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Ask Dr. Rin!
is an eight-volume manga series by Kiyoko Arai about a 13-year-old girl named Meilin Kanzaki who is endowed with Feng shui powers which allow her to read people's fortunes and give advice on how to receive good luck. She does this on a website under the pseudonym of "Dr. Rin". Rin is in love with her friend Asuka Yuki, who is a star on the school soccer team, but she constantly bothers him with her Feng shui advice when he doesn't believe in any of that. ''Ask Dr. Rin!'' was serialized in Ciao. A 51 episode anime adaptation was produced by NAS and TV Tokyo, animated by Studio Comet, directed by Shin Misawa and had music composed by Takanori Arisawa. It was broadcast by TV Tokyo from March 5, 2001 to February 25, 2002. Plot Almost as soon as she mastered talking as a young child, Meirin Kanzaki discovered her feng-shui powers and developed them to such a degree that she has developed an online help desk where she guides and counsels people under the pseudonym of "Dr. Rin" w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. Origins Comedy originated in ancient Greece: in Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by political satire performed by comic poets in Ancient Greek theatre, theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance pitting two groups, ages, genders, or societies against each other in an amusing ''agon'' or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions posing obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth then becomes constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little choice but to resort to ruses which e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Infatuation
Infatuation, also known as being smitten, is the personal state of being overly driven by an uninformed or otherwise unreasonable passion, usually towards another person for whom one has developed strong Romantic love, romantic or sexual feelings. Psychologist Frank D. Cox said that infatuation could be distinguished from romance (love), romantic love only when looking back on a particular case of being attracted to a person but which may also evolve into a mature love. Goldstein and Brandon describe infatuation as the first stage of a relationship before developing into a mature intimacy. Whereas love is "a warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion to another person", infatuation is "a feeling of foolish or obsessively strong love for, admiration for, or interest in someone or something", a shallower "honeymoon phase" in a relationship. Ian Kerner, a sex therapy, sex therapist, stated that infatuation usually occurred at the beginning of relationships, which is "[...] marked by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuki Kaida
is a Japanese voice actress. Although she has an extensive vocal range, voicing a large variety of characters throughout her career, she is commonly typecasted as young males, achieving mainstream success as her roles in ''Hunter × Hunter'' as Kurapika, ''The Prince of Tennis'' as Shusuke Fuji, '' Shōnen Onmyōji'' as Abe no Masahiro. and '' Hetalia: Axis Powers'' and '' Hetalia World Series'' as China or Yao Wang. She was formerly affiliated with the talent management agency Toritori Office, but is currently freelance. She is one of the few Japanese voice actors to have completed their formal education in the United States. Consequently, she can speak multiple languages with varying degrees of fluency outside of Japanese. She is affectionately nicknamed by her Japanese fans. Biography Career Kaida was born in Tokyo, Japan, and was raised in the Shinjuku ward of the city. Shortly following her graduation from Shinjuku High School, she enrolled in the International Univer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onmyōdō
is a technique that uses knowledge of astronomy and calendars to divine good fortune in terms of date, time, direction and general personal affairs, originating from the philosophy of the yin-yang and the five elements. The philosophy of yin and yang and '' wuxing'' was introduced to Japan at the beginning of the 6th century, and, influenced by Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism, evolved into the earliest system of around the late 7th century. In 701, the Taiho Code established the departments and posts of who practiced in the Imperial Court, and was institutionalized. From around the 9th century during the Heian period, interacted with Shinto and in Japan, and developed into a system unique to Japan. Abe no Seimei, who was active during the Heian period, is the most famous ( practitioner) in Japanese history and has appeared in various Japanese literature in later years. was under the control of the imperial government, and later its courtiers, the Tsuchimikado family, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitsune
The , in popular Japanese tradition, are foxes or fox spirits that possess supernatural abilities such as shapeshifting, and capable of bewitching people. General overview , though literally a 'fox', becomes in folklore a ' fox spirit', or perhaps a type of . They are ascribed with intelligence and magical or supernatural powers, especially so with long-living foxes. The ''kitsune'' exhibit the ability of , or transforming its shape and appearance, like the '' tanuki'' as well as the ability to , i.e. beguile or bewitch; these terms are related to the generic term meaning "spectre" or "goblin". Another scholar ascribes the ''kitsune'' with being a "disorienting deity" (that makes the traveler lose his way) and such capabilities were also ascribed to badgers (actually '' tanuki'' or raccoon dog) and occasionally to cats (cf. '' bakeneko''). The archetypal method by which the ''kitsune'' tricks () humans is to lead them astray, or make them lose their way. The experiences ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masami Suzuki
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Chigasaki. She is currently affiliated with Aoni Production. She is famous for voice acting roles such as Kaihime/Princess Kai from ''Samurai Warriors'' and ''Warriors Orochi'' series both from 3 and 4. Filmography Anime *'' Katekyo Hitman Reborn!'' – Lal Mirch *''Legendz'' – Mike "Mac" McField *''Slayers'' series – Amelia Wil Tesla Seyruun *'' Medabots'' – Kikuhime (Samantha), Brass *'' Gate Keepers'' – Yukino Hojo *'' Gate Keepers 21'' – Yukino Hojo *''Akazukin Chacha'' – Chacha (debut role) *''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters'' – Ghost Kotsuzuka *''Yu-Gi-Oh! GX'' – Sho Marufuji *''One Piece'' – Apis, Aisa, The Medaka Mermaid Quintuplets, Young Vinsmoke Ichiji, Capone Pez, Cosette, and Charlotte Cinnamon *''Lost Universe'' – Nina Mercury *'' Suzuka'' – Yuuka Saotome *'' Ghost Hunt'' – Ayako Matsuzaki *'' Mizuiro Jidai'' – Yuuko Kawai *'' Kakurenbo'' – Sorincha *'' Penguin Musume Heart'' – Maguro H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junko Takeuchi
