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Nana Seino
is a Japanese actress. She has played Sunmi in ''Tokyo Tribe'', Tetsuko Kuroyanagi in the TV Asahi adaptation of Kuroyanagi's autobiography '' Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window'', and Yuko Komiya in the 98th NHK asadora '' Half Blue Sky'', among numerous other TV and film roles. Early life and education Seino was born on October 14, 1994 in Inazawa, Aichi, Japan. She started her entertainment career in 2007 as an exclusive model for the girls' fashion magazine ''Pichilemon''. At the age of 15 Seino moved from Aichi to Tokyo alone, later graduating from Japan Arts High School. When she saw ''Resident Evil'', she admired Milla Jovovich, and soon became a pupil of Tak Sakaguchi, who is an action choreographer and actor. Career Seino made her television acting debut in 2011 as Momoka Kurakano in the Tokyo Broadcasting System Television adaptation of Bisco Hatori's manga series ''Ouran High School Host Club''. After minor roles in two films, she successfully auditioned for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inazawa, Aichi
is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 135,580 in 54,999 households, and a population density of . The total area of the city was . Geography Inazawa is located in the flatlands of far western Aichi Prefecture, bordering Gifu Prefecture on the west. Both the Kiso River and the Gojō River flow through the city. Climate The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Inazawa is . The average annual rainfall is with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around , and lowest in January, at around . Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Inazawa has been relatively steady over the past 30 years. Surrounding municipalities ;Aichi Prefecture *Ichinomiya * Aisai *Kiyosu *Ama ; Gifu Prefecture * Hashima * Kaizu History Ancient history Inazawa is the loca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Inoue
is a Japanese mangaka, manga artist and entrepreneur. His most notable manga was the ''Tokyo Tribe'' series of which the manga installment ''Tokyo Tribes, Tokyo Tribe2'' (also known as ''Tokyo Tribes'') ran from 1997 to 2005, and was made into an anime series as well as a Tokyo Tribe (film), live-action film. He wrote the horror manga ''The Neighbor No. Thirteen'' which was also adapted into a live-action film. His manga series have been influenced by hip hop culture, with some of the characters being modeled after rappers. He owns a clothing and accessories business called Santastic!, and has done artwork on several music album covers. As of 2018, he currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Career Early works Inoue's debut manga was ''Murder'' in 1989 which was published in ''Weekly Young Sunday'' and won the magazine's newcomers prize. In 1990, he had his first manga serialization, ''Bunpuku Chagama Daimaō'', which printed in ''Weekly Young Sunday''. His third work, ''Ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of movement disorders that appear in early childhood. Signs and symptoms vary among people and over time, but include poor coordination, stiff muscles, weak muscles, and tremors. There may be problems with sensation, vision, hearing, and speaking. Often, babies with cerebral palsy do not roll over, sit, crawl or walk as early as other children of their age. Other symptoms include seizures and problems with thinking or reasoning, which each occur in about one-third of people with CP. While symptoms may get more noticeable over the first few years of life, underlying problems do not worsen over time. Cerebral palsy is caused by abnormal development or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, balance, and posture. Most often, the problems occur during pregnancy, but they may also occur during childbirth or shortly after birth. Often, the cause is unknown. Risk factors include preterm birth, being a twin, certain infections during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kankurō Kudō
