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MÄR (manga)
''Märchen Awakens Romance'', officially abbreviated as ''MÄR'', is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuyuki Anzai, serialized in Shogakukan's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' from January 2003 to July 2006, with its chapters collected in 15 volumes. The story follows 14-year-old junior high student Ginta Toramizu who is transported into a fantasy-based world known as MÄR-Heaven. As Ginta ventures in the world of MÄR-Heaven, he encounters allies and antagonists. A 102-episode anime television series adaptation titled ''MÄR Heaven'' was broadcast on TV Tokyo from April 2005 to March 2007. In North America, Viz Media has licensed both the ''MÄR'' manga and anime for an English-language release. The manga was published between July 2005 and June 2007. The anime aired first in July 2006 on Toonami Jetstream, an online service from Cartoon Network, and then on the network itself, as part of the Toonami programming block in December 2006. A man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tankōbon
A is a standard publishing format for books in Japan, alongside other formats such as ''shinsho'' (17x11 cm paperback books) and ''bunkobon''. Used as a loanword in English, the term specifically refers to a printed collection of a manga that was previously published in a serialized format. Manga typically contain a handful of chapters, and may collect multiple volumes as a series continues publication. Major publishing Imprint (trade name), imprints for of manga include Jump Comics (for serials in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' and other Jump (magazine line), ''Jump'' magazines), Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine, Shōnen Magazine Comics, Shogakukan's Shōnen Sunday Comics, and Akita Shoten’s Weekly Shōnen Champion, Shōnen Champion Comics. Manga Increasingly after 1959, manga came to be published in thick, phone book, phone-book-sized weekly or monthly anthology list of manga magazines, manga magazines (such as ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' or ''Weekly Shōnen Jump ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Märchen
Märchen is the German diminutive of the obsolete German word ''Mär'', meaning "news, tale" (see Märchen). It may refer to: * A fairy tale, a type of short story that typically features folkloric characters, such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, dwarves, giants or gnomes, and usually magic or enchantments * A type of musical composition ** The Russian composer Nikolai Medtner wrote many examples for solo piano (1880–1951), his original Russian title for the pieces ''Skazki'' is often replaced by ''Märchen'' ** ''Märchenbilder'' (Schumann) for viola and piano, by Robert Schumann Märchen or Marchen may also refer to: * Marchen script, used for writing the Zhang-Zhung language ** Marchen (Unicode block) * ''Marchen Maersk'', Danish container ship * ''Märchen'' (album), a 2010 story album by the Japanese musical group Sound Horizon * The Green Snake and the Beautiful Lily (German: ''Märchen''), German fairy tale * ''Marchen face'', face type used in 205 series The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kendama
The is a traditional Japanese skill toy; nowadays, it is considered a skill sport or competitive discipline. It consists of a handle (''ken''), a pair of cups (''sarado''), and a ball (''tama'') that are all connected together by a string. On one end of the ''ken'' is a cup, while the other end of ''ken'' is narrowed down, forming a spike (''kensaki'') that fits into the hole (''ana'') of the ''tama''. The ''kendama'' is the Japanese version of the classic cup-and-ball game, and is also a variant of the French cup-and-ball game ''bilboquet''. Kendama can be held in different grips, and many tricks and combinations can be performed. The game is played by tossing the ball into the air and attempting to catch it on the stick point. The origins of kendama are disputed, but it is generally believed to have originated during the 17th or 18th century. Kendama started to evolve when it came to Japan during the Edo period, and since then the use of the toy has spread throughout the worl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael McConnohie
