Rabu, 25 Januari 2012

Kamichama Karin




Kamichama Karin (かみちゃまかりん, literally Mini-goddess Karin) is a Japanese mangaoriginally written by Koge-Donbo about a seventh grade girl named Karin who finds out that she can transform into a goddess. The series began as a manga first serialized in January 2003. Kamichama Karin was serialized in the Japanese shōjo manga magazine Nakayoshi and published by Kodansha. While the first manga series ended at seven bound volumes, a second entitled Kamichama Karin Chu (meaning Mini-goddess Karin 2) began serialization in the same magazine in July 2006, and as of April 2008, the series end with seven bound volumes being released. The first one came into the stores on June 24, 2008. Kamichama Karin has been licensed in the U.S. and Canada by Tokyopop. An anime series based on the original manga began airing in Japan on April 6, 2007, on TV Tokyo, produced by the animation studio Satelightand directed by Takashi Anno.



Characters


       Karin Hanazono (花園 花鈴 Hanazono Karin)
  Voiced by: Mai Nakahara

 Karin is the protagonist of the series. Karin used to live with her aunt because her parents died a long time ago, but she moved in with Kazune and Himeka after they found out she can tranform into a god. She is an outgoing person and sticks up for her friends, even though she does bad in school. She had a cat named Shii-chan that passed away in the beginning of the first series. She is in 7th grade and is 13 years old. The ring Karin originally thought was her mother's ring allows her to borrow godly power. Her ring is silver and has the power of the goddess Athena. It is later revealed in the later volumes of the manga that Karin is actually Kazune Kujyou's wife, Suzuka Kujyou (Suzuka is Karin backwards, since suzu is another way to read the character rin), Suzuka Kujyou is Karin Hanazono. She is also the mother of Himeka and Suzune. It is shown that whenever Kazune becomes drunk (even with the so much as the smell of alcohol) he acts perverted towards Karin. They end up together and will end up loving each other (without either of them knowing at first in the beginning of the anime). At the end of Kamichama Karin Chu, it is shown that she and Kazune get married.

   Kazune Kujyou (九条 和音 Kujō Kazune)
   Voiced by: Miyuki Sawashiro

Kazune is the main male protagonist. His ring has the power of Apollo Greek god of light (in the Chu sequel, he has a different ring with the power of Ouranus). He is in 8th grade. While he acts cool during much of the story, Himeka states that in the past, he was weak and cried frequently, only becoming his present self when he turned ten years old Or 13 years old , after knowing who he was. While Himeka loves bugs, Kazune hates and fears them; in Kamichama Karin, Himeka reveals that Kazune's fear of bugs developed when he and Himeka ran into a giant bug when he was little (which, ironically, was Karin in a bug suit). Even though he is a clone of professor Kazuto Kujyou, he is incomplete and passes out after transforming in god form. He often speaks to Karin in a way that she deems sexist, talking about things like the inherent stupidity or weakness of girls (this is used against him in Chu when Jin calls him a 'girly boy') He himself is the clone of his "father". The older Kazune, Kazuto, put his research in Himeka, and then split them in half to protect his work from his former partner, Kirihiko Karasuma. Because Karin is Suzuka, he is "married" to Karin and they get married for real at the end of Chu. He is also the father of Himeka and Suzune.
In Chu, Karin's and his son, Suzune come from the future. He warns them that Kazune goes missing in the future (with a woman Suzune claims), and later it is discovered that he actually died soon after Suzune was born. When he learns of this, he stays away from Karin, believing what he did was horrible and had caused the future Karin too much trouble. Karin punches him after discovering this was the reason why he avoided her, saying she knew he disappeared in the future but was working hard to change that.

Himeka Kujyou (九条 姫香 Kujō Himeka)
Voiced by: Noriko Shitaya

Himeka is Karin's friend and Kazune's "cousin". She is the daughter of Kazuto and Suzuka. However, it turns out that she is somewhat Karin and Kazune's daughter, due to that Karin is Suzuka and Kazune is Kazuto's clone. Because of this, she is also Suzune's "older sister". Originally she contained Kazuto's god research data, she was then split into two by Kirihiko attempting to steal the research data. One half lives with Kazune, while the other lives with the Karasumas. When one Himeka becomes stronger, the other becomes weaker. Since she was a young girl, she has always defended Kazune, who was a bit of a crybaby when they were little. She loves bugs and is a good cook. She is in 7th grade. Like Karin, she does poorly in school. It is later revealed that she is Kazuto and Suzuka's daughter. She tells Karin at one point that while she has a strong affection for Kazune, it is not necessarily a romantic attachment, as Kazune is "kind of like a brother and kind of like a dad" to Himeka (referencing Kazune's identity as a clone of Himeka's father).
She also witnessed Kazune and Karin kissing in the anime. Later in the series, Kazune says that Himeka is his daughter (along with Karin in Kamichama Karin 7), which surprised her.

