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King Of Prism
''King of Prism'' is a Japanese media franchise produced by Avex Pictures and Tatsunoko Production. The series is a spin-off of the ''Pretty Rhythm'' multimedia series and focuses on the male characters introduced in ''Pretty Rhythms third anime series, '' Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live'', aiming for an older female demographic. ''King of Prism'' debuted as a film series in 2016, with the first film, '' King of Prism by Pretty Rhythm'' releasing in January 9, 2016. It was then followed by '' King of Prism: Pride the Hero'' in 2017, '' King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars'' in 2019, and ''King of Prism All Stars: Prism Show Best 10'' in 2020. Plot The ''Pretty Rhythm'' series focuses on Prism Stars, idols performing figure skating routines through song and dance with special moves known as Prism Jumps. The characters participate in Prism Shows, live performances that are scored based on how charmed the audience is. Currently, there are two styles of Prism Shows for male Prism Stars: ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Of Prism By Pretty Rhythm
''King of Prism by Pretty Rhythm'' (stylized as ''KING OF PRISM by PrettyRhythm'') is a 2016 Japanese animated film produced by Tatsunoko Production and Avex Pictures based on Takara Tomy's ''Pretty Rhythm'' franchise. The story focuses on side characters from the animated television series '' Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live'', which aired from 2013 to 2014. Initially released in 14 theaters on January 9, 2016, the film's unexpected popularity led to nationwide screenings of the film and became a financial success, which led to a spin-off multimedia franchise focusing on the characters. In addition, a stage play adaptation of the film titled ''King of Prism: Over the Sunshine!'' took place in 2017. ''King of Prism by Pretty Rhythm'' also led the "cheer screenings" movement in modern cinema. The film was followed up by a sequel, '' King of Prism: Pride the Hero'', in 2017, and a third continuation, '' King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars'', in 2019. Plot The ''Pretty Rhythm'' series fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Syn Sophia
, formerly AKI Corporation and The Man Breeze, is an independent video game development studio located in Kichijōji, Tokyo, Japan, founded on June 19, 1995. The company is best known for its popular wrestling games in the late 1990s and early-mid-2000s, starting with the release of '' Virtual Pro-Wrestling'' in 1996. The title was the first entry in the ''Virtual Pro Wrestling'' series. The company's take on World Championship Wrestling proved successful in the late 1990s with the release of several games, culminating in '' WCW/nWo Revenge'' for the Nintendo 64. As a result, the World Wrestling Federation ended their twelve-year relationship with Acclaim Entertainment and partnered with THQ/AKI in 1999. The relationship would continue AKI's reputation for quality wrestling games, which ended with the release of '' WWF No Mercy''.McLaughlin, RuIGN Presents the History of Wrestling GamesIGN (November 12, 2008). Retrieved on 2-03-11. History The company went public in 1998 and o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Idol
An is a type of entertainer marketed for image, attractiveness, and personality in Japanese pop culture. Idols are primarily singers with training in acting, dancing, and modeling. Idols are commercialized through merchandise and endorsements by talent agencies, while maintaining a parasocial relationship with a financially loyal consumer fan base. Japan's idol industry first emerged in the 1960s and became prominent in the 1970s and 1980s due to television. During the 1980s, regarded as the "Golden Age of Idols", idols drew in commercial interest and began appearing in commercials and television dramas. As more niche markets began to appear in the late 2000s and early 2010s, it led to a significant growth in the industry known as the "Idol Warring Period." Today, over 10,000 teenage girls in Japan are idols, with over 3,000 groups active. Japan's idol industry has been used as a model for other pop idol industries, such as K-pop. Sub-categories of idols include gravure idols ... [...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] |
Aomori Nebuta Matsuri
The is a Japanese summer festival that takes place in Aomori, Aomori Prefecture, Japan in early August. The festival attracts the most tourists of any of the country's nebuta festivals, and is counted among the three largest festivals in the Tōhoku region. It was designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 1980, and as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan by the Ministry of the Environment in 1996. "Nebuta" refers to the float of a brave warrior-figure which is carried through the center of the city, while dancers wearing a unique type of costume called dance around in time with the chant (shorten dialectal version of "irasshai", calling visitors and customers to watch or join). In the local dialect, participation in the festival is inquired using the verb , which was derived from the Japanese spelling of the ''haneto'' costume and the verb . Origin and history The most widely known explanation is that the festival originated from the flutes and taiko, futu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aomori Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan in the Tōhoku region. The prefecture's capital, largest city, and namesake is the city of Aomori. Aomori is the northernmost prefecture on Japan's main island, Honshu, and is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the east, Iwate Prefecture to the southeast, Akita Prefecture to the southwest, the Sea of Japan to the west, and Hokkaido across the Tsugaru Strait to the north. Aomori Prefecture is the 8th-largest prefecture, with an area of , and the 31st-most populous prefecture, with more than 1.2 million people. Approximately 45 percent of Aomori Prefecture's residents live in its two core cities, Aomori and Hachinohe, which lie on coastal plains. The majority of the prefecture is covered in forested mountain ranges, with population centers occupying valleys and plains. Aomori is the third-most populous prefecture in the Tōhoku region, after Miyagi Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture. Mount Iwaki, an active stratovolcano, is the prefecture's highest p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasuku Hatanaka
