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Ristorante Paradiso
, also known as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsume Ono, detailing the daily lives of the staff of a restaurant in Rome. The first iteration of the series was serialized in Ohta Publishing's ''Manga Erotics F'' manga magazine between May 2005 and March 2006; it spanned one volume. A continuation, , was serialized in the same magazine from September 2006 to January 2009. An anime adaptation, produced by David Production, aired on Fuji TV's late night Noise programming block from April to June 2009. The anime was also officially streamed with English subtitles by Crunchyroll. Both manga series, ''Ristorante Paradiso'' and ''Gente'', have been licensed by Viz Media for an English-language release in North America. Characters ; : :The protagonist of the series. 21 years old, Nicoletta is an energetic girl whose parents divorced when she was young and was as a result raised by her grandparents. Upon graduating from cooking school, she began working as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romance Novel
A romance novel or romantic novel generally refers to a type of genre fiction novel which places its primary focus on the relationship and romantic love between two people, and usually has an "emotionally satisfying and optimistic ending." Precursors include authors of literary fiction, such as Samuel Richardson, Jane Austen, and Charlotte Brontë. There are many subgenres of the romance novel, including fantasy, gothic, contemporary, historical romance, paranormal fiction, and science fiction. Although women are the main readers of romance novels a growing number of men enjoy them as well. The Romance Writers of America cite 16% of men read romance novels. "Many people today don’t realize that romance is more than a love story. Romance can be a complex plotline with a setting from the past in a remote, faraway place. Instead of focusing on a love story, it idealizes values and principles that seem lost in today’s world of technology and instant gratification. However, roma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mainichi Shimbun
The is one of the major newspapers in Japan, published by In addition to the ''Mainichi Shimbun'', which is printed twice a day in several local editions, Mainichi also operates an English language news website called ''The Mainichi'' (previously ''Mainichi Daily News''), and publishes a bilingual news magazine, ''Mainichi Weekly''. It also publishes paperbacks, books and other magazines, including a weekly news magazine, ''Sunday Mainichi''. It is one of the four national newspapers in Japan; the other three are the ''Asahi Shimbun'', the ''Yomiuri Shimbun'' and the '' Nihon Keizai Shimbun''. The Sankei Shimbun and The ''Chunichi Shimbun'' are not currently in the position of a national newspaper despite a large circulation for the both respectively. History The history of the ''Mainichi Shinbun'' began with the founding of two papers during the Meiji period. The ''Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun'' was founded first, in 1872. The ''Mainichi'' claims that it is the oldest existing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misa Watanabe
is a Japanese voice actress and narrator from Tokyo, Japan. She is well known for voicing Nefertari Vivi in ''One Piece''. Filmography Television Animation ;1990s *''Magical Princess Minky Momo'' (1991) – Mother *'' Baby and Me'' (1996) – Yukako Enoki *''Master Keaton'' (1998) – Anna ;2000s *''Detective Conan'' (2000) - Yumiko Niikura *''Ghost Stories'' (2000) – Momoko's Mother *''Saiyuki'' (2000) – Kanzeon Bosatsu *''Geneshaft'' – (2001) Ann *''One Piece'' – (2001) Nefertari Vivi *'' X/1999'' – Tokiko Magami *''Naruto'' – (2002) Tsunami, Tsukiko Kagetsu *''Ashita no Nadja'' (2003) – Marie *''Absolute Boy'' (2005) – Hana Tokimiya *''Basilisk'' (2005) – Akeginu *''Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z'' (2006) – Kiyoko Gotokuji *''Air Gear'' (2006) – Kyo *''Ergo Proxy'' (2006) – Swan *''Hataraki Man'' (2006) – Midoriko Shirakawa *''Dinosaur King'' (2007) – Ursula *''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'' (2007) – Rina Mamiya *''Fresh Pretty Cure!'' (2009) – No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haruhi Terada
