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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Friday, March 26, 2010
Kick-Ass (2010)
Kick-Ass (film)
Kick-Ass is a 2010 superhero film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The film was directed by Matthew Vaughn, who co-produced the film with actor Brad Pitt, and co-wrote the screenplay with Jane Goldman. The film's general released was on 26 March 2010 in the United Kingdom and on 16 April 2010 in the United States.
| Directed by | Matthew Vaughn |
| Produced by | Matthew Vaughn, Brad Pitt, Kris Thykier, Adam Bohling, Tarquin Pack, David Reid |
| Written by | Matthew Vaughn, Jane Goldman, Mark Millar (Comic book), John Romita, Jr. (Comic book illustrator) |
| Narrated by | Aaron Johnson |
| Starring | Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloë Grace Moretz, Nicolas Cage, Mark Strong |
| Music by | John Murphy, Henry Jackman, Marius de Vries, Ilan Eshkeri |
| Cinematography | Ben Davis |
| Editing by | Pietro Scalia, Jon Harris, Eddie Hamilton |
| Studio | Marv Films, Plan B Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures, Lionsgate |
| Release date(s) | 26 March 2010 (United Kingdom), 16 April 2010 (United States) |
| Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | United States, United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Kick-Ass is a 2010 superhero film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The film was directed by Matthew Vaughn, who co-produced the film with actor Brad Pitt, and co-wrote the screenplay with Jane Goldman. The film's general released was on 26 March 2010 in the United Kingdom and on 16 April 2010 in the United States.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Daphne in the Brilliant Blue (光と水のダフネ)
Genre: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Science Fiction
Daphne in the Brilliant Blue (光と水のダフネ, Hikari to Mizu no Dafune) is a 2004 anime series animated by the studio J.C.Staff and produced by GENCO. It was licensed by Geneon USA in 2004. However, Geneon USA had ceased operations in September 2007 and lost all their titles. In 2009, Sentai Filmworks had picked up the license and re-released the series in two complete collection sets.
A manga version was drawn by manga artist and character designer Satoshi Shiki titled "I - Daphne in the Brilliant Blue" (アイ〜光と水のダフネ〜, Ai ~Hikari to Mizu no Dafune~), featured in Young King OURs magazine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne_in_the_Brilliant_Blue
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Akiba Romance (あきば浪漫ス!)
Akiba Romance
Alternative Names (異名):
あきば浪漫ス!, Akiba Romance, Akiba Romance!, Akiba Romansu!
Years of Released: 2008
Author(s): Kijima Renga
Artist(s): Kijima Renga
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Shonen
Summary
"Closet otaku and school idol 16 year old Aiba Hina announces right at the start that she is going to quit being an otaku, but apparently she was going to stop being otaku because a manga character said he hates otaku. Fujoshi power max!
She tries to sell all her most precious otaku collections at I-books at Radio Kaikan 3F, but ends up getting seen by a classmate who was working there part-time at the register.
In order to hide her identity as an otaku she decides that the only way to salvage the situation is to assassinate the classmate who saw her in the store!?
I don’t know how you end up with the conclusion that it’s better to get the guy as a boyfriend so he doesn’t let the secret out! And that’s the end of the first chapter of the otaku love comedy story."
Alternative Names (異名):
あきば浪漫ス!, Akiba Romance, Akiba Romance!, Akiba Romansu!
Years of Released: 2008
Author(s): Kijima Renga
Artist(s): Kijima Renga
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance, Shonen
Summary
"Closet otaku and school idol 16 year old Aiba Hina announces right at the start that she is going to quit being an otaku, but apparently she was going to stop being otaku because a manga character said he hates otaku. Fujoshi power max!
She tries to sell all her most precious otaku collections at I-books at Radio Kaikan 3F, but ends up getting seen by a classmate who was working there part-time at the register.
In order to hide her identity as an otaku she decides that the only way to salvage the situation is to assassinate the classmate who saw her in the store!?
I don’t know how you end up with the conclusion that it’s better to get the guy as a boyfriend so he doesn’t let the secret out! And that’s the end of the first chapter of the otaku love comedy story."
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Dragon Ball (ドラゴンボール)
Genre: Action, Martial arts, Science fantasy, Comedy
Dragon Ball (ドラゴンボール, Doragon Bōru) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akira Toriyama. It was originally serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1984 to 1995; later the 519 individual chapters were published into 42 tankōbon volumes by Shueisha. Dragon Ball was inspired by the classical Chinese novel Journey to the West. It follows the adventures of the protagonist Goku from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven mystical orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which can summon a wish-granting dragon when gathered. Along his journey, Goku makes several friends and battles a wide variety of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls for their own desires.
The 42 tankōbon have been adapted into two anime series produced by Toei Animation: Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, which together were broadcast in Japan from 1986 to 1996. Additionally, Toei has developed seventeen animated feature films and three television specials, as well as an anime sequel titled Dragon Ball GT, which takes place after the events of the manga. From 2009 to 2011, Toei broadcast a revised, faster-paced version of Dragon Ball Z under the name of Dragon Ball Kai, in which most of the original version's footage not featured in the manga was removed. Several companies have developed various types of merchandising such as a collectible trading card game, and a large number of video games.
