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Silver Link
is a Japanese animation studio. It was founded by ex-Frontline animation producer Hayato Kaneko in December 2007 and is based in Tokyo. History After the company's establishment in 2007, Shin Oonuma, who was previously a director alongside Shaft directors Akiyuki Shinbo and Tatsuya Oishi, joined the studio. A majority of Silver Link's productions have involved Oonuma as a director or co-director since his joining of the studio. The company had also owned two subsidiaries: BEEP Co., Ltd, a subcontracting animation studio, and CONNECT, Inc, a studio that started off co-producing series with Silver Link, and has since expanded into producing its own works. Both subsidiaries have since been dissolved by the studio, though they both still continue to operate as divisions within the company. On February 1, 2016, Beep was absorbed into Silver Link, and was succeeded by SILVER LINK. Overseas Division, taking over BEEP's former office space. However, the BEEP brand still remains in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabushiki Gaisha
A or ''kabushiki kaisha'', commonly abbreviated K.K. or KK, is a type of defined under the Companies Act of Japan. The term is often translated as "stock company", " joint-stock company" or "stock corporation". The term ''kabushiki gaisha'' in Japan refers to any joint-stock company regardless of country of origin or incorporation; however, outside Japan the term refers specifically to joint-stock companies incorporated in Japan. Usage in language In Latin script, ''kabushiki kaisha'', with a , is often used, but the original Japanese pronunciation is ''kabushiki gaisha'', with a , owing to rendaku. A ''kabushiki gaisha'' must include "" in its name (Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act). In a company name, "" can be used as a prefix (e.g. , '' kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , '' Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their name as "Company, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
C3 (novel Series)
''C³'', also known as or ''Cube×Cursed×Curious'', is a Japanese light novel series written by Hazuki Minase, and illustrated by Sasorigatame. C³ is about a high school student named Haruaki Yachi, who receives a mysterious black cube from his father who is overseas. That night, Haruaki is woken by a noise and is surprised to find a girl named Fear Kubrick in his kitchen eating rice crackers. Haruaki confirms that she is the cube, but knows nothing about her past other than that she has a curse on her which she wants broken. Breaking the curse though proves hard as there are organizations that seek to capture or destroy Fear, along with her dark past as a "Cursed Tool" which comes to light. Haruaki vows to protect her though, and is joined along by other allies/friends as the series progresses. The series was later adapted into a manga, and appeared as a serial in the manga magazine Dengeki Daioh from February 26, 2011 to January 26, 2013. ASCII Media Works then publish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non Non Biyori
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Atto. The series was serialized in Media Factory's ''Monthly Comic Alive'' magazine from September 2009 to February 2021 and is licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment. The story is based on the same setting as Atto's former work, ''Toko-toko & Yume no Yume''. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Silver Link aired in Japan between October and December 2013 and has been licensed by Sentai Filmworks. A second anime season aired between July and September 2015. An anime film premiered in August 2018, and a third anime season aired between January and March 2021. Plot The story takes place in the countryside small town village of Asahigaoka, a place lacking many of the conveniences that people from the city are accustomed to. The nearest stores are a few miles away and one of the local schools consists of only five students, each of whom is in a different grade of elementary or middle school. Hotaru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gakuto Mikumo
is a Japanese writer of Mystery fiction, mystery and science fiction light novels from the Oita Prefecture in Japan. He is a member of the Mystery Writers of Japan and the Honkaku Mystery Writers Club of Japan. He studied the English language at Sophia University, where he graduated. In 1998 Mikumo won silver in the fifth Dengeki Novel Prize with his debut novel, ''Called Gehenna''. He went on to win the Japan SF Rookie of the Year Award in 1999 with ''M.G.H.'', and a special prize in the Sneaker Awards in 2000 with ''Earth Reverse''. Mikumo is currently most well known for the ''Asura Cryin''' series and the ''Strike the Blood'' series. Works ; ''Asura Cryin''' series * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), ; ''Called Gehenna'' series * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * (xxxx), ; ''Dantalian no Shoka'' series * (xxxx), * (xxxx), * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Strike The Blood
is a Japanese light novel series by Gakuto Mikumo with illustrations by Manyako, with 22 main volumes published between May 2011 and August 2020. A manga adaptation began serialization in June 2012 in ASCII Media Works's ''Dengeki Daioh''. A 24-episode anime television adaptation by Silver Link and Connect aired between October 2013 and March 2014. An original video animation series titled ''Strike the Blood II'' was released in four volumes between November 2016 and May 2017. A third series titled ''Strike the Blood III'' was released from December 2018 to September 2019. A fourth series titled ''Strike the Blood IV'' was released from April 2020 to June 2021. A fifth and final season titled ''Strike the Blood Final'' was released between March 2022 and July 2022. Plot On Itogami Island, a man-made island south of Japan which has developed into a monster and demon sanctuary (), Kojo Akatsuki is suspected of being the Fourth Progenitor, a powerful vampire who could ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fate/kaleid Liner Prisma Illya
is a Japanese manga series by Hiroshi Hiroyama (also known as KALMIA), serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's ''Comp Ace'' magazine from 2007 to 2008. It is an alternate universe spin-off of the ''Fate/stay night'' visual novel by Type-Moon, with Illyasviel von Einzbern as the protagonist. Various other characters from ''Fate/stay night'' and its sequels and spin-offs also appear. A second manga series titled was serialized from 2009 to 2012. A third manga series titled began serialization in 2012. A 10-episode anime television series adaptation by Silver Link aired on Tokyo MX between July and September 2013. A '' second season'', adapting the sequel manga, aired between July and September 2014. A third season titled ''Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei Herz!'' began airing in July 2015. A fourth season titled ''Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 3rei!'' aired between July and September 2016. An animated film was released in 2017. An OVA titled ''Fate/kaleid liner Prisma I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Matter How I Look At It, It's You Guys' Fault I'm Not Popular!