is a Japanese screenwriter, dramatist, director, actor and member of the theater company ''Otona Keikaku''. He won the 'Best Screenplay' award at the 2002 Japanese Academy Awards for '' Go'', which explores problems faced by people of Korean-heritage living in Japan. He acted in ''Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World'', and is also guitarist in the Japanese Comedy Rock Band Group Tamashii. Selected filmography Director *'' Mayonaka no Yaji-san Kita-san'' (2005) *'' Shonen Merikensack'' (2008) Writer (Movie Screenplays) *'' Go'' (2001) *''Ping Pong'' (2002) *'' Drugstore Girl'' (2003) *'' Iden & Tity'' (2003) *'' Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Japan Series'' (2003) *'' 69'' (2004) *'' Zebraman'' (2004) *'' Mayonaka no Yaji-san Kita-san'' (2005) *'' Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series'' (2006) *'' Maiko Haaaan!!!'' (2007) *'' Shonen Merikensack'' (2008) *'' Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City'' (2010) *'' Too Young To Die! (2016) Writer (Television) * ''Ikebukuro West Gate Park'' (2000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshihiro Nishimura
is a Japanese film director, special effects and makeup effects artist, and a screenwriter who has worked predominantly in the horror genre. Nishimura has been described as "a legendary director and effects artist" and "the Tom Savini of Japan" with "talent to burn". Life and career Nishimura, born on April 1, 1967, had been interested in film from childhood but a major influence on his career was a painting by Salvador Dalí with distorted human bodies that he saw when in elementary school. He majored in law in college. Nishimura has said that he doesn't watch much television or movies but reads horror magazines and gets much of his inspiration from his dreams. He started making films while in junior high school by teaching himself about filming, lighting, special effects and modeling. In 1995 with a small crew he made the independently produced movie ''Anatomia Extinction'' (Genkai jinkō keisū). Nishimura wrote the screenplay, directed, and did the special effects. The fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōnodori
is a Japanese ''seinen'' manga series written and illustrated by Yū Suzunoki. It is serialized in ''Weekly Morning'' magazine published by Kodansha since July 26, 2012. It has 27 volumes compiling the chapters released as of July 2019. The manga won Best General Manga at the 40th Kodansha Manga Awards. Kodansha USA have licensed the manga for a North American digital release as ''Kounodori: Dr. Stork''. A TV drama adaptation, officially titled ''Dr. Storks'' (stylized as ''Dr.STOЯKS'') in English, aired on the Tokyo Broadcasting System from October 16 to December 18, 2015. It was followed by a second series from October 13 to December 21, 2017. In March 2020, it was announced that ''Kounodori: Dr. Stork'' entered its final arc. The manga finished on May 7, 2020. Characters *Sakura Kōnodori (played by Go Ayano) *Kae Shimoya (played by Mayu Matsuoka) *Rumiko Komatsu (played by Yo Yoshida) *Ryo Shirakawa (played by Kentaro Sakaguchi) *Mayumi Kadota (played by Nana Seino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Tokyo
JOTX-DTV (channel 7), branded as and known colloquially as , is a television station headquartered in the Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, owned and operated by the subsidiary of listed certified broadcasting holding company itself a subsidiary of Nikkei, Inc., serving as the flagship station of the TX Network.." TV Tokyo. Retrieved on June 21, 2010. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specialising in anime. History TV Tokyo was established by the Japan Science Foundation in 1951 and started broadcasting, as on April 12, 1964. It took its name from its VHF frequency channel 12. It almost went bankrupt in 1968; on 1 July that year, a limited liability company, Tokyo Channel 12 Production was established with the help of the '' Nikkei'' and Mainichi Broadcasting System. In 1969 the ''Nikkei'' and MBS signed a memorandum of understanding which stipulates that Tokyo Channel 12 should share programs w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamoru Oshii
is a Japanese filmmaker, television director and writer. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of acclaimed anime films, including '' Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer'' (1984), ''Angel's Egg'' (1985), '' Patlabor 2: The Movie'' (1993), and ''Ghost in the Shell'' (1995). He also holds the distinction of having created the first ever OVA, ''Dallos'' (1983). As a writer, Oshii has worked as a screenwriter, and occasionally as a manga writer and novelist. His most notable works as a writer include the manga ''Kerberos Panzer Cop'' (1988–2000) and its feature film adaptation '' Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade'' (1999). For his work, Oshii has received and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Palme d'Or and Leone d'Oro (Golden Lion). He has also attracted praise from many directors, including James Cameron, Steven Spielberg and The Wachowskis, especially for his work on ''Ghost in the Shell''. Career Early career (1977–1982) A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuji TV
