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When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace
aka InoBato is a Japanese light novel series written by Kōta Nozomi with illustrations by 029. SB Creative has published it in thirteen volumes from 2012 to 2018 under their GA Bunko imprint. A manga adaptation with art by Kōsuke Kurose was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's ''Comp Ace'' from September 2013 to February 2015 and compiled in four volumes. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation by Trigger aired in Japan between October 6 and December 22, 2014. Plot The story focuses on Senkō High School's Literature Club, whose five members; Jurai, Tomoyo, Hatoko, Sayumi, and Chifuyu, have all somehow developed superpowers. Their superpowers have now become a part of their everyday lives as they battle against others wielding similar powers while struggling through growing up. Characters Literature Club members ; : :The main protagonist, who has a notable case of 'chunibyo' (eighth grader syndrome), which he maintains even after getting actual superpowers. As such, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romantic Comedy
Romantic comedy (also known as romcom or rom-com) is a subgenre of comedy and slice of life fiction, focusing on lighthearted, humorous plot lines centered on romantic ideas, such as how true love is able to surmount most obstacles. In a typical romantic comedy, the two lovers tend to be young, likeable, and seemingly meant for each other, yet they are kept apart by some complicating circumstance (e.g., class differences, parental interference, a previous girlfriend or boyfriend) until, surmounting all obstacles, they are finally united. A fairy-tale-style happy ending is a typical feature. Romantic comedy films are a certain genre of comedy films as well as of romance films, and may also have elements of screwball comedies. However, a romantic comedy is classified as a film with two genres, not a single new genre. Some television series can also be classified as romantic comedies. Description The basic plot of a romantic comedy is that two characters meet, part ways due to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Aichi
JOCI-DTV, branded as , is a television station in Nagoya, Japan operated by the Aichi Television Broadcasting Company, Ltd. (TVA; ja, テレビ愛知株式会社, Terebi Aichi kabushiki gaisha) and is an affiliate of the TX Network. Broadcasting Analog (as of 11/07/24 end date) JOCI-TV (1983/09/01-11/07/24) *Nagoya: Channel 25 *Toyohashi: Channel 52 Digital JOCI-DTV (2003/12/01) *Channel ID 10 *Nagoya: Channel 23 *Toyohashi: Channel 26 Programmes (Times in JST) Now on air * Ben 10: Alien Force (18:00) - animated television series, aired over Japan * Samurai Jack (18:30) - animated television series, aired over Japan * Nogizaka tte, Doko? (24:00) - variety show, aired over Japa* SpongeBob SquarePants (10:00) - animated television series, aired over Japan * Naruto - anime television series, aired over Japan * The Simpsons (24:00) - animated television series, aired over Japan * Family Guy (24:30) - animated television series, aired over Japan Past in Aichi Prefecture * Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risa Taneda
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Office Osawa talent agency. She is also a member of the seiyuu idol unit ''Rhodanthe*'' () since 2013, along with Nao Tōyama, Asuka Nishi, Manami Tanaka and Yumi Uchiyama. Some of her major roles include Mirai Kuriyama in '' Beyond the Boundary'', Yukina Himeragi in ''Strike the Blood'', Rize Tedeza in '' Is the Order a Rabbit?'', Kaori Miyazono in '' Your Lie in April'', Erina Nakiri in '' Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma'', and Ai Mizuno in ''Zombie Land Saga''. Biography At the 7th grade, Taneda first learned about voice acting and became interested in it after listening to radio programs hosted by voice actors. Meanwhile, Taneda was also into the fantasy world of Harry Potter series. "I want to play in the series!" aspired Taneda. She then started self-practicing the voice acting skills in her middle school years. In 2007, Taneda went to university in Tokyo. She majored in Design and later graduated with a Bachelor of A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yumi Hara
