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Hyōka
is a 2001 Japanese mystery novel written by Honobu Yonezawa. It is the first volume of the series. Five additional volumes have been published between 2002 and 2016. A manga adaptation drawn by Taskohna began serialization in the March 2012 issue of Kadokawa Shoten's '' Shōnen Ace''. A 22-episode anime adaptation produced by Kyoto Animation and directed by Yasuhiro Takemoto aired from April 22 to September 16, 2012. A live-action film, '' Hyouka: Forbidden Secrets'', directed by Mari Asato and starring Kento Yamazaki and Alice Hirose was released on November 3, 2017. Plot At the request of his older sister, student Hotaro Oreki joins Kamiyama High School's Classic Literature Club to prevent it from being abolished, joined by fellow members Eru Chitanda, Satoshi Fukube and Mayaka Ibara. The story is set in Kamiyama City, a fictional city in Gifu Prefecture that the author based on his real hometown of Takayama, also in Gifu. The fictional Kamiyama High School is base ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honobu Yonezawa
is a Japanese writer, best known for his young adult mystery series '' Kotenbu'', also known as the ''Classic Literature Club'' series. Biography Honobu Yonezawa was born in 1978 in the Gifu Prefecture. From as young as he could remember, Yonezawa wanted to be a writer. At 11 years old, he wrote a sequel to H. G. Wells's ''The War of the Worlds,'' and started writing original novels in the second year of junior high school. In his second year of Kanazawa University studying literature, he started publishing his works on his site ''Hanmuden'' (汎夢殿) (the website was temporarily shut down after his official debut and these works are currently unavailable). His early work were diverse in genre, but Yonezawa was struck when he read Kaoru Kitamura's ''Flying Horse'' (空飛ぶ馬) and ''Princess in Rokunomiya'' (六の宮の姫君) while in university, and decided to turn his attention to writing mysteries. After graduating from university, Yonezawa convinced his parents to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoto Animation
, often abbreviated , is a Japanese animation studio and light novel publisher located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. It was founded in 1985 by husband and wife Hideaki and Yoko Hatta, who remain its president and vice-president respectively. Kyoto Animation has produced anime films and series including ''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' (2006), ''Clannad (video game), Clannad'' (2007), ''K-On!'' (2009), ''Nichijou'' (2011), ''Free! (TV series), Free!'' (2013), ''Sound! Euphonium'' (2015), ''A Silent Voice (film), A Silent Voice'' (2016), and ''Violet Evergarden'' (2018). History Kyoto Animation was co-founded in 1985 by married couple Yoko and Hideaki Hatta; it became a Yūgen gaisha, limited company in 1985 and a Kabushiki gaisha, corporation in 1999. Yoko Hatta, who serves as the company's vice president, had worked as a painter at Mushi Production until she moved to Kyoto after marrying her husband, who serves as president. The company's logo originates from the kanji '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuhiro Takemoto
was a Japanese animator and television and film director. He worked at Kyoto Animation for almost his entire animation career after joining the company in 1996 until his death in 2019. Career After graduating, he entered at the Yoyogi Animation Institute, a specialized animation academy located in Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most .... Upon graduation, he joined the animation studio Kyoto Animation, where he became a director. His first major job as a director came in 2003 with '' Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu''. Two years later, he directed his sequel: ''The Second Raid''. In 2007, Takemoto replaced '' Lucky Star'' director Yutaka Yamamoto after his dismissal. He led ''The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya'' and ''Nyorōn Churuya-san'' origin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko
is a light novel publishing imprint (trade name), imprint of the Japanese publishing company Kadokawa Shoten, a Division (business), division of Kadokawa Corporation. It was established in 1988 and is aimed at a male audience. Some light novels published under this imprint were serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's light novel magazine ''The Sneaker'', which was published between 1993 and 2011. The Kadokawa Corporation website is currently undergoing emergency maintenance and remained unavailable due to the 2024 cyberattack on Kadokawa and Niconico on June 8, 2024 from a group of hackers called BlackSuit. Published titles A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W Y Z References External links * {{in lang, ja Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko, Kadokawa Corporation subsidiaries Book publishing company imprints 1988 establishments in Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyouka (TV Series)
''Hyouka'' () is a Japanese anime television series based on the ''Classic Literature Club'' series written by Honobu Yonezawa. It was named after the first volume of the series, ''Hyouka'', and made into a 22-episode televised animation series. The story follows Houtarou Oreki, a first-year high school student who meets Eru Chitanda, Satoshi Fukube, and Mayaka Ibara after joining his school's Classic Literature Club. ''Hyouka'' was produced by Kyoto Animation, with directing by Yasuhiro Takemoto, series composition by Shoji Gatoh, and character design by Futoshi Nishiya. The opening theme played in the first half of the series was sung by ChouCho, and the opening played in the second half was sung by Saori Kodama. The ending theme of both parts of the series was sung by Satomi Satō and Ai Kayano. The main cast includes Yuichi Nakamura (voice actor), Yuichi Nakamura, playing Oreki, and Satomi Satō playing Chitanda. The story is set in Kamiyama, a fictional city based on Honobu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie (website)
