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Subaru Kimura
, known professionally as , is a German-Japanese actor and rapper. His best-known role is voicing Takeshi "Gian" Goda in the ''Doraemon'' series, which has spawned numerous specials. Biography Kimura was born to a German father and a Japanese mother in Blankenburg (Harz) and raised in Japan. After spending seven years in Germany, he returned to the theater company belonging to Sanno Production. In 2002, he appeared as a tap dancer in the Broadway musical ''Annie''. He graduated from Harumi Sogo High School, but dropped out of Asia University. When he was in elementary school, he appeared as a child who resembled Kenji Haga in the impersonation program ''Mimakin'' on Nippon TV. On 15 April 2005, he became the new voice of Takeshi "Gian" Goda in TV Asahi's anime series ''Doraemon'', replacing the late Kazuya Tatekabe. Kimura was a junior high school student when he started the role. He succeeded Kazuki Yao as the voice of Franky in One Piece starting with Episode 1123 that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackets
A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. They come in four main pairs of shapes, as given in the box to the right, which also gives their names, that vary between British English, British and American English. "Brackets", without further qualification, are in British English the ... marks and in American English the ... marks. Other symbols are repurposed as brackets in specialist contexts, such as International Phonetic Alphabet#Brackets and transcription delimiters, those used by linguists. Brackets are typically deployed in symmetric pairs, and an individual bracket may be identified as a "left" or "right" bracket or, alternatively, an "opening bracket" or "closing bracket", respectively, depending on the Writing system#Directionality, directionality of the context. In casual writing and in technical fields such as computing or linguistic analysis of grammar, brackets ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uchu Sentai Kyuranger
is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 41st entry of Toei's long-running ''Super Sentai'' metaseries. It aired from February 12, 2017 to February 4, 2018, replacing '' Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger'' and was replaced by '' Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger''. The program joining '' Kamen Rider Ex-Aid'' and later '' Kamen Rider Build'' in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations. ''Kyuranger'' is considered the fifth space-themed series whose primary motifs are constellations and Greco-Roman mythology, and it is also the first ''Super Sentai'' series to introduce nine regular members in the beginning instead of five or fewer like previous installments. The team later gains three additional members, increasing the number to twelve and becoming the largest team of the franchise so far. ''Kyuranger'' began airing in South Korea as ''Power Rangers Galaxy Force''. It also began airing in Indonesia in April 2019 as ''Kyuuranger''. Footage from ''Kyuran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breaker
Breaker may refer to: Objects * A breaking wave on water, or a "breaker", a shallow over which waves break * Circuit breaker, an electrical overload switch * Breaker (hydraulic), a percussion hammer attached to an excavator People * Breaker Morant (1864–1902), Anglo-Australian folk hero, horseman, poet, soldier and convicted war criminal nicknamed "The Breaker" * Daniel Breaker (born 1980), American actor and comedian * Ronald Breaker, American biochemist and Yale professor * Someone who performs B-boying, also known as breakdancing Places * Breaker Mountain, Canada * Mount Breaker, Graham Land, Antarctica * Breaker Island, Palmer Archipelago, Antarctica * Breaker Reef, Hong Kong, an uninhabited island Arts and entertainment * ''The Breaker'' (film), a 1974 documentary about Breaker Morant * ''Breaker'' (Accept album), 1981 * ''Breaker'' (For Today album), 2010 * ''Breaker'' (Vary Lumar album), 2014 * ''The Breaker'' (album), by Little Big Town, 2017 * ''The Breake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuroko's Basketball