is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Osaka Prefecture, Japan. In December 2017, she put her singing career on hold to focus on her voice acting career. She announced her marriage on September 26, 2019. On July 17, 2020, she announced that she had given birth to a baby boy. Filmography Anime ;2011 *''Infinite Stratos'', Kagura Shijūin *'' The Idolmaster'', Takane Shijō *''Sket Dance'', Sawa Yamauchi ;2012 *''Dusk Maiden of Amnesia'', Yūko Kanoe *''Ginga e Kickoff!!'', Mrs. Mochizuki *'' Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne'', Inaho Yukawa ;2013 *''Log Horizon'', Marielle *'' Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS'', Aya Miyakōji ;2014 *''Trinity Seven'', Lilith Asami *'' Log Horizon 2'', Marielle ;2015 *'' Overlord'', Albedo *''Mysterious Joker'', Ai *''Shomin Sample'', Eri Hanae, Marika (Ep. 5), Fortuneteller Moon (Ep. 8) *'' Utawarerumono: Itsuwari no Kamen'', Atui ;2016 *''Anne Happy'', Kodaira *''Ange Vierge'', Almaria *'' Brave Witches'', Aleksandra I. "Sasha" Pokryshkin *'' Hitori no Shita: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saori Hayami
Saori (written: 沙織, 早織, 佐織, 砂織, 沙保里, 沙緒里, 紗央里, 紗央莉, 左多里 or さおり in hiragana) is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: * Saori (television personality) (born 1981), Japanese-Korean model and singer *, Japanese women's footballer *, Japanese volleyball player *, Japanese women's footballer *, Japanese singer-songwriter *, Japanese voice actress and singer *, Japanese AV actress *, Japanese swimmer *, Japanese voice actress and singer *, Japanese gravure idol *, Japanese politician *, Japanese rhythmic gymnast *, Japanese mixed martial artist, kickboxer and karateka *, Japanese volleyball player *, Japanese sprinter *, Japanese video game composer and pianist *Saori Kondo (born 1956), Japanese badminton player *, Japanese idol and singer *, Japanese archer *, Japanese tennis player *, Japanese manga artist *Saori Sarina Ohno (born 1970), German classical pianist *, Japanese voice actress *, Japanese mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hisako Kanemoto
, also known professionally as , is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is represented by Production Baobab. She released her first album ''Fantastic Voyage'' in 2014. Biography Kanemoto attended high school in Kamogata, Okayama, before enrolling in the voice acting course at the vocational school of Art College in Kobe. After graduating, she moved to Tokyo and joined Production Baobab. Kanemoto used her stage name Juri Aikawa. She made her anime debut under this name in ''Sora no Manimani'', after being selected to portray Shirley by an audience vote at that spring's DreamParty Tokyo convention. In 2010, Kanemoto announced that she would be using her real name in her professional work. She made her first leading role in the anime series ''Sound of the Sky''. Kanemoto won the "Best Rookie Actress" award at the 5th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime Original net animation Films Original video animation *'' Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma'' (Erina Nakiri) * Baby Princess 2 ... [...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] |
Haruka Yamazaki
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Arts Vision. Yamazaki has had main roles in several anime shows including as Tomoyo Kanzaki in ''When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace'', Lilith Bristol in ''Absolute Duo'', and Mero in ''Monster Musume''. Appearance Television animation 2011 * ''YuruYuri'' as Eri's mother, girl student A, Hiro Takaoka, light music club member, student, visiting salesperson 2012 * ''Kokoro Connect'' as Kaidō * ''YuruYuri♪♪'' as Elementary school teacher, Eri's mother, ōmuro family's mother, TV newscaster * ''Hayate the Combat Butler! Heaven Is a Place on Earth'' as Ruka Suirenji * '' Hayate the Combat Butler! Can't Take My Eyes Off You'' as Ruka Suirenji * '' Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne'' as Kana Nitta * '' Say I Love You'' as boy, female student, Izumi 2013 * ''Vividred Operation'' as Mizuha Amagi * ''Hayate the Combat Butler! Cuties'' as Ruka Suirenji * ''High School DxD New'' as Aika Kiriyuu * ''AKB0048'' as audien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asami Imai
