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Encourage Films
is a Japanese animation studio established on August 5, 2008. The studio is based in Nerima, Tokyo. __TOC__ Works Television series Original net animations Original video animations Notes References External links * * {{Japanese animation studios Encourage Films, Animation studios in Tokyo Japanese animation studios Japanese companies established in 2008 Mass media companies established in 2008 Nerima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabushiki Gaisha
A or ''kabushiki kaisha'', commonly abbreviated K.K. or KK, is a type of defined under the Companies Act of Japan. The term is often translated as "stock company", " joint-stock company" or "stock corporation". The term ''kabushiki gaisha'' in Japan refers to any joint-stock company regardless of country of origin or incorporation; however, outside Japan the term refers specifically to joint-stock companies incorporated in Japan. Usage in language In Latin script, ''kabushiki kaisha'', with a , is often used, but the original Japanese pronunciation is ''kabushiki gaisha'', with a , owing to rendaku. A ''kabushiki gaisha'' must include "" in its name (Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act). In a company name, "" can be used as a prefix (e.g. , '' kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , '' Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their name as "Company, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Light Novel
A light novel (, Hepburn: ''raito noberu'') is a style of young adult novel primarily targeting high school and middle school students. The term "light novel" is a ''wasei-eigo'', or a Japanese term formed from words in the English language. Light novels are often called or, in English, LN. The average length of a light novel is about 50,000 words, and is published in the '' bunkobon'' format ( A6, 10.5 cm×14.8 cm or 4.1"x5.8"). Light novels are subject to dense publishing schedules, with new installations being published in 3–9-month intervals. Light novels are commonly illustrated in a manga art style and are often adapted into manga and anime. While most light novels are published only as books, some have their chapters first serialized monthly in anthology magazines before being collected and compiled into book format, similar to how manga is published. Details Light novels developed from pulp magazines. To please their audience, in the 1970s, most o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zetsumetsu Kigu Shōjo Amazing Twins
is a two-part original video animation produced by Encourage Films and directed by Junichi Sato. The two parts will be released on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on February 26 and June 25, 2014 respectively, whilst AT-X aired them on December 29, 2013 and May 6, 2014 respectively. The opening theme and ending themes are and respectively, both performed by Haruka Chisuga. Summary The story takes place in a world where certain individuals possess a power called Incomprehensible Skill of Human beings (ISH), giving them supernatural powers. One of these individuals is Amane Todoroki, a straightforward and somewhat air-headed girl who works as an idol magician Magician or The Magician may refer to: Performers * A practitioner of magic (supernatural) * A practitioner of magic (illusion) * Magician (fantasy), a character in a fictional fantasy context Entertainment Books * ''The Magician'', an 18th-ce ... for a performance team called Nought. Amane has a twin sister named Lilianne who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toei Animation
() is a Japanese animation studio primarily controlled by its namesake Toei Company. It has produced numerous series, including ''Sally the Witch,'' ''GeGeGe no Kitarō,'' ''Mazinger Z'', ''Galaxy Express 999'', ''Cutie Honey'', ''Dr. Slump'', ''Dragon Ball (TV series), Dragon Ball'', ''Saint Seiya'', ''Sailor Moon (TV series), Sailor Moon'', ''Slam Dunk (manga), Slam Dunk'', ''Digimon'', ''One Piece (TV series), One Piece'', ''Toriko'', ''World Trigger'', ''The Transformers (TV series), The Transformers'' (between 1984–1990, including several Japanese exclusive productions) and the ''Pretty Cure'' series. History The studio was founded by animators Kenzō Masaoka and Zenjirō Yamamoto in 1948 as . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was renamed , doing business as Toei Animation Co., Ltd. outside Japan. In 1998, the Japanese name was renamed to Toei Animation. It has created a number of TV series and movies and adapted Japanese comics as animated series, many popular w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shigeru Mizuki
was a Japanese manga artist and historian, best known for his manga series ''GeGeGe no Kitarō''. Born in a hospital in Osaka and raised in the city of Sakaiminato, Tottori, he later moved to Chōfu, Tokyo where he remained until his death. His pen-name, Mizuki, comes from the time when he managed an inn called 'Mizuki Manor' while he drew pictures for kamishibai. A specialist in stories of Yōkai (traditional Japanese monsters, ghouls, and goblins), he is considered a master of the genre. Mizuki was also a noted historian, publishing works relating to world history, Japanese history, and his own World War II experience. Life Mizuki was born Shigeru Mura (武良 茂 ''Mura Shigeru'') in the city of Osaka, the second of three sons. He was raised in the coastal city of Sakaiminato 境港, where he spent much of his childhood as a 'scrapper': picking fights and participating in childish warfare with the neighbouring children. He displayed from an early age a particular talent f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junichi Sato
is a Japanese anime director, best known for working on '' shōjo''-based anime and in the magical girl genre. He was formerly associated with TYO Animations (formerly Hal Film Maker). Born in Ama, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, his first major work was directing the first two seasons of ''Sailor Moon'' for Toei Animation, after which he handed the position over to Kunihiko Ikuhara, although he continued to storyboard and direct episodes for the later seasons. He later went on to co-direct ''Ojamajo Doremi'' and ''Princess Tutu''. Sato served as chief director for long-runner ''Sgt. Frog'', and in recent years has become more known for his " healing anime" such as ''Aria'' and ''Tamayura''. Works Anime television *''Queen Millennia'' (1981) (Production Manager) *''Patalliro!'' (1982) (Production Manager) *''Bemubemu Hunter Kotengu Tenmaru'' (1983) (Storyboard, Episode Director) *''Tongari Bōshi no Memoru'' ("Wee Wendy" in the U.S.) (1984) (Storyboard, Episode Director) *''Mobil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akuma-kun
