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Isshoni Training
is a three-part Japanese original video animation (OVA) series released from April 2009 to December 2010. A mobile game was also released in August 2010. Production The entire series was planned, written, and funded by Muneshige Nakagawa, who also founded Primastea to work on the series. Media OVA The first OVA, titled ''Isshoni Training: Training with Hinako'', was released on April 24, 2009. It was directed by Iku Suzuki and animated by Studio Hibari, with Muneshige Nakagawa writing the scripts and producing the series, Ryoko Amisaki designing the characters, and Raito composing the music. Mai Kadowaki performed the lead role. The second OVA, titled ''Isshoni Sleeping: Sleeping with Hinako'', was released on February 11, 2010. Shinichiro Kimura replaced Suzuki as the director, while the rest of the staff and cast from the first OVA reprised their roles. The third and final OVA, titled ''Isshoni Training 026: Bathtime with Hinako & Hiyoko'' was released on December 24, 2010; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinichiro Kimura
is a Japanese anime storyboard artist and director from Hiroshima Prefecture. His nickname is , a shortened version of his name. Kimura graduated from Osaka University of Arts with a major in oil painting. He enrolled in a fine arts college to get a teaching certificate in art. While in school, he was a member of CAS, an animation research society, and was classmates with animation director Takao Kado. After graduating, he worked at Studio World. Formerly an animator, he first worked as a director on an adult work, and has been working as a director ever since. He began his career as a storyboard artist and director, and made his directorial debut in 1998 with ''Burn-Up Excess''. Some of his best-known works as a director include ''Hand Maid May'' (2000) and ''A Little Snow Fairy Sugar'' (2001). Filmography As Director *''Burn-Up Excess'' (1998) *'' Weiß Kreuz Verbrechen & Strafe'' (1999) *''Hand Maid May'' (2000) *''A Little Snow Fairy Sugar'' (2001) *''Cosplay Complex'' (2002) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Hibari
is a Japanese animation studio founded in July 1979 by Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu and his wife Sachiko. In 1985 Hiroyoshi Mitsunobu fell ill and Sachiko Mitsunobu was appointed president. During that time Seiji Mitsunobu (Hiroyoshi and Sachiko's son) was appointed CEO. Subsidiaries * LARX Entertainment Co., Ltd. (株式会社ラークスエンタテインメント): A computer animation studio established in 2006-07. * Lerche (ラルケ): An animation brand established in 2011 by the studio. The majority of the projects from Studio Hibari have been made under this brand since the creation of it instead of using the Studio Hibari brand, which have been used more for other venues like production in anime. Works Television series *''Sensual Phrase'' (1999−2000) *''Taro the Space Alien'' (2000−2001) *''Tantei Shounen Kageman'' (2001−2002) * '' Duel Masters Charge'' (2004–2006) * '' Duel Masters: Sacred Lands'' (with Hasbro Studios, 2005–2006) *''Mirmo!'' (2002−2005) *''Happy Les ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Section23 Films
SXION 23 LLC, doing business as Section23 Films is an American multimedia distributor based in Houston, Texas specializing in releasing anime and Japanese films. Established in 2009, Section23 is one of five successors to ADV Films; alongside Sentai Filmworks, Switchblade Pictures, Maiden Japan, and AEsir Holdings. The company is named after a Texas tax code.Section23 Films Ships 1st DVDs Since Public Unveiling '''' List of Section23 Films clients Sentai Filmworks |
Original Video Animation
, abbreviated as OVA and sometimes as OAV (original animation video), are Japanese animated films and series made specially for release in home video formats without prior showings on television or in theaters, though the first part of an OVA series may be broadcast for promotional purposes. OVA titles were originally made available on VHS, later becoming more popular on LaserDisc and eventually DVD. Starting in 2008, the term OAD (original animation DVD) began to refer to DVD releases published bundled with their source-material manga. Format Like anime made for television broadcast, OVAs are sub-divided into episodes. OVA media (tapes, laserdiscs or DVDs) usually contain just one episode each. Episode length varies from title to title: each episode may run from a few minutes to two hours or more. An episode length of 30 minutes occurs quite commonly, but no standard length exists. In some cases, the length of episodes in a specific OVA may vary greatly, for example in '' Gao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime News Network
Anime News Network (ANN) is a news website that reports on the status of anime, manga, video games, Japanese popular music and other related cultures within North America, Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan. The website offers reviews and other editorial content, forums where readers can discuss current issues and events, and an encyclopedia that contains many anime and manga with information on the staff, cast, theme music, plot summaries, and user ratings. The website was founded in July 1998 by Justin Sevakis, and operated the magazine ''Protoculture Addicts'' from 2005 to 2008. Based in Canada, it has separate versions of its news content aimed toward audiences in four separate regions: the United States and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. History The website was founded by Justin Sevakis in July 1998. In May 2000, CEO Christopher Macdonald joined the website editorial staff, replacing editor-in-chief Isaac Alexander. On June 30, 2002, Anime News N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hinako (anime Character)
