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Neptune (owarai)
is a three-man Japanese conte group consisting of two boke, , and - usually referred to as , and one tsukkomi, . Their trio name comes from the Kinnikuman character, Neptuneman. The group debuted with Ohta Production back in 1994 but is currently with the talent agency Watanabe Entertainment. Members * Jun Nagura (名倉潤) Born November 4, 1968 in Himeji, Hyōgo. Plays the '' tsukkomi''. * Taizō Harada (原田泰造) Born March 24, 1970 in Higashimurayama, Tokyo. Plays the '' boke''. * Ken Horiuchi (堀内健) Born November 28, 1969 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa. Plays the '' boke''. References External linksProfileat Watanabe Entertainment {{DEFAULTSORT:Neptune Japanese comedy troupes Watanabe Entertainment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watanabe Entertainment
is a major Japanese entertainment conglomerate and a member of the Watanabe Production Group. Its head office is in Shibuya, Tokyo and the company's principle functions include organizing television and radio programming, managing Japanese entertainers as well as hosting foreign entertainers on visits to Japan, and planning and production of various commercial and goods advertising ventures. The company is known informally as either Wanatanabe Entertainment (ワタナベエンターテインメント), Watanabe Enta (ワタナベエンタ) or simply WE. The current president of the company is Miki Watanabe (渡辺ミキ), who has been leading the company since it was created from the parent company, Watanabe Productions is a multimedia management company in Japan dealing in recordings, films, television, music publishing and artist management as well as the main subsidiary of the Watanabe Production Group. Formed by bandleader Shin Watanabe and his wife Misa W ... (渡辺プ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glossary Of Owarai Terms
The following glossary of words and terms (generally of Japanese origin) are related to ''owarai'' (Japanese comedy). Many of these terms may be used in areas of Japanese culture beyond comedy, including television and radio, music. Some have been incorporated into normal Japanese speech. __NOTOC__ Glossary ''bangumi'' :番組 (''bangumi''). The Japanese word for television show or television program. ''boke'' :ボケ (''boke'' ). From the verb 惚ける or 呆ける, which carries the meaning of "senility" or "air headed-ness," and is reflected in a performer's tendency for misinterpretation and forgetfulness. The ''boke'' is the "simple-minded" member of an owarai kombi ('' "tsukkomi and boke", or vice versa'') that receives most of the verbal and physical abuse from the "smart" tsukkomi because of the boke's misunderstandings and slip-ups. The ''tsukkomi'' (突っ込み) refers to the role the second comedian plays in ''"butting in"'' and correcting the boke's erro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glossary Of Owarai Terms
The following glossary of words and terms (generally of Japanese origin) are related to ''owarai'' (Japanese comedy). Many of these terms may be used in areas of Japanese culture beyond comedy, including television and radio, music. Some have been incorporated into normal Japanese speech. __NOTOC__ Glossary ''bangumi'' :番組 (''bangumi''). The Japanese word for television show or television program. ''boke'' :ボケ (''boke'' ). From the verb 惚ける or 呆ける, which carries the meaning of "senility" or "air headed-ness," and is reflected in a performer's tendency for misinterpretation and forgetfulness. The ''boke'' is the "simple-minded" member of an owarai kombi ('' "tsukkomi and boke", or vice versa'') that receives most of the verbal and physical abuse from the "smart" tsukkomi because of the boke's misunderstandings and slip-ups. The ''tsukkomi'' (突っ込み) refers to the role the second comedian plays in ''"butting in"'' and correcting the boke's erro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taizo Harada
is a Japanese comedian and actor who performs '' boke'' in the comedy trio Neptune. He is nicknamed . Harada is represented with Watanabe Entertainment. He is a father with two children. Harada has an older sister and a younger brother, in which he is the middle child. Filmography To see his appearances with Neptune, see Neptune (owarai) is a three-man Japanese conte group consisting of two boke, , and - usually referred to as , and one tsukkomi, . Their trio name comes from the Kinnikuman character, Neptuneman. The group debuted with Ohta Production back in 1994 but is .... TV drama Films Stage Variety Informal programmes Documentaries Advertisements Dubbing *'' Strange World'', Searcher Clade References {{DEFAULTSORT:Harada, Taizo Japanese comedians Japanese male actors People from Hiroshima 1970 births Living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Horiuchi
is a Japanese comedian who performs '' boke'' in the comedy trio Neptune. He is nicknamed . He also creates stories for the trio. Horiuchi's persona on stage and TV is known to be immature, childish and hyper-active. His comedic style is unique in the sense that he has little limits and often goes far or all-out in pursuing comedic effects. Horiuchi is represented with Watanabe Entertainment. He is now married. Filmography To see his appearances with Neptune, see Neptune (owarai). Variety Regular Occasional Broadcasts He appeared in other variety and talk shows as himself. In other programmes with Neptune, Horiuchi showed how he has a profile as a solo entertainer (to see Neptune's appearances, see Neptune (owarai) is a three-man Japanese conte group consisting of two boke, , and - usually referred to as , and one tsukkomi, . Their trio name comes from the Kinnikuman character, Neptuneman. The group debuted with Ohta Production back in 1994 but is cu ...). TV ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsukkomi
The following glossary of words and terms (generally of Japanese origin) are related to ''owarai'' (Japanese comedy). Many of these terms may be used in areas of Japanese culture beyond comedy, including television and radio, music. Some have been incorporated into normal Japanese speech. __NOTOC__ Glossary ''bangumi'' :番組 (''bangumi''). The Japanese word for television show or television program. ''boke'' :ボケ (''boke'' ). From the verb 惚ける or 呆ける, which carries the meaning of "senility" or "air headed-ness," and is reflected in a performer's tendency for misinterpretation and forgetfulness. The ''boke'' is the "simple-minded" member of an owarai kombi ('' "tsukkomi and boke", or vice versa'') that receives most of the verbal and physical abuse from the "smart" tsukkomi because of the boke's misunderstandings and slip-ups. The ''tsukkomi'' (突っ込み) refers to the role the second comedian plays in ''"butting in"'' and correcting the boke's erro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Nagura
is a Japanese comedian, actor and businessman who is the leader of the comedy trio Neptune and in charge of '' tsukkomi''. He is nicknamed and . Nagura is represented with Watanabe Entertainment. His wife is Marina Watanabe. Nagura is left-handed. He is the father of two children, one boy and one girl. Nagura is the youngest out of four male brothers. Filmography These lists below only feature Nagura as an individual. To see him as part of the comedy trio, see Neptune (owarai) is a three-man Japanese conte group consisting of two boke, , and - usually referred to as , and one tsukkomi, . Their trio name comes from the Kinnikuman character, Neptuneman. The group debuted with Ohta Production back in 1994 but is .... Current appearances Irregular appearances Former appearances One-off TV drama Advertisements References {{DEFAULTSORT:Nagura, Jun Japanese comedians Japanese television presenters People from Hyōgo Prefecture 1968 births Living peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinnikuman
is a Japanese manga series created by the duo Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada, known as Yudetamago. It follows Suguru Kinniku, a superhero who must win a wrestling tournament to retain the title of prince of Planet Kinniku. Nakai and Takashi planned the series when they were attending high school originally as a parody to ''Ultraman''. The manga was originally published in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from 1979 to 1987, and was first adapted by Toei Animation into a 137-episode anime series broadcast on Nippon Television from 1983 to 1986. It restarted publication in 2011 in Shueisha's web magazine ''Shū Play News'', and has spawned spin-off manga and anime series, video games, anime films, and several ''Kinnikuman''-related merchandise. There is also a sequel, the manga that was serialized in ''Weekly Playboy'' between 1998 and 2004. It was published in North America by Viz Media under the title of ''Ultimate Muscle''. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neptuneman
The following is a list of characters from ''Kinnikuman'', a manga/anime series written by Yudetamago. The majority of the cast of Kinnikuman are Choujin (超人 ''Chōjin''; "superhuman"), superpowered individuals who comes in all shapes and sizes, though for the most part adhering to a humanoid form. As the series shifts from being a superhero pastiche to be more wrestling focused, The Choujins's role also evolves from being superheroes to being superhuman wrestlers. They are initially introduced as a force of good, but as the series progresses, it introduces more morally gray Choujin, such as the Brutal Choujin, or even malicious factions such as the Devil Choujins. The upstanding Choujins would soon be described as Justice Choujins, who typically assume the role of the conventional superhero. The most popular and exemplary Justice Choujins are known as the Idol Choujins, which makes up the principal cast of protagonists. This includes the main protagonist himself, Kinnikuma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ohta Production
, sometimes shortened to Ohta Pro, is a Japanese talent agency headquartered in Yotsuya, Shinjuku, Tokyo. It was founded in 1963 and focuses on talent management for actors, athletes, comedians and '. The agency have produced numerous television personalities in the entertainment industry. Notable talents Comedians * Aka Plu *Alco and Peace (Kenta Sakai, Yuki Hirako) *Hiroiki Ariyoshi * Dacho Club (Katsuhiro Higo, Jimon Terakado, Ryuhei Ueshima) *Gekidan Hitori *Kannazuki *Kunihiro Matsumura * Miyashita Kusanagi (Koki Kusanagi, Kensho Miyashita) *Time Machine 3go (Koji Yamamoto, Futoshi Seki) *Teruyuki Tsuchida *Kanako Yanagihara Actors *Emiri Henmi *Tsurutaro Kataoka * Naoki Kunishima *Tatsuya Nōmi *Keiko Saito *Mai Sekiguchi *Gaku Shindo *Reiko Takashima *Takeshi Tsuruno * Kohei Yamamoto Idols *Anna Iriyama (former AKB48) *Erika Ikuta (former Nogizaka46) *Rie Kitahara (former NGT48 + AKB48) *Rika Nakai (NGT48) *Kayo Noro (former AKB48 + SDN48) *Yuko Oshima (former AKB48) *Rin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himeji, Hyōgo
260px, Himeji City Hall is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 525,682 in 227,099 households and a population density of 980 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Himeji is located in the central western part of the Harima Plain in the western part of Hyogo Prefecture, and is the central city of the Harima region of the prefecture. The Ichikawa River is located in the central eastern part of the city, and the Senba River and Noda River are located in the center. The Ieshima Islands in the Seto Inland Sea are within the city limits and are located off the coast of Harima Bay. The city is surrounded by the mountains and the sea. Neighbouring municipalities Hyōgo Prefecture * Kakogawa * Takasago * Kasai * Tatsuno * Shisō * Taishi * Kamikawa * Ichikawa Climate Himeji has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa'') with hot summers and cool winters. Sum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