, commonly referred to as , is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by two people under the pseudonym Nico Tanigawa. It began serialization on Square Enix's ''Gangan Online'' service from August 4, 2011 and is published by Yen Press in North America. A 4-panel spin-off manga was serialized in ''Gangan Joker'' between January 2013 and July 2015. An anime television adaptation by Silver Link aired in Japan between July and September 2013. Plot Fifteen-year-old Tomoko Kuroki believed that she would become popular upon entering high school because she has become well-versed in the world of otome games. In reality, she finds that she has become an unsociable loner, though she still forces herself to try out what she has learned about achieving popularity. As she progresses through high school, Tomoko attempts to improve her social status among her peers. Characters Main characters ; : :Tomoko is often depicted as a desperate, lonely, and deranged girl who is charact ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michi Random
Michi may refer to: People ;Given name * Michi (born 1996), Japanese J-pop singer * MiChi (born 1985), British singer *Michi Atkins, former WNBA basketball player *Michi Beck (born 1967), DJ and MC of the German hip hop group ''Die Fantastischen Vier'' *Michi Gaigg (born 1957), Austrian violinist and conductor * Michi Go (born 1988), South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion icon *, Japanese football player * Michi Halilović (born 1983), German skeleton racer of Bosnian origin * Michi Hayböck (born 1991), Austrian ski jumper *, Japanese animation artist and character designer * Michi Itami (born 1938), visual artist *Michi Muñoz (born 1981), Mexican-born American professional boxer * Michi Takahashi (born 1963), Japanese teddy bear artist * Michi Weglyn (1926-1999), author of the book ''Years of Infamy: The Untold Story of America’s Concentration Camps'' ;Surname *Maria Michi Maria Michi (24 May 1921 – 7 April 1980) was an Italian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiichiro Kawaguchi
is a Japanese animator and director born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa. He got his start at Ashi Productions and has worked as a key animator and animation director, as well as episode director for many projects. In recent years, he has worked as a sound director and screenwriter for some of the works. Initially, the OVA '' Pinky:St'' was supposed to be his first directorial work, but due to production delays, the TV series ''MÄR'' was aired before it, resulting in it being his first directorial work instead. He is a quick worker and often directs two or three projects at a time. He also does much of the storyboarding himself. He enjoys collecting figurines and character goods, and his work desk is crammed with toys. He got into the anime industry because he dreamed of working on plastic models and toyetic anime. Filmography TV series *''MÄR'' (2006–2007) - Director (eps 53-102) *''Moetan'' (2007) - Director *'' Getsumento Heiki Mina'' (2007) - Director *''Hayate the Combat Butler'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OniAi
, is a Japanese light novel series written by Daisuke Suzuki, with illustrations by Gekka Urū. The series is published by Media Factory since December 2010 and ended on January 25, 2019 with a total of 12 volumes released. There are two manga adaptation series, both were serialized in Media Factory's ''Monthly Comic Alive'' magazine. An anime adaptation by Silver Link aired in Japan from October 5 to December 21, 2012. Premise After six years of living apart due to the death of their parents, the Himenokōji twins, Akito and Akiko, are finally reunited when Akito desires to live as a member of the family once more. Although things are fine at first, Akiko begins to express her incestuous love for her older brother, who only sees her as his little sister. Things become more complicated for her when more girls move in with the siblings. Characters ; : : Akito recently transferred to Saint Liliana High School where he is placed in class 2A. His twin sister, from whom he has b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kokoro Connect
is a Japanese light novel series written by Sadanatsu Anda, with illustrations by Shiromizakana. It centers around five high school students facing numerous supernatural phenomena that forces them to reveal secrets that will test their bonds with each other. The series includes 11 volumes published by Enterbrain between January 2010 and September 2013. Two manga adaptations have been published by Enterbrain and Kadokawa Shoten. A 13-episode anime adaptation directed by Shinya Kawatsura, written by Fumihiko Shimo, and produced by Silver Link aired in Japan between July and September 2012. Four additional episodes aired on December 30, 2012. The ''Kokoro Connect'' franchise was localized in North America by several companies: Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the manga, Sentai Filmworks the anime, and J-Novel Club the light novel series. Plot The story primarily involves five high school students — Taichi, Iori, Himeko, Yoshifumi, and Yui — who are all the only members o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yonkoma
, a comic strip format, generally consists of gag comic strips within four panels of equal size ordered from top to bottom. They also sometimes run right-to-left horizontally or use a hybrid 2×2 style, depending on the layout requirements of the publication in which they appear. Although the word ''yonkoma'' comes from Japanese, the style also exists outside Japan in other Asian countries as well as in the English-speaking market, particularly in mid-20th century United States strips, where ''Peanuts'' popularized the format. Origin Rakuten Kitazawa (who wrote under the name Yasuji Kitazawa) produced the first ''yonkoma'' in 1902. Entitled ''Jiji Manga'', it was thought to have been influenced by the works of Frank Arthur Nankivell and of Frederick Burr Opper.Carolin Fischer,'Mangaka',Unknown date of publication, "http://www.mangaka.co.uk/?page=yonkoma", 2009-10-29 Structure Traditionally, ''yonkoma'' follow a structure known as ''kishōtenketsu''. This word is a compound fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
