Online dictionary of manga and video games in Japan: title

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Pacman

パックマン
alternative words: Pac Man
keywords: game , title
related topics: Namco
related web sites: http://village.infoweb.ne.jp/~junamano/lsigames/pacpacmn/pacpacmn.htm
explanation: One of the oldest video games. It consists to move a creature, called "Pacman" in a labyrinth so that he could swallow the maximum of points while avoiding encountering other monsters. Developed by Namco for its arcade machine (July 1980), a great number of similar games have appeared on the market with every kind of medium ( from arcade games to LSI panels by passing through personal computers) all the more since there had existed no law to protect intellectual properties at that time.

Porco Rosso

紅の豚
alternative words: Kurenainobuta, Kurenaino buta, Kurenai no buta
keywords: anime , title
related topics: Hayao Miyazaki , Studio Ghibli
explanation: The scene takes place between 2 wars in Italy. It tells the story about a pilot who has turned into a pig by a magic and spends his time by piloting airplane only for his pleasure, the vision of his own life that Miyazaki wishes to superpose. The scene of aerial combats between seaplanes throughout the movie has impressed the public of all over the world. Produced by Studio Ghibli (1992)

Princess knight

リボンの騎士
alternative words: Princess Saphir, Prince Saphir, Ribbon knight, Ribbon no kishi, Ribon no kishi, Ribonno kishi
keywords: anime , manga , title
related topics: Osamu Tezuka , Nakayoshi , Astroboy , Fuji TV
related web sites: http://www.animedia.co.jp , http://www.ya.sakura.ne.jp/~otsukimi/hondat/view/ribon.htm , http://www.phoenix.to/63/63-4.html , http://www.alphalink.com.au/~roglen/princess.htm
explanation: Manga created by Osamu Tezuka and published on monthly Shojo Club (Girl's Club) between January 1953 and January 1956. It tells the adventure of a princess who has been raised as prince because of a political reason. A news series was published on Nakayoshi of Kodansha between January 1963 and October 1966 while an anime version was aired between April 1967 and April 1968 by Fuji TV. Princess knight shared the popularity with Astroboy on manga of 50's, respectively girls and boys.

Princess Sarah

小公女セーラ
alternative words: Sarah, Little princess Sara
keywords: anime , title
related topics: Nippon Animation
related web sites: http://www.ne.jp/asahi/ramdas/sara/Sara_top.html , http://www03.u-page.so-net.ne.jp/xa2/k-hirao/meisaku/sara/sara.html
explanation: Adaptation to an anime of a novel of the famous English American writer, Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924). It tells the story about a little girl, who, after the death of his father, has spent her life under a persecution of the schoolmistress, Miss Minchin, until she will be adopted by a friend of her father. The anime realized by Nippon Animation and broadcasted by Fuji TV between January and December 1985, has received a prize of the best children films from the government.

Ranma 1/2

らんま1/2
alternative words: Ranma, Ramma 1/2
keywords: anime , manga , ranma 1/2 , title
related topics: Rumiko Takahashi , Shonen Sunday , Fuji TV
related web sites: http://www.sa.sakura.ne.jp/~straydog/rumic/
explanation: This karate comedy has been written by mangaka Rumiko Takahashi, the same author as Maison Ikkoku. It tells the story about a karate kid (Ranma) who turns into a girl when he sprays himself with waters and into a boy with hot waters. Manga version has appeared between 1987 and 1996 in a weekly magazine, Shonen Sunday, while the anime version has been broadcasted by Fuji TV between April 1989 and September 1992.

Remi the Homeless Girl

家なき子レミ
keywords: anime , title
related topics: Nippon Animation
related web sites: http://w3.cec-ltd.co.jp/na/ienakiko/index.htm
explanation: Adaptation to an anime of a novel of the famous French writer, Hector Malot (1830-1907). It tells the story about a child (boy in the original novel but a girl in the anime) who travels all over France with itinerant artists and finds finally her family. The cartoon has been realized by "Nippon Animation" and broadcasted by Fuji TV between January and December 1995.

Ridge Racer

リッジレーサー
keywords: game , title
related topics: Namco
related web sites: http://www.namco.co.jp/home/cs/ps/ridgeracer/
explanation: Video game on a car race simulation, published by Namco. First it has been developed for arcade machine (October 1993) before being adapted for Play Station (December 1994). It is known to be the first car race game in 3D.

Ruroni kenshin

るろうに剣心 流浪に剣心
alternative words: Ruro ni kenshin, Rurouni kenshin, Runrou ni kenshin
keywords: anime , manga , title
related topics: Shonen jump , Fuji TV
related web sites: http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Movie/TV/Kenshin/ , http://www1.linkclub.or.jp/~mikin/
explanation: During Meiji revolution in the late 19th century, Japan had been divided between pro and con westerners. Each side sent a horde of assassins to eliminate the opponents. Himura Kenshin is one of them. When a peace came, he decided never to use his sword to kill, but others didn't let him tranquil. Manga written by Nobuhiro Watsuki and published by Shonen Jump between April 94 and September 99, while the anime version was aired between January 98 and September 98 by Fuji TV.

Sailormoon

セーラームーン 美少女戦士セーラームーン
alternative words: Sailor moon, Bishojo senshi sailormoon
keywords: anime , manga , sailormoon , title
related topics: Naoko Takeuchi , Bishojo Senshi , Nakayoshi , Sailor blouse , TV Asahi
related web sites: http://www.niji.or.jp/home/kasumi-s/ , http://members.xoom.com/chibiusamoon/index.htm , http://www.kiyochan.org
explanation: Main work of a woman mangaka, Naoko Takeuchi. It appeared first time in a weekly magazine of Kodansha, Nakayoshi, in February 1992, and was quickly adapted to TV (broadcasted by TV Asahi), movies, comics etc because of its unquestionable success. It tells the story of a group of young high school girls who fight against an evil power after having learned to turn into warriors thanks to a magic stick.

Saint Seiya

聖闘士星矢
alternative words: Saint Seya, Setoshi Seiya, Seitoushi Seiya, Seya, Seiya
keywords: anime , manga , title
related topics: Masami Kurumada
related web sites: http://www.pluto.dti.ne.jp/~maniwa/ , http://sp.cis.iwate-u.ac.jp/~tannok/book/SS/ , http://www.venus.dti.ne.jp/~ta2ka/home.html
explanation: Manga based on a Greek mythology and written by a Japanese mangaka, Masami Kurumada. It has been published first in a weekly magazine, Shonen Jump, between 1986 and 1990. It has been soon broadcasted by TV Asahi from 1986. This manga made a great hit all over the world, especially in France.

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