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Studio Signpost
is an animation studio subsidiary of Pierrot. The studio is an associate-member of The Association of Japanese Animations. History The company was founded in 1959 as a magazine advertising agency and stepped into the anime industry in 1989 by Keiji Kusano and Yoshikazu Tochihira. In 1993, the company took on the name Studio Kikan and released their first animated works ''Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirou''. In 1996, the company established Arms as a separate studio to focus on adult animation and subcontracted animation work. The studio became a subsidiary of Pierrot Pierrot ( , ; ), a stock character of pantomime and commedia dell'arte, has his origins in the late 17th-century Italian troupe of players performing in Paris and known as the Comédie-Italienne. The name is a hypocorism, diminutive of ''Pierr ... in 2008 and changed its name to Pierrot Plus in 2009. Kusano stepping down as CEO to become a chairman, and was replaced by CEO of Arms, Osamu Shimizu. On September ... [...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. , ''Dentsu, kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , ''Toyota, Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Letter Bee
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Asada. It was first serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Monthly Shōnen Jump'' from September 2006 to June 2007; after the magazine ceased publication, it was transferred to ''Jump Square'', where it ran from November 2007 to November 2015. Its chapters were collected in 20 volumes. The series is set in AmberGround, a land illuminated by an artificial sun, and follows Lag Seeing, a Letter Bee with the ability to see the memories of people and objects, and his personal Dingo Niche on their journeys across AmberGround. ''Tegami Bachi'' was adapted into an anime television series by Pierrot+, which aired for two seasons from October 2009 to March 2011. The manga was licensed for English release in North America by Viz Media; it was published in their '' Shonen Jump'' magazine, and they have released its 20 volumes. Both seasons of the anime series have been licensed by Sentai Filmworks. Plot The story t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultramarine Magmell
''Ultramarine Magmell'' is a Chinese manhua series written and illustrated by Dainenbyo (Chinese: 第年秒/Dìniánmiǎo). A Japanese anime television series adaptation by Studio Signpost (formerly known as Pierrot+) aired from April 7 to June 30, 2019. Characters ; : ; : ; : ; : Media Manhua Dainenbyo launched the manhua on Fanfan Dongman's ''Fan Manhua'' website. Later the series was licensed and translated in Japan on Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga app ''Shōnen Jump+'' in June 2015 under the name ''Gunjō no Magmell''. Eight volumes have been published to date. Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on April 29, 2018. The series is directed by Hayato Date and written by Chūji Mikasano, with animation by Pierrot+. The series' music is composed by Yasuharu Takanashi. It aired from April 7 to June 30, 2019 on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji. Fudanjuku performed the series' opening theme song "Dash&Daaash!!", while A Flood of Circle performed the en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tensai Bakabon
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujio Akatsuka, which began publication on April 9, 1967, in '' Weekly Shōnen Magazine''. It is about the misadventures of a dim-witted boy (Bakabon) and his idiotic father, the latter of whom eventually becomes the central character. It has been adapted into five anime television series. The first two series produced by Tokyo Movie were broadcast in the 1970s for 40 and 103 episodes respectively. The third and fourth series were produced by Studio Pierrot and broadcast in 1990 and 1999–2000, for 46 and 24 episodes respectively. The fifth series was produced by Pierrot+ and broadcast for 12 episodes in 2018. Characters ; :Bakabon's troublemaker father who eventually steals the show and becomes the central character. His catchphrase is saying "" to someone when trying to get them to go along with one of his stupid plans. A typical episode plot involves Papa either being too stupid to perform a simple task or c ... [...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] |
Magical Girl Ore
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Icchokusen Mōkon. It began serialization in Fusion Product's ''Comic Be'' magazine in 2012, and was collected in two ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series was renewed for serialization in the same magazine in 2014. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation animated by Pierrot+ aired from April 2 to June 18, 2018. Plot An unpopular pop idol and middle high school student Saki Uno discovers that her mother, Sayori, used to be a "magical girl", but, as a result of back problems, found it necessary to pass her position down to Saki. With the help of a Yakuza-like mascot character named Kokoro-chan, Saki is able to transform into "Magical Girl Ore" to fight the cute-faced demons who threaten to kidnap her crush, Mohiro. Unfortunately, her magical girl form is that of a large, healthy, athletic, muscular man in a small, cute, girlish uniform, which is causing endless embarrassment to Saki. The situation becomes even more comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Morose Mononokean
