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Quiz! Hexagon II
was a Japanese quiz variety show on Fuji Television, airing Wednesdays from 19:00-19:57 Japan Standard Time. The show began airing on October 19, 2005, ending on September 28, 2011 with 247 episodes aired; its predecessor, aired from June 5 through October 12, 2005. Summary Quiz! Hexagon II was hosted by Shinsuke Shimada and Hitomi Nakamura. Guests on the show often included Japanese ''owarai'' comedians and ''tarento''. Since 2007, a number of music subgroups have formed that have released singles; among the most popular of these have been Shuchishin and Pabo. During each episode, three teams (the membership of which was determined based on a paper quiz show participants took prior to each episode) competed for points in various quizzes, testing team members' knowledge on a variety of topics. Change from Quiz! Hexagon Due to the low ratings of the previous show "Quiz! Hexagon" (which aired from July 7, 2002 - October 10, 2005) chairman Shinsuke Shimada accepted a request for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wikipedia
Wikipedia is a multilingual free online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers, known as Wikipedians, through open collaboration and using a wiki-based editing system. Wikipedia is the largest and most-read reference work in history. It is consistently one of the 10 most popular websites ranked by Similarweb and formerly Alexa; Wikipedia was ranked the 5th most popular site in the world. It is hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, an American non-profit organization funded mainly through donations. Wikipedia was launched by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger on January 15, 2001. Sanger coined its name as a blend of ''wiki'' and '' encyclopedia''. Wales was influenced by the " spontaneous order" ideas associated with Friedrich Hayek and the Austrian School of economics after being exposed to these ideas by the libertarian economist Mark Thornton. Initially available only in English, versions in other languages were quickly developed. Its combin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misono
, publicly known mononymously as Misono (stylized as misono), is a Japanese singer-songwriter and TV personality. She was born in Kyoto, Japan, and is the younger sister of singer Koda Kumi. Career In 2000, Misono participated in the summer vacation audition organized by Japanese label Avex, and was subsequently chosen by the label to become one of their artists. In 2002, she debuted as the vocalist of Day After Tomorrow (dat), a J-pop band formed by the Avex Trax label under the production of Mitsuru Igarashi. Only five months after their debut, they received the Newcomer of the Year award at the Japan Record Awards. In August 2015, after the release of their first greatest hits album, dat went on a indefinite hiatus. In 2006, Misono debuted as a solo artist with the release of her first single, "VS", which was used as theme song for Nintendo DS videogame '' Tales of the Tempest'', following previous songs by day after tomorrow that were used in this videogame franchise. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaSalle Ishii
, born on October 19, 1955, in Osaka Prefecture, is a Japanese TV personality, actor, voice actor, and theater director. He named himself after his high school Japanese La Salle Academy. His best-known anime role is Kankichi Ryotsu the lead character in ''Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo'' which ran from 1999 to 2004 for 373 episodes. Filmography TV programs *''Ore-tachi Hyokin Zoku'' (1981-1989, Fuji Television) *''Quiz!! Hirameki Password'' (1986-1990, Mainichi Broadcasting System, TBS) *''JanJan Saturday'' (1987-1990, Shizuoka Daiichi Television) *''Takeshi Itsumi no Heisei Kyoiku Iinkai'' (1991-1997, Fuji Television) *''Mokugeki! Dokyun'' (1994-2002, TV Asahi) *''Burari Tochu Gesha no Tabi'' (1994, Nippon Television) *''Watch!'' (2004-2005, TBS) *'' Evening 5'' (2005-2006, TBS) TV drama *''Yoni mo Kimyo na Monogatari'' (1991, Fuji Television) *''Teru Teru Kazoku'' (2003, NHK) *''Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo'' (2009, TBS), Ginji Ryotsu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ungirls
