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Darwin's Game
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by FLIPFLOPs. An anime television series adaptation by Nexus aired from January 3 to March 20, 2020. Premise 17-year-old high school sophomore Kaname Sudō accepts an online invitation by a friend to play an app game called ''Darwin's Game'', unbeknownst to him that it involves a fight between life and death. Those who play the game are given a Sigil, an ability that varies from player to player. Trapped in this game of relentless murder and conquest, Kaname determines to clear the game, and seek out and kill the Game Master. It's revealed later in the series that the Game Master is one of many in the multiverse and is actually benevolent, albeit in the greater good way. Monsters called Greed are infiltrating worlds and eating/replacing people, bringing about Armageddon over and over. ''Darwin's Game'' is meant to train Champions to eliminate them. Characters Sunset Ravens ; : :The male protagonist of the story and a 17-ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Fiction
Action fiction is a literary genre that focuses on stories that involve high-stakes, high-energy, and fast-paced events. This genre includes a wide range of sub-genres, such as spy novels, adventure stories, tales of terror and intrigue ("cloak and dagger") and mysteries. This kind of story utilizes suspense, the tension that is built up when the reader wishes to know how the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist is going to be resolved or what the solution to the puzzle of a thriller is. Genre fiction Action fiction is a form of genre fiction whose subject matter is characterized by emphasis on exciting action sequences. This does not always mean they exclude character development or story-telling. Action fiction is related to other forms of fiction, including action films, action games and analogous media in other formats such as manga and anime. It includes martial arts action, extreme sports action, car chases and vehicles, suspense action, and action come ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Multiverse
The multiverse is a hypothetical group of multiple universes. Together, these universes comprise everything that exists: the entirety of space, time, matter, energy, information, and the physical laws and constants that describe them. The different universes within the multiverse are called "parallel universes", "other universes", "alternate universes", or "many worlds". History of the concept According to some, the idea of infinite worlds was first suggested by the pre-Socratic Greek philosopher Anaximander in the sixth century BCE. However, there is debate as to whether he believed in multiple worlds, and if he did, whether those worlds were co-existent or successive. The first to whom we can definitively attribute the concept of innumerable worlds are the Ancient Greek Atomists, beginning with Leucippus and Democritus in the 5th century BCE, followed by Epicurus (341-270 BCE) and Lucretius (1st century BCE). In the third century BCE, the philosopher Chrysippus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitsune
In Japanese folklore, , are foxes that possess paranormal abilities that increase as they get older and wiser. According to ''yōkai'' folklore, all foxes have the ability to shapeshift into human form. While some folktales speak of employing this ability to trick others—as foxes in folklore often do—other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends, and lovers. Foxes and humans lived close together in ancient Japan; this companionship gave rise to legends about the creatures. have become closely associated with Inari, a Shinto or spirit, and serve as its messengers. This role has reinforced the fox's supernatural significance. The more tails a has—they may have as many as nine—the older, wiser, and more powerful it is. Because of their potential power and influence, some people make sacrifices to them as to a deity. Conversely foxes were often seen as " witch animals", especially during the Edo period (1603–1867), and were thought of as goblins who could ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai Kayano