The manga series was licensed for an English-language release in North America by Viz Media, in the United Kingdom by Gollancz Manga, Australia and New Zealand by Chuang Yi and Malay-language release in Malaysia by Comics House. The entire anime series has been licensed by Funimation Entertainment for an English-language release in the United States, although the series has not always been dubbed by the same studio. In China, a live-action film adaptation was produced in 1989. In 2002, 20th Century Fox acquired the rights to produce an American-made live-action film that received a negative reception from critics and fans; the movie was released on April 10, 2009 in the United States.
Since its release, Dragon Ball has become one of the most successful manga and anime series of all time. The manga's 42 volumes have sold over 152 million copies in Japan and more than 200 million copies worldwide. Reviewers have praised the art, characterization, and humor of the story. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest manga series ever made, with many manga artists such as Masashi Kishimoto (Naruto), Eiichiro Oda (One Piece), Tite Kubo (Bleach), Makoto Raiku (Zatch Bell), Yoshio Sawai (Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo), and Hiro Mashima (Rave Master) citing Dragon Ball as a source of inspiration for their own now popular works. The anime, particularly Dragon Ball Z, is also highly popular in various countries and was arguably one of the most influential in greatly boosting the popularity of Japanese animation in Western culture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
AIKa R-16: Virgin Mission
AIKa R-16: Virgin Mission
Alternative Names (異名):
AIKa R-16: Virgin Mission, アイカ・ルー16： バージン・ミション
Director: Katsuhiko Nishijima
Studio: Studio Fantasia
Released: April 25, 2007
Rating: MPAA: NC-17 (US), 19+ (KR)
Genres:
Action, Adventure, Comedy
AIKa R-16: Virgin Mission is an anime OVA series by Studio Fantasia. It is the prequel to the Agent Aika (AIKa) OVA series, also by Studio Fantasia. The series takes place 10 years before the events in Agent Aika. It is followed by a sequel OVA series, AIKa Zero.
This series also celebrates the 10th anniversary of the original AIKa OVA.
Plot
High school student Aika Sumeragi, with her sharp mind and athletic body, has passed the C-class Salvager test and gotten a C-class Salvager license. Despite being sixteen years old now, she is still being treated as a child by Gozo. Having finally gotten a license, Aika started putting up posters offering her Salvager services. At that time her classmate and president of the Treasure Hunting Club, Eri Shinkai, posted a request for her. Aika gladly undertook Eri's request and boarded Eri's private cruiser. Onboard she learned about the mysterious girl called Karen who is the reason for the request. That night Aika was assaulted by high school girls and Karen was almost captured. What secret does Karen hold?
Characters
Aika Sumeragi (皇藍華), 16
Aika's scientist parents did experiments on her when she was younger to enhance the human body. But during the experiment a large scale earthquake occurred; every one except Aika died. At that time she was rescued by Salvager Aido Gozo. Gozo takes it upon himself to bring up Aika.
In the future she helps Gozo in his business, but now she is a newbie C-class Salvager still in training. She is always late for school. Her behavior is somehow similar to Aida Rion, Gozo's daughter and her future "sidekick". She likes machines.
Voiced by: Ami Koshimizu (Japanese), Cristina Valenzuela (English)
Eri Shinkai (真海エリ), 16
She is the class president of Aika's class (1-A) and founder, club president of the school's Treasure Hunting Club. Eri is also a mystery fanatic and comes from a very wealthy family.
Knowing that Aika has a Class C license, she roped Aika in to help with the investigation of Karen's mystery.
Voiced by: Misato Fukuen (Japanese), Kira Buckland (English)
Karen Minamino (美波野カレン), 17
Usually silent and seldom shows any facial expression, she talks only when necessary. On Eri's investigation, Karen's past history is unknown.
Karen has a butterfly insignia on her left breast. The insignia on magnification is made up of minute numbers which decodes to the sentence "the gate of the truth will be opened by the sleeping butterfly" and a map coordinate, which is where the group is heading to.
Voiced by: Mamiko Noto (Japanese), Erika Lenhart (English)
Risako Nagisa (凪紗りさこ), 26
A teacher of the school Aika attends. Also the teacher advisor of Treasure Hunting Club. She turned out to be an enemy, having controlled three of the students with electronic devices to attack Aika and Eri and also tried to take Karen away. Her true identity is an agent from a mysterious organization sent to observe Karen.
Voiced by: Naoko Suzuki (Japanese), Tara Platt (English)
Gozo Aida (相田郷造), 41
A Salvager that rescued Aika during the earthquake incident, brought her up and trained her in the ways of the Salvager.
Voiced by: Akio Ohtsuka (Japanese), Russel Thor (English)
Gust (ガスト), 14
Although he is from a rich family, he works as a waiter on an Eri's private cruiser. A future Salvager and Aika admirer.
Voiced by: Hiroyuki Yoshino (Japanese), Sam Regal (English)
Captain (船長)
The captain of the cruiser "Regina Eri", the cruiser that the cast is on. He is to ensure that Eri returns safely. An excellent sniper with the M21 rifle.
