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Tokyo Tarareba Musume
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akiko Higashimura. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''Kiss'' magazine from March 2014 to April 2017 and later collected in nine bound volumes. It is licensed for an English-language release by Kodansha USA. The manga won the Eisner Award for Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia in 2019. A 10-episode live-action television drama series adaptation was broadcast on Nippon TV from January to March 2017. It was followed by a two-hour television special in October 2020. The manga also inspired three spin-off manga series written and illustrated by Higashimura and serialized in ''Kiss'' magazine: ''Tarare-Bar'' (2017–2018), ''Tokyo Tarareba Girls Returns'' (2018), and ''Tokyo Tarareba Girls Season 2'' (2019–2021). The second spin-off, ''Tokyo Tarareba Girls Returns'', is licensed for an English-language release by Kodansha USA. Plot Rinko, a screenwriter living in Tokyo, remains unmarried at 33 years old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tankōbon
is the Japanese Japanese may refer to: * Something from or related to Japan, an island country in East Asia * Japanese language, spoken mainly in Japan * Japanese people, the ethnic group that identifies with Japan through ancestry or culture ** Japanese diaspor ... term for a book that is not part of an anthology or corpus. In modern Japanese, the term is most often used in reference to individual volumes of a manga series: most series first appear as individual chapters in a weekly or monthly List of manga magazines, manga anthology with other works before being published as volumes containing several chapters each. Major publishing Imprint (trade name), imprints for include Jump Comics (for serials in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' and other Jump (magazine line), ''Jump'' magazines), Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, Shōnen Magazine Comics, and Shogakukan's Shōnen Sunday Comics. Japanese comics (manga) manga came to be published in thick, phone book, phone- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Summer Olympics
The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 7 September 2013. The Games were originally scheduled to take place from 24 July to 9 August 2020, but due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, on 24 March 2020, the event was postponed to 2021, the first such instance in the history of the Olympic Games (previous games had been cancelled but not rescheduled). However, the event retained the ''Tokyo 2020'' branding for marketing purpose.Multiple sources: * * * It was largely held behind closed doors with no public spectators permitted due to the declaration of a state of emergency in the Greater Tokyo Area in response to the pandemic, the first and so far only Olympic Games to be held without official spectators. The Games were the mos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shueisha
(lit. "Gathering of Intellect Publishing Co., Ltd.") is a Japanese company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The company was established in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The following year, Shueisha became a separate, independent company. Manga magazines published by Shueisha include the ''Jump'' magazine line, which includes shonen magazines ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'', ''Jump SQ'', and ''V Jump'', and seinen magazines ''Weekly Young Jump'', ''Grand Jump'' and ''Ultra Jump''. They also publish other magazines, including ''Non-no''. Shueisha, along with Shogakukan, owns Viz Media, which publishes manga from all three companies in North America. History In 1925, Shueisha was created by major publishing company Shogakukan (founded in 1922). became the first novel published by Shueisha in collaboration with Shogakukan—the temporary home of Shueisha. In 1927, two novels titled ''Danshi Ehon'', and ''Joshi Ehon'' we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House LLC is an Anglo-American multinational corporation, multinational conglomerate (company), conglomerate publishing company formed on July 1, 2013, from the merger of Penguin Group and Random House. On April 2, 2020, Bertelsmann announced the completion of its purchase of Penguin Random House, which had been announced in December 2019, by buying Pearson plc's 25% ownership of the company. With that purchase, Bertelsmann became the sole owner of Penguin Random House. Bertelsmann's German-language publishing group Verlagsgruppe Random House will be completely integrated into Penguin Random House, adding 45 imprints to the company, for a total of 365 imprints. As of 2021, Penguin Random House employed about 10,000 people globally and published 15,000 titles annually under its 250 divisions and imprints. These titles include fiction and nonfiction for adults and children in both print and digital. Penguin Random House comprises Penguin and Random House in the U.S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Comics
Digital comics (also known as electronic comics,Ian Hague, ''Comics and the Senses: A Multisensory Approach to Comics and Graphic Novels'', Routledge, 2014, ch. 2: "Sight, or, the Ideal Perspective and the Physicality of Seeing". eComics, e-comics, or ecomics ) are comics released digitally, as opposed to in print. Digital comics commonly take the form of mobile comics. Webcomics may also fall under the "digital comics" umbrella. Background With the growing use of smartphones, tablets, and desktop screen reading, major publishers began releasing comics, graphic novels and manga in digital formats. Declining sales and copyright violation have led some publishers to find new ways to publish their comics, while others are just adapting to the digital age while still having great success with the printed comic format. American publishers' attempts at creating digital publishing platforms for local comics and Manga have thus far been more successful than attempts with digital Manga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime News Network
