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Miss Monochrome
is an original character created and voiced by Japanese singer and voice actress Yui Horie, first appearing as a 3D virtual singer in March 2012 at the concert . A 13-episode anime television series by Liden Films aired in Japan between October and December 2013. A second season of the anime began airing from July 3, 2015. A manga series began serialization in Kodansha's ''Good! Afternoon'' magazine in February 2014. Characters ; : : An android aspiring to become an idol. She had been an admirer of Kikuko and naively thinks that by becoming a famous idol herself, she could meet Kikuko someday. She keeps herself charged using AA batteries, but installing it with different types can physically affect her. Miss Monochrome existed since the ancient human civilization, which was destroyed by an alien invasion. For once, out of curiosity, she installed the battery in the opposite pole, which in turn transform her into a male android . Though gaining a larger popularity, she was emba ... [...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] |
Anime
is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of the English word ''animation'') describes all animated works, regardless of style or origin. Animation produced outside of Japan with similar style to Japanese animation is commonly referred to as anime-influenced animation. The earliest commercial Japanese animations date to 1917. A characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of cartoonist Osamu Tezuka and spread in following decades, developing a large domestic audience. Anime is distributed theatrically, through television broadcasts, Original video animation, directly to home media, and Original net animation, over the Internet. In addition to original works, anime are often adaptations of Japanese comics (manga), light novels, ... [...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] |
Roomba
Roomba is a series of autonomous robotic vacuum cleaners made by the company iRobot. Introduced in September 2002, they have a set of sensors that enable them to navigate the floor area of a home. These sensors can detect the presence of obstacles, particularly dirty spots on the floor, and steep drops (e.g., to avoid falling down stairs). As of 2022, iRobot markets models of their 600, i, j, Combo and s9 series, while continuing to provide support and sell accessories for their previous series. Various models have different features, including tangle-free brushes, separate sweep canisters, more powerful vacuums, obstacle avoidance, and performance maps displayed via smartphone apps. Newer high-end models also have a camera, which works in conjunction with onboard mapping and navigation software to systematically cover all floor area, move from room to room, avoid obstacles such as pet waste and charging cables, and find recharging bases and beacons. Roombas allow some customi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Kamiya
is a Japanese voice actor, singer and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production. He is best known for the voice of Levi Ackerman in ''Attack on Titan'', Trafalgar Law in ''One Piece'', Mephisto Pheles in ''Blue Exorcist'', Izaya Orihara in ''Durarara!!'', Shinji Matō in the ''Fate'' franchise, Takashi Natsume in '' Natsume Yūjin Chō'', Choromatsu in ''Mr. Osomatsu'', Akashi Seijuro in ''Kuroko's Basketball'', Yuzuru Otonashi in ''Angel Beats!'', Yato in ''Noragami'', Ranpo Edogawa in '' Bungo Stray Dogs'', Nozomu Itoshiki in ''Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei'', Koyomi Araragi in the ''Monogatari'' series, Sōma in ''Working!!'', Juli in ''Brothers Conflict'', Balder Hringhorni in ''Kamigami no Asobi'', Tieria Erde in ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'', Saiki Kusuo in '' The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.'' and Kinshirō Kusatsu in '' Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!''. He won "Best Lead Actor" and "Best Personality" at the 3rd Seiyu Awards, and "Best Supporting Actor" at the 2nd Seiyu Award ... [...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] |
Akemi Kanda
is a Japanese voice actress, originally affiliated with Aoni Production and becomes a freelancer in April 2017. Her major anime roles include: Asuna Kagurazaka in the ''Negima'' series, Kana Suouin in ''Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru'', Kazuki Arisaka in '' Tona-Gura!'', Rihoko Amaha in ''Witchblade'', Ryou Fujibayashi in ''Clannad'', Tokino Akiyama in ''Kujibiki Unbalance'', and Nina Sakura in ''Ultra Maniac''. She also sings with the voice actors on songs for the anime shows and is associated with voice actor units Drops and Aice5, releasing multiple character and compilation albums. In video games she voices Estelle Bright in '' The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky'', Nanako Dojima in ''Persona 4'', Mio Amakura in '' Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly'', and Melody in ''Rune Factory''. Filmography Anime Overseas dubbing Video games Discography Albums ; Studio and mini-albums * (Konami, 2002) * (Starchild, 2006) * (Starchild, 2006) * (Starchild, 2006) * (St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cristina Vee
