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Fresh Pretty Cure!
, also known as ''Fresh PreCure!'', is a Japanese magical girl anime series and the sixth in the ''Pretty Cure'' metaseries by Izumi Todo, featuring the fourth generation of Cures. The series was produced by Toei Animation, directed by Junji Shimizu ('' Jigoku Sensei Nube The Movie'') and written by Atsushi Maekawa (''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'', ''Jewelpet''). The character designs were created by Hisashi Kagawa ('' Saikano'', '' Bomberman Jetters'', '' Phantom Thief Jeanne''). The series aired on TV Asahi's ANN network from February 1, 2009, to January 31, 2010, succeeding '' Yes! PreCure 5 Go Go!’s'' time slot, and was succeeded by '' HeartCatch PreCure!''. Fresh Pretty Cure was the first to introduce CG-animated ending themes with dance routines. The series' main themes are happiness and dance, with playing-card suits, fruits and clovers as the Cure's main motifs. Story Love Momozono is a 14-year-old second-year student at Yotsuba Junior High School. One day, she goes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Magical Girl
is a Genre#Subgenre, subgenre of primarily Japanese fantasy media (including anime, manga, light novels, and live-action media) centered on young girls who possess magical abilities, which they typically use through an ideal alter ego into which they can transform. The genre emerged in 1962 with the manga ''Himitsu no Akko-chan'', followed by ''Sally the Witch'' in 1966. A wave of similar anime produced in the 1970s led to being used as a common term for the genre. In the 1980s, the term was largely replaced by "magical girl", reflecting the new popularity of shows produced by other studios, including ''Magical Princess Minky Momo'' and ''Creamy Mami, the Magic Angel''. In the 1990s, ''Sailor Moon'' redefined the genre by combining "transforming hero" elements from live-action hero shows. The growth of late-night anime in the early 2000s led to a demographic shift for the genre, where series with more mature themes such as ''Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'' (2004) were created ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime
is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Japanese, describes all animated works, regardless of style or origin. Many works of animation with a Anime-influenced animation, similar style to Japanese animation are also produced outside Japan. Video games sometimes also feature themes and art styles that are sometimes labelled as anime. The earliest commercial Japanese animation dates to 1917. A characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of cartoonist Osamu Tezuka and spread in the following decades, developing a large domestic audience. Anime is distributed theatrically, through television broadcasts, Original video animation, directly to home media, and Original net animation, over the Internet. In addition to original works, anime are often adaptations of Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suit (cards)
In playing cards, a suit is one of the categories into which the cards of a deck are divided. Most often, each card bears one of several pips (symbols) showing to which suit it belongs; the suit may alternatively or additionally be indicated by the color printed on the card. The rank for each card is determined by the number of pips on it, except on face cards. Ranking indicates which cards within a suit are better, higher or more valuable than others, whereas there is no order between the suits unless defined in the rules of a specific card game. In most decks, there is exactly one card of any given rank in any given suit. A deck may include special cards that belong to no suit, often called jokers. While English-speaking countries traditionally use cards with the French suits of Clubs, Spades, Hearts and Diamonds, many other countries have their own traditional suits. Much of central Europe uses German suited cards with suits of Acorns (Clubs), Leaves (Spades), Hear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dance
Dance is an The arts, art form, consisting of sequences of body movements with aesthetic and often Symbol, symbolic value, either improvised or purposefully selected. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoire of movements or by its History of dance, historical period or List of ethnic, regional, and folk dances by origin, place of origin. Dance is typically performed with Music, musical accompaniment, and sometimes with the dancer simultaneously using a musical instrument themselves. Two common types of group dance are Concert dance, theatrical and Participation dance, participatory dance. Both types of dance may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, Competitive dance, competitive, Erotic dance, erotic, War dance, martial, Sacred dance, sacred or Liturgical dance, liturgical. Dance is not solely restricted to performance, as dance is used as a form of exercise and occasionally training for other sports and activities. Dance perf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Happiness
Happiness is a complex and multifaceted emotion that encompasses a range of positive feelings, from contentment to intense joy. It is often associated with positive life experiences, such as achieving goals, spending time with loved ones, or engaging in enjoyable activities. However, happiness can also arise spontaneously, without any apparent external cause. Happiness is closely linked to well-being and overall life satisfaction. Studies have shown that individuals who experience higher levels of happiness tend to have better physical and mental health, stronger social relationships, and greater resilience in the face of adversity. The pursuit of happiness has been a central theme in philosophy and psychology for centuries. While there is no single, universally accepted definition of happiness, it is generally understood to be a state of mind characterized by positive emotions, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of fulfillment. Definitions "Happiness" is subject to deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HeartCatch PreCure!
, or ''HeartCatch Pretty Cure!'', is a Japanese anime series and the seventh installment in the ''Pretty Cure'' metaseries by Izumi Todo, featuring the fifth generation of Cures. The series is produced by Toei Animation, directed by Tatsuya Nagamine, and written by Takashi Yamada. Character designs were done by Yoshihiko Umakoshi. The series premiered on February 7, 2010 on TV Asahi's ANN network, succeeding '' Fresh Pretty Cure!'', and ended on January 30, 2011, where it was succeeded by ''Suite PreCure''. The series has three topics: the language of flowers, which is an important element in the plot; the second is fashion, as Tsubomi joins the fashion club; and the third is music, as some of the Cures' attacks are named after musical terms and the series has several music-themed episodes. Overall, the Cures' main motifs are related to flowers, nature, and music, which are prominent in the names of characters and items, as well as the main storyline. Story In each person r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yes! PreCure 5
is a Japanese anime television series produced by Toei Animation and the fourth installment in Izumi Todo's '' Pretty Cure'' metaseries, featuring the third generation of Cures. The series aired on TV Asahi between February 2007 and January 2008 & A second season, , which is the franchise's fifth installment and aired between February 2008 and January 2009. Both series were directed by Toshiaki Komura and written by Yoshimi Narita. The character designs were done by Toshie Kawamura, who would go on to work on the character designs for '' Smile PreCure!'' and '' Hug! PreCure''. An illustration book of her works was released on February 12, 2014. A manga adaptation was serialized in Kodansha's monthly Nakayoshi magazine. The series has butterflies as its main motif, while ''GoGo!'s'' main motif is roses. A sequel anime series focusing on the characters as adults premiered in October 2023. Story ''Yes! PreCure 5'' The original series aired from February 4, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phantom Thief Jeanne
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura. The story is about the adventures of a high school girl, Maron Kusakabe, who is the reincarnation of Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) and transforms into a phantom thief magical girl to collect the scattered pieces of God's power, which are also coveted by demons hiding in beautiful art works. The manga was published by Shueisha in ''Ribon'' between February 1998 and July 2000. The individual chapters were collected and published in seven ''tankōbon'' volumes. It was formerly licensed for English-language publication by CMX and is now licensed by Viz Media. The series was adapted by Toei Animation as a 44-episode anime television series that was broadcast on TV Asahi from February 1999 to January 2000. The manga was reissued by Shueisha in 2007, with all chapters fitting into only 6 volumes, instead of the original 7; all volumes had new covers. Plot 16-year-old high-school gymnast Maron Kusakabe is visited b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bomberman Jetters
is a 2002 Japanese anime television series produced by NAS and TV Tokyo and animated by Studio Deen. It has also spawned two manga series and three video games, one of which was also localized and given an English dub. It is based on the popular ''Bomberman'' video game series created by Hudson Soft. Plot The Jetters are a highly trained intergalactic police force for keeping unique items safe from the Hige-Hige bandits. Mighty, an expert Bomberman and the leader of the Jetters, disappears while on a mission. Dr. Ein accepts Mighty's younger brother, White Bomber, into the Jetters because they need a Bomberman for the team. White Bomber is clumsy and childish, but idolizes his older brother. White Bomber and the rest of the Jetters have many adventures, foiling Doctor Mechado and Mujoe's plans to steal one-of-a-kind objects, facing off against the Hige-Hige Bandits, and returning antiques to their rightful owners. Early episodes of ''Bomberman Jetters'' started out wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saikano
, also known as ''She, the Ultimate Weapon'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Shin Takahashi. It was serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine ''Weekly Big Comic Spirits'' from December 1999 to October 2001, with its chapters collected in seven volumes. A 13-episode anime television series adaptation by Gonzo aired from July to September 2002. A two-episode side-story original video animation (OVA) by Studio Fantasia was released in 2005. A live-action film adaptation premiered in January 2006. Both the manga and the anime series were licensed for English release in North America by Viz Media. The anime was later licensed in 2014 by Sentai Filmworks and released under the title ''She, the Ultimate Weapon''. Plot Shuji, a high school student in a Hokkaidō coastal town, discovers his girlfriend Chise's exchange diaries at an observatory, prompting him to reflect on their relationship through flashbacks. Their romance begins awkwardly when the sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jewelpet (TV Series)
, also called ''Jewel Pets'', is a 2009 Japanese fantasy anime series produced by Studio Comet, based on the Jewelpet franchise jointly created by Sanrio and Sega Sammy Holdings. The series was written by Atsushi Maekawa (''Digimon Adventure 02'', ''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'', ''Fresh Pretty Cure!'') with direction from Nanako Sasaki, screenplay by Takashi Yamada (''Yumeiro Pâtissière''), and produced by Kazuya Watanabe (''Onegai My Melody'') with character designs from Tomoko Miyakawa. It aired on TV Osaka and TV Tokyo from 5 April 2009 to 26 March 2010, replacing ''Onegai My Melody Kirara★'' in its initial timeslot. Jewelpet marks as Studio Comet's second animation work based on a Sanrio franchise. The series is noted to have a unique storyline, characters and elements revolving around Magic, Witches and Alchemy. The anime expanded into six more series, one movie, three official shojo manga adaptations, one official Light Novel and various Stage Plays, also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
is a Japanese anime television series produced by Nelvana Animation and TMS Entertainment under the direction of Mitsuo Hashimoto. The story centers on the lives of creatures called Bakugan and the "battle brawlers" who possess them. The Bakugan franchise itself is a joint venture between Sega Toys, Spin Master and Nelvana. Although originally broadcast by TV Tokyo in Japan, follow-up seasons ('' New Vestroia'' and '' Gundalian Invaders'') premiered in Canada and the US before Japan. The fourth and final season, ''Mechtanium Surge'', was never broadcast in Japan and instead aired in North American markets. However, a Japan-exclusive manga series, '' Baku Tech! Bakugan'', ran from August 15, 2010, to January 15, 2014. This received an anime adaptation aired on TV Tokyo from April 7, 2012, to March 30, 2013, followed by a second season called '' Baku Tech! Bakugan Gachi'' which ran from April 6, 2013, to December 28, 2013. In 2015, Spin Master and Nelvana revealed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