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Early Wing. She debuted as a voice actress in 1999 and as singer in 2009 by releasing her first single "Day by Day / Shining Blue Rain" under the 5pb. Records label. She is also well known for giving voices to Chihaya Kisaragi in ''THE IDOLM@STER'' (all related productions, except for '' IDOM@STER: Xenoglossia''), Kurisu Makise in ''Steins;Gate'', Tsubaki Yayoi in ''BlazBlue'', and Ayumi Shinozaki in ''Corpse Party''. She along with Eri Kitamura formed the music unit Artery Vein which is also under the 5pb. label. Biography Early life Born in Tokyo in 1977, Imai moved from Shibuya to Tokuyama City (currently Shūnan City) in Yamaguchi Prefecture, when she was eight years old. However, it is stated in her official profile that she was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture. She has stated that she graduated from Tokuyama High School, was vagabond for around a year, before entering Meiji University's School of Arts and Letters, majori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuhiko Okamoto
is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actor and singer affiliated with Raccoon Dog. He won the Best New Actor Award at the 3rd Seiyu Awards and Best Supporting Actor Award at the 5th Seiyu Awards. Voice acting career In an interview held at the Anime Expo, when answering what inspired him to become a voice actor, Nobuhiko Okamoto mentioned that he has always been a big fan of ''Slam Dunk (manga), Slam Dunk'' and thought the character Rukawa was really cool, so he wanted to be like him. In the third Seiyu Awards held on March 7, 2009, he won the award for best rookie actor for his portrayals of List of A Certain Magical Index characters#Accelerator, Accelerator in ''A Certain Magical Index'', Shin Kanzato in ''Persona: Trinity Soul'', and Ryuji Kuhoin in ''Kure-nai'', when he graduated from university. In the fifth Seiyu Awards held on March 5, 2011, he won the award for best actor in a supporting role for his portrayals of List of Maid Sama! characters#Takumi Usui, Takumi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamoru Miyano
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his roles on '' Steins;Gate'', ''Durarara!!'', ''Death Note'', '' Soul Eater'', ''Wolf's Rain'', ''Ouran High School Host Club'', '' Ajin: Demi-Human'', '' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'', ''Free!'', ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'', ''Hunter x Hunter'', ''Chihayafuru'', '' Bungo Stray Dogs'', ''Uta no Prince-sama'' and ''Zombieland Saga''. He was nominated for the award for ''Death Note'' at the 1st Seiyu Awards and won the "Best Voice Actor" award at the 2008 Tokyo International Anime Fair. At the 2nd Seiyu Awards, he won "Best Lead Actor Award" for his role as Setsuna F. Seiei in ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'' and as Hakugen Rikuson in ''Kōtetsu Sangokushi''. His debut single, , was released at King Records. In March 2009, his debut album ''Break'' was released. Personal life Miyano was born in Saitama Prefecture in the Kantō region of Honshu, Japan on June 8, 1983. Miyano joined Himawari Theatre Group under the influence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superpower (ability)
A superpower is a currently fictional superhuman ability. Superpowers are typically displayed in science fiction comic books, television programs, video games, and films as the key attribute of a superhero. The concept originated in American comic books and pulp magazines of the 1930s and 1940s, and has gradually worked its way into other genres and media. Definition There is no rigid definition of a "superpower." In popular culture, it is often associated with unusual abilities such as flight, enhanced strength, invulnerability, or enhanced speed. However, it can also describe natural abilities that reach peak human potential, such as enhanced intelligence or weapon proficiency. Generally speaking, superheroes like Batman and Iron Man may be classified as superheroes even though they have no actual superhuman abilities beyond their exceptional talent and advanced technology. Similarly, characters with superhuman abilities derived from artificial, external sources, like ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