Cristina Danielle Valenzuela (born July 11, 1987), known by her stage name Cristina Vee, is an American voice actress and voice director. She provides voices for English dubs of anime, animation, and video games. Vee's roles in anime include Louise in ''The Familiar of Zero'', Nanoha Takamachi in the ''Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'' series, Mio Akiyama in ''K-On!'', Noel Vermillion in ''BlazBlue Alter Memory'', Nagisa Saitō in ''Squid Girl'', Homura Akemi in '' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'', Compa in ''Hyperdimension Neptunia'', Rei Hino / Sailor Mars in the Viz Media dub of ''Sailor Moon'', the Honoka sisters in ''Knights of Sidonia'', Hawk from ''The Seven Deadly Sins'', Darkness in ''Konosuba'', Thoma in ''The Promised Neverland'', Meiko Mochizuki in ''Digimon Adventure tri.'', Killua Zoldyck in ''Hunter × Hunter'', Yuko Tani in '' Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters'', '' Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle'', and '' Godzilla: The Planet Eater'', Vivy in '' Vivy: Fluorite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kikuko Inoue
is a Japanese voice actress, singer and narrator. She has been part of the singing groups DoCo and Goddess Family Club. She is the founder and manager of her voice-acting company, Office Anemone. Inoue tends to play the " perfect girlfriend" or "motherly" role in many series, but has also played more sultry and provocative roles. Biography Inoue's vocal roles are usually female characters characterized as dignified, reserved, beautiful, kind, regal, mature or domestic. For example, Belldandy, a goddess who is kind, compassionate and skilled at domestic tasks. Kasumi Tendo is an older sister who has taken over domestic duties after the death of her mother, and who acts as a counterbalance to the more rambunctious members of her family. Notably, both Kasumi and Belldandy are almost parallels of each other due to their roles as domestics in a home which could explode into chaos at any moment. She also plays Rune Venus in '' El-Hazard'', a princess and leader of her country; as we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keith Silverstein
Keith Silverstein is an American voice actor, known for lending his voice to English Versions of Japanese anime and video games, affiliated with Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Viz Media, Studiopolis and Funimation. He is best known for his roles as Johan Liebert in '' Monster'', Vector the Crocodile in the '' Sonic the Hedgehog'' video games, Robert E.O. Speedwagon in ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'', Hisoka in the 2011 version of ''Hunter × Hunter'', Ōgai Mori in '' Bungo Stray Dogs'', Ulric, Brute, and Rascal in '' Glitter Force'', Gabriel Agreste a.k.a. Hawk Moth (Shadow Moth in season 4 and Monarch in season 5) in '' Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir'', and Zhongli in ''Genshin Impact''. Personal life Silverstein has been married to Rosemary Do since October 10, 2010. They have two daughters. Filmography Anime * '' 86'' – Ernst Zimmerman * '' Accel World'' – Red Rider (Previous Red King) * ''A.I.C.O. -Incarnation-'' – Susumu Kurose * '' Attack on Titan (season 4)'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiji Fujiwara
was a Japanese actor and voice actor. His best known works are voicing Shinnosuke's father Hiroshi Nohara in the long-running anime series '' Crayon Shin-chan'', Maes Hughes in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', Holland in ''Eureka Seven'', Axel in '' Kingdom Hearts'', Leorio in ''Hunter × Hunter'', Shiro Fujimoto in ''Ao no Exorcist'', Shingo Shoji in Initial D, Zenzo Hattori in Gintama and Esidisi in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency''. In the live-action field, he was most known for dubbing actor Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man/Tony Stark. Fujiwara founded his own talent management and production company, Air Agency, in 2006. Biography Fujiwara was born in Tokyo. He spent the majority of his childhood in Iwate Prefecture.''声優DO'' radio show, 2011.11.06 In high school, he handled vocals in a band he formed with his friend Kotaro Furuichi, future guitarist of rock band The Collectors. Around 18, he moved back to Tokyo on his own and joined the Bungakuza acting sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Android (robot)
An android is a humanoid robot or other artificial being often made from a flesh-like material. Historically, androids were completely within the domain of science fiction and frequently seen in film and television, but advances in robot technology now allow the design of functional and realistic humanoid robots. Terminology The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' traces the earliest use (as "Androides") to Ephraim Chambers' 1728 '' Cyclopaedia,'' in reference to an automaton that St. Albertus Magnus allegedly created. By the late 1700s, "androides", elaborate mechanical devices resembling humans performing human activities, were displayed in exhibit halls. The term "android" appears in US patents as early as 1863 in reference to miniature human-like toy automatons. The term ''android'' was used in a more modern sense by the French author Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam in his work '' Tomorrow's Eve'' (1886). This story features an artificial humanlike robot named Hadaly. As said by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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