Kirio Karasuma (烏丸 キリオ Karasuma Kirio)
Voiced by: Shintaro Asanuma

Kirio is the main antagonist. He and Kirika are adopted by Kirihiko while they were children. He is the student council president of Sakuragaoka Academy. He tests the protagonists and fights them outside the campus. Karin refers to him as "Mr. Glasses Man" (meganekko), "Four eyes-san" or "Glasses Guy". His only true relative is his twin sister Kirika, but he does have another "sister" by the name of Himeka. In the anime, he is a running gag character; often leaving before ever winning and revealing his plot to Karin and the others while they didn't know, thinking they did. His ring has the powers of the god Ares. Later in the series, his ring is destroyed by Kazune. He then gets possessed by his father, Kirihiko, by the Zeus ring he wore after his broke, but in the end Karin and Kazune saved him.(episode 26) He then returns in Chu. Now, with the other Himeka, he is trying to create a new Zeus ring using the 'seed of chaos',in order to save the future Kirika who is sick. To do that, he has to revive his father, whom currently resides within Kuga Jin.
Kirika Karasuma (烏丸 キリカ Karasuma Kirika)
Voiced by: Yuki Kaida

Kirika is Kirio's fraternal twin sister, but for most of the series poses as a young man and Kirio's twin brother. With slightly masculine features to go along with her natural feminine beauty, as well as a kind personality, Kirika came across to many as a princely figure, which caused Karin to instantly develop a crush on her. At first, she does not believe that Karin is a goddess, but comes to believe in it. Kirika is unwillingly forced to fight Karin because of the other Himeka and her brother Kirio. Later on the manga in Volumes 4 and 5, it is revealed to the protagonists that she is actually female. Kirika explains that after the deaths of their parents, Kirio was all she had, but when he started becoming interested in the God rings, she felt as if he were slipping away from her. She at some point chopped off her hair and started pretending she was male in an attempt to in a way emotionally follow Kirio in his footsteps and prevent him from straying too far away. When Karin reveals to Kirika that she had had a crush on her, Kirika replies that in her own, strange way, she had a crush on Karin too, stating that she admired Karin for being able to be powerful without having to hide her gender. She gives help to Karin and Kazune when her father revives through her brother, Kirio.In Goddess form, she is Nyx.

Michiru Nishikiori (錦織 みちる Nishikiori Michiru)
Voiced by: Akira Ishida

Michiru or Micchi is a transferred student from England and at one time lived with Karin, Kazune and Himeka. When he was little, he was involved in an accident that killed his parents and crushed his left eye beyond repair, and almost died. But Kazuto made an eye for Michiru, and saved his life. Since he was in the hospital for a year, he is a year older than Karin, Kazune, and Himeka. Michiru shares a close bond to Kazune, because he first thought of him as Kazuto, and still respects Kazune. In the manga, Michiru's friend Ami brought a notebook containing information about Himeka for Kazune to read. Michiru is a bit a pervert around Karin, and in the manga, he stole Kazune's first kiss. In Chu, his transformation is the god Poseidon .

Jin Kuga (久我 神 Kuga Jin)
Voiced by: Tatsuhisa Suzuki

Jin Kuga is first introduced in Kamichama Karin Chu. He is first seen as any regular "idol" that's new to the show bizz. Jin has a strong confidence in himself and wishes to regain his father's 'honor', as revealed later on in the series. Around the last volumes, it even shows that Jin is actually the father of Kirio Karasuma, who is Kirihiko Karasuma. Just like how Karin Hanazono is actually Kazune's wife, Suzuka Hanazono/Kujyou. Jin tends to 'glomp' and show a lot of affection for Karin which tends to make him Kazune's 'love rival' for her. Even though Jin normally has his sweet an adorable personality, he can sometimes be a pervert (Koge Donbo herself even puts it on his quick profile in the manga) around Karin. In the Chu series, Jin has the ability to transform into the god of the underworld, Hades.

Suzune (鈴音 Suzune)
Voiced by: Kimiko Koyama

Suzune is first introduced in Kamichama Chu and appears in two episodes of the anime. He is the son of Karin and Kazune, and is Himeka's "younger brother". He came from the future, sent by the future Karin, to warn Karin and the others of the upcoming battle with the Karasumas and the tragic outcome. He is around five years old when he first appears and wears outfits with rabbitt ears on his cap. He has Kazune's hair and facial appearance but has Karin's eyes and personality, and is a cute little boy. Both Karin and Kazune love him and protect him. He is the one who tells Karin of the future, including of Kazune's absence (Suzune thinks Kazune left with another woman, but he actually died soon after Suzune's birth) and gives karin the Time Clock. Like all the characters, Suzune can transform, this one into Cupid.

Media



 Manga

The Kamichama Karin manga series has been released into a total of seven full volumes. Koge-Donbo admits in volume one at how the point of Karin's "I am God" was to have her say something stupid and how the manga started was as a gag. Kamichama Karin was originally going to be a two chapter one-shot manga, according to Koge-Donbo. Due to its unexpected popularity, she continued the story. The story continues on in a sequel series Kamichama Karin Chu. again with seven volumes in regular special edition volumes released in Japan. The special edition volumes include the same basic content as the regular editions but include additional content making them highly valuable to manga collectors. The special editions feature different cover artwork including a gold foiled logo on a clear plastic dust jacket. Each special volume is accompanied by booklets which contain whole extra chapters to the story (usually the information in these extra chapters is supplementary, and not critical, to the main story).



Sequel


The adventure continues in Kamichama Karin Chu with the main cast now in the eighth grade. Kazune returns from his trip to England and so Karin and the gang are back together again. Karin and the gang travel through time, along with a new comrade: a celebrity named Jin Kuga, fighting a new enemy, the Seeds of Chaos. Besides Jin, there are two more (known) new characters: Rika Karasuma and Suzune Kujyou. Rika is later revealed to be the Himeka Karasuma from the future. Suzune is a little boy who is actually Karin and Kazune's future child, that appears to Karin to warn her of the danger. And to Jin, Karin is apparently "his goddess". Jin and Kazune fight over Karin once in a while. Himeka Kujyou goes to England to study abroad. However, she comes back, and meets Rika Karasuma, who is actually the other Himeka from the future. She is the antagonist.
In the sequel, Karin's fate has been altered, and she must hurry to save her future with Kazune Kujyou. In a dream, the future Karin speaks to Karin, telling her that in the future, Micchi will lose his life, Jin will lose his memory, and Kazune will lose all his power and eventually die. Karin cries out that it won't happen, but she has woken up.
Karin also got a new upgrade in her hair style. In volume 7, when she transformed with Micchi's ring, she gained two little white angel-wing looking clips with her original olive hair ties. She wears them normally, starting in chapter 1 of 'Kamichama Karin Chu'. At the end of Chu, Karin is seen wearing heart-shaped hair accessories in place of the angel clips.
There is not another Kamichama karin series but in book three of koge donbo's newest series, "Doki Doki Tama-tan", we see Karin, Kazune and Micchi as adults. Suzune has been born and Tama-tan is Micchi's child.
Del Rey Manga released volume 1 of the Kamichama Karin Chu on June 24, 2008.The last volume, 7, was released on January 26, 2010.

Anime

An anime of Kamichama Karin debuted in Japan on April 6, 2007. Animation was done by the animation studio Satelight. The story starts off in Kamichama Karin Chu, the sequel to Kamichama Karin. Karin and Suzune are running through a park when Rika attacks Karin. Karin's Chronos Clock (which has the power to time-travel) gets the Seed of Chaos implanted into it and brings her to the first time she met Kazune at Shii-chan's grave. After that, the events follow the storyline of the manga. Kamichama Karin was shown in Japan every Saturday. An original soundtrack has been released.





Songs

Opening theme
"Ankoku Tengoku" (暗黒天国 Darkness Heaven) by Ali Project
Ending themes
"Anemone" (アネモネ) by Mai Nakahara
"Kūchū Meiro" (空中迷路 Labyrinth in the Sky) by Marble
Character Songs
"Hikari No Accord" by Mai Nakahara/Karin Hanazono
"Desire Show" by Tatsuhisa Suzuki/Jin Kuga







Kamis, 19 Januari 2012

MAJI LOVE 1000%




MAJI LOVE 1000% by Uta no☆Prince-sama♪: MAJI LOVE 1000%All: DOKI DOKI de kowaresou 1000%* LOVE HEY!!

Otoya: Are you ready?
Masato: Are you ready?
Natsuki: Are you ready?

Tokiya: Are you ready?
Ren: Are you ready?
Shou: Are you ready?

All: saa Let's song!
yume wo utaou (Let's shout!)
sora ni utaou (Let's go!)
hajikeru monogatari ni shichaimashou
mirai no chizu wo (Yes x2) kimi to egakou
kono REBORYUUSHON (We are)
ikimashou (ST☆RISH)
ai wo Change the star
Check it out!!

Otoya: GIRI GIRI na mune no kodou
Tokiya: Uh baby gouin ni naru koi no shoudou
Tokiya x Otoya: docchi wo erabu? PURINSESU
All: KURA KURA shichau kurai 1000% LOVE

Ren: naze ka?
Masato: kimi de
Ren: afureteru
Masato: kokoro
Ren: sawagu
Masato x Ren: fushigi na RAVE

Natsuki: mada minu seiza wo
Shou: futari de tsumuide
Natsuki: KISU yori
Shou: sugoi
Natsuki x Shou: uta de sekai wo tsukurou

All: saa Let's dance!!
yume wo odorou (Let's shout!)
sora ni odorou (Let's go!)
yarisugi na kurai ga ii sa
junbi wa OK?

ikkai kiri no (Yes x2)
SUPESHARU jinsei
kyoukasho ni wa (We are)
nottenai (ST☆RISH)
Find More lyrics at www.sweetslyrics.com 
ai wo Change the star
Check it out!!

koyoi wa hora futari de 1000% LOVE

Tokiya: nana-iro no KONPASU ni
Otoya: Uh honey jibun dake no
Brand new melody
Tokiya x Otoya: mitsuketa yo "Rashisa" tte YATSU
All: dakara tsutaetainda 1000% LOVE

Masato: tsuyoku
Ren: hibiku
Masato: Knocking on the mind
Ren: Believe heart
Masato: soshite
Masato x Ren: tokihanatsu SING

Shou: otokogi zenkai
Natsuki: ORION koete
Shou: niji yori
Natsuki: kagayaku
Natsuki x Shou: hana wo sakasemashou

All: saa Let's PIISU!!
yume wo tobou yo (Let's shout!)
sora wo tobou yo (Let's go!)
nee saikou na jikan wo tabishimasenka?
hyakumankai no (Yes x2) shippai datte
kono RABU PASSHON (We are)
kujikenai (ST☆RISH)
ai de Change the star

All: imasugu ni kimi wo dakishimetai yo
datte kimi wo MAJI de mamoritai kara

All: saa Let's song!!
yume wo utaou (Let's shout!)
sora ni utaou (Let's go!)
hajikeru monogatari ni shichaimashou
mirai no chizu wo (Yes x2) kimi to egakou
kono REBORYUUSHON (We are)
ikimashou (ST☆RISH)
ai wo Change the star
Check it out!!

koyoi wa hora futari de 1000% LOVE 

Uta no Prince-sama

Uta no Prince-sama (うたの☆プリンスさまっ♪) is a 2010 Japanese dating game series targeted towards female gamers published by Broccoli. The game has been adapted into manga and anime series.


Plot

With dreams of becoming a composer and someday writing a song for her favorite idol, Haruka enters the Saotome Academy, a prestigious performing arts school. If successful there, she'll be able to join the Shining Agency after graduation. However, it won't be so easy when Haruka is already surrounded by potential idols and composers. On top of that, her homeroom teacher is a current idol, the headmaster was a record-breaking singer, and the academy itself is a chaotic place where anything can happen. In the end at graduation, two students are to be paired up by the students' choice, one taking the idol role and the other the composer role. After being paired up, the "pair" will sing a song that was both composed, written and sung by the pair. If successful, the pair will join and take the spot as the new Shining Agency debut artists. To make things more difficult, romance is prohibited in the school! Which prince of song will be paired up with Haruka? Uta no Prince Sama is an exciting, coming-of-age romantic comedy that will be like sweet music to your eyes and ears!

Characters

Main characters

  • Haruka Nanami (七海 春歌) Voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro
Wishing to compose a song for her idol, Hayato, to sing someday, Haruka enrolls into Saotome Academy. Prior to her enrollment, Haruka has no experience in reading sheet music despite being able to play the piano (it was taught to her by her grandmother). As the story progresses, she shows that she has talent in composing songs. Because of her caring personality, she has the ability to move people's hearts. Haruka was a sickly child and moved in with her grandmother in the country while she was young because the city made her "dizzy".

  • Tokiya Ichinose (一ノ瀬 トキヤ) Voiced by Mamoru Miyano
A student in S Class, he bears a strong resemblance to Haruka's idol, Hayato. He's said to be Hayato's identical twin brother and seems to bear a complex from being in his brother's shadow. He appears to be cold and aloof, as well as being a perfectionist. His character is reflected in his song, both his pitch and rhythm are perfect, but he gets criticised for having no "heart" in his music. However, everything is the fruit of his hard work. Tokiya is Otoya's (Class A) roommate. It is soon revealed that he is actually Hayato. Later in the story, he develops a genuine concern for Haruka.

  • Otoya Ittoki (一十木 音也) Voiced by Takuma Terashima
Haruka's classmate in A Class, he's a friendly and positive person who enjoys singing. He shares a room with Tokiya from Class S. In the anime, he stands up for Haruka when she was barred from taking the entrance exam due to being late. He is always straightforward and honest. Despite his age, he is seen acting like a child. He cares for Haruka and believes that he will reach his goal with her at his side.


  • Masato Hijirikawa (聖川 真斗) Voiced by Kenichi Suzumura
Student of A Class, The oldest son and heir to the Hijirikawa Group. He was raised in a strict environment, making him very serious. His way of thinking is a little old-fashioned, and he’s unable to show his real self due to his serious nature. He seems to have some form of rivalry going on with Ren, whom he shares a room with. He plays the piano. Masato shows his soft side when Haruka is involved.


  • Ren Jinguuji (神宮寺 レン) Voiced by Junichi Suwabe
Student in S Class, he is the third son of the Jinguji family, making him rivals with Masato, who is also his roommate. He is very flirtatious, and plays the saxophone. However, his character runs deeper than the superficial. In the anime, he, along with Otoya, helps defend Haruka when the officials refused to let her take the entrance exam. Ren affectionally calls Haruka, "Little Lamb."


  • Syo Kurusu (来栖 翔) Voiced by Hiro Shimono
Another student of S Class, he is nicknamed "ochibi-chan" due to his short stature, much to his chagrin. He's very cheerful and energetic, and plays the violin. He has a twin brother, Kaoru. Syo is Natsuki's roommate and childhood friend as well. When he was five years old, he almost fell from a very high tower while being chased by Natsuki and developed a fear of heights, but is later cured of his acrophobia with help from everyone.

  • Natsuki Shinomiya (四ノ宮 那月) Voiced by Kishou Taniyama
Another of Haruka's classmate, he plays the viola, though he used to play the violin. He has an extreme fondness for cute things, leading him to take a liking to Haruka. He believes that she is the only person who understand his music. In the anime, upon his first encounter with Haruka he calls her Elizabeth, saying that she reminds him of his dog. He shares a room with Sho, whom he claims to be as cute as Haruka and is very affectionate towards him. He likes cooking, yet his food are usually disastrous. He has a split personality and suffers from "gemini syndrome", his other and darker side goes by the name of Satsuki and is a very violent person, having put over 50,000 people in the hospital. However, he has a talent for composing and is considered a "genius" in this field.

Supporting characters

  • Tomochika Shibuya (渋谷 友千香) Voiced by Yuka Imai
Haruka's best friend, classmate, and roommate.
  • Ringo Tsukimiya (月宮 林檎) Voiced by Yuuichi Nakamura
The teacher assigned Haruka's class, Class A. He's a male idol who likes to crossdress as a female.
  • Cecil Aijima (愛島 セシル) Voiced by Kousuke Toriumi
The prince of Agnapolis who was cursed and turned into a black cat.
  • Ryuuya Hyuuga (日向 龍也) Voiced by Kouji Yusa
The teacher assigned to Class S. He's also an actor as well as Syo's idol.
  • Kaoru Kurusu (来栖 薫) Voiced by Yūki Kaji
He is said to be Syo's younger twin brother.
  • Shining Saotomoe (シャイニング早乙女) Voiced by Norio Wakamoto
The principal of the Saotome Academy, a prestigious idol school. He was an idol, and it was possible to build Saotome Academy because of his hit single, "Owing to Love". He has a habit of spying on students and popping up at random times.

Secret Princess

kimi no tsuku tame iki 
fushigi na mahou mitai 
hajimari wo yasashiku 
nee sasayaite 

mayoi no yori hikaru ringo 
hitoku chikajireba 
doki doki tomaranaku naru 

suteki kimi ga ESUKOOTO ni 
toki meku no SECRET PRINCESS 
GARASU no kutsu niau kashira 
daijoubu odorou 

naranai sono TAKISHIIDO mo 
mito rechau SECRET PRINCESS 
sono HAATO nigedasanai you ni  
niwa no kinitsu naida 
reiji ni naru made  
mitsumetete atashi dake wo 

kimi ni iu hito koto 
mimi made akaku saseru 
hanabira no negai wa 
kaze to asobu yo 

ningyou ni nari umi wo oyogu  
abukuni natte mo 
kimi wo omoi tsuzuketai 

koi ni ikita MAAMEEIDO wa 
shiawase ne SECRET PRINCESS 
ikitsugisae KONTORORU  
dekinai kurai ga ii 

risoudo ori PAAFEKUTO na 
deai nano SECRET PRINCESS 
honto wa zutto kimi no koto  
sagashiteta no kamo ne 
reiji wo sugite mo  
wasurenai konya no koto 

SUTEKI kimi no PUROPOZU ni 
odoroku no SECRET PRINCESS 
chikai no KISU me wo tojitara  
hoppe tatsu ne rareta 

omezame wa PAJAMA sugita de 
niya keteru SECRET PRINCESS 
kono HAATO iru kareta toko de 
honjitsu wa oazuke 
asu mo yume no naka  
mou ichido wo aishimashou

Lyrics Doubt and Trust


Owari mo miezu hashiri nukeru
Yasuragi wa tooku sugata mo naku
Kodoku wo fuujikomete
Tozashikakeru manazashi
Habataku mono wo mukaeru sora
Shihaisareru no wo osoreyashinaia
Akogareru mabayusa wa
Subete wo kaeru tame ni
Dare mo yurusazu ni
Doko he yukeru darou?
Hikari no moto Yami wa umare
Shinjitsu wa itsuwari ni yureru
Kokoro wo tsukisasu
Fureta yoru wo Koorasete mo
Yume to iu Yokubou no kage wo
Yobitsudukeru
Kimi no tsumi to itami wo
Shinjite iku
Zenbu hoshii to sasayaku koe
Nakushiteku koto ni oitsukezu ni
Saki made motomeru yubi
Tsumetasa ni kitsukanai
Ai wo nokosu nara
Tometa kuchibiru ni
Hikari dake ga Yami wo unde
Nukumori wa utagai kasanete
Tadoritsuku omoi
Kawasu mune ni Chikau mono ga
Eien no kizu de kamawanai
Kizami tsukete
Toki ni kizuku hazama ni
Kieru mae ni
Hikari no moto Yami wa umare
Shinjitsu wa itsuwari ni yureru
Kokoro wo tsukisasu
Fureta yoru wo Koorasete mo
Yume to iu Yokubou no kage wo
Yobitsudukeru
Kimi no tsumi to itami wo
Shinjite iku

Shugo Chara


File:Shugo Chara volume 1.jpg

Shugo Chara! (しゅごキャラ! Shugo Kyara!), also known as My Guardian Characters, is a Japanese shōjo manga series created by the manga author duo, Peach-Pit. The story centers on elementary school girl Amu Hinamori, whose popular exterior, referred to as "cool and spicy" by her classmates, contrasts with her introverted personality. When Amu wishes for the courage to be reborn as her would-be self, she is surprised to find three colorful eggs the next morning, which hatch into three Guardian Characters: Ran, Miki, and Su.
Shugo Chara! is serialized in the magazine Nakayoshi and published by Kodansha in Japan. Del Rey has licensed the English language manga rights, releasing the first volume on March 27, 2007. It won the 2008 Kodansha Manga Award for best children's manga.
Shugo Chara! has also been adapted into a fifty-one episode anime television series of the same title produced by Satelight under the direction of Kenji Yasuda and debuted on October 6, 2007 on TV Tokyo. On July 20, 2008, Anime News Network reported that the Shugo Chara! anime would be continued for a second year under the title Shugo Chara!! Doki—, the first episode airing on October 10, 2008; the official anime website later announced an October 4, 2008 start date.
On October 3, 2009, Shugo Chara! began featuring another series. The new program, Shugo Chara Party! containing Shugo Chara!!! Dokki Doki and Shugo Chara Pucchi Puchi! follow the current anime series as its power-up. The last episode aired on March 26, 2010.