is a Japanese sports manga series written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki. It was serialized in Shueisha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from December 2008 to September 2014, with its chapters collected in 30 volumes. It tells the story of a high school basketball team trying to make it to the national tournament. An anime television series adaptation by Production I.G aired for three seasons from April 2012 to June 2015. A sequel manga, ''Kuroko's Basketball: Extra Game'', was serialized in '' Jump Next!'' from December 2014 to March 2016. An anime film adaptation of the ''Kuroko's Basketball: Extra Game'' manga premiered in March 2017. A stage play adaptation opened in April 2016 followed by more stage adaptations. The manga has been licensed for English-language release by Viz Media in North America. By November 2020, ''Kuroko's Basketball'' had over 31 million copies in circulation, making it one of the best-selling manga series. Plot The Teik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penguindrum
''Penguindrum'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese anime television series produced by Brain's Base. It was written by Kunihiko Ikuhara and Takayo Ikami, was co-directed by Ikuhara along with Shouko Nakamura, with character designs by Lily Hoshino, and was broadcast in Japan from July through December 2011. It follows the efforts of two brothers, Kanba and Shouma, as they attempt to save their sickly little sister Himari from death by cooperating with a magical penguin hat. In the process, they confront their family's dark past. A two-part compilation film titled ''Re:cycle of Penguindrum'' premiered in 2022, with the first part premiering in April and the second part in July. Plot A terminally ill girl named Himari Takakura is miraculously saved from death by a strange spirit who resides in a penguin-shaped hat. However, in exchange for extending her life, the spirit tasks Himari's brothers, Kanba and Shoma, to seek out an elusive item known as the Penguindrum with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doraemon (2005 TV Series)
is a Japanese anime television series based on Fujiko F. Fujio's manga of the same name and is the successor to both the 1979 anime and 1973 anime of the same name, serving as the third adaptation in the franchise. The series, produced by Shin-Ei Animation, TV Asahi and ADK Emotions, premiered on TV Asahi in Japan on April 15, 2005, and currently airs in over fifty countries internationally. Since its premiere in 2005, ''Doraemon'' has aired 837 episodes, multiple holiday specials, and 19 feature films. This ''Doraemon'' anime series is referred to in Asia as the Mizuta Edition (水田版), after Wasabi Mizuta, the voice actress who voices Doraemon in this series. Over the course of its run, the show has had two English dubs. The first one was licensed by Viz Media for North American broadcast exclusively, and developed by Bang Zoom! Entertainment and aired on Disney XD in the United States as ''Doraemon: Gadget Cat From the Future'' from July 7, 2014 to September 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masamitsu Nigatsu. It has been serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from September 2022 to November 2024, with its chapters collected in twelve volumes. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japanese theaters in August 2024. Plot Honeko Akabane and Ibuki Arakuni have been childhood friends since they were kids. Ibuki harbors feelings for Honeko and is fiercely protective of her, often leading to fights. Honeko always scolds him for his recklessness but is deeply grateful for his presence, as she feels safe around him. Ibuki's unwavering determination to protect Honeko stems from his knowledge of her true heritage. She is the daughter of a powerful yakuza organization and destined to be its next leader after her father's passing. Due to this, rival organizations are plotting to eliminate her, even hiring professional assassins. To keep Honeko safe, she was adopted by a lawyer's family, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watanabe Moritsuna
(1542–1620) or Watanabe Hanzō, nicknamed , was a Japanese samurai of the Watanabe clan, who served the Tokugawa clan under Tokugawa Ieyasu and later served as a hatamoto and then a daimyo to the Tokugawa shogunate. He is one of the Tokugawa 16 divine generals (''Tokugawa jūrokushinshōjin''). Biography Watanabe Moritsuna was born in Urabe Village in Nukata District, Mikawa Province (present day Okazaki) in 1542. His father was , a retainer for the Matsudaira clan. His maternal grandfather was , who fought under Sakai Tadatsugu against the Oda clan. Watanabe joined the Tokugawa in 1557, and served Matsudaira Motoyasu (later named Tokugawa Ieyasu) in major military campaigns for most of his career. In 1561, Moritsuna achieved military merit during the battle of Nagasawa castle, as he managed to personally slay the enemy general during the battle. After this battle, he participated with the Tokugawa clan pacification of the rest of Mikawa province. In 1563, Watanabe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What Will You Do, Ieyasu?