Michael McConnohie is an American voice actor, writer and director who has provided many voice roles in movies, anime, and video games. He and fellow actress Melodee Spevack run a production company called VoxWorks. For twenty-plus years he has been the voice of the Lich King, Uther the Lightbringer and Kel'Thuzad in the ''World of Warcraft'' iterations. Other notable career roles include the Narrator on both '' Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'' and '' Hunter x Hunter'', The Necromancer in Diablo II, Azulongmon, Cherrymon and Seppikmon in ''Digimon'', Gork in '' Masked Rider'', Keiichi Ikari in '' Paranoia Agent'', Rolf Emerson in ''Robotech'', Manzou the Saw in '' Samurai Champloo'', Cosmos and Tracks in ''Transformers'', Hot Shot / Ironhide in '' Transformers: Robots in Disguise'', D in '' Vampire Hunter D'', Chief Inquisitor Margulis in ''Xenosaga'' and Charles zi Britannia in '' Code Geass''. Filmography Anime * '' 3×3 Eyes'' (Streamline Pictures dub) - Chou * ''The Adventur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banjō Ginga
, sometimes credited as his real name , is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who was born in Kofu, Yamanashi. Ginga is affiliated with Aoni Production. He is married to voice actress Gara Takashima. Known for his deep baritone voice, his most well-known roles include Gihren Zabi (''Mobile Suit Gundam''), Crocodine ('' Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken''), Jean Paul Rocchina ('' Armored Trooper Votoms''), Shōhei Harada (''Touch''), Souther (''Fist of the North Star'', original 1980s series), Babbo (''MÄR''), Bayman in the ''Dead or Alive'' series, Heihachi Mishima and the various models of Jack in the ''Tekken'' series, and Liquid Snake and Zero in the ''Metal Gear'' series. His hobbies include painting, salsa dance, riding horses and playing music. On November 5, 2020, it was announced Ginga had tested positive for COVID-19. On November 16, 2020, it was announced that he had recovered. Filmography Television animation ;1975 *''Grendizer'' - Zuril ;1977 *'' Pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle Ruff
Michelle Ruff is an American voice actress known for her work in anime and video games. In her early voice acting career, she used her mother's name, Georgette Rose, as a pseudonym. Some of her roles include Rukia Kuchiki in ''Bleach'', Yuki Nagato in '' The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'', Yoko Littner in ''Gurren Lagann'', Fujiko Mine in ''Lupin the Third'', Chi in '' Chobits'', Aoi Sakuraba in ''Ai Yori Aoshi'', Elie in '' Rave Master'', Nat in ''The Promised Neverland'', and Sinon in ''Sword Art Online''. In video games, she is the voice of Jill Valentine in the ''Resident Evil'' series, Yukari Takeba and Sadayo Kawakami in the ''Persona'' series, Cream the Rabbit in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series and Crimson Viper in the ''Street Fighter'' series. Career Ruff grew up in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University. While she was there, she worked at a talent agency and attended a radio audition, which marked her first venture into the voiceover bus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ai Shimizu
is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actress and professional wrestler. She has a career as a singer, signed to Lantis (company), Lantis. She has released 14 singles (including Split album, joint and Image song, character singles) and four albums. She covered Yumi Matsutoya's "Toki o Kakeru Shōjo (1983 film)#Soundtrack, Toki o Kakeru Shōjo" as the A-side and B-side, B-side of her first single "Angel Fish" in 2003. She is known to have a close relationship with Mai Nakahara, having collaborated in eight anime where most of the characters they voiced in together had close connections: ''DearS'', ''Kage Kara Mamoru!'', ''My-HiME'', ''My-Otome'', ''Please Twins!'', ''Sola (manga), Sola'', ''Strawberry Panic!'' and the ''Lucky Star (manga), Lucky Star'' Radio drama in Japan, drama CD. Shimizu has worked sporadic professional wrestling matches since December 2013. Voice roles Anime television series 2001 *''Parappa The Rapper'', Baby Miran *''Mahoromatic'', Minawa Andou 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spike Spencer
Charles Forrest "Spike" Spencer (born December 21, 1968) is an American voice actor and columnist best known for dubbing Japanese anime films. He is known for his roles in ADV Films dubs of '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'' as Shinji Ikari, '' Martian Successor Nadesico'' as Akito Tenkawa, and ''Excel Saga'' as Gojo Shioji. He has also performed voice acting for radio, especially commercials. His anime character voices tend to be either for timid, shy, or weak characters, or for eccentric and comical ones. Career Spencer attended the University of Houston for four years. After doing a number of independent films, he met Amanda Winn-Lee, who suggested he audition for anime English dubbing at ADV Films. Spencer first landed a supporting role of Prime Minister Mikoshiba in ''Super Atragon'', then a leading role of Takateru in ''Suikoden Demon Century.'' In August 1996, Spencer was cast as the lead role of Shinji Ikari in '' Neon Genesis Evangelion''. After ADV Films' collapse, Funim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumiko Higa
