Kamen Rider W Returns
is a set of two V-Cinema (direct-to-video) releases that serve as spin-offs for characters from the ''Kamen Rider W'' television series and films. These films focus on the characters of Ryu Terui / Kamen Rider Accel (Minehiro Kinomoto) and Katsumi Daido / Kamen Rider Eternal ( Mitsuru Matsuoka), though the series' main characters Shotaro Hidari (Renn Kiriyama), Philip ( Masaki Suda), and Akiko Narumi (Hikaru Yamamoto) also make appearances. Koichi Sakamoto directs both films, with Keiichi Hasegawa writing ''Kamen Rider Accel'' and Riku Sanjo writing ''Kamen Rider Eternal''. sees the titular character protecting a young thief from Hiroshi Sagami a corrupt member of the Fuuto Police Department, while also tackling life as a newlywed. This film was released on April 21, 2011.''Uchusen'', Vol. 131''Hyper Hobby'', March 2011 sees the mercenary group NEVER stumbling onto a Foundation X plot involving psychic super-soldiers. This film was released on July 21, 2011. ''Kamen Ride ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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V-Cinema
Direct-to-video or straight-to-video refers to the release of a film, television series, short or special to the public immediately on home video formats rather than an initial theatrical release or television premiere. This distribution strategy was prevalent before streaming platforms came to dominate the TV and movie distribution markets. Because sequels or prequels of larger-budget films may be released direct-to-video, review references to direct-to-video releases are often pejorative. Direct-to-video release has also become profitable for independent filmmakers and smaller companies. Some direct-to-video genre films (with a high-profile star) can generate well in excess of $50 million revenue worldwide. Reasons for releasing direct to video A production studio may decide not to generally release a TV show or film for several possible reasons: a low budget, a lack of support from a TV network, negative reviews, its controversial nature, that it may appeal to a small nic ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mitsutoshi Shundō
Mitsutoshi (written: 充寿, 光年 or 三敏) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable men with it include: *, manga artist * (born 1975), manga artist *, footballer * (born 1976), footballer {{given name Japanese masculine given names Masculine given names ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Genki Sudo
is a Japanese former mixed martial artist, singer, actor and politician. Between 1998 and 2006, Sudo was a professional athlete and then was in the entertainment industry from 2006 to 2019. He has since returned to his previous position in World Order as of September 2021 where he is currently active. He is a retired mixed martial artist and a kickboxer who, until 31 December 2006 competed in the Japanese fighting organization HERO'S and before that, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pancrase. He is known for his elaborate ring entrances and unorthodox fighting style. Sudo, following his retirement, transitioned into a career in entertainment as a Japanese singer, composer, choreographer, actor, professional calligrapher and author. He is the producer, director, and lead vocalist of the music group World Order, which is known for their techno music style and highly synchronised robotic choreography. Sudo served in the House of Councillors as a political independent betwe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Aya Sugimoto
is a Japanese TV personality, actress, dancer, author, gravure idol and singer born in Kyoto. She also had a J-pop career in the late 1980s to the early 1990s. Career Early life Aya Sugimoto grew up in Kyoto under a "strict" upbringing, making her first foray into the world of entertainment when she began modeling at age 15. Encouraged by her management company, she decided to embark on a singing career. Singer and author (1988–2003) She released nine singles and six albums between 1988 and 1991, including the number 1 hits "Boys" and "Gorgeous". Her most recent album in 1995 (''Femme Fatale'') followed a hiatus following her marriage to music producer Toshinori Numata. As writer of many of her own lyrics which included erotic themes, she decided to turn her attention to writing erotic novels, publishing works including ''The Rules of Supreme Pleasure'', ''Immoral'' and the book-length 2004 essay, ''Orgasm Life''. In July 2003, Sugimoto went through a high-profile divorce f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hiroshi Doki
is a common masculine Japanese given name. It can also be transliterated as Hirosi. Written forms Hiroshi can be written using different kanji characters. Here are some examples: *浩, "wide expanse, abundance, vigorous" *弘, "vast, broad, wide" *宏, "wide, large" *寛, "tolerant, leniency, generosity, relax" *洋, "ocean, sea, foreign, Western style" *博, "large, wide, wise" *大, "large, big" *広志, "wide, broad, spacious" and "intention, plan, resolve, aspire, hopes" *博司, "large, wide, wise" and "director, official, govt office, rule, administer" *博史, "large, wide, wise" and "history, chronicle" People with the name *, Japanese comedian *Hiroshi Abe (other), multiple people *, Japanese actor *, Japanese astronomer * Hiroshi Abe (born 1922), Japanese war criminal *, Japanese Japanese physicist, engineer, Nobel Prize winner *, Japanese screenwriter and film director *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese author, polymath, critic, translator *, Japanese ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Taro Suwa
