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Sakura Ganbaru!
is a manga series written and illustrated by Masahiko Nakahira. The story follows Sakura Kasugano in her quest to become a street fighter and meet Ryu (Street Fighter), Ryu. Characters ; :The main character of this story. Introduced in Nakahira's ''Street Fighter Alpha'' Vol. 2, Sakura becomes obsessed with the world of street fighting as well as becoming Ryu's self-proclaimed "No. 1 fan". While young and inexperienced at fighting, Sakura displays great physical ability as well as a strong aptitude for learning fighting techniques, recreating Ryu's ''Hadouken (Street Fighter), hadōken'', ''Shoryuken, shōryūken'', and ''Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku, tatsumaki-senpūkyaku'' after only seeing them a few times (albeit Sakura's versions are highly modified and arguably weaker). ; :Sakura's grouchy and irritable younger brother. Tsukushi is obsessed with playing video games and is seen playing ''Final Fight (video game), Final Fight'' and ''Street Fighter II'' (against none other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UDON
Udon ( or ) is a thick noodle made from wheat flour, used in Japanese cuisine. It is a comfort food for many Japanese people. There are a variety of ways it is prepared and served. Its simplest form is in a hot soup as with a mild broth called made from dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. It is usually topped with thinly chopped scallions. Other common toppings include prawn tempura, (mixed tempura fritter), (sweet, deep-fried tofu pouches), (sliced fish cake), and spice added to taste. Standard broth differs by region. Dark soy sauce is added in eastern Japan, while light soy sauce is added in the west. Instant noodles are often sold in two (or more) versions accordingly. More unusual variants include stir-fried and curry udon made with Japanese curry. It is often used in or Japanese hot pot. Origin There are many stories explaining the origin of udon. One story says that in AD 1241, Enni, a Rinzai monk, introduced flour milling technology from Song China to Japan. Flou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blanka
also known by his birth name Jimmy (ジミー Jimī) is a fictional character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' fighting game series. He first appeared in the 1991 video game ''Street Fighter II'' as one of eight playable characters, and was subsequently featured in sequel and spin-off games. Blanka is also present in a number of Capcom's crossover games, including the ''SNK vs. Capcom'' series. The character has appeared in other media adaptations of the franchise, including an animated film, a live-action movie, an animated television series, a comic book and manga series. Blanka was originally designed as a pink-skinned human character by Akira "Akiman" Yasuda, and underwent several re-conceptualizations during the production of ''Street Fighter II'' before reaching his final depiction as a feral savage with green skin and long orange hair. Blanka's backstory is that he was once human, but after a plane-crash in Brazil, he mutated, resulting in his green colouring and his a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bloomers (clothing)
Bloomers, also called the bloomer, the Turkish dress, the American dress, or simply reform dress, are divided women's garments for the lower body. They were developed in the 19th century as a healthful and comfortable alternative to the heavy, constricting dresses worn by American women. They take their name from their best-known advocate, the women's rights activist Amelia Bloomer. Fashion bloomers (skirted) Bloomers were an innovation of readers of the ''Water-Cure Journal'', a popular health periodical that in October 1849 began urging women to develop a style of dress that was not so harmful to their health as the current fashion. It also represented an unrestricted movement, unlike previous women's fashions of the time, that allowed for greater freedom—both metaphorical and physical—within the public sphere. The fashionable dress of that time consisted of a skirt that dragged several inches on the floor, worn over layers of starched petticoats stiffened with straw or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udon Entertainment
Udon Entertainment Corp. is a Canadian art studio and publisher. The company publishes original and translated comic books, graphic novels, manga and art books related to anime and video games. It was founded in 2000 and is named after udon, a kind of Japanese noodle. Overview It was affiliated with Studio XD; in March 2004, Udon announced a partnership to release comics under Devil's Due Publishing. Udon's first offering was the ''Street Fighter'' comic book series, launching in September 2003. They would add a '' Darkstalkers'' comic series to their line in November 2004. In October 2005, Udon reorganized its operations and became a full-fledged publisher. Erik Ko revealed that the lengthy break in the Summer of 2005 was to recover from a licensing deal with Capcom, which saw Udon doing artwork for ''Capcom Fighting Evolution''. Although Udon appreciated the opportunity to work on the game and to strengthen their ties with the video game maker, it taxed their resources and le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zaibatsu
is a Japanese language, Japanese term referring to industrial and financial vertical integration, vertically integrated business conglomerate (company), conglomerates in the Empire of Japan, whose influence and size allowed control over significant parts of the Japanese economy from the Meiji period until the end of World War II. A ''zaibatsu'' general structure included a family-owned holding company on top, and a bank which financed the other, mostly industrial subsidiaries within them. Although the ''zaibatsu'' played an important role in the Japanese economy from the 1860s to 1945, they increased in number and importance following the Russo-Japanese War of 1904–1905, World War I and Japan's subsequent attempt to conquer East Asia during the inter-war period and World War II. After World War II they were dissolved by the Occupation of Japan, Allied occupation forces and succeeded by the ''keiretsu'' (groups of banks, manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors). Equivalents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Masters