is a Japanese voice actress. She is part of 81 Produce. Kumiko is famous for her role in the '' Rockman.EXE'' series as Netto Hikari and Thomas in ''Thomas & Friends'' when she succeeded Keiko Toda. Filmography Anime *'' Best Student Council'' (TV) as Sachiko Iijima (ep 4) *'' Bokurano'' (TV) as Maki Ano *'' D.Gray-man'' (TV) as Daisya Barry (Youth) (ep 37) *'' Futakoi'' (TV) as Young Yuuya (ep 6) *'' Geneshaft'' (TV) as Mika Seidou *'' Gintama'' (TV) as Haji (eps 84-85) *'' Cardfight!! Vanguard'' as Eiji Saga *'' Haibane Renmei'' (TV) as Dai *'' Hamtaro'' as Marron *''Jagainu-kun'' (TV) as Satoinu (Boartato) *'' Kyo kara Maoh!'' (TV) as Raven (young) *'' Machine Robo Rescue'' (TV) as Shou Ashigawa; Haruka Suzusaki *'' MÄR'' (TV) as Ginta Toramizu (eps 90-102); Burube (eps 15-16) *'' Mirmo!'' (TV) as Etsumi; Peter *'' My-Otome'' (TV) as Irina Woods *'' My-Otome Zwei'' (OAV) as Irina Woods *'' Nanami-chan'' (TV) as Kemario; Student *'' Nodame Cantabile'' (TV) as Makiko Tana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motoko Kumai
is a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce. She played Takao Kinomiya/Tyson Granger in ''Beyblade'' and Syaoran Li in ''Cardcaptor Sakura''. From December 21, 2006 to October 2007, she had a hiatus from her career due to an illness requiring medical treatment. Filmography Television animation ;1990s *''After War Gundam X'' (1996), Kid Salsamille *'' YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō'' (1996), Gorō Hoshiwatari *'' Flame of Recca'' (1997), Kaoru Koganei *'' In the Beginning: Stories from the Bible'' (1997), Mimi *''Pokémon'' (1997), Tarō *'' Alice SOS'' (1998), Takashi Sagano *'' Akihabara Dennō Gumi'' (1998), Tetsurō *''Cardcaptor Sakura'' (1998-2000), Syaoran Li *'' Space Pirate Mito'' (1999), Sabu *''Detective Conan'' (1999), Toshiya (ep 129) *'' Digimon Adventure'' (1999), Sukamon *''Karakurizōshi Ayatsuri Sakon'' (1999), Ukon the puppet ;2000s *''Digimon Adventure 02'' (2000), Sukamon *''Baby Felix'' (2000), Skippy *'' Bakuten Shoot Beyblade'' (2001-2003), Takao Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fairy Tale
A fairy tale (alternative names include fairytale, fairy story, household tale, magic tale, or wonder tale) is a short story that belongs to the folklore genre. Such stories typically feature magic, enchantments, and mythical or fanciful beings. In most cultures, there is no clear line separating myth from folk or fairy tale; all these together form the literature of preliterate societies. Fairy tales may be distinguished from other folk narratives such as legends (which generally involve belief in the veracity of the events described) and explicit moral tales, including beast fables. Prevalent elements include dragons, dwarfs, elves, fairies, giants, gnomes, goblins, griffins, merfolk, monsters, monarchy, pixies, talking animals, trolls, unicorns, witches, wizards, magic, and enchantments. In less technical contexts, the term is also used to describe something blessed with unusual happiness, as in "fairy-tale ending" (a happy ending) or "fairy-tale romance". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toonami Jetstream
Toonami Jetstream was an ad-supported online broadband streaming service launched on July 17, 2006, for the Toonami programming block. It was launched through a collaboration between Cartoon Network and VIZ Media to stream the company's more popular shows on demand, as well as bring shows from overseas to an American audience. Toonami Jetstream acted as a remake of the previous Toonami video streaming service, Toonami Reactor. The service hosted various popular anime series featured on Toonami, as well as music videos and game reviews. It also had a comment section on videos, for users to chat and discuss topics relating to the video. The service was only available in the United States. To support it, users were required to have Adobe Flash 8 player and Windows Media 10 player. Jetstream did not support MacOS or Firefox users until early 2007. Toonami's television block was canceled on September 20, 2008, but the service remained active after the cancellation. On January ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