is a Japanese actress and voice actress employed by Ogipro The Next Co. Inc. & BQMAP. Taking a well-trod path by many voice actresses, she often voices young male characters, with generally very quirky and goofy personalities. One of her most well-known roles includes Naruto Uzumaki in the popular anime series ''Naruto.'' She has played Takuya Kanbara in ''Digimon Frontier'', Rin Natsuki/Cure Rouge in ''Yes! PreCure 5'', Metabee in '' Medabots'', Mamoru Endou in ''Inazuma Eleven'' and '' Inazuma Eleven GO'', Gon Freecss in the 1999 version of ''Hunter × Hunter'', MrBeast in the Japanese dub of MrBeast, and GingerBrave in the Japanese dub of '' Cookie Run: Kingdom''. Personal life She is the youngest of three children. As a child she studied ballet and piano for seven and a half years. She enrolled in 1991 at Nihon University, College of Art but dropped out two years later. For several years she worked as a shoe salesperson and gave piano lessons at a private school in Tokyo. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanji
are logographic Chinese characters, adapted from Chinese family of scripts, Chinese script, used in the writing of Japanese language, Japanese. They were made a major part of the Japanese writing system during the time of Old Japanese and are still used, along with the subsequently-derived Syllabary, syllabic scripts of and . The characters have Japanese pronunciations; most have two, with one based on the Chinese sound. A few characters were invented in Japan by constructing character components derived from other Chinese characters. After the Meiji Restoration, Japan made its own efforts to simplify the characters, now known as , by a process similar to China's simplified Chinese characters, simplification efforts, with the intention to increase literacy among the general public. Since the 1920s, the Japanese government has published character lists periodically to help direct the education of its citizenry through the myriad Chinese characters that exist. There are nearly 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiji Moriyama
is a Japanese stage actor and voice actor who is best known for his stage works, such as originating Takeshi Momoshiro of the first generation Seigaku cast of ''The Prince of Tennis'' musical series (commonly called '' Tenimyu''), and as Renji Abarai in Rock Musical BLEACH series. He is currently employed by Sun Music Group and is also a member of the entertainment group. Moriyama would reprise his role as Momoshiro and reunited with the majority first Seigaku cast to perform in ''Tenimyus ''Dream Live 7th'' concert to celebrate the end of the series' first season. He would return to ''Tenimyu'' years later to play the role of Nanjiro Echizen for their second and third seasons. Acting Roles Theatre TENIMYU: THE PRINCE OF TENNIS MUSICAL SERIES (as Takeshi Momoshiro) *''The Prince of Tennis Musical'' (2003) *''The Prince of Tennis Musical'': Remarkable 1st Match Fudomine (2003–2004) *''The Prince of Tennis Musical'': Dream Live 1st (2004) *''The Prince of Tennis Musical' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chisa Yokoyama
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Tokyo, Japan. She was affiliated with Arts Vision but has since founded her own voice company called Banbina. When she was a high school student, she was an assistant of Jump Broadcasting Station of Weekly Shōnen Jump (1988–1996). Some of her major roles are Sasami Masaki Jurai (''Tenchi Muyo!''), Ryoko Subaru ('' Martian Successor Nadesico''), Lucrezia Noin (''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'') and Sakura Shinguji (''Sakura Wars''). She married musician Chaka from the band Tripolysm and their first child was born in September 2015. Filmography Animation Video games Audio dramas Dubbing *'' Clueless'', Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) *''Fly Away Home ''Fly Away Home'' ( ''Flying Wild'' and ''Father Goose'') is a 1996 children's film, family Adventure film, adventure drama (film and television), drama film directed by Carroll Ballard. The film stars Anna Paquin, Jeff Daniels, and Dana Delan ...'', Amy Alden ( Anna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Face (sociological Concept)
In sociology, face refers to a class of behaviors and customs, associated with the morality, honor, and authority of an individual (or group of individuals), and their image within social groups. Face is linked to the dignity and prestige that a person enjoys in terms of their social relationships. This idea, with varying nuances, is observed in many societies and cultures, including Chinese, Arabic, Indonesian, Korean, Malaysian, Laotian, Indian, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, Russian and other East Slavic cultures. Face has particularly complex dynamics and meanings within the context of Chinese culture, and its usage in the English language is borrowed from Chinese. Definitions Although Chinese writer Lin Yutang claimed "face cannot be translated or defined", these definitions have been created: * Face is an image of self delineated in terms of approved social attributes. * Face is the respectability and/or deference which a person can claim for thems ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kouji Ishii
''Kouji'' (), which can be translated literally as "mouth skill" or "skill of mouth" is a Chinese vocal mimicry performance art which utilizes the human speech organs to mimic the sounds of everyday life. When this vocal mimicry is combined with varying degrees of story telling, acting, and singing, it results in the basic structure for a Kouji performance. The sounds most commonly used in Kouji tend to be those of animals, such as birds or dogs, but with the advancement of technology, Kouji has also come to incorporate imitations of busses, planes, and modern weapons. It is also now common to use a microphone in the performance of Kouji. Often the Kouji of a highly skilled performer so accurately mimics real life sounds that if the audience were to close their eyes, they might not be able to tell that the sounds were being produced by a human. Although it is an art form in and of itself, it may often be performed in combination with other traditional Chinese art forms such as Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