is a Japanese comedy duo ''( kombi)'' consisting of and . They have featured on a number of television shows. The duo are employed by Watanabe Entertainment, and are mainly active in Tokyo. Members * , Born February 8, 1976 in Fuchū, Hiroshima. Plays the ''tsukkomi'' and writes all their Manzai material. He is a graduate of Hiroshima University with a specialization in architecture. * , Born May 27, 1976 in Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima. Plays the '' boke''. He is a graduate of Hiroshima Shudo University with a specialization in political science.Ungirls Official Profile at Career Tanaka and Yamane met each other at a travel focused cir ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshio Kojima
is a Japanese comedian famous for appearing only in a small bathing suit, during both performances and interviews. Among his well-known catchphrases are ''Sonna no kankei nee'' (そんなの関係ねぇ or "that has nothing to do with it", usually as a reaction to an intentional mistake in his routine) and ''Oppapī'' (おっぱっぴー), an abbreviation of "Ocean Pacific Peace", (オーシャン・パシフィック・ピース). All of his catchphrases are typically said followed by a signature dance, which has him hunched over, making a punching motion towards the ground while his hind leg is kneed upward simultaneously. A soundbite such as ''Oppapī'', or something similarly random, is commonly used by Japanese comedians as an easy to remember and easy to repeat hook that can help popularise them and their comedy. Kojima has also appeared on the Japanese obstacle course show '' Sasuke''. Biography Kojima was born in Kumejima, Shimajiri District, Okinawa and grew up ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinagawa Shōji
is a Japanese comedy duo ''( kombi)'' consisting of Hiroshi Shingawa (品川祐) and Tomoharu Shōji (庄司智春) who have featured in a number of television shows. They are employed by Yoshimoto Kogyo, and are mainly active in Tokyo. They graduated from Tokyo Yoshimoto NSC's 1st generation class and are referred to as Shinasho for short. Members * Hiroshi Shinagawa (品川 祐), Born April 26, 1972 in Shibuya, Tokyo. Plays the '' boke''. He is also active as a writer and director, with 5 feature films, a television drama series and music videos. * Tomoharu Shōji (庄司 智春), Born January 1, 1976 in Ōta, Tokyo (Grew up in Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa. Plays the ''tsukkomi''. His wife is the former Morning Musume idol, Miki Fujimoto. One of Shoji's signature gags is shouting out his wife's nickname ''Mikkity'' very loudly. Life and career The duo met each other as the first class of students at the Yoshimoto NSC Tokyo and promptly formed the unit in 1995. As of 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiji Bandō
is a Japanese television entertainer, former baseball player and Youtuber. He pitched many innings in his high school career. The Japan High School Baseball Federation was afraid that he would injure his arm, so they set a new rematch rule in 1958. However, he pitched 18 innings in a 1958 quarterfinal game, which resulted in the first rematch in the National High School Baseball Championship. He reached the final, but didn't win. His record of 83 strikeouts in the tournament remains unbroken. He joined Chunichi Dragons but it is said that he didn't regain his pitching strength. He can't extend his elbow even now. Works Singles * "Moeyo Dragons!" – 1974 Information * ''Doyō Daisuki! 830'' (Kansai TV) – 1987–1997 Variety show * ''Sunday Dragons'' ( CBC) – 1983––present * ''Unbelievable'' (Fuji TV) – 1997–1998 Game show * ''Sekai Fushigi Hakken!'' ( TBS) – 1986––present * ''Magical Brain Power !! '' (Nippon TV JOAX-DTV (channel 4), branded a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fujiwara (owarai)
FUJIWARA is a Japanese comedy duo ''( kombi)'' consisting of Toshifumi Fujimoto (藤本 敏史) and Takayuki Haranishi (原西 孝幸). They are from Osaka, but are currently primarily active in Tokyo and, like most other comedians originating the Kansai region, are employed by Yoshimoto Kōgyō. Members * Born December 18, 1970 in Neyagawa, Osaka. Plays the ''tsukkomi''. Also known as . Known for his large face, a running joke is to have someone say, "Is it just me or does this studio feel small?" to which he responds, "It's because my face is huge." Fujimoto is known as a rowdy-type character and is usually cast in variety shows as such. He was married to model and ''tarento'' Yukina Kinoshita from 2010 to 2019. The pair divorced on December 31, 2019. * Born March 5, 1971 in Neyagawa, Osaka. Plays the '' boke''. His main shtick is delivering one-liner jokes, of which he claims to have 200. His gags often consist of puns and are usually accompanied by absurd gestures. He is oft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayumi Tanaka
