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Azumanga Daioh

Azumanga Daioh
あずまんが大王
(Azumanga Daiō)
Genre Comedy, High school, Slice of Life
Manga
Author Kiyohiko Azuma
Publisher Flag of Japan MediaWorks
English publisher Flag of Canada Flag of the United States Flag of the United Kingdom ADV Manga
Demographic Shōnen[1]
Magazine Dengeki Daioh
Original run February 1999 – June 2002
Volumes 4
TV anime:
Azumanga Daioh THE ANIMATION
Director Hiroshi Nishikiori
Studio Flag of Japan J.C.Staff
Licensor Flag of the United States Flag of Canada Flag of the United Kingdom Flag of Germany ADV Films
Flag of Australia Flag of New Zealand Madman Entertainment
Network Flag of Japan TV Tokyo
Flag of South Korea Tooniverse
Flag of the Republic of China China Television
Flag of the United States Anime Network
Original run April 8, 2002 – September 30, 2002
Episodes 26
ONA: Azumanga Web Daioh
Director Fumiaki Asano
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Episodes 1
Released December 28, 2000
Related works

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It was adapted as an anime, Azumanga Daioh: the Animation, which was produced by J.C.Staff[3] and aired from the week of April 8, 2002 until the week of September 30, 2002. Film adaptation is the transfer of a written work to a Feature film. (anime in Japanese, is a Japanese animation studio founded on January 1986 Their first release was the three episode OVA Sengoku Kidan Yōtōden, in 1987 Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. It was broadcast on TV Tokyo, Aichi Television Broadcasting, Television Osaka, and AT-X[4] in five-minute segments every weekday, then repeated as a 25-minute compilation that weekend, for a total of 130 five-minute segments collected in 26 episodes. is a TV station based in Tokyo, Japan. It is also known as, a Portmanteau of "terebi" and "Tokyo Aichi Television Broadcasting Co Ltd (abbreviated name TVA, Japanese: テレビ愛知株式会社 Terebi Aichi Kabushiki Gaisha) is a TV station is a TV station affiliated with TXN in Osaka, Japan. The mascot character is "Takoru-kun" (たこるくん The compilation episodes, which were the only versions to include the title and credits sequences, were released on VHS and DVD by Starchild Records;[5] the five-minute segments can be distinguished by their individual titles. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is is a Japanese record company founded in 1931 as a division of Japanese publisher Kodansha.

Contents

Title

The series title has no particular significance to the story. "Azumanga" is a portmanteau of "Azuma" (the author's name) and "manga", while "Daioh" comes from the magazine in which it was originally published, Dengeki Daioh. ˈmɑŋgə is the Japanese word for Comics (sometimes called komikku コミック and print Cartoons In their modern form manga date from shortly is a Japanese Shōnen Manga Magazine published by ASCII Media Works (formally MediaWorks) under the Dengeki brand [2] In the anime, "Daioh" is mentioned during the next episode previews, in context meaning "great king".

The name "Azumanga" is also used as a general term for Kiyohiko Azuma's other works (illustrations and comics). [6] The titles of two collections published in 1998 and 2001 containing official comics of Pioneer animations[7] were Azumanga and Azumanga 2. [8] Azumanga was later republished in a reduced-size edition called Azumanga Recycle. [9]