is a Japanese voice actress. She was represented by the Pro-Fit talent agency until 2014. She has been represented by Office Osawa since 2015. She played leading roles in several anime series, including Meiko "Menma" Honma in '' Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'', Inori Yuzuriha in ''Guilty Crown'', Alice Zuberg in '' Sword Art Online: Alicization'', Utaha Kasumigaoka in '' Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend'', Mashiro Shiina in ''The Pet Girl of Sakurasou'', Saori Takebe in ''Girls und Panzer'', Shiro in ''No Game No Life'', Darkness in ''KonoSuba'', and Mamako Oosuki in ''Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?''. She has also performed opening, ending and insert theme songs for each series. Biography Kayano wanted to work in a job that would involve "healing people", leading to initially take up a course at a vocational school. She worked in the beauty industry and became interested in acting, after watching ''Aria''. While attending school, Kayan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brittany Lauda
Brittany Lauda (born February 18, 1993) is an American voice actress and voice director who has appeared in English-language dubs of Japanese anime and video games. Her debut role was in ''Queen's Blade Rebellion,'' where she voiced Mirim. Biography Lauda has been involved in many productions for Media Blasters. Some of her major roles are Ichigo in ''Darling in the Franxx'', Yuzuriha Ogawa in ''Dr. Stone'', Plug Cryostat in ''Fight Ippatsu! Jūden-chan!!'', Audrey Belrose in ''HuniePop'', Cammot in ''Holy Knight'', Riko in ''Made in Abyss'', and Ui Wakana the title character in '' My Wife is the Student Council President''. She and fellow voice director Melanie Ehrlich had a production company called MB VoiceWorks which worked on the dub for ''Holy Knight'' and casting for ''Ladies versus Butlers.'' She graduated from Harborfields High School in Greenlawn, New York, and the State University of New York at Geneseo with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. She has also been an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yumiri Hanamori
is a Japanese voice actress. Hanamori used the alias Rimiyu in her debut, "The Second Audition". Career Hanamori became interested in acting during her second year in high school. In 2015, Hanamori served as the 62nd personality of Radio Flush. In 2016, Hanamori made her anime film debut in '' Garakowa: Restore the World,'' where she voiced as Remo, the female protagonist. On October 22, 2015, Hanamori walked through the red carpet with producer Masashi Ishihama and Ryoichi Ishihara as a part of the '' Garakowa'' voice cast at the Tokyo International Film Festival. Hanamori was affiliated to Pony Canyon Artists / Swallow. In 2017, Hanamori switched her affiliation to m&i. On November 1, 2019, it was announced that Hanamori would be "graduating" from ''Re:Stage!'' due to a knee injury. On July 10, 2022, Hanamori tested positive for COVID-19. Filmography Anime series *''Aiura'' (2013), Sōta Amaya *''Ace of Diamond'' (2013–2015), Sachiko Umemoto *''Sakura Trick'' (2014), Ai K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taku Yashiro
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with VIMS talent agency. He won the Best Rookie Actor Award at the 12th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime series Original video animation (OVA) Original net animation (ONA) Anime films Video games Drama CDs Dubbing *''Cinderella'', James ( James Corden) *''High Strung Free Dance'', Zander ( Thomas Doherty) *''Mid90s'', Ray (Na-Kel Smith) *''Peninsula'', Captain Seo (Koo Kyo-hwan) *''The Pembrokeshire Murders'', Jack Wilkins (Steffan Cennydd) *'' Space Jam: A New Legacy'', Darius James (Ceyair J. Wright) *''The Wedding Invitation'', Graham (Eoin Macken Eoin Christopher Macken (born 21 February 1983) is an Irish actor, director, and model. Macken has modelled for Abercrombie and Fitch, Ralph Lauren, and GQ, and has appeared in films such as ''Resident Evil'', ''Close, Killing Jesus'', and '' ...) Publications Photobooks References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yashiro, Taku 1993 births Living people Male voice ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tia Ballard
Tia Lynn Ballard (born May 11, 1986) is an American voice actress and ADR director affiliated with Funimation and Sentai Filmworks. Some of her notable roles are Kusano in ''Sekirei'', Mizore Shirayuki in '' Rosario + Vampire'', Rin Ogata in '' Rideback'', Happy in ''Fairy Tail'', Eris in ''Cat Planet Cuties'', Nanami Momozono in ''Kamisama Kiss'', Kokomi Teruhashi in '' The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.'', Zero Two in ''Darling in the Franxx'', Itsuki Nakano in ''The Quintessential Quintuplets'' and Yashiro Nene in ''Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun''. Biography Ballard was born and grew up in Paris, Texas. She developed an interest in voice acting when she attended a local anime convention, seeing the panel of voice actors, and learned that Funimation was only two hours from her hometown. While attending Paris Junior College, she was a participant in the Disney College Program, after which she changed her major to theatre. Ballard graduated in 2006 with an associate degree in theatre a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nichika Ōmori
