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TNK (company)
is a Japanese animation studio located in Nerima, Tokyo Prefecture. It was established on January 29, 1999 by Nagateru Kato, a former animator from Tatsunoko Production. They have produced a number of series to date, most notably their adaptations of '' School Days'' and ''High School DxD'', among others such as '' Hand Maid May'', ''I My Me! Strawberry Eggs'', ''UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie'', and '' Kannazuki no Miko''. Works A list of series produced or co-produced by TNK. TV series OVA *'' Cosplay Complex'' (2002) *'' Cosplay Complex: Extra Identification'' (2004) *''Papa to Kiss in the Dark'' (2005) *'' Itsudatte My Santa!'' (2005) *'' School Days: Valentine Days'' (2008) *'' High School DxD OVAs'' (2012, 2013 & 2015) ONA *''Busou Shinki is a Japanese media mix franchise from Konami Digital Entertainment, first launched in Japan in 2006 with a line of action figures followed by a companion online game. The franchise encompasses various manga, anime, novels ... [...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] |
Shigeru Ueda
is a Japanese anime storyboard artist and director. When he graduated from university, he joined AUBEC (now defunct) to work in the animation industry. After working as a production manager and assistant director, he made his directorial debut with ''Tsuruhime Ja!'' (before that, he had worked in anime and commercials as well). At that same time, he married a female animator. Later, after working as an episode director on '' Sohryuden: Legend of the Dragon Kings'', he left AUBEC and worked at various companies such as Anime Spot and Madhouse, and is currently working as a freelancer. He has been using the hiragana spelling of his name since his days as an assistant director (the Kanji spelling of his name is 上田茂) and this was simply because he believed that the quickest way to become a director was to stand out. Relationships Ueda cites Tameo Kohanawa as his mentor for direction. Kohanawa said that when Ueda was a rookie director, he would carefully coach him on how to dire ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xtreme Xecutor
Extreme may refer to: Science and mathematics Mathematics *Extreme point, a point in a convex set which does not lie in any open line segment joining two points in the set *Maxima and minima, extremes on a mathematical function Science *Extremophile, an organism which thrives in or requires "extreme" *Extremes on Earth *List of extrasolar planet extremes Politics *Extremism, political ideologies or actions deemed outside the acceptable range *The Extreme (Italy) or Historical Far Left, a left-wing parliamentary group in Italy 1867–1904 Business *Extreme Networks, a California-based networking hardware company *Extreme Records, an Australia-based record label *Extreme Associates, a California-based adult film studio Computer science *Xtreme Mod, a peer-to-peer file sharing client for Windows Sports and entertainment Sport *Extreme sport *Extreme Sports Channel A global sports and lifestyle brand dedicated to extreme sports and youth culture *Los Angeles Xtreme, a defunct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akaneiro Ni Somaru Saka
, also known in short as ''Akasaka'', is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Feng and first released for Windows as a DVD on July 27, 2007. A version without adult content was released under the title ''Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka: Parallel'' on July 31, 2008, by GN Software for the PlayStation 2. A port of this version of the game was released for the PlayStation Portable on December 17, 2009, under the title ''Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka: Portable''. The gameplay in ''Akaneiro ni Somaru Saka'' follows a plot line which offers pre-determined scenarios with courses of interaction, and focuses on the appeal of the six female main characters. Two light novels were produced in December 2007 and February 2008 written by different authors, and an Internet radio show began in April 2008. A manga adaptation began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's seinen magazine ''Comp Ace'' on June 26, 2008, illustrated by Homare Sakazuki. An anime adaptation produced by TNK and directed by Keitaro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shattered Angels
is a Japanese manga created by Kaishaku which was first serialized in the Japanese shōnen manga magazine ''Monthly Dragon Age'' in May 2006. A 12-episode anime, adapted from the manga, aired in Japan from January 5 to March 23, 2007. The series refers to several of Kaishaku's past works: ''Kannazuki no Miko'', ''Magical Nyan Nyan Taruto'', '' UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie'' and ''Steel Angel Kurumi''. Plot ''Shattered Angels'' revolves around Kū Shiratori, an apparently-normal high-school girl, who enjoys school life in the large city of Academia. Academia is one of the signs of recovery for humanity ten years after the greatest disaster humankind had ever seen. Kū has a recurring dream in which a prince meets her and takes her away. One day, while her schoolmates are preparing for the upcoming school festival, the prince from her dreams appears. Named Kyoshiro Ayanokoji, his request is the same as in Kū's dreams: "Let's go, together". Most of the main characters are involve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime International Company
, often abbreviated as AIC is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 15, 1982 and located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. On December 10, 2015, AIC RIGHTS Co., Ltd was established through a company split, in which AIC Rights received the transfer of some of the copyrights owned by Anime International Company. Their notable works include series such as ''Tenchi Muyo!'', ''Bubblegum Crisis'', ''El Hazard'', and several adaptations of the manga '' Oh My Goddess!''. AIC had eight sub-studios within itself, named: "AIC ASTA" (2003, formerly: "AIC A.S.T.A."), "AIC Build" (2010), "AIC Classic" (2010), "AIC Digital" (1997), "AIC Frontier" (June, 2012), "AIC PLUS+" (2006), "AIC Spirits" (2003) and "AIC Takarazuka" (2006). History In June 2006, a partnership was started with NTU for the development of the CACANI system, a software used as a tool in the animation process to generate fills between keyframes. In September 2010, Oizumi Corporation acquired 95% of the studio from the ACA-man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lovely Idol
is the title of a Japanese series which focuses on a group of young girls who are striving to become famous Japanese idols. The series first began as a set of light novels serialized in Enterbrain's ''Magi-Cu'' magazine. The franchise grew to include radio shows, drama CDs, a Japanese bishōjo game by PrincessSoft, and an anime television series which aired between October and December 2006. Plot The ''Lovely Idols'' are a group of young idol singers who have become very popular. Managed by Tomohiro Fujisawa, there have already been two "generations" of performers, with a third about to debut. However, right before the third generation is cued onstage at a concert, Tomohiro learns that their debut has been delayed by the company president. He isn't told why, but is left to figure out for himself what, exactly, the next generation is lacking. While considering what he should do to remedy the situation, he finds a young street musician singing and playing a guitar. Tomo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakugo Tennyo Oyui
is a 12-episode Japanese anime television series animated by TNK. Plot The story revolves around Tsukishima Yui and five other girls who were summoned into the Edo period by the power of mysterious stones. Each one of them became celestial nymphs and obtained different powers, that were provided by the stones. The power Tsukishima received was "words". She would fight against evils by her "words" that gave hope to all the people. Characters ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : Staff * Director: Nobuhiro Takamoto * Music: Jun Ichikawa * Original creator: Utawaka Katsura * Character Design: Miwa Oshima * Art director: Takashi Miyano * Director of Photography: Naoto Sawa * Color design: Yoshinori Ueki * Editing: Takashi Sakurai * Producers: Futoshi Nakabayashi, Hiroki Mihara, Isao Hidaka, Takayuki Ogura * Publicity: Shuuji Kojima * Sound director: Hajime Takakuwa * Collaboration: Rakugo Tennyo Association Theme songs Opening songs # "Sakura Saku" by ''Little Non'' Ending songs # "Hana Fub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsuya Yanagisawa
is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, and director. Works (as director) *''Kannazuki no Miko'' - (TV series, 2004) *''Shattered Angels'' - (TV series, 2007) *'' Heaven's Lost Property the Movie: The Angeloid of Clockwork'' - (Film, 2011) *''High School DxD'' - (TV series, 2012) *'' High School DxD New'' - (TV series, 2013) *'' Daimidaler: Prince vs Penguin Empire'' - (TV series, 2014) *''Bladedance of Elementalers'' - (TV series, 2014) *''High School DxD BorN'' - (TV series, 2015) *'' Zutto Mae Kara Suki Deshita: Kokuhaku Jikkō Iinkai'' - (Film, 2016) *'' Suki ni Naru Sono Shunkan o'' - (Film, 2016) *'' Senran Kagura Shinovi Master -Tokyo Yōma-hen-'' - (TV series, 2018) *''Orient The Orient is a term for the East in relation to Europe, traditionally comprising anything belonging to the Eastern world. It is the antonym of ''Occident'', the Western World. In English, it is largely a metonym for, and coterminous with, the c ...'' - (TV series, 2022) References External li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
December Nocturne
December is the twelfth and final month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and is also the last of seven months to have a length of 31 days. December got its name from the Latin word ''decem'' (meaning ten) because it was originally the tenth month of the year in the calendar of Romulus which began in March. The winter days following December were not included as part of any month. Later, the months of January and February were created out of the monthless period and added to the beginning of the calendar, but December retained its name.Macrobius, ''Saturnalia'', tr. Percival Vaughan Davies (New York: Columbia University Press, 1969), book I, chapters 12–13, pp. 89–95. In Ancient Rome, as one of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges was held on December 11, as was Septimontium. Dies natalis (birthday) was held at the temple of Tellus on December 13, Consualia was held on December 15, Saturnalia was held December 17–23, Opiconsivia was h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wandaba Style
, shortened to ''Wandaba Style'' in the English language release, is a Japanese anime television series animated by TNK. It originally aired from April 5, 2003 to June 21, 2003. The series was released in English by ADV Films and 3 volumes of videos were released on VHS and DVD. Plot The story is about a pop idol band named ''Mix Juice'' that need any kind of gig to make their name famous. At the same time, a young boy genius plans on taking a trip to the Moon without using fossil fuels to pollute Earth's atmosphere. Thanks to some clever managing, the girls of Mix Juice and the scientist plan on making their first concert on the Moon by any means necessary. Main characters All the female leads are named after flowers in the Japanese language. ''Sakura'' means ' cherry blossom', ''Himawari'' means 'sunflower', ''Ayame'' means ' iris', ''Yuri'' means 'lily', and ''Kiku'' means ' chrysanthemum'. The Mix Juice girls also have seasons within their last names that also correspon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itsuro Kawasaki
is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and director from Tokyo. Works Anime television *'' Popolocrois Monogatari'' (1998–99) – Assistant Director, Episode Director *''Arc the Lad'' (1999) – Director *'' Wild Arms: Twilight Venom'' (1999–2000) – Series Director, Storyboard *''Love Hina'' (2000) – Storyboard *'' Noir'' (2001) – Storyboard, Episode director *'' Chitchana Yukitsukai Sugar'' (2001–02) – Storyboard, Episode director *''Shaman King'' (2001–02) – Storyboard *'' Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex'' (2002–03) – Storyboard *''Kiddy Grade'' (2002–03) – Storyboard *'' L/R: Licensed by Royalty'' (2003) – Director *'' Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG'' (2004–05) – Storyboard *''Kaiketsu Zorori'' (2004–05) – Storyboard *'' Canvas 2: Niji Iro no Sketch'' (2005–06) – Director *''Mamoru-kun ni Megami no Shukufuku o!'' (2006) – Director *''Nanatsuiro Drops'' (2007) – Storyboard *''Rental Magica'' (2007–08) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