Anime News Network (ANN) is a news website that reports on the status of anime, manga, video games, Japanese popular music and other related cultures within North America, Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan. The website offers reviews and other editorial content, forums where readers can discuss current issues and events, and an encyclopedia that contains many anime and manga with information on the staff, cast, theme music, plot summaries, and user ratings. The website was founded in July 1998 by Justin Sevakis, and operated the magazine ''Protoculture Addicts'' from 2005 to 2008. Based in Canada, it has separate versions of its news content aimed toward audiences in four separate regions: the United States and Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. History The website was founded by Justin Sevakis in July 1998. In May 2000, CEO Christopher Macdonald joined the website editorial staff, replacing editor-in-chief Isaac Alexander. On June 30, 2002, Anime News N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayaka Nishiwaki
, nicknamed , is a Japanese singer and dancer. She is known as one of the members of the Japanese electropop group Perfume. Biography Nishiwaki was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan, where she attended Actor's School Hiroshima with friends and current Perfume members Yuka Kashino and Ayano Ōmoto. She formed Perfume in 2000 with Kashino and former member Yūka Kawashima, who left shortly after to focus on her schoolwork. After discussing the issue with her mother, who believed that a three-piece group had more stage presence than a duo, Nishiwaki asked Ōmoto to join the group.''Flash'' magazine: "33 Shocking Legends of Perfume!". Retrieved 5 September 2008. Her younger sister Sayaka is a member of the group "9nine". In March 2011, Nishiwaki graduated from Asia University with a degree in economics. Solo works On 18 April 2008 Perfume made a special guest appearance performing " Ceramic Girl" at the ending of the drama " Sumire ♡ 16 sai!!". On 23 March 2012 Perfume ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryō Katō
is a Japanese actor and ''tarento''. He graduated from the Department of Moving Images and Performing Arts in the Faculty of Art and Communication at Tama Art University. He is represented with Cube (talent agency), Cube. Biography In 2000, Katō debuted in the variety show ''Appare Sanma Dai Sensei'' at the age of ten. Later on he played in the film ''Detroit Metal City'' and played supporting roles in dramas such as ''Gakkō no Kaidan (2015 TV series), Gakkō no Kaidan'', ''Omoni Naitemasu'', and ''Kaitō Yamaneko''. Filmography Television Animations Films Stage Variety programmes Regular programmes Special programmes Advertisements Music videos Others References External links * Official profile {{DEFAULTSORT:Kato, Ryo Japanese male stage actors Japanese television personalities Japanese male child actors People from Shizuoka (city) 1990 births Living people Actors from Shizuoka Prefecture Tama Art University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kei Tanaka
is a Japanese actor. Filmography Film Television series Japanese dub * '' Godzilla: King of the Monsters'' (2019) - Dr. Mark Russell (Kyle Chandler) * '' Godzilla vs. Kong'' (2021) - Dr. Mark Russell (Kyle Chandler) * '' The Lost City'' (2022) - Alan Caprison / Dash McMahon (Channing Tatum Channing Matthew Tatum (born April 26, 1980) is an American actor. Tatum made his film debut in the drama ''Coach Carter'' (2005), and had his breakthrough role in the 2006 dance film ''Step Up (film), Step Up''. He gained wider attention for ...) Awards References External links Official Website* 21st-century Japanese male actors Japanese male film actors Japanese male television actors Living people 1984 births Male actors from Tokyo {{Japan-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūta Hiraoka
is a Japanese actor who belongs to the talent agency Amuse, Inc. He gained recognition in 2004 film ''Swing Girls'' and won "Newcomer of the Year" Award at 28th Japan Academy Prize. Then he appeared in several dramas and films, including '' Water Boys 2005 Summer'', '' Tokyo Friends: The Movie''(2006), '' Daisuki!!''(2008), '' Kiina''(2009), ''NECK''(2010), ''The Reason I Can't Find My Love''(2011), '' ATARU''(2012), '' Ando ♡ Roid ''(2013), '' Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out''(2014), '' Attack on Titan: Counter Rockets''(2015), '' Specialist''(2016), ''Tokyo Tarareba Girls''(2017) and best known for the role of "Mikio Enokido"(榎戸 幹雄) in 2007 TV drama series ''Operation Love''. Filmography Television dramas * '' Lion Sensei'' (2003) * ' (2004) * '' Oto no Nai Aozora'' (2005) * ''Tokyo Friends'' (2005) * '' Water Boys 2005 Summer'' (2005) * ''Dangerous Beauty'' (2005) * '' Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi'' (2006) * ' (2006) * ' (2006) * '' Love of My Life'' (2006) * ''Tokyo Tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryohei Suzuki
is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency Horipro. Early life He graduated from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies with a Bachelor's degree in English Studies in March 2006. When he was a student, he worked part-time in NHK. Filmography TV series Film Dubbing *''Lightyear'', Buzz Lightyear Buzz Lightyear is the main character in the ''Toy Story'' franchise created by Disney and Pixar mainly voiced by Tim Allen. He is a Superhero toy action figure based on the in-universe media franchise consisting of a blockbuster feature fi ... Awards References External links Official profile * {{DEFAULTSORT:Suzuki, Ryohei 1983 births Living people People from Nishinomiya Japanese male film actors Japanese male television actors 21st-century Japanese male actors Taiga drama lead actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kentaro Sakaguchi
is a Japanese actor and model. He debuted as a model in Men's Non-no magazine in 2010, and as an actor under Tristone Entertainment in 2014. He has since starred in television series ''Tokyo Tarareba Musume'' (2017) and ''Signal'' (2018), as well as films '' The 100th Love with You'' (2017) and ''Color Me True'' (2018). Career Modelling Sakaguchi debuted as a model in 2010, and has since appeared in cover stories and pictorials for several magazines including ''Men's Non-no'' for which he was an exclusive model for 7 years. He has also participated in fashion shows like GirlsAward 2014 Spring/Summer and GirlsAward 2015 Spring/Summer. He has been called the quintessential "shio-gao," literally salt-face, which is described as a fair-skinned male with good-looking face, defined Adam's apple and collarbones, as well eyes that turn into lines when smiling. Acting In 2014, Sakaguchi made his film debut as Shun in ''Shanti Days 365 Days, Happy Breath''. In 2015, he made his tele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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