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. Biography He voiced Yuma Tsukumo in the anime series ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal'', Ushio in ''Ushio and Tora'', Ikoma in ''Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress'', Gō Nagakura in ''Battery'', and Fudō Nomura in ''Armed Girl's Machiavellism''. He was listed among the Best Voice Actors for Newtype Anime Awards in 2016. He is also the official Japanese voice-dubbing artist for Edmund Pevensie in ''The Chronicles of Narnia'', which was his debut role as a voice actor. Since 2013, Hatanaka has been employed by Ken Production. His music career includes "Dying Wish", used as the opening theme in ''Moriarty the Patriot'', and "Twisted Hearts", used as the opening theme for the anime's second season. In addition to his solo musical career, Tasuku is also a member of Animate Channel's group 8P (or eight piece). On December 29, 2019, the agency I'm Enterprise announced in a statement that Hatanaka (at Ken Production) and Sayaka Senbongi, have gotten marri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renjishi
''Renjishi'' (連獅子), or Two Lions, is a kabuki dance with lyrics written by Kawatake Mokuami, choreography by Hanayagi Jusuke I and music by Kineya Shōjirō III and Kineya Katsusaburō II, first performed in 1872. Originally staged for a private dance recital in 1861, it was later expanded and reused in July 1872 as the fourth act for another play at the Murayama-za in Tokyo. ''Renjishi'' continued to evolve, with two different sets of music being used (both still performed), and the comic interlude added in 1901. A later version was created for one father and two lion cubs. One of many kabuki works based on the noh play '' Shakkyō'' (The Stone Bridge), in the last stages of ''Renjishi'' development as a kabuki dance it was brought closer back to the noh version. In particular, in the February 1901 performance at the Tokyo-za, ''Renjishi'' was turned into a ''matsubame mono'' (pine-board play), modifying the stage to replicate the noh stage's green pine tree backgrou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabuki
is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. Kabuki is thought to have originated in the very early Edo period, when founder Izumo no Okuni formed a female dance troupe who performed dances and light sketches in Kyoto. The art form later developed into its present all-male theatrical form after women were banned from performing in kabuki theatre in 1629. Kabuki developed throughout the late 17th century and reached its zenith in the mid-18th century. In 2005, kabuki theatre was proclaimed by UNESCO as an intangible heritage possessing outstanding universal value. In 2008, it was inscribed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists, UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Etymology The individual kanji that make up the word ''kabuki'' can be read as , , and . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sōma Saitō
is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with 81 Produce and Sacra Music. Biography Early life Saito was born on April 22, 1991, in Shōwa, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. He is the eldest of three siblings, with two younger sisters. He started wanting to become a voice actor in high school, inspired by Akira Ishida's role as Koyemshi in ''Bokurano''. Prior to that, he wanted to become a musician or a novel writer. Voice acting career Saito joined the second 81 Produce’s Audition in 2008. In that audition, a total of 1,035 people participated with only 33 going to the final audition to decide who would win and stay training under the talent agency. He won the audition for the male category and started taking voice acting classes at ''81 ACTOR'S STUDIO'' afterwards, while still attending high school. In 2009, Saito won the "Judges' Special Prize" in the recitation competition at the 33rd . Veteran voice actor Nobuyo Ōyama was one of the judges present at that time. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayuri Hara (born 1997), Indonesian footballer
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Sayuri may refer to: People * Sayuri (given name) * Sayuri (musician) (born 1996), Japanese musician * Yakob Sayuri Yakob Sayuri (born 22 September 1997) is an Indonesian professional footballer who plays as a winger and full back for Liga 1 club PSM Makassar and the Indonesia national team. He is the twin brother of Yance Sayuri, who is also a footballer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animate (retailer)
is the retailing arm of MOVIC and is the largest retailer of anime, video games and manga in Japan. The first and flagship store of Animate was opened in 1983 in Ikebukuro, a district in Tokyo, Japan. Retail stores Currently there are 117 Animate stores in Japan, four in mainland China (Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing and Chengdu), two in Taiwan (Taipei and Taichung), two in Thailand (Bangkok and Rangsit), and one in Seoul, South Korea. Online stores Animate currently has two online stores: the animate Online Shop, which has been active since 2005, and animate International. Former stores *Sakaihigashi Station, Osaka *Los Angeles, California (closed in 2003) *Hong Kong (closed in 2020) Subsidiaries *Animate Film (アニメイトフィルム): An animation studio. *Libre Publishing (リブレ出版株式会社): Originally part of Biblos Co., Ltd. (株式会社ビブロス) Following the bankruptcy of Biblos on 5 April 2006 caused by the chain bankruptcy started by its parent comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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