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Monochrome Factor
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kaili Sorano. It was first serialized in Mag Garden's bi-monthly manga magazine '' Comic Blade Masamune'' in May 2004. However, when the magazine ceased publication, the manga began serialization in the new and revamped magazine, ''Comic Blade Avarus'', in September 2007. The manga is licensed for distribution in North America by Tokyopop, and has so far released four volumes, with the latest having been released on December 2, 2008. An anime adaptation produced by GENCO, and animated by A.C.G.T, premiered on Japan's terrestrial television network TV Tokyo on April 7, 2008. It also aired on other networks such as AT-X and TV Osaka, though the episodes aired on TV Tokyo first. Plot The story revolves around the high school student Akira Nikaido, a typical slacker living a normal life. That is, until he meets the mysterious Shirogane, a man who suddenly appears and tells him that they have a destiny together. When Aki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Action Fiction
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 novels, adventure stories, tales of terror and intrigue (" cloak and dagger") and mysteries. This kind of story utilizes suspense, the tension that is built up when the reader wishes to know how the conflict between the protagonist and antagonist is going to be resolved or what the solution to the puzzle of a thriller is. Genre fiction Action fiction is a form of genre fiction whose subject matter is characterized by emphasis on exciting 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 anime. It includes martial arts action, extreme sports action, car chases and vehicles, suspense action, and action c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comic Blade Avarus
is a Japanese shōjo manga (for girls) magazine published by Mag Garden.Avarus manga award. History and profile The first issue was released on September 15, 2007, which replaced Comic Blade Masamune a few months after ending publication. The magazine was formerly titled ''Monthly Comic Blade Avarus'' before it was renamed in September 2010. While new, female-oriented manga works are to be featured in the new magazine, some of the manga published in the (for boys) magazine ''Comic Blade Masamune'' would also continue serialization in A ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ami Koshimizu
is a Japanese actress and singer. She has voiced many different types of characters, from young girls to adult women, as well as boys and animals. Her roles include leads such as Ryuko Matoi in '' Kill la Kill'', Kallen Stadtfeld in '' Code Geass'', Nadja Applefield in ''Ashita no Nadja'', Leonmitchelli Galette Des Rois in ''Dog Days'', Yumi Hoshino in '' KimiKiss: Pure Rouge'', Takuto Hasegawa in '' Magician's Academy'', Hibiki Hojo in '' Suite PreCure'', Nanaka Yatsushiro in ''Myself ; Yourself'', Himari Noihara in ''Omamori Himari'', Sailor Jupiter in '' Sailor Moon Crystal'', Mikumo Guynemer in Macross Delta, Nodoka Haramura in '' Saki'', Tenma Tsukamoto in '' School Rumble'', Holo in ''Spice and Wolf'', and Yang Xiao Long in both ''Rwby'' (Japanese Dub) and '' RWBY: Ice Queendom''. In video games, she voiced notable characters like Agnès Oblige in '' Bravely Default'', Ibuki Mioda in ''Danganronpa'', Mai Shiranui since ''KOF Sky Stage'', Mist in '' Rune Factory'', Rimur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wataru Hatano
is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with 81 Produce. At the 2nd Seiyu Awards in 2008, Hatano won the Best Male Rookie Award for his roles as Sam Houston in ''Toward the Terra'' and Tenshi Yuri in ''Saint Beast: Kouin Jojishi Tenshitan''. Other major roles voiced include Haruta Shigemo in ''Jujutsu Kaisen'', Gajeel Redfox in '' Fairy Tail'', Metal Bat in ''One Punch Man'' and Yūto Ayase in ''Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu''. In video games, he voices Josuke Higashikata in the '' CyberConnect2'' developed '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' games, and Rufus in the '' Street Fighter'' franchise. On April 2, 2018, he announced his marriage with fellow voice actress Mai Hashimoto. Career After passing the summer audition held by Amuse, he attended the Voice Actor Talent Department of Amusement Media Academy as a special student, and later became a member of 81 after attending the 81 Produce Acting Institute (a training school directly under 81). After playing the role of an anno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuki Saiga
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Ken Production. Her major roles include Tsukasa in ''.hack'', Maria Ross in '' Fullmetal Alchemist'', Rossiu Adai in ''Gurren Lagann'', MakubeX in ''GetBackers'', Wolfram von Bielefeld in '' Kyo Kara Maoh!'', Chie Harada in '' My-Hime'' and '' My-Otome'', Teito Klein in ''07-Ghost'', Jomy Marcus Shin in ''Toward the Terra'', and the eponymous character in '' Jing: King of Bandits''. Her deep voice is used to play male or masculine female characters. She won a Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2nd Seiyu Awards for her work in '' Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture'', ''Gurren Lagann'', and ''Toward the Terra''. She also won the Overseas Fan Award at the 4th Seiyu Awards for her portrayals of Wolfram in ''Kyo Kara Maoh!'' and Souji Okita in ''Peacemaker Kurogane''. As the band Mitsuki Saiga feat. Just, she released several albums and singles that have charted on Oricon. Filmography Television animation Movies Tokusatsu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kendo
is a modern Japanese martial art, descended from kenjutsu (one of the old Japanese martial arts, swordsmanship), that uses bamboo swords ( shinai) as well as protective armor ( bōgu). Today, it is widely practiced within Japan and has spread to many other nations across the world. History Swordsmen in Japan established schools of ''kenjutsu'' (the ancestor of kendo). These continued for centuries and form the basis of kendo practice today.. Formal kendo exercises known as '' kata'' were developed several centuries ago as ''kenjutsu'' practice for warriors. They are still studied today, in a modified form. The introduction of bamboo practice swords and armor to sword training is attributed to during the Shotoku Era (1711–1715). Naganuma developed the use of this armor and established a training method using bamboo swords. , third son of Naganuma and the 8th headmaster of the Kashima Shinden Jikishinkage-ryū Kenjutsu, is credited with improving the art with Japane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masumi Asano
is a Japanese voice actress, singer and narrator who worked for Aoni Production, but now as of January, 2021 a Freelancer. Biography Asano was born on August 25, 1977 in Noshiro, Akita and studied at the Kokugakuin University Faculty of Literature. Asano announced via her blog that her dōjin manga series '' Seiyu's Life!'', with art by Kenjiro Hata, is receiving an anime television series adaptation. Filmography Television animation *''A Little Snow Fairy Sugar'' (2001) – Saga *'' .hack//Sign'' (2002, Episode 28: "Unison") – BlackRose (Hayami Akira) *'' Gravion'' (2002) – Kaori Stephanie *'' Haibane Renmei'' (2002) – Shouta *'' Rizelmine'' (2002) – Aoi *'' Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning'' (2002) – Hiyono Yuizaki *''D.N.Angel'' (2003) – Risa Harada *''Ikki Tousen'' (2003) – Hakufu Sonsaku *''Popotan'' (2003) – Mai *'' Gravion Zwei'' (2004) – Kaori Stephanie *'' Uta∽Kata'' (2004) – Manatsu Kuroki *''Daphne in the Brilliant Blue'' (2004) – Gloria *' ... [...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 2n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junichi Suwabe
is a Japanese voice actor and singer from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Haikyō. His popular roles include Omega Zero in Megaman Zero 3 , Keigo Atobe in '' The Prince of Tennis'', Victor Nikiforov in '' Yuri!!! on ICE'', Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in ''Bleach'', Freed Justine in '' Fairy Tail'', Yami Sukehiro in ''Black Clover'', Ryomen Sukuna in ''Jujutsu Kaisen'', Archer in '' Fate/stay night'', Ren Jinguji in '' Uta no Prince-sama'', Undertaker in ''Black Butler'', Leone Abbacchio in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind'', Daiki Aomine in '' Kuroko's Basketball'', Jurota Shishida and Shōta Aizawa in ''My Hero Academia'', Dandy in '' Space Dandy'', Bercouli Synthesis One in '' Sword Art Online'', Akira Hayama in '' Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma'' and Dark Choco Cookie in '' Cookie Run: Kingdom''. He was nominated for a Best Singing Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards, and received a Best Supporting Actor award at the 7th Seiyu Awards. He has also provided dubbing for Kore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisuke Ono
is a Japanese voice actor and singer who won the 4th and 9th Seiyu Awards for best lead actor for his role as Sebastian Michaelis in ''Black Butler'', Jotaro Kujo in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' and Shukuro Tsukishima in ''Bleach'', as well as "Best Personalities" at the 9th Seiyu Awards. Other notable roles include Erwin Smith in ''Attack on Titan'', Seishū Handa in '' Barakamon'', Silver the Hedgehog in ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', Drole in '' The Seven Deadly Sins'', Shizuo Heiwajima in ''Durarara!!'', Jyushimatsu in '' Osomatsu-san'', Shintarō Midorima in '' Kuroko's Basketball'', Subaru Asahina in '' Brothers Conflict'', Hades Aidoneus in '' Kamigami no Asobi'', Killer T Cell in '' Cells at Work!'' and Ushiromiya Battler in '' Umineko When They Cry'' and Nobuyuki Sanada in '' Samurai Warriors 4'' and '' Warriors Orochi 4''. Ono was also featured in '' The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match'' as Nameless and the announcer of the game. He hosts radio show '' Dear Girl: S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terrestrial Television
Terrestrial television or over-the-air television (OTA) is a type of television broadcasting in which the signal transmission occurs via radio waves from the terrestrial (Earth-based) transmitter of a TV station to a TV receiver having an antenna. The term ''terrestrial'' is more common in Europe and Latin America, while in Canada and the United States it is called ''over-the-air'' or simply ''broadcast''. This type of TV broadcast is distinguished from newer technologies, such as satellite television (direct broadcast satellite or DBS television), in which the signal is transmitted to the receiver from an overhead satellite; cable television, in which the signal is carried to the receiver through a cable; and Internet Protocol television, in which the signal is received over an Internet stream or on a network utilizing the Internet Protocol. Terrestrial television stations broadcast on television channels with frequencies between about 52 and 600 MHz in the VHF and UHF ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genco
is a Japanese anime production enterprise, founded on March 3, 1997. Presided over by Tarō Maki, its headquarters is located in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo. It has produced numerous anime series such as ''Honey and Clover'', '' Nodame Cantabile'', ''Elfen Lied'', ''Kino's Journey'', ''Accel World'', ''Sword Art Online'', ''Genshiken'' and ''Toradora''. It has also co-produced original creations like Yasuomi Umetsu's ''Wizard Barristers'' and did project collaborations like in ''Hero Tales'' ''(with Hiromu Arakawa and Studio Flag)'' and in Xebec's '' Mnemosyne no Musume-tachi''. Productions Genco produced most of ARMS' non-hentai titles and A.C.G.T's animation projects. It also works with J.C. Staff , is a Japanese animation studio founded in January 1986 by Tomoyuki Miyata, who previously worked at Tatsunoko Production. The studio's first release was '' Yōtōden'' in 1987. They have produced several well-known anime series, such as '' Foo ... in some of its productions. Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