is a Japanese entertainment news website that debuted on February 1, 2007. It is operated by Natasha, Inc. The website is named after the song of the same name by Julio Iglesias. ''Natalie'' has been providing news for such leading Japanese portals and social networks as Mobage Town, GREE, Livedoor, Excite, Mixi, and Yahoo! Japan. It has also been successful on Twitter, with 1,510,000 followers as of February 2017, being the third-most-followed Japanese media company, after '' The Mainichi Shimbun'' and '' The Asahi Shimbun''. History Natasha, Inc., a content provider, was founded in December 2005, becoming a limited company in February 2006 and being demutualized in January 2007. On February 1, 2007, Natasha, Inc. opened its own news website ''Natalie'', named after the song "Nathalie" by Julio Iglesias. It was dedicated exclusively to music news and created with the idea of updating on a daily basis, something that newspapers could not do. The website also offered o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mari Asato
is a Japanese film director. Primarily known for the film '' Ju-On: Black Ghost'' (2009), part of ''The Grudge'' film installments, her other films include the politically undertoned ''Samurai Chicks'' (''Dokuritsu Shôjo Gurentai'') (2004), the cinematic rendition of ''Boy From Hell'' (2004), ''Twilight Syndrome: Dead Go Round'' (2008), ''Ring of Curse'' (2011), ''Bilocation'' (2012) and ''Fatal Frame'' (2014). Early life Mari Asato began her career as a photographer working as an apprentice under Kiyoshi Kurosawa during the filming of ''Barren Illusions'' in 1999. A few years later she worked under Hiroshi Takahashi as an assistant director on the production of ''Sodom the Killer'' (2004). It was after this time Asato began directing her own films, mostly contributing to already well-known horror franchises. In 2011, she entered her most successful and active phase of film-making, continuously releasing sequels and feature films. Career Ring of Curse (Gomennasai) (2011) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kento Yamazaki
is a Japanese actor and model. He is best known for starring in manga adaptations, including the films '' L DK'' (2014), '' Orange'' (2015), ''Your Lie in April'' (2016), '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I'' (2017), '' Psychic Kusuo: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.'' (2017), '' Kingdom'' (2019), and television series ''Death Note'' (2015) and '' Alice in Borderland'' (2020–present). His other notable works include '' Kiss That Kills'' (2018) and '' Good Doctor'' (2018). Yamazaki is under the Japanese talent agency Stardust Promotion. Early life Yamazaki was born in Tokyo, Japan on September 7, 1994. His family consists of his mother, father, and an older brother seven years his senior. Career 2009–2013: Beginnings Yamazaki was scouted during his third year of junior high school by his agency, Stardust Promotion, on Takeshita Street, Harajuku while on his way home from a soccer match. He began his career working as a model for the magazine '' P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice Hirose
is a Japanese actress and former model. She has a younger sister, Suzu Hirose, who is also a model and actress. Filmography Television series Films Commercials * Takamiya Gakuen - ''Yoyogi Seminar'' (2009-2010) * Tomy - ''Love Digi'' Series (2009-2010) * Shizuoka Prefecture - Depression and suicide prevention (2010) * Lotte - ''Cool Mint Gum'' (2010-) * Nissin Foods - ''Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.'' (2011) * Akagi Nyūgyō - ''Gatsun, to Mikan'' (2012) * Otsuka Foods - Vitamin Carbonated Drink ''Match'' (2014-) with Suzu Hirose * Hoya Corporation - ''Eyecity'' (2014) * Nivea Kaō - ''8x4 Deo Water'' (2015) * USJ - ''Resident Evil The Real 3'' (2015) * Arome Bakery Dubbing *''Power Rangers'' (2017), Kimberly Hart/Pink Ranger (Naomi Scott) *'' Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One'' (2023), Alanna Mitsopolis/White Widow (Vanessa Kirby) Bibliography Magazines * '' Seventeen'', Shueisha 1967–, as an exclusive model since 2009 Photobook * ''aBUTTON'' Vol.2 (27 Sept ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teen Film
Teen film is a film genre targeted at teenagers, preteens and/or young adults by the plot being based on their special interests, such as coming of age, attempting to fit in, bullying, peer pressure, first love, teen rebellion, conflict with parents, and teen angst or alienation. Often these normally serious subject matters are presented in a glossy, stereotyped or trivialized way. Many teenage characters are portrayed by young adult actors in their 20s. Some teen films appeal to young males, while others appeal to young females. Films in this genre are often set in high schools and colleges, or contain characters who are of high school or college age. Types Teen film genres include * Teen drama * Teen comedy Additional types of teen films can be divided again into sub-categories. These can be found at list of teen films. Beach films Early examples of the genre in the United States include the " beach party films" of the 1950s and 1960s, such as the '' Gidget'' series. Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gifu Prefecture
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of Honshu. Gifu Prefecture has a population of 1,910,511 () and has a geographic area of . Gifu Prefecture borders Toyama Prefecture to the north; Ishikawa Prefecture to the northwest, Fukui Prefecture and Shiga Prefecture to the west, Mie Prefecture to the southwest, Aichi Prefecture to the south, and Nagano Prefecture to the east. Gifu is the capital and largest city of Gifu Prefecture, with other major cities including Ōgaki, Kakamigahara, and Tajimi. Gifu Prefecture is located in the center of Japan, one of only eight landlocked prefectures, and features the country's center of population. Gifu Prefecture has served as the historic Intersection (road), crossroads of Japan with routes connecting the east to the west, including the Nakasendō, one of the Edo Five Routes, Five Routes of the Edo period. Gifu Prefecture was a long-term residence of Oda Nobunaga and Saitō Dōsan, two influential figur ... [...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] |