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kiri Wazawa. An anime television series adaptation produced by Pierrot+ aired from June to September 2016. A second season aired from January to March 2019. Characters ; : :Ashiya is a high school student who was possessed by a fuzzy demon as he is starting his first day of high school which made him extremely ill. He enlists the help of Abeno to exorcise the demon but ends up working for Abeno to pay off his debt. A crybaby but kind-hearted boy, he seems to hold a mysterious power that has yet to be revealed in the manga series. ; : :A first year high school student in the same class as Ashiya. He is the current owner of the Mononokean and rumors around the demon world state he killed the original owner Aoi, though this is false. He can open up two portals a day to the underworld to exorcise demons, but this severely drains him of energy. He is usually shown sleeping in class. He has blond hair and because of his matur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onigiri (video Game)
is an action massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) by CyberStep. It is set in a fantasy land reminiscent of ancient Japan in which humans and non-humans such as Oni and other Yōkai coexist. The game was originally released in Japan on February 6, 2014 and in North America on July 1, 2014. The English console versions were released on October 2, 2015 for the Xbox One, on October 6, 2015 for the PlayStation 4 and January 31, 2019 for Nintendo Switch. The game's title means "oni cutter", reflective of the player characters' background as an Oni; the title can also be taken as a pun on onigiri, the Japanese rice ball. As of July 31, 2020, the Xbox servers were shut down and the game was removed for purchase from the Xbox store. On September 26th, 2022, Nintendo Switch servers were also shut down but ''Onigiri'' still remains playable on Playstation Network and Steam. Plot The game is set in a fantasy version of ancient Japan that is filled with creatures of myt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masashi Kudō (animator)
Masashi Kudo () is a Japanese animator. He is best known for his work on Bleach (TV series), ''Bleach'', the anime series based on the Bleach (manga), manga of the same name. Kudo was responsible for the design of some minor characters that do not appear in the manga and from the selection of colours for characters which have not been illustrated; this last task is also made in collaboration with the series' creator. He has also made collaborations on several OVAs and Original net animations, mostly as a character designer or key animator. Works Animated series * Bleach (TV series), ''Bleach'' (2004–2012) – Character Design * Kyō no Asuka Show, ''Today's Asuka Show'' (2012–2013) – Director & Character Design * ''Hayate the Combat Butler: Can't Take My Eyes Off You'' (2012) – Director & Character Design * ''Maoyu'' (2013) – Character Design * Hayate the Combat Butler: Cuties, ''Hayate the Combat Butler: Cutie''s (2013) – Director & Character Design * Sabagebu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Re-Kan!
is a Japanese four-panel manga series by Hinako Seta, serialized in Houbunsha's '' Manga Time Jumbo'' magazine. ''Re-Kan!'' was first published as a one-shot in ''Manga Time Jumbo'' December 2009 issue, and it later began serialization with the February 2010 issue. It has been collected into twelve ''tankōbon'' volumes. A 13-episode anime television series adaptation by Pierrot+ aired in Japan between April and June 2015. Overview High school girl Hibiki Amami has a sixth sense of perceiving and interacting with ghosts and supernatural beings, as well as talking with cats and other animals, but none of her peers share that ability. After transferring to Hanazuka Prefectural High School, she becomes friends with some classmates who put up with her antics, including class representative Narumi Inoue, who despises anything related to the occult. The story follows their everyday antics. Characters Humans ; : (anime), Aya Endō (drama CD) :A beautiful high school student who ... [...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 the United States, it has separate versions of its news content aimed toward audiences in five separate regions: the United States and Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and India. 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masahiko Ohta
(born January 4, 1967) is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, and animation director. Biography He worked on "Bit the Cupid" and "Hare Tokidoki Buta” at Group TAC before leaving the company in 1998 to start his own business. He has worked in animation and direction since about 2000, primarily for Madhouse productions (MADHOUSE Inc.). In 2003's " Narutaru," he worked as a character designer. In 2006's "'' Yoake Mae yori Ruriiro na: Crescent Love''" he made his directorial debut. He has since transitioned to directing, concentrating on Dome and Doga Kobo's anime. Since appointing Takashi Aoshima as his first director in 2006, he has also employed Takaharu Okuma as an assistant director or character designer and Yasuhiro Misawa as the composer for all of his productions. Works Animator * ''Tatchi: Sebangô no nai êsu'' (1986) * ''Tatchi 2: Sayonara no Okurimono'' (1986) * ''Tatchi 3: Kimi ga tôrisugita ato ni'' (1987) * ''Murasaki Shikibu: Genji Monogatori'' (1987) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |