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Kuroko (kabuki)
are stagehands in traditional Japanese theatre, who dress all in black. Lexical background 黒衣 primarily read kurogo, differentiating from the other readings kokui/kokue/kuroginu "black clothes", the go/gi suffix underlining the wearing intent. Another synonym for the stagehands was also 黒具 kurogo "black instrument" as they were meant to serve the performance. Over time the non voiced mispronounciation kuroko also started being popularly used, and needed its own spelling that took the simple 子 ko character as an ateji (sound only), making the 黒子 kuroko word. Originally though 黒子 was read hokuro and meant "beauty spot". By contamination nowadays the two readings kuroko/kurogo are both available for the two spellings 黒衣/黒子. Description In kabuki, the ''kuroko'' serve many of the same purposes as running crew. They move scenery and props on stage, aiding in scene changes and costume changes. They will also often play the role of animals, will-o-the-wisp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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{{Commons Words and phrases by language Words Words A word is a basic element of language that carries an objective or practical meaning, can be used on its own, and is uninterruptible. Despite the fact that language speakers often have an intuitive grasp of what a word is, there is no consen ... Words ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Power Instinct
''Power Instinct'', released in Japan as , is a fighting video game series created by Atlus. The series is known for its absurdist humor. Unique to the series was the introduction of the transformation feature: several of the characters can change their appearance and fighting style by simply executing certain moves (usually a throwing move), though this has not been featured in every entry in the series. Other features include the ability for every character to perform a double jump, run, and attack while running. Games ''Power Instinct'' Released in Japan as , the first game of the series was released in 1993. In it, players play as a member of the Gōketsuji clan, who are battling to determine who will replace 78-year-old Oume Gōketsuji as head of the clan. It has eight selectable characters and one unplayable boss character, Oume Gōketsuji, a palette-swap of her younger sister Otane. Originally, every character had a specific win quote for each defeated foe, but that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomodachi Collection
''Tomodachi Collection'' is a social simulation video game for the Nintendo DS, released exclusively in Japan on June 18, 2009. A sequel, ''Tomodachi Life'', was released for the Nintendo 3DS in Japan on April 18, 2013, and in North America and Europe on June 6, 2014. Gameplay The cast consists entirely of user created Miis. Players can transfer Miis directly from their Wii console to their Nintendo DS or create new ones using the in-game Mii Maker. The player can choose the personalities of the Miis with up to 16 combinations of personalities. The player can then help their Miis with their problems, such as making friends and performing everyday tasks, as well as giving them clothes, food, and special items to help them gain experience. The Miis can interact with each-other in relationships, such as friendships. When a Mii gains enough experience, they level up and collect rewards. New areas and shops are unlocked on the island by playing the game and meeting various conditions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitoshi Matsumoto
, commonly known as , is a Japanese film director and one of Japan's most popular comedians and TV hosts. He is one half of the comedy duo Downtown alongside Masatoshi Hamada. Like Hamada, Matsumoto was born and raised in Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture. Matsumoto has directed several movies beginning in 2007 with ''Big Man Japan'', in several of which he also starred as the main character. He currently hosts ''Documental'' on Amazon Prime. Matsumoto is also the subject of the "Screaming Japanese Man" (a.k.a. "Screaming Asian Man") meme, originally taken from a segment of the variety show ''Gaki no Tsukai''. Early life Matsumoto was born in Amagasaki, Hyōgo, to a poor family. He has one older sister and one older brother, , an established folk guitarist who released an autobiographical book titled . He has expressed his feelings about growing up in a poor household in a poem titled which Hamada turned into a song in 2004. In his poem, he wrote how laughter was the only way to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Downtown No Gaki No Tsukai Ya Arahende!!
, often abbreviated or just , is a Japanese variety show hosted by popular Japanese owarai duo Downtown, with comedian Hōsei Tsukitei (formerly known as Hōsei Yamasaki) and owarai duo Cocorico co-hosting. The program has been broadcast on Nippon TV since its pilot episode on October 3, 1989, and continues to this day, celebrating its 1000th episode on April 18, 2010. The program currently broadcasts on Nippon TV and its regional affiliates from 23:25 until 23:55 JST. Cast Regular cast * Downtown, one of the most influential and prolific ''kombi'' in Japan, who are known for their sarcastic, short-tempered stage personas. **, the '' boke'' half of Downtown. Absurdism, sarcasm, and a blunt, ill-tempered persona make up his comedic style. Deadpan is his forté, but he can slip into exaggerated reactions as well. He is often described as an "M", or masochist. **, the ''tsukkomi'' half of Downtown. His quick temper, displays of '' schadenfreude'', and tendency to hit people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monster Musume
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Okayado. The series is published in Japan by Tokuma Shoten in their ''Monthly Comic Ryū'' magazine and by Seven Seas Entertainment in the United States, with the chapters collected and reprinted into seventeen ''tankōbon'' volumes to date. ''Monster Musume'' revolves around Kimihito Kurusu, a Japanese student whose life is thrown into turmoil after accidentally becoming involved with the "Interspecies Cultural Exchange" program. An anime adaptation aired from July to September 2015, and is licensed by Sentai Filmworks under the title ''Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls''. A light novel based on the series, titled ''Monster Musume – Monster Girls on the Job!'', with Yoshino Origuchi, author of ''Monster Girl Doctor'', as the writer, was published by Seven Seas Entertainment (ISBN 978-1-64827-559-3) on August 29, 2020. Synopsis Setting For years, the Japanese government had kept a secret: mythical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuroko's Basketball
is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. It was serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2008 to September 2014, with its chapters collected in 30 ''tankōbon'' volumes. It tells the story of a high school basketball team trying to make it to the national tournament. An anime television series adaptation by Production I.G aired for three seasons from April 2012 to June 2015. A sequel manga, ''Kuroko's Basketball: Extra Game'', was serialized in ''Jump Next!'' from December 2014 to March 2016. An anime film adaptation of the ''Kuroko's Basketball: Extra Game'' manga premiered in March 2017. A stage play adaptation opened in April 2016 followed by more stage adaptations. The manga has been licensed for English-language release by Viz Media in North America. As of November 2020, ''Kuroko's Basketball'' had over 31 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamen Rider Decade (character)
is the title of the first installment of the 2009 editions of the long-running Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu dramas. ''Decade'', as its title suggests, is the tenth of the Heisei Rider special anniversary Series, having begun with ''Kamen Rider Kuuga'' in 2000. It began broadcasting the week following the finale of ''Kamen Rider Kiva'' and was featured in Super Hero Time alongside the 2009 edition of the Super Sentai Series, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger and replaced by Tensou Sentai Goseiger. ''Kamen Rider Zi-O'', the last Heisei era series of 2018-2019, acts as a spiritual sequel, where both Decade and Diend play prominent roles as re-occurring side characters who are directly involved in that series plotline. Production And Casting The Kamen Rider Decade trademark was registered by Toei on July 29, 2008. Masahiro Inoue, who portrayed Keigo Atobe in the ''Prince of Tennis'' musicals, was cast in the lead role for ''Decade'' as Tsukasa Kadoya/Kamen Rider Decade. Also involved wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamen Rider Decade
is the title of the first installment of the 2009 editions of the long-running Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu dramas. ''Decade'', as its title suggests, is the tenth of the Heisei Rider special anniversary Series, having begun with ''Kamen Rider Kuuga'' in 2000. It began broadcasting the week following the finale of ''Kamen Rider Kiva'' and was featured in Super Hero Time alongside the 2009 edition of the Super Sentai Series, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger and replaced by Tensou Sentai Goseiger. ''Kamen Rider Zi-O'', the last Heisei era series of 2018-2019, acts as a spiritual sequel, where both Decade and Diend play prominent roles as re-occurring side characters who are directly involved in that series plotline. Production And Casting The Kamen Rider Decade trademark was registered by Toei on July 29, 2008. Masahiro Inoue, who portrayed Keigo Atobe in the ''Prince of Tennis'' musicals, was cast in the lead role for ''Decade'' as Tsukasa Kadoya/Kamen Rider Decade. Also involved wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
is the title of Toei Company's thirty-third entry in its long-running Super Sentai metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series. It premiered on February 15, 2009, the week following the finale of ''Engine Sentai Go-onger'', and ended on February 7, 2010. It joined ''Kamen Rider Decade'' as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super Hero Time programming block, and following ''Decade''s finale, it aired alongside ''Kamen Rider W''. It incorporates elements from the Jidaigeki drama genre and Japanese themes and aesthetics. The catchphrase for the series is . Its footage and storyline was used for the American series ''Power Rangers Samurai'' and its follow up season, ''Super Samurai''. Story For eighteen generations, samurai of the have suppressed the evil intentions of the Gedoushu, malevolent spirits that enter the world of the living from gaps between buildings and other structures. Now, Takeru Shiba, the youngest head of the Shiba Clan must gather his four in order to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
is Toei's twenty-sixth production of the ''Super Sentai'' metaseries. The catchphrase for the series is . Its footage was used in the American series, ''Power Rangers Ninja Storm'' (the end credits listed the show as titled ''Hurricane Rangers''). On April 1, 2013, Shun Shioya, Nao Nagasawa, Kohei Yamamoto, Yujiro Shirakawa, and Nobuo Kyo, who played Hurricane Red, Hurricane Blue, Hurricane Yellow, Kabuto Raijer, and Kuwaga Raijer, respectively, announced that a tenth-anniversary V-Cinema release called ''Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger: 10 Years After'' would be produced. This is the first time a movie has been made commemorating the anniversary of a single Sentai series. The movie is a direct to DVD and Blu-ray release. Shout! Factory released ''Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger'': The Complete Series in North America on March 26, 2019. This is the twelfth Super Sentai series to be released in North America. It aired alongside ''Kamen Rider Ryuki''. ''Hurricaneger'' is the first ''Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Sentai
is a Japanese superhero team metaseries and media franchise consisting of television series and films produced by Toei Company, and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi ("Sentai" is the Japanese word for "task force" or "fighting squadron"). The shows are of the ''tokusatsu'' genre, featuring live action characters and colorful special effects, and are aimed at children. ''Super Sentai'' airs alongside the '' Kamen Rider'' series in the ''Super Hero Time'' programming block on Sunday mornings. In North America, the ''Super Sentai'' series is best known as the source material for the ''Power Rangers'' series. Series overview In every ''Super Sentai'' series, the protagonists are a team of people who – using wrist-worn or hand-held devices – transform into superheroes and gain superpowers – color-coded uniforms, signature weapons, sidearms, and fighting skills – to battle a group of otherworldly supervillains that threaten to take over the Earth. In a typical episode, the her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