Voiced by: Takaya Kuroda (Japanese), David Vincent (English)
Midori, Aki, Kyoko (ミドリ, アキ, キョーコ)
The three students controlled by Risako. Members of the Treasure Hunting Club.
Voiced by: Mamiko Noto (Japanese), Jennifer Alyx (English),
Voiced by: Sakata Kayo (Japanese), Laura Post (English),
Voiced by: Mai Goto (Japanese), Michelle Ann Dunphy (English)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIKa_R-16:_Virgin_Mission
http://ai.animecharactersdatabase.com/kr/publisher.php?id=1629
Japanese Manga | Japanese Animation | Ecchi(エッチ) |
Alternative Names (異名):
AIKa R-16: Virgin Mission, アイカ・ルー16： バージン・ミション
Director: Katsuhiko Nishijima
Studio: Studio Fantasia
Released: April 25, 2007
Rating: MPAA: NC-17 (US), 19+ (KR)
Genres:
Action, Adventure, Comedy
AIKa R-16: Virgin Mission is an anime OVA series by Studio Fantasia. It is the prequel to the Agent Aika (AIKa) OVA series, also by Studio Fantasia. The series takes place 10 years before the events in Agent Aika. It is followed by a sequel OVA series, AIKa Zero.
This series also celebrates the 10th anniversary of the original AIKa OVA.
Plot
High school student Aika Sumeragi, with her sharp mind and athletic body, has passed the C-class Salvager test and gotten a C-class Salvager license. Despite being sixteen years old now, she is still being treated as a child by Gozo. Having finally gotten a license, Aika started putting up posters offering her Salvager services. At that time her classmate and president of the Treasure Hunting Club, Eri Shinkai, posted a request for her. Aika gladly undertook Eri's request and boarded Eri's private cruiser. Onboard she learned about the mysterious girl called Karen who is the reason for the request. That night Aika was assaulted by high school girls and Karen was almost captured. What secret does Karen hold?
Characters
Aika Sumeragi (皇藍華), 16
Aika's scientist parents did experiments on her when she was younger to enhance the human body. But during the experiment a large scale earthquake occurred; every one except Aika died. At that time she was rescued by Salvager Aido Gozo. Gozo takes it upon himself to bring up Aika.
In the future she helps Gozo in his business, but now she is a newbie C-class Salvager still in training. She is always late for school. Her behavior is somehow similar to Aida Rion, Gozo's daughter and her future "sidekick". She likes machines.
Voiced by: Ami Koshimizu (Japanese), Cristina Valenzuela (English)
Eri Shinkai (真海エリ), 16
She is the class president of Aika's class (1-A) and founder, club president of the school's Treasure Hunting Club. Eri is also a mystery fanatic and comes from a very wealthy family.
Knowing that Aika has a Class C license, she roped Aika in to help with the investigation of Karen's mystery.
Voiced by: Misato Fukuen (Japanese), Kira Buckland (English)
Karen Minamino (美波野カレン), 17
Usually silent and seldom shows any facial expression, she talks only when necessary. On Eri's investigation, Karen's past history is unknown.
Karen has a butterfly insignia on her left breast. The insignia on magnification is made up of minute numbers which decodes to the sentence "the gate of the truth will be opened by the sleeping butterfly" and a map coordinate, which is where the group is heading to.
Voiced by: Mamiko Noto (Japanese), Erika Lenhart (English)
Risako Nagisa (凪紗りさこ), 26
A teacher of the school Aika attends. Also the teacher advisor of Treasure Hunting Club. She turned out to be an enemy, having controlled three of the students with electronic devices to attack Aika and Eri and also tried to take Karen away. Her true identity is an agent from a mysterious organization sent to observe Karen.
Voiced by: Naoko Suzuki (Japanese), Tara Platt (English)
Gozo Aida (相田郷造), 41
A Salvager that rescued Aika during the earthquake incident, brought her up and trained her in the ways of the Salvager.
Voiced by: Akio Ohtsuka (Japanese), Russel Thor (English)
Gust (ガスト), 14
Although he is from a rich family, he works as a waiter on an Eri's private cruiser. A future Salvager and Aika admirer.
Voiced by: Hiroyuki Yoshino (Japanese), Sam Regal (English)
Captain (船長)
The captain of the cruiser "Regina Eri", the cruiser that the cast is on. He is to ensure that Eri returns safely. An excellent sniper with the M21 rifle.
Voiced by: Takaya Kuroda (Japanese), David Vincent (English)
Midori, Aki, Kyoko (ミドリ, アキ, キョーコ)
The three students controlled by Risako. Members of the Treasure Hunting Club.