is a Japanese voice actress who was born in Tokyo. She is employed by 81 Produce. She formerly went by the name . When her father Yojiro Terada and her mother divorced in 2014, Haruhi changed her surname to her mother's maiden name. Filmography Anime television ;1998 *'' Beast Wars II: Super Life-Form Transformers'' - Navichan *''Ojarumaru'' - Arisa, Hifumi, Hoshino's Mama (third voice), Kaminariakane, Kintarou's Mama, Komachi Mama, Ojarumaru's Mother, Ushiko *'' Super Express Hikarian'' - Anna Michi, Dojiras (second voice), Fuji, Hitachi Green, Thunderbird, Tsubasa (second voice) ;1999 *''Digimon Adventure'' - Pumpkinmon *''Elf-ban Kakyūsei'' - Ai's Mother *''Great Teacher Onizuka'' - Momoi *''Kindaichi Case Files'' - Shigure Asagi (Ep. 101) ;2000 *''Hamtaro'' - Daisy, Flora *''One Piece'' - Pepper *''Kindaichi Case Files'' - Yuko Sakamoto *'' Gensomaden Saiyuki'' - Qiuhua (Ep. 19) *''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters'' - Mai Kujaku ;2001 *''Digimon Tamers'' - Ai *'' Shiawase Sou no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yōji Ueda
is a Japanese voice actor formerly affiliated with Mausu Promotion and currently affiliated with Amuleto. His name was until April 1, 2008. Filmography Anime series *'' Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!! WGP'' (1997) (Luchino) *''Naruto'' (2002) (Mubi, Gamakichi) *''Ikki Tousen'' (2003) (Genjo Kakouton) *'' Azusa, Otetsudai Shimasu!'' (2004) (Nakasato Akira) *''Burst Angel'' (2004) (Salesclerk) *''DearS'' (2004) (No. 3) *''Basilisk'' (2005) (Kisaragi Saemon) *''Bleach'' (2005) (Maned Shinigami) *''Fighting Beauty Wulong'' (2005) (Kumakubo) *''009-1'' (2006) (Dr. Green) *''Kotetsushin Jeeg'' (2007) (Senjirou Shiba) *'' La Corda d'Oro: Primo Passo'' (2007) (Music Teacher) *''Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei'' (2007) (Kagerō Usui) *'' 11eyes'' (2009) (Avaritia) *''Chrome Shelled Regios'' (2009) (Vanze Haldey) *''Maria Holic'' (2009) (Narrator) *''Ristorante Paradiso'' (2009) (Teo) *''And Yet the Town Moves'' (2010) (Narrator) *''Naruto Shippuden'' (2010) (Ko Hyuga) *''Blood-C'' (2011) (Furu- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chef
A chef is a trained professional cook and tradesman who is proficient in all aspects of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine. The word "chef" is derived from the term ''chef de cuisine'' (), the director or head of a kitchen. Chefs can receive formal training from an institution, as well as by apprenticing with an experienced chef. There are different terms that use the word ''chef'' in their titles, and deal with specific areas of food preparation. Examples include the ''sous-chef'', who acts as the second-in-command in a kitchen, and the ''chef de partie'', who handles a specific area of production. The kitchen brigade system is a hierarchy found in restaurants and hotels employing extensive staff, many of which use the word "chef" in their titles. Underneath the chefs are the ''kitchen assistants''. A chef's standard uniform includes a hat (called a ''toque''), neckerchief, double-breasted jacket, apron and sturdy shoes (that may include steel or plasti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuhiko Nishimatsu
Kazuhiko ( or ) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: * , politician * , a video game producer * Kazuhiko Chiba, Japanese footballer * Kazuhiko Hasegawa, film director * Kazuhiko Hosokawa, professional golfer * Kazuhiko Ikematsu, freestyle wrestler * Kazuhiko Inoue, a voice actor * Kazuhiko Iwaike, known as K.A.Z, Japanese musician, guitarist and songwriter * Kazuhiko Katō (born 1937), manga creator who uses the pen-name of Monkey Punch * Kazuhiko Katō (1947–2009), nicknamed "Tonovan", record producer, songwriter, singer, member of Sadistic Mika Band * Kazuhiko Kishino, actor and voice-actor *, Japanese rower * Kazuhiko Matsumoto, adult video director * Kazuhiko Nishi 1980s Vice President of Microsoft's Far East operations * Kazuhiko Nishijima (1926 – 2009) particle physicist *, Japanese politician * Kazuhiko Shimamoto, Manga artist * Kazuhiko Shingyoji, footballer, Blaublitz Akita (previously called TDK S.C.) * Kazuhiko Sugawara, speed ska ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sommelier
