Yoake Mae yori Ruriiro na centers on Princess Feena Fam Earthlight from the Kingdom of Sphere. It was decided that she was to live on Earth in a homestay with the family of the primary secretary to the president of the United Nations to get more knowledge on Earth to better prepare herself for her succession as the next queen. Long ago, humans landed on the moon and created a new home for themselves called the Kingdom of Sphere. However, a war called the Oedipus war broke out between the Kingdom and Earth. Once the war was over, it was decided that the city of Mitsurugasaki, where the story takes place, under the rule of the United Nations, be developed as the center of diplomacy with the Lunar Kingdom. This central lunar junction port city, which has the only spaceport within the United Nations with ships going to and coming from the Lunar Embassy. Although tensions have temporarily eased now, relations between the two worlds is still in a situation where caution must still be taken.
May 31, 2021—as COVID-19 continued to spread, Masayasu Wakabayashi and Ryota Yamasato were on stage in front of an empty house getting ready for their live stream show. Although they’re from different comedy duos, The Nankai Candies and Audrey, they decided to create Tarinai Futari to perform new jokes about their complexes. Their final show is today.
The stage is Sapporo, Hokkaido. One night, our heroine, Minare Koda, spills her heartbroken woes to a radio station worker she meets while out drinking one night. The next day, she hears a recording of her pitiful grumbling being played live over the air. Minare storms into the station in a rage, only to then be duped by the station director into doing an impromptu talk show explaining her harsh dialogue. With just one recording, the many eccentric facets of Minare's life begin to pull every which direction as she falls ever deeper into the world of radio.
Ryota's only joy when she started working as a web writer was "Instant Ramen Array Jinbu", a side activity that was continued with six people including her friends Arisa, Kyoichi, Sho, Meirin, and her younger sister Aoi since school days. The members devise an emotional instant ramen arrangement recipe in rotation for a week, and upload a video on social media to share it. Recipes with different tastes, made by members, give new discoveries and surprises every time, adding one method to a familiar taste to make it a light and colorful dish. So, whose turn is it today?
Passionate music-lover Eripiyo only wants to see her favorite underground pop group, ChamJam, make it to the big stage at Budokan. Because they've enriched her life by their very existence, Eri is willing to dedicate everything she has to see this dream fulfilled—even her health. At their last performance she got a crazy nosebleed. Hey, no one said being a super-fan was easy!
A shady bus tour of young men and women are headed to an elusive village called Nanakimura. A destination where people can partake in an utopian existence, free of the world's obstacles... or so goes the rumor. Heading deep into the mountains, the bus is carrying 30 different individuals, each harboring their own expectations and troubled hearts... What they had arrived to was an uninhabited village with lingering, faint scents of life and it was falling apart. Just what is the secret of Nanakimura?
Kintarō Yajima used to be the leader of a feared and respected biker gang, but out of respect for his late wife he chooses to straighten himself out and work as a salaryman so that he can support his son.
Machika Otokawa (Mai Fukagawa) loses her future lover, Yukito Hatta (Yuta Koseki)..
Sawako Fukai (Shuri), Yukito's ex-lover, appears before Machika, who is at a loss..
By chance, Sawako ends up living with Machika.. Machika's family welcomes the cheerful and thoughtful Sawako, but the voluptuousness and madness that Sawako occasionally shows spreads like poison to Machika's family and surroundings.. Kensuke Otokawa (Sota Ryosuke), Machika's younger brother who is attracted to Sawako's bewitching charm, Shinji Otsu (Kohei Shoji), a detective who approaches Machika, and Nono Igarashi (Hirai Amon), Kensuke's art school classmate, a reporter Kazuomi Makihara (Kazuya Tanabe), who suspects Machika, is quietly creeped out by Sawako's madness..
Why does the crazy Sawako target the people around Machika one after another…?
The year is 1968, and the world is swept up in the Vietnam War and student protests. In this time of turmoil, a mysterious young man with white and black hair and a scar on his face is enrolled in medical school. His genius skills with a surgical knife achieve many a medical miracle and are getting noticed. This hero origin story reveals how this young man earned his medical degree and the name of Black Jack.
At 14-years-old, Izuna On discovers he and his brother Motoi are both descendents of Tengu (flying goblin-like creatures of Japan folklore). Motoi has wings, which is somewhat rare among Tengu descendants, while On has the ability to communicate with animals. Due to their heritage, the two brothers live together, separated from normal society, and the story focuses on their everyday lives.
Alice returns to her hometown after ten years to live in a farmhouse with an irori hearth, where shared meals and moments help rekindle a bond with a childhood friend.
Gayus and the beautiful but cruel sword-wielder Gigina are "special equationists," individuals that manipulate the equations that govern world's laws thus allowing fantastic and deadly results. These two bounty hunters are caught up in a battle with dragons in the city of Eridana and in the intrigue of great nations.
Rec is a Japanese manga about an aspiring voice actress by Q-Tarō Hanamizawa. A nine-episode anime adaptation by Shaft aired between February and March 2006; an original video animation episode was also produced.
The commentators for the Latest Insights on Japanese History delve into the periods from the beginnings of written history to the end of the Edo period.
Nara, Japan's ancient capital, proud of its unparalleled history. It is filled with wonderful mysteries. These are unveiled in short, 5-minute segments by Riho Yoshioka. Alongside these captivating stories, she also shares recommendations for local gourmet delights.