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Hayate × Blade
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shizuru Hayashiya. The series is set in an all-girls school with sword-fighting at the center of the story. It was originally published by ASCII Media Works in ''Dengeki Daioh'' between November 2003 and May 2008. It restarted in Shueisha's ''Ultra Jump'' in August 2008 and continued until July 2013. The chapters are collected into 18 ''tankōbon'' volumes in Japan. Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga for release in English. A sequel manga, ''Hayate × Blade 2'', began serialization in the September 2013 issue of ''Ultra Jump''. Three drama CDs based on the manga were released in Japan by Frontier Works in collaboration with Geneon between March 2006 and May 2008. Plot Tenchi Academy is an all-girls school that teaches regular classes as well as "Sword Arts". In Sword Arts, students attempt to perfect their combat skills by dueling each other. There are also , where students form a partnership with another and de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action (genre)
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 fiction, spy novels, Adventure fiction, adventure stories, tales of terror and intrigue ("cloak and dagger") and Mystery fiction, mysteries. This kind of story utilizes Thriller (genre), suspense, the tension that is built up when the reader wishes to know how the Conflict (narrative), conflict between the protagonist and antagonist is going to be resolved or what the solution to the puzzle of a Thriller (genre), thriller is. Genre fiction Action fiction is a form of genre fiction whose subject matter is characterized by emphasis on exciting Action (narrative), 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 an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Yen
The is the official currency of Japan. It is the third-most traded currency in the foreign exchange market, after the United States dollar (US$) and the euro. It is also widely used as a third reserve currency after the US dollar and the euro. The New Currency Act of 1871 introduced Japan's modern currency system, with the yen defined as of gold, or of silver, and divided decimally into 100 ''sen'' or 1,000 ''rin''. The yen replaced the previous Tokugawa coinage as well as the various ''hansatsu'' paper currencies issued by feudal ''han'' (fiefs). The Bank of Japan was founded in 1882 and given a monopoly on controlling the money supply. Following World War II, the yen lost much of its prewar value. To stabilize the Japanese economy, the exchange rate of the yen was fixed at ¥360 per US$ as part of the Bretton Woods system. When that system was abandoned in 1971, the yen became undervalued and was allowed to float. The yen had appreciated to a peak of ¥271 per US$ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seinen Manga
is an editorial category of Japanese comics marketed toward young adult men. In Japanese, the word ''seinen'' literally means "youth", but the term "''seinen'' manga" is also used to describe the target audience of magazines like ''Weekly Manga Times'' and ''Weekly Manga Goraku'' which cater specifically to men's interests, and are marketed towards a demographic of young adult men between the ages of 18 and 40. ''Seinen'' manga are distinguished from ''shōnen'' manga which are for young teen boys, although some ''seinen'' manga like '' xxxHolic'' share similarities with ''shōnen'' manga. ''Seinen'' manga can focus on action, politics, science fiction, fantasy, relationships, sports, or comedy. The female equivalent to ''seinen'' manga is ''josei'' manga. ''Seinen'' manga have a wide variety of art styles and variation in subject matter. Examples of ''seinen'' series include: '' Berserk'', '' AKIRA'', '' 20th Century Boys'', ''One Punch Man'', ''Golden Kamuy'', ''Ghost in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Manga Magazines
This is a list of manga magazines or published in Japan. The majority of manga magazines are categorized into one of five demographics, which correspond to the age and gender of their readership: * '' Kodomo'' – aimed at young children. * '' Shōnen'' – aimed at boys. * '' Shōjo'' – aimed at girls. * ''Seinen'' – aimed at young adult men. * ''Josei'' – aimed at young adult women. Some entries are listed as "Mixed", indicating that they are aimed at an audience of both girls and boys. For magazines that do not correspond to one of the five demographics, their primary genre is listed. * The following have full details on the magazine entry: See also *List of Japanese manga magazines by circulation References External links ComiPedia: Manga Magazine Guide and Publication Encyclopedia {{Media series Manga magazines Manga magazines This is a list of manga magazines or published in Japan. The majority of manga magazines are categorized into one of f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōnen Manga