is a Japanese historical drama television series starring Jun Matsumoto as Tokugawa Ieyasu. The series is the 62nd NHK ''taiga'' drama. Cast Starring role *Jun Matsumoto as Tokugawa Ieyasu **Waku Kawaguchi as Matsudaira Takechiyo (young Ieyasu) Tokugawa clan *Kasumi Arimura , is a Japanese actress. Her television roles have included the young Haruko Amano in the 2013 NHK asadora '' Amachan'' and the lead role in the 2017 asadora '' Hiyokko''. She has also appeared in several films, including '' Flying Colors'', for ... as Sena, Ieyasu's first wife **Seiko Utsumi as Sena's double *Nanako Matsushima as Odai no Kata, Ieyasu's mother *Kisuke Iida as Matsudaira Hirotada, Ieyasu's father *Kanata Hosoda as Matsudaira Nobuyasu **Mahoro Terajima as Takechiyo (young Nobuyasu) *Shiori Kubo (Nogizaka46) as Tokuhime (Oda), Gotoku **Natsuki Matsuoka as young Gotoku *Ami Touma as Kamehime **Honoka Yoshida as young Kamehime *Alice Hirose as Lady Saigō, Lady Oai *Yūtarō Iisaku as Saig� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prince Mochihito
(died June 1180), also known as the Takakura Prince, and as Minamoto no Mochimitsu (源 以光), was a son of Emperor Go-Shirakawa of Japan. He is noted for his role in starting the Genpei War. Believing that Taira no Kiyomori was causing suffering, Mochihito supported the Minamoto clan in their conflict against the Taira. At the same time, Minamoto no Yorimasa led the Minamoto clan in supporting Mochihito's bid for the Imperial Throne. In May 1180, Yorimasa sent out a call to other Minamoto leaders, and to the monasteries ( Enryakuji, Miidera and others) that Kiyomori had offended; he asked for aid against the Taira, in the name of Prince Mochihito. Learning of this, Kiyomori sent men after Mochihito, who retreated to Miidera, at the foot of Mount Hiei, but discovered that the warrior monks of Miidera, for various political reasons, could not rely on the support of any other monasteries. Thus, he fled once more, along with a small Minamoto force, across the River Uj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The 13 Lords Of The Shogun
is a Japanese historical drama television series starring Shun Oguri as Hōjō Yoshitoki. The series is the 61st NHK taiga drama. Cast Starring role *Shun Oguri as Hōjō Yoshitoki. Kōki Mitani pointed out some similarities between him and Michael Corleone. Hōjō clan * Eiko Koike as Hōjō Masako, Yoshitoki's older sister *Bandō Yajūrō as Hōjō Tokimasa, Yoshitoki's father *Rie Miyazawa as Maki no Kata, a.k.a. Riku, Yoshitoki's stepmother * Kataoka Ainosuke VI as Hōjō Munetoki, Yoshitoki's older brother * Emma Miyazawa as Awa no Tsubone, a.k.a. Mii, Yoshitoki's younger sister *Kentaro Sakaguchi as Hōjō Yasutoki, Yoshitoki and Yae's son **Yurito Mori as Kongō (young Yasutoki) *Momoko Fukuchi as Hatsu, Yasutoki's wife *Kōji Seto as Hōjō Tokifusa, Yoshitoki's younger brother * Mayu Hotta as Hina, a.k.a. Hime no Mae, Yoshitoki's second wife *Takeru Nishimoto (Super Size Me) as Hōjō Tomotoki, Yoshitoki and Hina's son * Rinko Kikuchi as Noe, a.k.a. Iga no Kata, Yosh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamen Rider Revice
is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 32nd entry of Toei Company's ''Kamen Rider'' metaseries. It is the third series to debut during the Reiwa period and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the franchise. The series premiered on September 5, 2021, joining ''Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger'' and later, ''Avataro Sentai Donbrothers'' in the Super Hero Time line-up following the finale of ''Kamen Rider Saber'' and was followed by ''Kamen Rider Geats'' after its own finale. The series revolves around animals/dinosaurs/insects/birds/prehistoric creatures and demons. It also centered on the theme of deal with the devil, first introduced by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Faust, as well as motifs of Genetic memory (psychology), genetic memory. Premise In 1971, a military organization called NOAH led an expedition in Latin America and discovered the remains of the first devil Giff and an artifact from which they developed Vistamps. In the present, Giff's remains are in the possession of a NOA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