Voiced by: Mamiko Noto (Japanese), Jennifer Alyx (English),
Voiced by: Sakata Kayo (Japanese), Laura Post (English),
Voiced by: Mai Goto (Japanese), Michelle Ann Dunphy (English)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIKa_R-16:_Virgin_Mission
http://ai.animecharactersdatabase.com/kr/publisher.php?id=1629
Japanese Manga | Japanese Animation | Ecchi(エッチ) |
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Bottle Fairy
Bottle Fairy
Alternative Names:
Binzume Yōsei, 瓶詰妖精, Bottle Fairy
Genre: Comedy
TV anime
Director: Yoshiaki Iwasaki
Studio: Studio Orphee
Network: TV Kanagawa
Original run: 3 October 2003 – 26 December 2003
Bottle Fairy (瓶詰妖精 Binzume Yōsei) is an anime series about four fairies who discover the secrets of the world from inside their little house.[1] The show originally aired from October to December 2003 on UHF syndication in Japan, and each episode has a run time of only 12 minutes. It has been licensed in North America by Geneon and was released on two DVDs during 2005 and 2006.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle_Fairy
Alternative Names:
Binzume Yōsei, 瓶詰妖精, Bottle Fairy
Genre: Comedy
TV anime
Director: Yoshiaki Iwasaki
Studio: Studio Orphee
Network: TV Kanagawa
Original run: 3 October 2003 – 26 December 2003
Bottle Fairy (瓶詰妖精 Binzume Yōsei) is an anime series about four fairies who discover the secrets of the world from inside their little house.[1] The show originally aired from October to December 2003 on UHF syndication in Japan, and each episode has a run time of only 12 minutes. It has been licensed in North America by Geneon and was released on two DVDs during 2005 and 2006.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottle_Fairy
Boys Be... (ボーイズ・ビー)
Boys Be...
Genre: Romance, Comedy, School Life
Manga: Boys Be... 1
Author: Masahiro Itabashi
Illustrator: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi
Original run: 1991 – 1997
Manga: Boys Be... 2
Author: Masahiro Itabashi
Illustrator: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi
Original run: 1997 – 2000
Manga: Boys Be... 3
Author: Masahiro Itabashi
Illustrator: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi
Original run: 2000 – 2001
TV anime
Director: Masami Shimoda
Studio: Hal Film Maker
Network: WOWOW
Original run: 11 April 2000 – 4 July 2000
Boys Be... (ボーイズ・ビー Bōizu Bī) is a manga created and written by Masahiro Itabashi and illustrated by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi, which was in 2000 adapted into a 13 episode anime series by Hal Film Maker.
Three different Boys Be... manga series were serialized by Kodansha in Shukan Shōnen Magazine. In 2009 Kodansha announced a fourth series, Boys Be... Next Season, starting in the November 2009 issue of Magazine Special. The second manga series is licensed in North America by Tokyopop and the anime is licensed by The Right Stuf International. The anime, first aired on WOWOW (with a matching fanline email address courtesy of Lycos Japan), is licensed in Singapore by Odex. The first DVD volume of the series was released in North America on February 28, 2006. Comcast and several other cable providers are currently showing 'Boys Be' On Demand in the United States through the Anime Network. This series was aired on AXN-Asia before it handed all anime broadcasting duties to ANIMAX Asia, and, unlike other AXN anime making it to ANIMAX, was never retained.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boys_Be
Genre: Romance, Comedy, School Life
Manga: Boys Be... 1
Author: Masahiro Itabashi
Illustrator: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi
Original run: 1991 – 1997
Manga: Boys Be... 2
Author: Masahiro Itabashi
Illustrator: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi
Original run: 1997 – 2000
Manga: Boys Be... 3
Author: Masahiro Itabashi
Illustrator: Hiroyuki Tamakoshi
Original run: 2000 – 2001
TV anime
Director: Masami Shimoda
Studio: Hal Film Maker
Network: WOWOW
Original run: 11 April 2000 – 4 July 2000
Boys Be... (ボーイズ・ビー Bōizu Bī) is a manga created and written by Masahiro Itabashi and illustrated by Hiroyuki Tamakoshi, which was in 2000 adapted into a 13 episode anime series by Hal Film Maker.
Three different Boys Be... manga series were serialized by Kodansha in Shukan Shōnen Magazine. In 2009 Kodansha announced a fourth series, Boys Be... Next Season, starting in the November 2009 issue of Magazine Special. The second manga series is licensed in North America by Tokyopop and the anime is licensed by The Right Stuf International. The anime, first aired on WOWOW (with a matching fanline email address courtesy of Lycos Japan), is licensed in Singapore by Odex. The first DVD volume of the series was released in North America on February 28, 2006. Comcast and several other cable providers are currently showing 'Boys Be' On Demand in the United States through the Anime Network. This series was aired on AXN-Asia before it handed all anime broadcasting duties to ANIMAX Asia, and, unlike other AXN anime making it to ANIMAX, was never retained.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boys_Be
Burn Up W (バーンナップW)
Burn Up W
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Seinen
TV anime
Director: Hiroshi Negishi
Studio: AIC
Original run: April 10, 1996 – September 26, 1996
Burn Up W (バーンナップW. Bānnappu W) is an anime OVA directed by Hiroshi Negishi and released in 1996. It was soon followed by a series version called Burn Up Excess though it occasionally lacks continuity with the series. The OVA consists of four episodes, chronicling Team Warrior through more missions. Like the original series, there is still a large amount of fan service.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn_Up_W
Anime series | Action anime and manga | ADV Films | Comedy anime and manga | Science fiction anime and manga | Anime of 1996 | Anime distributed by Madman Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Seinen
TV anime
Director: Hiroshi Negishi
Studio: AIC
Original run: April 10, 1996 – September 26, 1996
Burn Up W (バーンナップW. Bānnappu W) is an anime OVA directed by Hiroshi Negishi and released in 1996. It was soon followed by a series version called Burn Up Excess though it occasionally lacks continuity with the series. The OVA consists of four episodes, chronicling Team Warrior through more missions. Like the original series, there is still a large amount of fan service.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burn_Up_W
Anime series | Action anime and manga | ADV Films | Comedy anime and manga | Science fiction anime and manga | Anime of 1996 | Anime distributed by Madman Entertainment
Cafe Kichijoji de (Cafe吉祥寺で)
Cafe Kichijoji de (Cafe吉祥寺で)
Manga
Genre: Comedy, Supernatural
Author: Yuki Miyamoto
Illustrator: Kyoko Negishi
Original run: 2000 – 2002
TV drama
Network: TV Tokyo
Original run: September 29, 2008 –
Cafe Kichijoji de (Cafe吉祥寺で, Cafe Kichijōji de) is a manga written by Yuki Miyamoto and illustrated by Kyoko Negishi. The story surrounds five bishōnen and their rather unlucky manager as they go about their daily routine at their cafe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cafe_kichijoji_de
Manga series | Japanese television dramas | Comedy anime and manga | Supernatural anime and manga
Manga
Genre: Comedy, Supernatural
Author: Yuki Miyamoto
Illustrator: Kyoko Negishi
Original run: 2000 – 2002
TV drama
Network: TV Tokyo
Original run: September 29, 2008 –
Cafe Kichijoji de (Cafe吉祥寺で, Cafe Kichijōji de) is a manga written by Yuki Miyamoto and illustrated by Kyoko Negishi. The story surrounds five bishōnen and their rather unlucky manager as they go about their daily routine at their cafe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cafe_kichijoji_de
Manga series | Japanese television dramas | Comedy anime and manga | Supernatural anime and manga
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Genshiken
Genshiken
Genre: Comedy, Slice-of-life
Genshiken (げんしけん) is a manga series by Shimoku Kio about a college club for otaku (extremely obsessed fans of various media) and the lifestyle its members pursue. The title is a shortening of the club's official name, Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyūkai (現代視覚文化研究会), or "The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture". The series has also been adapted into an anime directed by Tsutomu Mizushima. The manga originally ran in Kodansha's monthly manga anthology Afternoon from June 2002 to June 2006, and has been reprinted in nine bound volumes. The ninth and final volume was released in Japan in December 2006.
A two-part short bonus story was included across both volumes of the Kujibiki Unbalance manga, published 2006/7. Three years after the original manga ended, a new chapter (Chapter 56) of the Genshiken manga was released as a bonus together with the Japanese Genshiken 2 DVD box-set. The chapter told us what the characters had become, and what was happening in the Genshiken club right now.
Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine announced in their November 2010 issue that the Genshiken manga would return as Genshiken Nidaime.
Genre: Comedy, Slice-of-life
Genshiken (げんしけん) is a manga series by Shimoku Kio about a college club for otaku (extremely obsessed fans of various media) and the lifestyle its members pursue. The title is a shortening of the club's official name, Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyūkai (現代視覚文化研究会), or "The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture". The series has also been adapted into an anime directed by Tsutomu Mizushima. The manga originally ran in Kodansha's monthly manga anthology Afternoon from June 2002 to June 2006, and has been reprinted in nine bound volumes. The ninth and final volume was released in Japan in December 2006.
A two-part short bonus story was included across both volumes of the Kujibiki Unbalance manga, published 2006/7. Three years after the original manga ended, a new chapter (Chapter 56) of the Genshiken manga was released as a bonus together with the Japanese Genshiken 2 DVD box-set. The chapter told us what the characters had become, and what was happening in the Genshiken club right now.
Kodansha's Monthly Afternoon magazine announced in their November 2010 issue that the Genshiken manga would return as Genshiken Nidaime.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Akikan! (2007-)
Akikan!
Alternative names: アキカン!, Empty Can!
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Action
Light novel
Author: Riku Ranjō
Illustrator: Hiro Suzuhira
Publisher: Shueisha
Demographic: Male
Original run: May 24, 2007 –
Volumes: 9
Manga
Illustrator: Momotaro Miyano
Publisher: Shueisha
Demographic: Seinen
Magazine: Ultra Jump
Original run: October 18, 2008 –
TV anime
Director: Yūji Himaki
Studio: Brain's Base
Original run: January 3, 2009 – March 28, 2009
Episodes: 12 (List of episodes)
Akikan! (アキカン!, lit. Empty Can!) is a Japanese light novel series by Riku Ranjō, with illustrations by Hiro Suzuhira, known for her artistry in Shuffle!. The first novel was released on May 24, 2007, and as of April 24, 2009, eight volumes have been published by Shueisha under their Super Dash Bunko label. A manga adaptation began serialization in Ultra Jump on October 18, 2008, an anime adaptation began airing on January 3, 2009. On December 22, 2008, an early release of the first episode was streamed on the internet through Bandai Channel. On the day the final episode aired on March 28, 2009, an Akikan! OVA was announced to follow on 23 October
Story
Akikan (”Empty Can”) is the unlikely story of high school boy Kakeru Daichi, whose can of melon juice soda magically transforms into a human girl. More "akikan" girls begin appearing, each of them needing to be infused with carbon dioxide from their respective drink types to survive. The akikans were created as part of the 'Akikan Elect' to determine whether steel cans or aluminium cans are superior. The akikans must battle each other until only the strongest can type is left standing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akikan!