A sommelier ( or or ; ), or wine steward, is a trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing. The role of the wine steward in haute cuisine, fine dining today is much more specialized and informed than that of a "wine waiter". Sommeliers Australia states that the role is strategically on par with that of the ''chef de cuisine''. Description A sommelier may be responsible for the development of wine lists and books and for the delivery of wine service and training for the other restaurant staff. Working along with the culinary team, they Wine and food matching, pair and suggest wines that will best complement each particular food menu item. This entails the need for a deep knowledge of how food and wine, beer, spirits and other beverages work in harmony. A professional sommelier also works on the floor of the restaurant and is in direct contact with restaurant pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shigeo Kiyama
is a Japanese actor and voice actor. Filmography Television animation *''Ristorante Paradiso'' (2009) – Gian Luigi Orsini (Gigi) *''Mobile Suit Gundam AGE'' (2011) – Dian Fonroid, Zafar Rogue and others *'' Tiger & Bunny'' (2011) – Walter *'' Battle Spirits: Saikyou Ginga Ultimate Zero'' (2014) – Hansoro *''One Piece'' (2019) - Toyama Tsujigiro Original video animation *'' Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin'' (2015) – Ramba Ral Theatrical animation *'' Broken Blade'' (2011) – Kurozawa Tokusatsu *''Jyuken Sentai Gekiranger'' (2007) – Mythical Beast Cetus-Fist Gouyu (ep. 37, 45) *''Fire Leon'' (2013) – Other Bio Wrestler (eps. 1 - 11, 13 - 16, 21 - 22) Video games *''Fire Emblem Fates'' (2015) – Benoît *''Dragon Quest Heroes II'' (2016) *''Soulcalibur V'' (2012) – Maxi *''Soulcalibur VI'' (2018) – Maxi Television dramas *''Liar Game'' (2009) – Solario (voice) Dubbing Live-action *'' The Avengers'' – Thomas Roberts *''Dollhouse'' – Paul Ballard (Tah ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takaya Kuroda
is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He is affiliated with Axlone, and was formerly with Mausu Promotion and 81 Produce. He is best known for his bass voice, which has usually seen him cast in villainous roles such as the voice of Yaiba in ''GoGo Sentai Boukenger''. He is best known to western audiences for providing the voice of Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of the ''Like a Dragon'' series. Because of his vocal resemblance to the late Hirotaka Suzuoki, he was chosen to replace Suzuoki as the voice of Starscream in '' Transformers: Cybertron'' as Suzuoki's health deteriorated. Kuroda is also the lead singer of the rock band ''Takaya Kuroda & Goodfellas''. Filmography Animation Film Video games Drama CDs Live action Dubbing roles References External links * Kazuma Kiryū's voice actor has a band — and it's beyond awesome!bIGDB.comvia Medium {{DEFAULTSORT:Kuroda, Takaya 1965 births Living people Japanese male stage actors Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsutaka Tachikawa
Mitsutaka (written: 光隆, 光高 or 光孝) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: * (1959–1998), Japanese physicist * (1630–1666), Japanese ''daimyō'' *Mitsutaka Kusakabe Mitsutaka Kusakabe (born 10 November 1968) is a Japanese professional golfer. Kusakabe played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning three times. Professional wins (3) Japan Golf Tour wins (3) Team appearances *World Cup (representing Japan): 1998 ... (born 1968), Japanese golfer * (1616–1645), Japanese ''daimyō'' * Mitsutaka Tachikawa (born 1949), Japanese voice actor {{given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jin Yamanoi
is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. Voice roles Anime Video games *''Flash Hiders'', (1993) Horow *'' Mega Man: The Power Battle'', (1995) Proto Man, Guts Man *'' Street Fighter Alpha 2'', (1996) Rolento *'' Mega Man 2: The Power Fighters'', (1996) Proto Man, Centaur Man, Guts Man, Shadow Man, Air Man, Dive Man *'' Mega Man X4'' (1997) Colonel *'' Legend of Legaia'', (1998) Gala *'' Street Fighter EX2 Plus'', (1999) Vulcano Rosso *''Persona 2'', (1999) Philemon and Nyarlathotep *'' Street Fighter EX3'', (2000) Vulcano Rosso Tokusatsu Narration Overseas dubbing References External links Official agency profile * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yamanoi, Jin 1962 births Living people Japanese male video game actors Japanese male voice actors Male voice actors from Tokyo 20th-century Japanese male actors 21st-century Japanese male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