Hinako is a fictional character appearing in the three OVA anime: #April 2009: '' Issho ni Training: Training with Hinako'' #February 2010: ''Issho ni Sleeping: Sleeping with Hinako'' #December 2010: ''Issho ni Training 026: Bathtime with Hinako & Hiyoko''. In Japanese, the character is voiced by Mai Kadowaki. All three OVAs were produced at Studio Hibari, with character designs from Ryoko Amisaki and the screenplay written by Muneshige Nakagawa. In the first OVA, ''Training with Hinako'', Hinako is transformed into an anime figure through a television and then talks to the viewer. After that, she begins to exercise to lose some weight, providing the viewer with fan service in the process. The video is in an interactive format, allowing the viewer to rearrange the scenes in the video. The intention behind the production of the first DVD was to make an animation that could be participated in. This DVD became a bestseller on Amazon in Japan in April 2009. The second OVA, ''Issho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mai Kadowaki
is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo, Japan. She was previously known as 門脇舞 (pronunciation identical). Biography She is popular as a radio actress who wears glasses. She is also known for portraying meganekko characters on a regular basis. Her nickname is 舞太 (''Maita''). She came up with this nickname when she was trying to register an email address and "mai" was in already in use so she opted for "maita". On January 21, 2007, she announced on her website that she will rename herself 門脇舞以, which has the same pronunciation as her previous name. In September 2009, a crazed fan who had threatened her in a letter was arrested. The letters were sent to Kadowaki's agency. On February 26, 2013, she announced on her website that she got married. On December 1, 2013, Kadowaki announced that she gave birth to her first child. On November 20, 2018, she announced on her blog on Saturday that she is now a "single parent". Kadowaki didn't write the specific cir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Android (operating System)
Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Android is developed by a consortium of developers known as the Open Handset Alliance and commercially sponsored by Google. It was unveiled in November 2007, with the first commercial Android device, the HTC Dream, being launched in September 2008. Most versions of Android are proprietary. The core components are taken from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), which is free and open-source software (FOSS) primarily licensed under the Apache License. When Android is installed on devices, the ability to modify the otherwise free and open-source software is usually restricted, either by not providing the corresponding source code or by preventing reinstallation through technical measures, thus rendering the installed version proprietary. Most Android devices ship with additional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
THEM Anime Reviews
THEM Anime Reviews, otherwise known as THEM or T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews, is an Anime, anime Review, review website that writes about current and past anime in any form, including Original video animation, OVAs and Original net animation, ONAs. The website offers reviews, editorial content and hosts Internet forum, forums. History THEM was founded in 1993 by Arizona State University Barrett, The Honors College, Honors College students as a school club for fans of science fiction and fantasy. It became an anime review website, named THEM Online, in 1996, and Carlos Ross, who later became one of the editors in chief of the website, became a writer in 1999. By 2007, Ross would be part of Arizona State University's College of Liberal Arts & Science. In June 2000, the current domain name of the website was registered. At the time, the site was using ASU servers, which were later changed. In the first six years of the site, from 1996 to 2002, only one guest review was accepted and all "s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maiden Japan
''Maiden Japan'', released as ''Heavy Metal Army'' in Japan, is a live EP by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden. The title is a pun of Deep Purple's live album '' Made in Japan''. Release There are at least two different versions of this EP; all tracks were recorded at the Aichi Kosei Nenkin Kaikan in Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan on 23 May 1981. It was lead singer Paul Di'Anno's final recording with the band. The original Japanese pressing features only 4 tracks and the record speed is 45RPM, but the other version has 5 tracks. It was never the band's intention to release this album, but Toshiba-EMI wanted a live album. Cover art The original cover depicted the band's mascot, Eddie, holding the severed head of singer Paul Di'Anno. The replacement cover was done on very short notice after Iron Maiden's manager, Rod Smallwood, received a proof for review, and became agitated at Di'Anno's depiction because the band were looking to replace him. ''Maiden Japan'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