''Fear and Trembling'' (original title: ''Stupeur et Tremblements'') is a 2003 French film based on the novel of the same name by Amélie Nothomb. The film was written and directed by Alain Corneau and stars Sylvie Testud. Plot Amélie, a young Belgian woman (Sylvie Testud), having spent her childhood in Japan, decides to return to live there and try to integrate into Japanese society. She is determined to be a "real Japanese" before her one year contract runs out, though it is precisely this determination that is incompatible with Japanese humility. Though she is hired for a choice position as a translator at an import/export firm, her inability to understand Japanese cultural and business norms and allocation to work for which she is not suited result in increasingly humiliating demotions. Though Amelie secretly adores her immediate supervisor, Ms Mori ( Kaori Tsuji), the latter takes sadistic pleasure in belittling Amelie. Mori finally manages to break Amelie's will by m ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ayumi Shimozono
is a feminine Japanese given name. It is rarely used as a surname. Written forms Ayumi can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *歩み, "course" "walking" "progress" ;as a given name *歩, "progress", "walking", "a step" *歩美, "walking, beauty" *歩実, "walking, truth" *鮎己, "sweetfish, oneself" *亜由美, "Asia, reason, beauty" *安愉海, "peaceful, pleasure, sea" *明征魅, "bright, conquer, fascination" *充裕実, "provide, abundant, truth" *歩未, "walking", "not yet" The given name can also be written in hiragana and katakana. *あゆみ, in hiragana *アユミ, in katakana *あゆ美, mixture of hiragana and kanji ;as a surname *漢人 *阿弓 People with the name *Ayumi Beppu (別府 あゆみ, born 1983), Japanese actress, tarento, and model *, Japanese artist *Ayumi Fujimura (藤村 歩, born 1982), Japanese voice actress *Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎 あゆみ, born 1978), Japanese singer *Iconiq (real name Ayumi Itō 伊藤 亜由美, born ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Masahiro Noguchi
Masahiro is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese councillor (''Rōjū'') *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese ski jumper *, Japanese artist *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese guitarist and composer *, Japanese baseball player *, American-Japanese wrestler *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese politician *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese racing driver *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese politician * actor *, Japanese politician *, Japanese video game artist *, Japanese voice actor and singer *, Japanese footballer *Masahiro Kamiya born 1963, Japanese actor *, Japanese murderer *Masahiro Kaneko (born 1991), Japanese footballer *Masahiro Kano (born 1977), Japanese footballer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese musician and composer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese watchmaker *, Japanese actor and voice actor *, Japanese film director *, Japanese footballer *, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mitsumi Hiromura
is a Japanese manufacturer of consumer electronic components, founded in 1954. Mitsumi has been a subsidiary of MinebeaMitsumi since 27 January 2017, when it merged with Minebea to form the parent company. Mitsumi is primarily known as an OEM manufacturer of computer peripherals and input devices, floppy and optical disc drives used in laptop computers, desktops, servers and the Famicom Disk System. Prior to its merger with Minebea, the company was listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, was a constituent of the Nikkei 225 stock index and provided its products through its subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, and North America. Products Video game console controllers One of the company's most noticeable product lines were video game console controllers. Mitsumi manufactured the official controllers for the following consoles: *Nintendo Entertainment System/Famicom controller *Super Nintendo Entertainment System/Super Famicom controller *GameCube controller (certain revisions only) and t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kenta Nitta
Kenta (廉侍) is a masculine Japanese given name. (written: , , , or in katakana). Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese film director *, Japanese kickboxer *, Japanese professional wrestler *, Japanese professional wrestler *, Japanese football manager *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese actor and television personality *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese table tennis player *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese judoka *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese volleyball player *, Japanese field hockey player *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer Fictional characters * in ''Hikari Sentai Maskman'' * in '' Ani-Yoko'' * in ''Denji Sentai Megaranger'' * in ''Digimon Tamers'' *Kenta Yumiya (湯宮 健太) in '' Beyblade: Metal Fusion'' * Kenta, civilian name of Lung, a villain in the web publication ''Worm'' See also * Kentarō * Tarō (given name) (alternatively r ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |