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Love Live! Sunshine!! (TV Series)
''Love Live! Sunshine!!'' is a 2016 anime television series produced by Sunrise and is the follow-up to the 2013 anime series, ''Love Live! School Idol Project''. Taking place at Uranohoshi Girls' Academy, Chika Takami, a girl who became a fan of the school idol group μ's, decides to follow in their footsteps and form her own school idol group, Aqours. The first season aired in Japan between July 2 and September 24, 2016 and was simulcast by Funimation, Crunchyroll, and Madman Entertainment. An English dub by Funimation began streaming from July 30, 2016. The opening and ending themes are and respectively, both performed by Aqours (Anju Inami, Rikako Aida, Nanaka Suwa, Arisa Komiya, Shuka Saito, Aika Kobayashi, Kanako Takatsuki, Aina Suzuki, and Ai Furihata is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Nagano Prefecture. She is affiliated with Across Entertainment. Furihata made her debut as solo singer in Fall 2020 with her first mini album, "Moonrise" as the first artist af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo MX
JOMX-DTV, branded as Tokyo MX (officially stylized as TOKYO MX), is an independent television station in Tokyo, Japan, owned by the . It is the only television station that exclusively serves the city. It competes with Nippon TV, TV Asahi, NHK General TV, Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, TV Tokyo, and Fuji TV, all of which are flagship stations of national networks. Tokyo MX was founded on April 30, 1993, and broadcasts commenced on November 1, 1995. Shareholders include the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo FM Broadcasting, and others. (MXTV is an associate company of Tokyo FM.) Every week, Tokyo MX airs the press conferences of the Governor of Tokyo. It is a member of the Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations (JAITS). History On April 30, 1993, a group led by former Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank (now Mizuho Bank) employee Tetsuo Fujimori founded the Tokyo Metropolitan Television Broadcasting Corporation to construct a fifth commercial television station ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aika Kobayashi
is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Kanagawa Prefecture. Kobayashi is currently affiliated with Newcome Inc, and her singles are released under label Toy's Factory. She is best known for her role as Yoshiko Tsushima in the multimedia franchise ''Love Live! Sunshine!!''. Biography Kobayashi was born on October 23, 1993 at Kanagawa Prefecture. She is good at dancing. She is 1/4 of Korean descent, with her mother being half Korean and Japanese, while her father is Japanese. Kobayashi learned ballet at the age of 5 and hip hop at third year of elementary school. In 2011, Kobayashi debuted as a singer for TV anime ''Freezing'' ending theme, and was released as a split single with its opening theme. In 2012, Kobayashi released a single for TV anime ''Queen's Blade Rebellion'' ending theme, "Future is Serious". Both singles are released under Media Factory's record labels. In 2015, Kobayashi debuted as a voice actress with ''Love Live! Sunshine!!'' as Yoshiko Tsushima. Kobaya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saki Yamakita
(stylized as i☆Ris) is a Japanese voice acting and singing female idol group, formed in 2012 by Avex. The group currently consists of five members: Saki Yamakita, Yu Serizawa, Himika Akaneya, Yūki Wakai, and Miyu Kubota. The leader is Saki Yamakita. It was labeled a "hybrid group", because of the members' work as voice actresses in addition to performing as singing idols. They provide the voices for main characters in the arcade game and anime franchise '' PriPara''. The group has also performed themes for the anime series ''Magical Girl Site , Magical Sempai,'' and '' Twin Star Exorcists''. History The group was formed as a result of the that was held in 2012 (of the six successful candidates). On November 7, 2012, the group debuted with its first single titled "Color" (on the label Avex). Their third single "Rainbow" was released on August 21, 2013. On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Azuki Shibuya would graduate from the group on March 31. On November 7, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yu Serizawa
is a Japanese voice actress and singer associated with 81 Produce. She is a member of the idol voice actor group i☆Ris. In 2019, she won the Best Supporting Actress Award with Nao Tōyama in the 13th Seiyu Awards. Personal life Serizawa is the niece of singer Yuki Saito. Discography Extended plays Singles Filmography Anime Film animation *'' Pretty Rhythm All Star Selection: Prism Show Best Ten'' (2014), Ann Fukuhara *'' PriPara the Movie: Eeeeveryone, Assemble! Prism Tours'' (2015), Mirei Minami *'' PriPara Mi~nna no Akogare Let's Go PriPari'' (2016), Mirei Minami * '' King of Prism: Pride the Hero'' (2016), Ann Fukuhara * '' King of Prism: Shiny Seven Stars'' (2019), Ann Fukuhara Original video animation *''Mushibugyō'' (2014), Tenma Ichinotani *'' Nozo x Kimi'' (2014), Mirei Watanuki Original net animation *'' Lost Song'' (2018), Monica Lux Video games *''Idol Death Game TV'' (2016), Ayaka Tennouji *''Granblue Fantasy'' (2017) (Vajra) *''Girls' Frontline'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hisako Kanemoto
, also known professionally as , is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is represented by Production Baobab. She released her first album ''Fantastic Voyage'' in 2014. Biography Kanemoto attended high school in Kamogata, Okayama, before enrolling in the voice acting course at the vocational school of Art College in Kobe. After graduating, she moved to Tokyo and joined Production Baobab. Kanemoto used her stage name Juri Aikawa. She made her anime debut under this name in ''Sora no Manimani'', after being selected to portray Shirley by an audience vote at that spring's DreamParty Tokyo convention. In 2010, Kanemoto announced that she would be using her real name in her professional work. She made her first leading role in the anime series ''Sound of the Sky''. Kanemoto won the "Best Rookie Actress" award at the 5th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime Original net animation Films Original video animation *'' Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma'' (Erina Nakiri) * Baby Princess 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risae Matsuda
is a Japanese voice actress from Takatsuki, Osaka who is affiliated with I'm Enterprise. She is the twin sister of voice actress Satsumi Matsuda. She is known for her roles as Hakumei in ''Hakumei and Mikochi'' and Noella in '' Drugstore in Another World''. Biography Matsuda was born in Takatsuki, Osaka on July 16, 1993, one day before her twin sister Satsumi. In 2010 and 2011, she and Satsumi participated in the Animax Anison Grand Prix, after which both enrolled at the Japan Narration Actor Institute. Matsuda made her voice acting debut in 2014, playing background roles in ''The Irregular at Magic High School'' and ''Sword Art Online''. In 2015, she played the role of Azuna Kuzuha in ''Dance with Devils''. In 2016, she played the role of Minael in ''Magical Girl Raising Project''. In 2018, she played the roles of Kaoru Mashiko in '' Katana Maidens: Toji No Miko'' and Hakumei in ''Hakumei and Mikochi''. In 2017, she played Luca Esposito in ''Astra Lost in Space''. In 2020, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanae Ito
Kanae (written: , , , or ) is a Japanese given name generally given to girls. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese tennis player *Kanae Ikehata (born 1982), Japanese fencer *, Japanese voice actress and singer *, Japanese serial killer *, Japanese voice actress *, Japanese singer and voice actress * Kanae Yagi, Japanese weightlifter *, Japanese politician *, Japanese idol, singer and actress Fictional characters *, character in the manga series ''Elfen Lied'' *, character in the manga series ''Skip Beat!'' *, character in the animated film '' 5 Centimeters Per Second'' *Kanae, character in the game ''Akatsuki Blitzkampf'' *Kanae Aira, character in the book and anime '' Juni Taisen: Zodiac War'' *Kanae, a character from the PlayStation 2 horror video game Forbidden Siren 2 *, character in the manga and anime ''Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. It follows teenage Tanjiro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kana Asumi
is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and a former member of the girl group Lisp. Career She worked for Voice & Heart until 2007 and has worked for 81 Produce since 2008. She won the Best Lead Actress Award in the 7th Seiyu Awards. Personal life On January 14, 2014, Asumi announced her marriage on her blog. In 2022 she announced the birth of her first child from her Twitter account. Filmography Anime television series ;2005 *'' Canvas 2: Nijiiro no Sketch'' – Waitress (ep 3), Choir member (ep 21) ;2007 * ''Hidamari Sketch'' – Yuno * ''Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann'' – Kiyal * ''Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica'' – Policewoman Kusunome (ep 11) * '' Bokurano'' – Kana Ushiro * ''Shugo Chara!'' – Ran * ''Prism Ark'' – Bridget ;2008 * ''Rosario + Vampire'' – Sumae Mizuno (ep 11) * ''Persona -trinity soul-'' – Megumi Kayano * ''Aria the Origination'' – Anzu (ep 4) * ''Sekirei'' – Yukari Sahashi * '' Rosario + Vampire Capu2'' – Sumae Mizuno * ''Toradora!'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hokkaido
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel. The largest city on Hokkaidō is its capital, Sapporo, which is also its only ordinance-designated city. Sakhalin lies about 43 kilometers (26 mi) to the north of Hokkaidō, and to the east and northeast are the Kuril Islands, which are administered by Russia, though the four most southerly are claimed by Japan. Hokkaidō was formerly known as ''Ezo'', ''Yezo'', ''Yeso'', or ''Yesso''. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hokkaidō" in Although there were Japanese settlers who ruled the southern tip of the island since the 16th century, Hokkaido was considered foreign territory that was inhabited by the indigenous people of the island, known as the Ainu people. While geographers such as Mogami Tokunai and Mamiya Rinzō explored the isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakodate
is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As of July 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 279,851 with 143,221 households, and a population density of 412.83 persons per km2 (1,069.2 persons per sq. mi.). The total area is . The city is the third biggest in Hokkaido after Sapporo and Asahikawa. History Hakodate was Japan's first city whose port was opened to foreign trade in 1854, as a result of Convention of Kanagawa, and used to be the most important port in northern Japan. Also, the city had been the biggest city in Hokkaido before the Great Hakodate Fire of 1934. Pre-Meiji restoration Hakodate (like much of other parts of Hokkaido), was originally populated by the Ainu. They lived in the Oshima Peninsula. The name "Hakodate" may have originated from an Ainu word, "hak-casi" ("shallow fort"). Another possibility is that it means "box" or "building" in Japanese which refers to the castl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agency For Cultural Affairs
The is a special body of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). It was set up in 1968 to promote Japanese arts and culture. The agency's budget for FY 2018 rose to ¥107.7 billion. Overview The agency's Cultural Affairs Division disseminates information about the arts within Japan and internationally, and the Cultural Properties Protection Division protects the nation's cultural heritage. The Cultural Affairs Division is concerned with such areas as art and culture promotion, art copyrights, and improvements in the national language. It also supports both national and local arts and cultural festivals, and it funds traveling cultural events in music, theater, dance, art exhibitions, and film-making. Special prizes are offered to encourage young artists and established practitioners, and some grants are given each year to enable them to train abroad. The agency funds national museums of modern art in Kyoto and Tokyo and The National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