Light novels | Manga series | Anime series | Anime OVAs | Anime (year of release missing) | Anime of 2009 | School anime and manga | Manga of 2008 | Romantic comedy anime and manga | Shōnen manga | Super Dash Bunko
Alternative names: アキカン!, Empty Can!
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Action
Light novel
Author: Riku Ranjō
Illustrator: Hiro Suzuhira
Publisher: Shueisha
Demographic: Male
Original run: May 24, 2007 –
Volumes: 9
Manga
Illustrator: Momotaro Miyano
Publisher: Shueisha
Demographic: Seinen
Magazine: Ultra Jump
Original run: October 18, 2008 –
TV anime
Director: Yūji Himaki
Studio: Brain's Base
Original run: January 3, 2009 – March 28, 2009
Episodes: 12 (List of episodes)
Akikan! (アキカン!, lit. Empty Can!) is a Japanese light novel series by Riku Ranjō, with illustrations by Hiro Suzuhira, known for her artistry in Shuffle!. The first novel was released on May 24, 2007, and as of April 24, 2009, eight volumes have been published by Shueisha under their Super Dash Bunko label. A manga adaptation began serialization in Ultra Jump on October 18, 2008, an anime adaptation began airing on January 3, 2009. On December 22, 2008, an early release of the first episode was streamed on the internet through Bandai Channel. On the day the final episode aired on March 28, 2009, an Akikan! OVA was announced to follow on 23 October
Story
Akikan (”Empty Can”) is the unlikely story of high school boy Kakeru Daichi, whose can of melon juice soda magically transforms into a human girl. More "akikan" girls begin appearing, each of them needing to be infused with carbon dioxide from their respective drink types to survive. The akikans were created as part of the 'Akikan Elect' to determine whether steel cans or aluminium cans are superior. The akikans must battle each other until only the strongest can type is left standing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akikan!
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Sunday, December 31, 2006
Eiken (エイケン)
Genre: Comedy, harem
Eiken (エイケン) is a heavily fanservice-themed manga and anime series created by Seiji Matsuyama. The story depicts the life of schoolboy Densuke Mifune after he is forced into the mysterious Eiken Club, which is populated only by females, several of whom have enormous breasts.
The manga series ran for eighteen volumes, and additionally included a series guidebook. A number of radio drama episodes and two OVAs (the latter roughly based on a volume 3 storyline) have been produced.
The first twelve manga volumes have been released in North America. The first three volumes were rated 16+, while subsequent volumes were rated 18+.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiken_(manga)
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Best Student Council (極上生徒会)
Best Student Council (極上生徒会)
Genre: Comedy, Slice of life story
Best Student Council (極上生徒会, Gokujō Seitokai) is an anime television series produced by Konami and J.C.Staff which originally aired on TV Tokyo from April to September 2005. A PS2 dating sim game of the same name based on the anime was also made by Konami. The development staff includes composer Yoko Shimomura of Kingdom Hearts fame.
The North American DVD was released by ADV Films in 2007.
Genre: Comedy, Slice of life story
Best Student Council (極上生徒会, Gokujō Seitokai) is an anime television series produced by Konami and J.C.Staff which originally aired on TV Tokyo from April to September 2005. A PS2 dating sim game of the same name based on the anime was also made by Konami. The development staff includes composer Yoko Shimomura of Kingdom Hearts fame.
The North American DVD was released by ADV Films in 2007.
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Di Gi Charat (デ・ジ･キャラット)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Science fiction, Romance
Di Gi Charat (デ・ジ･キャラット, De Ji Kyaratto) is a Japanese anime and manga series created by Koge-Donbo. The series follows a catgirl named Di Gi Charat "Dejiko" who was adopted as the mascot of Broccoli's retail chain store, Gamers. The original anime series and its original video animations (OVAs) are set in a Gamers store. There are twenty Gamers stores across Japan. Gamers opened a store in the United States in 2001, Anime Gamers, that is located in Los Angeles.
Several specials, OVAs, and movies have been adapted as prequels, sequels and alternate stories. Trading cards and video games are among the many forms of merchandise released for the series.
The original series, movie, and Leave it to Piyoko is licensed in North America by Synch-Point. The manga series is licensed by several companies.
Monday, June 19, 2006
High School Girls (女子高生)
High School Girls
Genre: Comedy, Slice of life story
High School Girls (女子高生 Joshi Kōsei) (also called only by Girls High) is a comedy manga series, created by Towa Oshima, which was originally serialized in Futabasha's Weekly Manga Action magazine from 2001, and then subsequently Comic High! from 2004.
