'' Adventures of Mini-Goddess'' (1998), Gan-chan *'' Hikaru no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yumi Kuroda
is the Japanese term for a bow. As used in English, refers more specifically to traditional Japanese asymmetrical bows, and includes the longer and the shorter used in the practice of and , or Japanese archery. The was an important weapon of the samurai warrior during the feudal period of Japan. It is typically shot with Japanese arrows known as . The most famous style of is an asymmetrically shaped long bow with a length of more than , characterized by the archer holding the part of the bow below the center to shoot the arrow. History Most of the excavated Jōmon period () bows are in length, while most of the Yayoi period () bows are in length. The bows in these periods were made from a single processed wood, and the bows with this structure were called and were used until the Nara period (710–794 CE). It is unknown when the asymmetrical came into use, but the first written record is found in the ''Book of Wei'', a Chinese historical manuscript dating to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshiko Kamei
is a Japanese voice actress from Ibaraki Prefecture. She is affiliated with Mausu Promotion. Roles Animation *'' Anime Himitsu no Hanazono'' (Bunny) *'' Atashin'chi'' (Nursing practitioner, Hanae) *'' Baby and Me'' (Tadashi Gotō, Taichi Kimura) *''Beyblade'' (Suzuka, Kōji) *'' B't X'' (Young Teppei Takamiya) *'' Captain Tsubasa'' (Teppei Kisugi) *'' Clamp School Detectives'' (Marron) *''Cooking Papa'' (Hiroshi) *'' Crayon Shin-chan: Shrouded in Mystery! The Flowers of Tenkazu Academy'' (Homeroom Teacher) *'' Detective School Q'' (Sayuri Renjō, Obā-san, Masae Kirihara, wrestler #2, Atsufumi) *''Di Gi Charat'' (Gema) *'' Dokkiri Doctor'' (Kyōko Oda) *''Doraemon'' (Nobisuke (second voice), Michibikienzel (second voice)) *''Figure 17'' (Tokio Seizan) *'' Hamtaro'' (Kurohamu-kun) *'' Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger'' (Monk) *'' Magical Angel Sweet Mint'' (Ian) *'' Magical Nyan Nyan Taruto'' (Kakiemori) *''Monster'' (Torahako policewoman) *'' Ninku'' (Ken Futoshi, Areku) *'' N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misa Watanabe
is a Japanese voice actress and narrator from Tokyo, Japan. She is well known for voicing Nefertari Vivi in ''One Piece''. Filmography Television Animation ;1990s *'' Magical Princess Minky Momo'' (1991) – Mother *'' Baby and Me'' (1996) – Yukako Enoki *'' Master Keaton'' (1998) – Anna ;2000s *''Detective Conan'' (2000) - Yumiko Niikura *'' Ghost Stories'' (2000) – Momoko's Mother *'' Saiyuki'' (2000) – Kanzeon Bosatsu *'' Geneshaft'' – (2001) Ann *''One Piece'' – (2001) Nefertari Vivi *'' X/1999'' – Tokiko Magami *''Naruto'' – (2002) Tsunami, Tsukiko Kagetsu *'' Ashita no Nadja'' (2003) – Marie *'' Absolute Boy'' (2005) – Hana Tokimiya *''Basilisk'' (2005) – Akeginu *'' Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z'' (2006) – Kiyoko Gotokuji *''Air Gear'' (2006) – Kyo *''Ergo Proxy'' (2006) – Swan *'' Hataraki Man'' (2006) – Midoriko Shirakawa *'' Dinosaur King'' (2007) – Ursula *'' Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'' (2007) – Rina Mamiya *'' Fresh Pretty Cure!' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuru Miyamoto
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. He is attached to Theatre Company Subaru. He is best known for Keiichi Nakagawa in '' Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo'', Roger Smith in ''The Big O'', Ougai Mori in ''Bungo Stray Dogs'', Gaku Yashiro in '' Erased'', Steven A. Starphase in ''Blood Blockade Battlefront'' and Maiza Avaro in ''Baccano!''. He Is the Japanese voice of adult Simba in ''The Lion King''. In the live action field, Miyamoto is the famous dubbing over artist of Ethan Hawke, Adrien Brody, Matthew Modine, Gil Bellows and Guy Pearce, and the first dub-over artist of Keanu Reeves and Brad Pitt. Filmography Anime series ;1990s *''YuYu Hakusho'' (1993) (Akarenja) *'' H2'' (1995) (Hideo Tachibana) *''Baby and Me'' (1996) ( Harumi Enoki) *'' Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo'' (1996) (Keiichi Nakagawa) *'' Kinda'ichi Case Files'' (1997) (Takuya Ogi) *''Fancy Lala'' (1998) (Katsunoshin Asaka-sensei) *'' Super Doll★Licca-chan'' (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chika Sakamoto
is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with Arts Vision. Filmography Television animation ;1980s *'' Captain Tsubasa'' (1983) – Sanae Nakazawa *'' Cat's Eye'' (1983) – Ai Kisugi *''Nine'' (1983) – Yukimi Yasuda *''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (1983) – Lieea *''Urusei Yatsura'' (1984) – Ginger *'' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (1985) – Shinta *'' Princess Sara'' (1985) – Peter *'' Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin'' (1986) – Daisuke *'' High School! Kimengumi'' (1986) – Hisako Otonari *'' Maison Ikkoku'' (1986) – Kentarō Ichinose *'' Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (1986) – Shinta *'' Pastel Yumi, the Magic Idol'' (1986) – Kenta Misawa *'' City Hunter'' (1987) – Horikoshi (16th and 39th episode) *'' Norakuro-kun'' (1987) - Norakuro *''Kimagure Orange Road'' (1987) – Kazuya Kasuga *'' Anpanman'' (1988) – Tendonman, Chibizou-kun *'' Jungle Emperor'' (1989) – Meyer *'' Miracle Giants Dome-kun'' (1989) – Dome Shinjo ;1990s *'' Tensai Bakabon'' (1990) – Hajime ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kappei Yamaguchi
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and '' rakugoka'' affiliated with Gokū and 21st Century Fox.Doi, Hitoshi"Yamaguchi Kappei" ''Seiyuu Database''. January 11, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2011. After making his voice acting debut in 1989 as the male version of Ranma Saotome in '' Ranma ½'', Yamaguchi went on to other notable roles, including Inuyasha in '' Inuyasha'' and its sequel '' Yashahime'', and L in '' Death Note''. He currently voices Shinichi Kudo and Kaito Kid in ''Case Closed'', Usopp in '' One Piece'' and Teddie in ''Persona 4''. He is married and has a son, Ryunosuke, and a daughter, Akane. Ryunosuke and Akane are also voice actors, while the latter is also a ''rakugoka''. Biography Early life and education Yamaguchi was born in Fukuoka. He graduated from Fukuoka's prefectural Chikuzen High School. In 1984, Yamaguchi moved to Tokyo and entered the Tokyo Announce University College, a vocational school training various perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