JOCX-DTV (channel 8), branded as and colloquially known as CX, is a Japanese television station based in Odaiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Owned and operated by the it is the key station of the Fuji News Network (FNN) and the Fuji Network System. It is also known for its long-time slogan, ''"If it's not fun, it's not TV!"'' Fuji Television also operates three premium television stations, known as "Fuji TV One" ("Fuji TV 739"—sports/variety, including all Tokyo Yakult Swallows home games), "Fuji TV Two" ("Fuji TV 721"—drama/anime), and "Fuji TV Next" ("Fuji TV CSHD"—live premium shows) (called together as "Fuji TV OneTwoNext"), all available in high-definition. Fuji Television is owned by , a certified broadcasting holding company under the Japanese Broadcasting Act, and affiliated with the Fujisankei Communications Group. The current Fuji Television was established in October 2008. Fuji Media Holdings is the former Fuji Television founded in 1957. Offices The headqu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
36th Yokohama Film Festival
The was held in 2015 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Awards * Best Film: - ''The Light Shines Only There'' * Best Director: ** Mipo O - ''The Light Shines Only There'' ** Momoko Andō - ''0.5mm'' * Yoshimitsu Morita Memorial Best New Director: Nao Kubota - ''Homeland'' * Best Screenplay: Ryō Takada - ''The Light Shines Only There'' and ''Silver Spoon'' * Best Cinematographer: Ryūto Kondō - ''The Light Shines Only There'' and ''My Man'' * Best Actor: Gō Ayano - ''The Light Shines Only There'' * Best Actress: Rie Miyazawa - ''Pale Moon (film), Pale Moon'' * Best Supporting Actor: Sosuke Ikematsu - ''Pale Moon (film), Pale Moon'' and ''Bokutachi no Kazoku'' * Best Supporting Actress: ** Satomi Kobayashi - ''Pale Moon (film), Pale Moon'' ** Yuko Oshima - ''Pale Moon (film), Pale Moon'' * Best Newcomer: ** Mugi Kadowaki - ''Love's Whirlpool (2014 film), Love's Whirlpool'', ''Yamikin Ushijima-kun Part2'', ''Shanti Days 365-nichi, Shiawasena Kokyū'' ** Nana Seino - ''Tokyo Tribes'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danger Dolls
is a 2014 Japanese science fiction action film directed by Shusuke Kaneko starring Rumi Hanai, Rina Takeda, Kayano Masuyama (a former member of the Japanese idol girl's group AKB48) and Nana Seino. It was released in Japan on September 27, 2014. Plot In a world where nuclear arms have been outlawed and brilliant leader George W. Bush has eliminated firearms, the law is enforced by sword-wielding police. But aliens from another world have infiltrated this peaceful culture through a wormhole and only the Danger Dolls, a female quartet with unique powers can identify and destroy them. In order to keep their identity secret, the four girls, Arisa, Rei, Miki and Mari, go undercover as a J-pop idol group, the "i.Dolls". However, things are not quite what they seem, their leader, scientist Taichiro Yagyu, has withheld the full story from them and the Danger Dolls have some difficult decisions to make. Cast * Rumi Hanai as Arisa * Rina Takeda as Rei * Kayano Masuyama as Miki * Nan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shusuke Kaneko
is a Japanese filmmaker. Life and career Shūsuke Kaneko was born in Tokyo on June 8, 1955. According to the biography on his official website Kaneko was interested in science fiction, particularly Godzilla and Gamera films, from a young age. He became involved in amateur film making in his teen years, but majored in education when he attended Tokyo Gakugei University. After graduation, he found a job at the major Japanese movie studio Nikkatsu. By 1982 he was a screenwriter and assistant director for Nikkatsu's '' Roman Porno'' film series. He made his debut as a director with Nikkatsu in February 1984 with '' Kōichirō Uno's Wet and Swinging'', part of a long-running Nikkatsu series based on the works of erotic novelist Kōichirō Uno. That work along with two other ''Roman Porno'' films he directed for Nikkatsu that year, and , won him the Best New Director award at the 6th Yokohama Film Festival. The next year, his manga-based April 1985 movie for Nikkatsu, ''Minna Agecha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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