It was adapted in 2006 into a television anime series, entitled Joshikōsei Girl's High (女子高生 GIRL'S-HIGH Joshikōsei Gāruzu Hai), which premiered in Japan on April 3, 2006 and completed its 12-episode run on June 19, 2006. It was produced by Genco, animated by ARMS, and directed by Yoshitaka Fujimoto (director of the anime Cyber Team in Akihabara and Nuku Nuku TV).
A Girl's High PlayStation 2 video game, Joshikōsei Game's High (女子高生 GAME'S-HIGH!! joshikōsei gēmuzu hai) was made and released in late September, 2006.
The manga series was published in North America by DrMaster (formerly ComicsOne), whereas the anime was distributed across the region by Media Blasters. Media Blasters released the series under the name Girl's High, removing "High School Girls" from the title.
Genre: Comedy, Slice of life story
High School Girls (女子高生 Joshi Kōsei) (also called only by Girls High) is a comedy manga series, created by Towa Oshima, which was originally serialized in Futabasha's Weekly Manga Action magazine from 2001, and then subsequently Comic High! from 2004.
It was adapted in 2006 into a television anime series, entitled Joshikōsei Girl's High (女子高生 GIRL'S-HIGH Joshikōsei Gāruzu Hai), which premiered in Japan on April 3, 2006 and completed its 12-episode run on June 19, 2006. It was produced by Genco, animated by ARMS, and directed by Yoshitaka Fujimoto (director of the anime Cyber Team in Akihabara and Nuku Nuku TV).
A Girl's High PlayStation 2 video game, Joshikōsei Game's High (女子高生 GAME'S-HIGH!! joshikōsei gēmuzu hai) was made and released in late September, 2006.
The manga series was published in North America by DrMaster (formerly ComicsOne), whereas the anime was distributed across the region by Media Blasters. Media Blasters released the series under the name Girl's High, removing "High School Girls" from the title.
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Final Approach (Φなる·あぷろーち)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Final Approach (Φなる·あぷろーち, Fuainaru Apurōchi) is a visual novel that has been adapted into an anime designed by Ibe Yukiko. The title uses the Greek letter Φ (phi) to represent to the "fi" (ふぁい, fai) in the Japanese transliteration of the English word "final". The series of half-length episodes aired in Japan in October 2004 (back-to-back with W~Wish, a separate series), with the last episode ending a few months later.
A PS2 adaptation of the series was exclusively released in Japan during January 2006. A sequel with different characters, called Finalist, has been released a year later, where each of the female characters was designed by different character artists.
Saturday, December 31, 2005
Kirameki Project (きらめき☆プロジェクト, 2005)
Kirameki Project (きらめき☆プロジェクト, 2005)
Alternative title
きらめき☆プロジェクト
Genres: comedy, science fiction
Themes: ecchi, fanservice, Mecha, robot girl
Age rating: Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity)
Running time: 30 minutes per episode
Number of episodes: 5
Director: Katsuhiko Nishijima (西島 克彦, Nishijima Katsuhiko)
Plot Summary
Mysterious giant robot easily defeating many powerfull robots from many countries. Whole world is wondering what country made him. Aside from those battles in far little kingdom 3 princesses living. And one of them has constructed her precious friend.
Alternative title
きらめき☆プロジェクト
Genres: comedy, science fiction
Themes: ecchi, fanservice, Mecha, robot girl
Age rating: Teenagers (May contain bloody violence, bad language, nudity)
Running time: 30 minutes per episode
Number of episodes: 5
Director: Katsuhiko Nishijima (西島 克彦, Nishijima Katsuhiko)
Plot Summary
Mysterious giant robot easily defeating many powerfull robots from many countries. Whole world is wondering what country made him. Aside from those battles in far little kingdom 3 princesses living. And one of them has constructed her precious friend.
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Comic Party (こみっくパーティー)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Harem
| Format | Game |
| Developer | Leaf (PC) Aquaplus (DC/DCE/PSP) |
| Genre | Eroge, AVG, SLG |
| Rating | 18+ (PC) All ages (DC, DCE) CERO: 15+ (PSP) |
| Platform | PC, Dreamcast, PSP |
| Released | May 28, 1999 (PC) August 9, 2001 (DC) May 30, 2003 (DCE) December 29, 2005 (PSP) |
| ... | ... |
| Fotmat | Manga |
| Written by | Sekihiko Inui |
| Published by | MediaWorks |
| English publisher | Madman Entertainment Tokyopop |
| Demographic | Seinen |
| Magazine | Dengeki Daioh |
| Original run | January 2001 – March 2005 |
| Volumes | 5 |
| ... | ... |
| Format | TV anime |
| Directed by | Norihiko Sudo |
| Studio | Oriental Light and Magic |
| Licensed by | The Right Stuf International |
| Network | tkv. CTC, WTV |
| English network | Anime Network |
| Original run | April 2, 2001 – June 25, 2001 |
| Episodes | 13 + 4 specials |
| ... | ... |
| Format | TV anime |
| Title | Comic Party Revolution |
| Directed by | Jun'ichi Sakata (ep 1-4) Mitsuhiro Tōgō (ep 5-13) |
| Studio | Chaos Project (ep 1-4) Raidx (ep 5-13) |
| Licensed by | Funimation |
| Network | tkv, KBS, AT-X |
| English network | Anime Network |
| Original run | April 4, 2005 – June 27, 2005 |
| Episodes | 13 |
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Kodomo no Jikan (こどものじかん)
Kodomo no Jikan (こどものじかん)
Alternative title
KoJikan, こどものじかん, A Child's Time, 아이들의 시간
Related anime: Kodomo no Jikan: Anata ga Watashi ni Kureta Mono (OAV), Kodomo no Jikan Nigakki (OAV)
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Lolicon, Romantic comedy
Themes: lolicon, Troublesome Kids
Age rating: Mature (May contain sex, drugs, and extreme graphic violence)
Manga
Written by: Kaworu Watashiya
Published by: Futabasha
English publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment (canceled)
Demographic: Seinen
Magazine: Comic High!