(born January 15, 1955) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator. She voiced Monkey D. Luffy in ''One Piece'', Ryunosuke Fujinami in ''Urusei Yatsura'', Koenma in ''Yu Yu Hakusho'', Pazu in '' Laputa: Castle in the Sky'', Krillin, Yajirobe and Uranai Baba in ''Dragon Ball'', Kirimaru Settsuno in ''Nintama Rantarō'', Kanna Kirishima in the Sakura Wars series; the titular role of TwinBee in Konami's shoot-'em-up series ''TwinBee'', and MegaMan Volnutt in the ''Mega Man Legends'' series and related Capcom crossovers. She received the Kazue Takahashi Award at the 5th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime Anime films Video games Live-action Audio dramas Dubbing roles Awards References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tanaka, Mayumi 1955 births 20th-century Japanese actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses Aoni Production voice actors Japanese stage actresses Japanese video game actresses Japanese voice actresses Living people Voice act ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenji Fukui
is a Japanese television announcer. He began his broadcasting career in 1976 with Fuji Television, and was one of the three longest-serving television presenters on the Fuji network, before he quit the station in 2013. Fukui has hosted numerous television news and variety programs, but is best known as the "play by play" announcer of ''Iron Chef''. He is known for his frequent jokes towards actors and guests on the show, and has a comical attitude on the show. He is the almost constant narrator on the show and talks about the food being used, the chefs, and explains the finished dishes to the home audience before they are judged. He is also known for making frequent analogies to baseball while commentating. Fukui is the host of the television variety show ''Tamori's Japonica Logos'', starring Japanese TV personality Tamori , known by his stage name (an anagram of his surname), is a Japanese television celebrity. Known for his trademark dark sunglasses, Tamori is one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yamaguchi-gumi
is Japan's largest ''yakuza'' organization. It is named after its founder Harukichi Yamaguchi. Its origins can be traced back to a loose labor union for dockworkers in Kobe before World War II. It is one of the largest criminal organizations in the world. According to the National Police Agency, it had 8,500 active members at the end of 2021. The Yamaguchi-gumi are among the world's wealthiest gangsters, bringing in billions of dollars a year from extortion, gambling, the sex industry, arms trafficking, drug trafficking, real estate and construction kickback schemes. They are also involved in stock market manipulation and Internet pornography. The Yamaguchi-gumi has its headquarters in Kobe, but it operates all across Japan and has overseas operations. Its current ''kumichō'' (Boss), Shinobu Tsukasa, has declared an expansionist policy—even making inroads into Tokyo, traditionally not Yamaguchi turf. They also have multiple groups working overseas. History Relief suppor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko Gushiken
is a Japanese former professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1981. He held the WBA light-flyweight title from 1976 to 1981, making a total of 13 successful defences. Following his retirement from boxing, he remains popular in Japan as a ''tarento'' having signed a contract with Ohta Production. He is well known in Japan for his comical trademark looks of perm afro hair style. Gushiken was inducted in 2015 to the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Biography Gushiken was known for having strong stamina, allowing him to pressure opponents into mistakes after many rounds. His southpaw stance allowed him to take advantage of many mistakes, usually by throwing unexpected combinations of punches instead of waiting for counterpunch opportunities. His popularity centered in mainland Japan, where he was known by the nickname ''Kanmuriwashi'' (''Fierce Eagle'') and crowds were normally sold out. He quickly rose through the amateur ranks and won All-Japan in high school. WBA light- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