is an editorial category of Japanese comics targeting an audience of adolescent boys. It is, along with manga (targeting adolescent girls and young women), manga (targeting young adult and adult men), and manga (targeting adult women), one of the primary editorial categories of manga. manga is traditionally published in dedicated manga magazines that exclusively target the demographic group. Of the four primary demographic categories of manga, is the most popular category in the Japanese market. While manga ostensibly targets an audience of young males, its actual readership extends significantly beyond this target group to include all ages and genders. The category originated from Japanese children's magazines at the turn of the 20th century and gained significant popularity by the 1920s. The editorial focus of manga is primarily on action, adventure, and the fighting of monsters or other forces of evil. Though action narratives dominate the category, there is de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shizuka Itou
is a feminine Japanese given name. Possible writings Shizuka can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *, "quiet/calm" *, "quiet/calm, flower" *, "quiet/calm, fragrance" *, "quiet/calm, flower" *, "quiet/calm, excellent" *, "quiet/calm, summer". The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People with the name * , Taiwanese actress * , Japanese voice actress * , Japanese figure skater * , also known as Lady Shizuka, one of the most famous women in Japanese history and literature * , Japanese voice actress * , Japanese novelist and lyricist * , Japanese actress and dancer * , Japanese voice actress * , Japanese voice actress * , Japanese voice actress * , Japanese politician * , Japanese singer * , Japanese ball-jointed doll maker and musician * , Japanese gravure idol and actress *, Japanese table tennis player * , motorcycle racer * , Japanese actress, gravure idol, and writer * Shizuka Sugiyama (born 1987), Japanese mixed martial arts fighter * , ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junko Minagawa
is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Haikyo. Her best-known role is Ryoma Echizen, the title character in ''The Prince of Tennis'' anime series. She sang some of the show's theme songs, insert songs, and character singles, some of which have charted in Oricon's single rankings. Other major roles include Ayaka Yukihiro in the ''Negima'' series, Akira in ''Aria'', Cao Chun Yan in ''Fighting Beauty Wulong'', Cornelia Li Britannia in ''Code Geass'', Khamsin in ''Shakugan no Shana'', Yoshitaka Nakabayashi in ''He Is My Master'', Haruka Tenoh/Sailor Uranus in ''Sailor Moon Crystal'', Mereoleona Vermillion in ''Black Clover'', and Yun in ''Yona of the Dawn''. Biography Before becoming a voice actor During childhood, Junko actively participated in school plays. In kindergarten, she plays the difficult role of a duck in ''The Ugly Duckling'', and in elementary school, she was in ''Kaguya-hime''. During junior and senior high school, Junko devoted herself to volleyball club act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megumi Toyoguchi
is a Japanese voice actress affiliated by 81 Produce. Some of her starring roles are Yao Sakurakouji in ''Miami Guns'', Ran Kotobuki in ''Super Gals!'', Winry Rockbell in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' (first anime), Sei Sato in ''Maria-sama ga Miteru'', Hikari (Dawn) in '' Pokémon'', Revy in ''Black Lagoon'', Seiren/Ellen Kurokawa/Cure Beat in '' Suite Precure'' and Miriallia Haw in Mobile Suite Gundam SEED & Mobile Suite GUNDAM SEED DESTINY. In video games, she played Paine in ''Final Fantasy X-2'', Junko Enoshima in '' Danganronpa'', Rosie in ''Valkyria Chronicles'', Yukari Takeba in ''Persona 3'' (which has adapted into a film series) and Aqua in '' Kingdom Hearts''. Biography When she was in the upper grades of elementary school, she became addicted to anime when she watched '' Dragon Ball'' and became a fan of Tōru Furuya who played the role of Yamcha in the anime series. While she was in her second year of high school, she watched Furuya's role in '' Dragon Quest'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūrei
are figures in Japanese folklore analogous to the Western model of ghosts. The name consists of two kanji, (''yū''), meaning "faint" or "dim" and (''rei''), meaning "soul" or "spirit". Alternative names include , meaning ruined or departed spirit, , meaning dead spirit, or the more encompassing or . Like their Chinese, Korean, and Western counterparts, they are thought to be spirits barred from a peaceful afterlife. Japanese afterlife According to traditional Japanese beliefs, all humans have a spirit or soul called a . When a person dies, the ''reikon'' leaves the body and enters a form of purgatory, where it waits for the proper funeral and post-funeral rites to be performed so that it may join its ancestors. If this is done correctly, the ''reikon'' is believed to be a protector of the living family and to return yearly in August during the Obon Festival to receive thanks. If the person dies, however, in a sudden or violent manner such as murder or suicide, if the pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamiko Noto
> is a Japanese actress and singer. Some of her prominent anime roles include Kotomi Ichinose in ''Clannad'', Rin in ''Inuyasha'', Kotori Monou in '' X'', Aoi Kannazuki in ''Kaitō Tenshi Twin Angel'', Durandal in ''Honkai Impact 3rd'', Haruka Nogizaka in ''Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu'', UMP9 in ''Girls' Frontline'', Fiel Nirvalen in ''No Game No Life'', Sawako Kuronuma in ''Kimi ni Todoke'', and Satellizer L. Bridget in ''Freezing''. Noto was nominated in the 1st Seiyu Awards for her work as Yakumo Tsukamoto in ''School Rumble'' and as Masane Amaha in ''Witchblade''. Noto has released several character songs and albums which have charted in Oricon and was a guest at the Otakon and Anime Expo conventions held in the United States. Biography Noto was born in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. After graduating from Baba Elementary School in Kanazawa City in 1992, she entered Kanazawa City Koshomachi Junior High School. In 1995, Noto entered Hokuriku Gakuin High School. After gradu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Makiko Ōmoto
is a freelance Japanese voice actress from Kurashiki, Okayama. She is best known for voicing Kirby in the eponymous game series and for voicing Ness from the ''EarthBound'' series in ''Super Smash Bros.''. Personal life On March 15, 2020, she had her appendix removed. Filmography Anime * ''Angel Heart'' (Joy Rō) *''Armitage III'' (OAV) *Atashin'chi (Rio) *''Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto'' * ''Bakusou Kyoudai Let's & Go!! MAX'' (Nero Stella Boruzoi) * ''Battle B-Daman: Fire Spirits'' (Gunnos) 2005 * ''Battle B-Daman'' (Mirumasu) * Battle Spirits: Shōnen Toppa Bashin (Baito-san) * ''Black Jack'' (Mika) *Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo (LOVE) * Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 (Yoshiko Fujisawa) *''Cheeky Angel'' (Miki Hanakain) 2002 *Super Yo-Yo (Mai Kirisaki) * Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (SP (ep 21)) 2006 *''Corrector Yui'' (Yui Kasuga) 1999 *'' Crayon Shin-chan'' (Micchi Hatogoya (2nd Voice); Yuu Yakutsukuri) *''Crush Gear Turbo'' (Kishin Ōkawa) *''Cutie Honey Flash'' (Aki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miki Nagasawa
is a Japanese voice actress. She was raised in Fukushima. Formerly affiliated for Haikyo, she is affiliated with Atomic Monkey. On anime roles, she played the eponymous character in ''Vampire Princess Miyu'', Wedy in ''Death Note'' and Maya Ibuki in ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''. In video games, she played Shelinda in ''Final Fantasy X'' and '' X-2'', Kuyo in '' Genji: Dawn of the Samurai'', Karin in ''Shadow Hearts 2'', and Sleigh Presty in ''Super Robot Wars''. Nagasawa attended Nan Desu Kan in 2009. Filmography Animation ; 1994 * ''Key the Metal Idol'' (OVA) – Sakura Kuriyagawa * ''Macross 7'' – Jessica ; 1995 * ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' – Maya Ibuki ; 1996 * ''After War Gundam X'' – Perla Ciss * ''Brave Command Dagwon'' – Maria Tobe, Gunkid * ''Martian Successor Nadesico'' – Izumi Maki ; 1997 * ''Vampire Princess Miyu'' (TV series) – Miyu ; 1998 * ''Anpanman'' – Creampanda'' * '' Blue Submarine No. 6'' – Mutio * '' Cowboy Bebop'' – Judy * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