is a Japanese voice actress from Nagano Prefecture who is affiliated with Across Entertainment. After graduating from acting school, she made her voice acting debut as the character Yurika Nijino in the anime series ''Invaders of the Rokujouma!?''. She is also known for her roles as Asahi Kuga in ''Seven Senses of the Re'Union'' and Yurine Hanazono in ''Dropkick on My Devil!'' Early life and career Ōmori was born in Nagano Prefecture on October 15, 1994. As a child, she learned to play the piano at the age of two, and she had an interest in anime series such as ''Sailor Moon''; while in kindergarten, she frequently imitated the character Sailor Moon, and "wished to become a magical girl". She would also watch ''Gundam'' with her four older brothers, but she would not consider herself a fan of the series until she reached junior high school. She had a desire to participate in a school play production of ''Journey to the West'', but her teacher would tell her to try out narration ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roppongi
is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan, famous for the affluent Roppongi Hills development area and popular night club scene. A few foreign embassies are located near Roppongi, and the night life is popular with locals and foreigners alike. It is in the central part of Tokyo, south of Akasaka and north of Azabu. History The name ''Roppongi'', which appears to have been coined around 1660, literally means "six trees". Six very old and large zelkova trees used to mark the area; the first three were cleared, and the last were destroyed during World War II. Another legend has it that the name comes from the fact that six ''daimyōs'' lived nearby during the Edo period, each with the kanji character for "tree" or a kind of tree in their names. Roppongi was not extensively populated until after the Meiji Restoration, although the area was trafficked for centuries and served as the site of the cremation of Shōgun Tokugawa Hidetada's wife in 1626.Gary CooperGood ol' six trees—the way ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexis Tipton
Alexis Tipton is an American voice actress and ADR director affiliated with Funimation. She has provided voices for English-language versions of anime series and video games. Her roles include Sun Seto in '' My Bride Is a Mermaid'', Musubi in ''Sekirei'', Mizuki Himeji in ''Baka and Test'', Millianna in ''Fairy Tail'', Moka Akashiya in '' Rosario + Vampire'', Honey in ''Space Dandy'', Kurumi Tokisaki in ''Date A Live'', Anya Hepburn in ''Soul Eater Not!'', Kid Trunks in the Funimation dub of ''Dragon Ball Super'', Mei Hatsume in ''My Hero Academia'', Iris in '' Fire Force'' and Kaguya Shinomiya in '' Kaguya-sama: Love Is War''. Filmography Anime Film Other dubbing Video games References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tipton, Alexis 1989 births American voice actresses Living people University of North Texas alumni Place of birth missing (living people) 21st-century American actresses American television actresses American film actresses Actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reina Ueda
is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Toyama Prefecture. She is affiliated with 81 Produce. Beginning her career as a voice actress in 2012, her first main role was Naru Sekiya, the protagonist of the 2014 anime series '' Hanayamata''. She is also known for her roles as Mira Yurisaki in ''Dimension W'', Hane Sakura in ''Bakuon!!'', Mallow in '' Pokémon: Sun & Moon'', Shiori Shinomiya in '' Sakura Quest'', and Akane Shinjō in '' SSSS.Gridman''. She was one of the recipients of the Best New Actress Award in the 9th Seiyu Awards in 2015. She released a mini-album in 2016, and her first solo single in 2018. Biography Ueda was born in Toyama Prefecture on January 17, 1994. From an early age, she had an interest in performing, joining her school's theater club in elementary. While a member of her junior high school's theater club, she became interested in becoming a voice actress after interacting with a club member who wanted to pursue that profession. She decided to become a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
