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Daddy Walrus
alternative words: Higeoyaji, Hige oyaji, Mr. Pompous
keywords:
astroboy
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character
related topics:
Astroboy
,
Kimba the White Lion
explanation: Teacher of Astro at school and private detective at the same time, he is the most outstanding character in Astroboy after Dr. Elefun. His nickname is "Higeoyaji", composed of 2 Japanese words, "hige" (=moustache) and "oyaji" (=father). The exactly same character appears in another manga of Tezuka, Kimba the White Lion.
Darien
alternative words: Mamoru, Chiba Mamoru, Mamoru Chiba
keywords:
character
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sailormoon
related topics:
Sailormoon
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Tuxedo mask
explanation: In Sailormoon, "Tuxedo Mask" bears this name in life of a high school boy.
Detective Conan
alternative words: Meitante Conan, Meitantei Conan, Meitante Konan, Meitantei Konan
keywords:
anime
,
manga
,
title
related topics:
Shonen Sunday
related web sites:
http://www04.u-page.so-net.ne.jp/sd5/k-kid/
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http://falcon.press.ne.jp
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http://www.ifrance.com/daheros/presentation.htm
explanation: Manga written by Gosho Aoyama and published by a weekly magazine, "Shonen Sunday". It is an action comedy of a high school boy who had worked as a private detective and has been transformed to a young school boy because of a malicious drug. In spite of his small size, he keeps his job and is called now "Edogawa Conan" The anime series is now on air from Nihon TV/Yomiuri TV.
Disk System
keywords:
machine
,
nintendo
related topics:
Nintendo
,
Family Computer
explanation: Accessory allowing to use floppy disks with "Family Computer", and consequently to conceive more complex games like "Legende of Zelda", thank to a far superior memory size. At the same time, game shops offered an exchange by inscribing other games for the modest amount of 500 yens: certain advantage for school children with a small purse.
keywords:
game
,
nintendo
,
title
related topics:
Nintendo
,
Family Computer
explanation: After a success of the arcade version (1981), this game has been adapted for the machines, "Game & Watch" (June 1982) and "Family Computer" (July 1983) of Nintendo. For the latter, it was released at the same time as the machine itself. It consists to free a woman captured by a gorilla who moves in a building under construction. It is considered as a classic of action game.
alternative words: Dojin
keywords:
general
,
manga
related topics:
Doujinshi
explanation: Doujin means in Japanese "club members". They are the people who gather together to promote a certain activity, especially manga. Don't confuse with "otaku" because these are acting usually alone. The magazine published by "doujin" is called "doujinshi".
Doujinshi
alternative words: Dojinshi, Doujin shi, Dojin shi
keywords:
general
,
manga
,
publishing
related topics:
Doujin
explanation: "Shi" means "magazine" in Japanese. So, "doujinshi" is a weak circulation magazine made specially for "doujin", though it may be sold to the public. There exist doujinshis for any activities but the manga doujinshis are by far the most widespred and active ones because of their commercial interest. Many famous mangaka like Clamp have begun they careers by publishing in a doujinshi before passing to a mass circulation magazine. It is a true fish-pond for young talents in Japan.
Dr. Elefun
alternative words: Dr. Ochanomizu, Ochanomizu, Daddy Walrus
keywords:
astroboy
,
character
related topics:
Astroboy
explanation: Renowned scientific and inventor of Astro (or rather who takes care of him), he treats Astro as a real son. With white hairs and big nose, he is the character who appears most frequently after Astro.
Dr. Gero
alternative words: Gero, Doctor Gero
keywords:
character
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dragon ball
related topics:
Dragon Ball
explanation: Mad scientific. He has invented several redoubtable cyborgs in order to revenge himself on Son Goku. Transformed himself to a cyborg in order to have an eternal life, he will be finally destroyed by one of his inventions.
Dr. Slump
alternative words: Dr Slump, Doctor Slump
keywords:
anime
,
dr. slump
,
manga
,
title
related topics:
Akira Toriyama
,
Shonen Jump
,
Toei Animation
,
Fuji TV
related web sites:
http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/TV/dr_slump/
explanation: One of the master works of Japanese mangaka, Akira Toriyama. Initially published in a weekly magazine, "Shonen Jump" between January 1981 and August 1984, and adapted immediately to an anime. It tells a funny tale caused by a girl robot (Arale) invented by a mad scientific (doctor Slump) and a humanoid (Gatchan) born from an old egg just discovered. Starting from their village, "Penguin", their adventures go beyond time and space limits.
Dragon Ball
alternative words: Dragon ball Z, DBZ, Dragonball, Dragonball Z
keywords:
anime
,
dragon ball
,
manga
,
title
related topics:
Akira Toriyama
,
Son Goku
,
Toei Animation
,
Shonen Jump
,
Dragonball GT
related web sites:
http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/TV/dragon/
,
http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~abuttha/index.htm
explanation: Manga written by Akira Toriyama. Initially published by "Shonen Jump", between November 1984 and May 1995, and adapted immediatly to an anime and video game. It tells the tale of a boy, half human and half monkey, Son Goku, who went in a search of 7 eggs of dragon which would allow to grant any wishes, once gathered together. This manga/anime, a kind of karate comedy, made a great hit in the world. Anime versionwas aired by Fuji TV from February 1986 to April 1989.
Dragon Quest
keywords:
game
,
title
related topics:
Enix
,
Family Computer
,
Akira Toriyama
related web sites:
http://www.enix.co.jp/news/DQ/main.html
explanation: Video game developed by Enix for "Family Computer" of Nintendo and released in May 1986. The game of which pictures have been conferred to the famous Japanese mangaka and author of "Dragon Ball", Akira Toriyama, made the biggest hit in Japanese video game market: there were so many orders that the people waited outside shops since the day before. The game also deserves to have promoted the RPG in Japan. Because of its success, the publisher has released versions up to "Dragon Quest VI".
Dragonball GT
keywords:
anime
,
dragon ball
related topics:
Dragon Ball
,
Akira Toriyama
,
Son Goku
,
Toei Animation
,
Fuji TV
related web sites:
http://www.toei-anim.co.jp/tv/dragonball/
explanation: Continuation of the famous manga/anime, Dragonball created by Akira Toriyama. Gang Pilaf who were once severely beaten by Songoku, penetrated into the heaven palace and stole the second set of dragon balls. Just before being captured by Songoku, Pilaf asked the dragon to transform him to a child and all the balls dispersed. If they are not gathered in a year, the Earth will disappear... Anime created by Toei Animation and aired by Fuji TV from February 1996 to November 1997.
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