, originally spelled in kanji as with his original full name being unknown, is a fictional character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' series. Ken is the best friend and rival of Ryu, who has also appeared in all ''Street Fighter'' games. Ken's goal is to test his power against many different fighters, as he strives to become stronger. He uses improved Shoryuken (dragon punch) techniques. Ken's physical appearance and biographical traits were inspired by American martial artist Joe Lewis. He appeared in other game franchises, such as '' Namco × Capcom'', ''Project X Zone'', ''Project X Zone 2'', and '' Super Smash Bros.'', and also appeared in films such as '' Street Fighter: Legacy'', '' Street Fighter: Assassin's Fist'', '' Street Fighter: Resurrection'', '' Street Fighter: World Warrior'', '' Wreck-It Ralph'' and '' Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween''. Character design Starting from the original ''Street Fighter'', Ken has been consistently depicted with neck-length blond h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Street Fighter Alpha 3
''Street Fighter Alpha 3'', released as in Japan, Asia, South America, and Oceania, is a 2D fighting game originally released by Capcom for the arcade in 1998. It is the third and final installment in the '' Street Fighter Alpha'' sub-series, which serves as a sequel to ''Street Fighter Alpha 2'', and ran on the same CP System II hardware as previous ''Alpha'' games. The game was produced after the '' Street Fighter III'' sub-series has started, being released after '' 2nd Impact'', but before '' 3rd Strike''. ''Alpha 3'' further expanded the playable fighter roster from ''Street Fighter Alpha 2'' and added new features such as selectable fighting styles called "isms". ''Alpha 3'' has also been released on a variety of home platforms starting with the PlayStation port in 1998, which added an exclusive World Tour mode and brought back even more characters, with further versions on the Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation Portable. Gameplay ''Street Fig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Setagaya
is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood and administrative district within the ward. The ward calls itself Setagaya City in English. Its official bird is the azure-winged magpie, its flower is the fringed orchid, and its tree is the ''Zelkova serrata''. Setagaya has the largest population and second largest area (after Ōta) of Tokyo's special wards. As of January 1, 2020, the ward has an estimated population of 939,099, and a population density of 16,177 persons per km² with the total area of 58.06 km². Geography Setagaya is located at the southwestern corner of the Tokyo's special wards and the Tama River separates the boundary between Tokyo Metropolis and Kanagawa Prefecture. Residential population is among the highest in Tokyo as there are many residential neighbourhoods within Setagaya. Setagaya is served by various rail services providing frequent 2 to 3 minutes headway rush hour services to the busiest train terminals of Shinj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karin Kanzuki
is a fictional character in the Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' series. She made her first appearance in the manga '' Sakura Ganbaru!'', and makes her first appearance as a playable video game character in the 1998 video game ''Street Fighter Alpha 3''. Within the series, Karin is originally designated as a rival to fellow street fighter Sakura Kasugano, and a counterpoint to R. Mika as a fighting game character. She is reintroduced in ''Street Fighter V'' as one of 16 characters playable at launch, and appears as a major character in the game's story mode. She is voiced in Japanese by Miho Yamada in ''Alpha 3'' and subsequent appearances in other games, and by Aya Endo for ''Street Fighter V''. Endo's English counterpart for Karin is Lauren Landa. Though the character has few overall appearances in the series, Karin has remained consistently popular with players, and is noted as the character of choice for ''Street Fighter V'' by several prominent professional players of fighting g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sagat (Street Fighter)
, ''Sakat'', lead=yes is a fictional character in Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' fighting game series. Originally an unplayable boss in the first installment, he became a playable character in later games. Sagat is depicted as a renowned Muay Thai expert known for his incredible power and height. His signature move is the "Tiger Knee". He is often called the "Emperor of Muay Thai" in his home country. He was possibly named after Sagat Petchyindee. Appearances In video games Sagat first appears as the main antagonist and final boss of the original ''Street Fighter''. After the player defeats the eight initial opponents, their character Ryu (or Ken on Player 2's side) is taken to Thailand to face the final two opponents: Adon, Sagat's apprentice and Sagat himself. After being defeated, Sagat tells the player that he or she is the "strongest Street Fighter in the world". His next appearance was in '' Street Fighter II: The World Warrior'', where he appears as one of the four Grand Mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dan Hibiki
is a fictional character from Capcom's ''Street Fighter'' fighting game franchise. He was created to parody Ryo Sakazaki and Robert Garcia, the two lead characters of SNK's ''Art of Fighting'' series, as Capcom saw Ryo as a ripoff of ''Street Fighter'' characters Ryu and Ken. Since then, Dan has become a fan favorite due to his humorous design, signature moves and mannerisms. Introduced in '' Street Fighter Alpha'', Dan is consistently portrayed as an overconfident, arrogant and utterly feeble character. In the series' storyline, Dan was a student trained by Gouken—elder brother of Akuma—who also trained Ken and Ryu. Gouken stopped training Dan once he acknowledged the ulterior reasons Dan has in his mind. Dan's goal is to defeat Sagat, who killed Go, Dan's father, in a brutal fight that resulted in the loss of Sagat's right eye. After Sagat pretended that he was defeated, Dan opened an unsuccessful school for his fighting style, ''Saikyo-ryu'' ("Strongest style"). Appe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