Original run: May 22, 2005 – ongoing
Volumes: 8
Original video animation
Directed by: Eiji Suganuma
Studio: Studio Barcelona
Released: September 12, 2007
Runtime: 30 minutes
Episodes: 1
TV anime
Directed by: Eiji Suganuma
Studio: Studio Barcelona
Network: Chiba TV, KBS Kyoto
Original run: October 12, 2007 – December 28, 2007
Episodes: 12
Original video animation: Kodomo no Jikan 2 Gakki
Studio: Studio Barcelona
Released: January 21, 2009 – July 24, 2009
Episodes: 4
Kodomo no Jikan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by manga author Kaworu Watashiya. The story revolves around a grade school teacher named Daisuke Aoki, whose main problem is that one of his students, Rin Kokonoe, has a crush on him. It was first serialized on May 22, 2005 in the Japanese seinen manga magazine Comic High!, published by Futabasha. At one time, an English language version of the manga was licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment for distribution in North America under the title Nymphet, but the Los Angeles–based company ultimately decided not to publish it due to controversies over its content. An anime adaptation of the series aired on Japanese television between October 12, 2007 and December 28, 2007. While content of the broadcast version was sometimes heavily censored, the DVD releases of the individual episodes remain unedited. A second anime season has been announced, and a promotional video of this season was included with a special edition of volume five of the manga
Plot Summary
This is the story of the surprisingly tangled loves of three elementary school girls. Kokonoe Rin, old beyond her years, is extrovert and energetic, and has a crush on her teacher, Aoki-sensei. Nor is she the slightest bit reticent about showing it, with embarassing explicitness. Her friends, Kuro and Mimi, likewise have love in their hearts, though they are less willing to display it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodomo_no_Jikan
Alternative title
KoJikan, こどものじかん, A Child's Time, 아이들의 시간
Related anime: Kodomo no Jikan: Anata ga Watashi ni Kureta Mono (OAV), Kodomo no Jikan Nigakki (OAV)
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Lolicon, Romantic comedy
Themes: lolicon, Troublesome Kids
Age rating: Mature (May contain sex, drugs, and extreme graphic violence)
Manga
Written by: Kaworu Watashiya
Published by: Futabasha
English publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment (canceled)
Demographic: Seinen
Magazine: Comic High!
Original run: May 22, 2005 – ongoing
Volumes: 8
Original video animation
Directed by: Eiji Suganuma
Studio: Studio Barcelona
Released: September 12, 2007
Runtime: 30 minutes
Episodes: 1
TV anime
Directed by: Eiji Suganuma
Studio: Studio Barcelona
Network: Chiba TV, KBS Kyoto
Original run: October 12, 2007 – December 28, 2007
Episodes: 12
Original video animation: Kodomo no Jikan 2 Gakki
Studio: Studio Barcelona
Released: January 21, 2009 – July 24, 2009
Episodes: 4
Kodomo no Jikan is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by manga author Kaworu Watashiya. The story revolves around a grade school teacher named Daisuke Aoki, whose main problem is that one of his students, Rin Kokonoe, has a crush on him. It was first serialized on May 22, 2005 in the Japanese seinen manga magazine Comic High!, published by Futabasha. At one time, an English language version of the manga was licensed by Seven Seas Entertainment for distribution in North America under the title Nymphet, but the Los Angeles–based company ultimately decided not to publish it due to controversies over its content. An anime adaptation of the series aired on Japanese television between October 12, 2007 and December 28, 2007. While content of the broadcast version was sometimes heavily censored, the DVD releases of the individual episodes remain unedited. A second anime season has been announced, and a promotional video of this season was included with a special edition of volume five of the manga
Plot Summary
This is the story of the surprisingly tangled loves of three elementary school girls. Kokonoe Rin, old beyond her years, is extrovert and energetic, and has a crush on her teacher, Aoki-sensei. Nor is she the slightest bit reticent about showing it, with embarassing explicitness. Her friends, Kuro and Mimi, likewise have love in their hearts, though they are less willing to display it.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodomo_no_Jikan
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