is a manga series written and illustrated by Shigeru Mizuki. Several versions of the manga exist, one of which was adapted into a live-action TV show, and another into an anime television series. In addition, two movies were spawned from the anime TV series: ''Akuma-kun: The Movie'' released in 1989 and ''Akuma-kun: Yōkoso Akuma Land e!!'' released in 1990. An original net anime series has been announced with Toei Animation and director Junichi Sato returning from the previous series. Sato will serve as the chief director with Fumitoshi Oizaki serving as the series director. Hiroshi Ōnogi will oversee the scripts. The series is set to be released on Netflix in 2023. Basic setting In this series, the contents vary from version to version. The common plot points of every adaptation are listed below. * The protagonist is a child prodigy who appears once every 10,000 years. The protagonist is always nicknamed “Akuma-kun”. * Akuma-kun wants to create a world where all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CyberAgent
is a Japanese digital advertising company, which was founded in 1998 by Susumu Fujita and headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo. It is owned by Susumu Fujita with 20.50% interest; Fujita is representative director, while Yusuke Hidaka is executive vice president. CyberAgent is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Nikkei 225 since 2000. In 2016, it established a live streaming service called . On April 1, 2016 it was transferred to CyberAgent subsidiary AbemaTV and its name was changed to ''AbemaTV FRESH!'', and on June 26, 2018 its name was changed to ''FRESH LIVE''. Termination of the service began on February 12, 2019, when the creation of new channels, in addition to archiving and other functions, were disabled for most channels. Complete closure of the service on November 30, 2020, was announced on October 9, 2020. Since 2019, CyberAgent integrated the service with OPENREC.tv, another live streaming service operated by CyberAgent subsidiary CyberZ, and some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girl Friend Beta
"Kari" (仮), alternatively pronounced as , is a permanent part of the actual title. Translating to roughly "provisional title" or "working title", it is often used to denote works-in-progress, however in this case it is used as a joke, since the player's "girlfriends" are not real. Despite the title ''Girl Friend Beta'', the franchise is not actually undergoing beta testing. is a 2012 Japanese smartphone game developed by CyberAgent for iOS and Android devices. As of June 2014, it has over 5.3 million users. An anime television series produced by Silver Link aired in Japan between October and December 2014. There are also five manga adaptations based on the game, and a PlayStation Vita spin-off game was released in November 2015. Gameplay The game is a dating simulator which features over 100 different virtual girls, each with a unique voice actress. The player progresses their relationship with the virtual girlfriend by taking her on dates. The game is free-to-play, howev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ordet (studio)
is a Japanese animation studio, founded in 2007 by ex-Kyoto Animation director Yutaka Yamamoto and other staff. The company's name, “Ordet,” means “the word” in Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian. The company initially served as a subcontractor before producing their first fully solo work, an OVA episode of ''Black Rock Shooter'', which aired in the spring of 2010. This was followed up with an 8-episode series that aired on noitamina from February 2, 2012, to March 22, 2012. In 2011, with studios Sanzigen and Trigger, Ordet joined the Ultra Super Pictures joint holding company. Business Ordet was founded in 2007 by Yutaka Yamamoto after being fired by his former employer Kyoto Animation during the production of '' Lucky Star''. After ''Lucky Star'' completed its run, several members of the Kyoto Animation staff left the company and followed Yamamoto. Together, they founded Ordet with approximately ¥ 3 million of capital stock. Staff ;Former staff *Yutaka Yamamoto - Company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yutaka Yamamoto
is a Japanese anime director from Osaka Prefecture. He is known for his incendiary behavior on Twitter and for being fired from Kyoto Animation and Ordet, the latter of which he helped co-found. Biography As a member of Kyoto Animation, Yamamoto rose to prominence within the company after serving as assistant director on '' Munto 2: Beyond the Walls of Time''. In 2006, he was selected to be the series production director of ''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'', after which he became well known among anime fans for the ending dance theme he choreographed. He was to make his full directorial debut with '' Lucky Star'', but was replaced after four episodes due to "performance issues". In a later radio interview, Yamamoto confirmed he was fired by Kyoto Animation and unsuccessfully attempted to win back his job. He later assumed the position of Ordet's president. In 2008, he directed '' Kannagi: Crazy Shrine Maidens'' with Ordet and A-1 Pictures. In 2009, he directed a 90-second s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucky Star (manga)
is a Japanese four-panel comic strip manga series by Kagami Yoshimizu. It has been serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's ''Comptiq'' magazine since December 2003. Cameo strips were published in other magazines such as '' Shōnen Ace'' and others. It has no ongoing plot and typically focuses on the daily lives of the characters. An audio drama CD based on the series was released in August 2005, and the series spawned four video games released between 2005 and 2009. A 24-episode anime adaptation produced by Kyoto Animation aired between April 8 and September 16, 2007. The anime was licensed in North America by Kadokawa Pictures and distributed by Bandai Entertainment; six DVDs have been released between May 2008 and March 2009. An original video animation (OVA) episode was released on September 26, 2008 accompanied by a drama CD. Bandai Entertainment released the OVA in an English-sub only version on August 4, 2009. The anime is currently licensed by Funimation, now known as Cru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