Synopsis

Azumanga Daioh chronicles everyday life in an unnamed Japanese high school in Tokyo,[10] following the trials and triumphs of six girls: reserved Sakaki's obsession with cute animals, Chiyo's struggle to fit in with girls five years older, Osaka's spacey nature and skewed perspective on the world, Yomi's aggravation at an annoying best friend, Tomo, whose energy is rivaled only by her lack of sense, and Kagura's efforts in sports and school. Secondary Education in Japan is split into Middle schools (中学校 chūgakkō) which cover the seventh through ninth years and High schools (高等学校 officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. Given name unknown also known as Miss Sakaki ( Sakaki-san) is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh also known as Chiyo-chan, is a character in the Manga and Anime series Azumanga Daioh. more commonly known as, is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. usually known as Yomi, is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. is a fictional character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. Given name unknown is a fictional character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. The story covers three years of tests, culture festivals, and athletic events at school, after-school life at the nearby shopping district, at Chiyo's large house, vacations spent at Chiyo's summer home on the beach and at Magical Land, a theme park. The is an annual event held by most schools in Japan, from Junior high schools to Universities at which their Students display their everyday achievements It is generally realistic in tone, marked by occasional bursts of surrealism and absurdity, such as Osaka's bizarre imaginings and an episode featuring the characters' New Year's dreams. Surrealism is a cultural movement that began in the early-1920s and is best known for the visual artworks and writings of the group members The New Year is an event that happens when a Culture celebrates the end of one Year and the beginning of the next year

The manga and anime follow the same story line, though there are differences in small details. [11] Some jokes could not be dramatized as written and were either changed or excised completely. In the first manga volume, Osaka's appearance is noticeably different from in the anime and succeeding manga volumes. In the same vein, Sakaki's initial unapproachable demeanor in the manga is downplayed in the anime.

Characters

Main article: List of Azumanga Daioh characters

The main cast of Azumanga Daioh consists of six schoolgirls and two of their teachers. This is a list of characters from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. Secondary characters include a creepy male teacher (Kimura-sensei) with an unhealthy obsession with teenage girls and a classmate (Kaorin) with a crush on Sakaki. This is a list of characters from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. This is a list of characters from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. Given name unknown also known as Miss Sakaki ( Sakaki-san) is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh

The main characters. From left to right: Sakaki, Kagura, Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi and Osaka
The main characters. From left to right: Sakaki, Kagura, Chiyo, Tomo, Yomi and Osaka
Chiyo Mihama (美浜 ちよ Mihama Chiyo?)
A child prodigy, also known as Chiyo-chan, who is considered amazingly cute by the other characters. also known as Chiyo-chan, is a character in the Manga and Anime series Azumanga Daioh. List of child prodigies|Fictional child prodigies A child prodigy is a one who masters one or more skills or arts at an early age Through her, the series humorously explores the consequences of skipping five grades to tenth grade (the first grade in Japanese high school). Secondary Education in Japan is split into Middle schools (中学校 chūgakkō) which cover the seventh through ninth years and High schools (高等学校 She is a target of jealousy due to her intelligence and wealthy family. Chiyo's twin ponytails were used in several visual gags in both the manga and anime, such as flying wings in Osaka's daydreams. Voiced by: Tomoko Kaneda (Japanese), Jessica Boone (English)
Tomo Takino (滝野 智 Takino Tomo?)
An extremely energetic and competitive girl, despite being nonathletic and a slacker. Tomoko Kaneda (金田 朋子 Kaneda Tomoko, born May 29, 1973) is a Seiyū who was born in Yokohama, Japan. Jessica Boone (born May 14, 1984 in La Porte, Texas) is an American Voice-over Actress with ADV Films, who began is a fictional character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. Laziness (also called indolence) is the lack of desire to perform work or expend effort Tomo's character is extremely impulsive and rarely considers the consequences of anything. Voiced by: Chieko Higuchi (Japanese), Mandy Clark (English)
Koyomi "Yomi" Mizuhara (水原 暦 Mizuhara Koyomi?)
A grade-school friend and general antagonist of Tomo's, Yomi, as she is commonly known, is the title's voice of reason, carrying herself as the most mature and serious of the group. is a Seiyū who was born on January 30, 1981 in Tokyo. Notable voice roles Amaenaideyo!! (Yuuko Atoda Mandy Clark (born June 9, 1982) is an American voice actress, primarily noted for her role as Tomo Takino in the English-language usually known as Yomi, is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. Though smart and athletic, she is constantly dissatisfied with herself due to her weight and is always trying various diets in an effort to become thinner. Voiced by: Rie Tanaka (Japanese), Nancy Novotny (English)
Sakaki (榊 Sakaki?)
A tall, soft-spoken girl uncomfortable with her height and busty physique. born January 3, 1979 in Sapporo Hokkaidō, Japan) is a singer and voice actress ( Seiyū) Nancy Novotny is a Radio personality and an American voice actress working with ADV Films, known for her roles in English-language dubbed Given name unknown also known as Miss Sakaki ( Sakaki-san) is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh Her reticence is misinterpreted as mysterious, or cool. She is naturally athletic but she has no real interest in sports. Sakaki is, in reality, an emotionally sensitive person who holds a secret longing for cute things. She loves cats, but the neighborhood cats dislike her and her parents do not allow cats in their house. Voiced by: Yu Asakawa (Japanese), Christine Auten (English)
Ayumu "Osaka" Kasuga (春日 歩 Kasuga Ayumu?)
More popularly known by her nickname Osaka (大阪 Ōsaka?), Ayumu is a transfer student from Osaka. is a popular Japanese Seiyū from Tokyo. She is also a singer both solo and with the Hinata Girls. Christine McPeters Auten (born February 26, 1969 in Houston, Texas) is an American voice actress who works for more commonly known as, is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. is a city in Japan, located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshū Tomo quickly chose for her the nickname "Osaka" contrary to Ayumu's behavior, which is different from what Tomo sees as the "typical" Osakan. Ayumu lacks the energy or motivation to dispute the nickname. She has a mind that works differently than other people, prone to daydreaming, absentmindedness, and non-sequiturs, but exceptional at answering very specific types of riddles. A non sequitur (ˌnɒnˈsɛkwɨtɚ is a conversational and literary device often used for comical purposes (as opposed to its use in formal logic) A riddle is a Statement or Question having a double or veiled meaning put forth as a Puzzle to be solved Voiced by: Yuki Matsuoka (Japanese), Kira Vincent-Davis (English)
Kagura (神楽 Kagura?)
A girl who joins Yukari's class in the second year. --> Yuki Matsuoka (松岡 由貴 Matsuoka Yuki, born September 13, 1970) is a Seiyū from the Kira Vincent-Davis (Born July 9, 1979 in Houston Texas) is an American Voice actress, noted for her roles in English-language dubs Given name unknown is a fictional character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. Yukari selects her as a shoo in to win the school athletic competitions. Originally in Nyamo's class and with little success in studies, she devotes her time to the swim team but is an all-around good athlete. She is genuinely nice to her classmates but is competitive and has a slight obsession with Sakaki, with whom she sees as an athletic rival due to Sakaki being a naturally gifted athlete with no training at all. Voiced by: Houko Kuwashima (Japanese), Allison Sumrall (English)
Yukari Tanizaki (谷崎 ゆかり Tanizaki Yukari?)
The girls' English and homeroom teacher (class 3), with very unconventional methods and a close relationship with the class. is a Seiyū and singer born December 12, 1975 in Kanegasaki, Isawa, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. Allison L Sumrall is an American voice actress working with ADV Films, known for her roles in the English-language dubs of Anime series also known as "Miss Yukari" (ゆかり先生 Yukari-sensei) is a fictional character from the Manga and Anime series Azumanga Daioh Her students are casual enough to call her by her first name: Yukari-sensei, and even use the very informal and intimate name and title of Yukari-chan. She can be moody and, like Tomo, is incredibly impulsive and has a tendency not to think things through. Yukari has a rivalry/friendship with Minamo and attempts to prove that she is the superior teacher. Voiced by: Akiko Hiramatsu (Japanese), Luci Christian (English)
Minamo "Nyamo" Kurosawa (黒沢 みなも Kurosawa Minamo?)
A gym teacher at the girls' school. (born on August 31, 1967) is a Japanese Seiyū born in Tokyo. Louisa Michelle "Luci" Christian (born March 18, 1973 in Hamilton, Texas) is an American voice actress working also known as, normally called Kurosawa-sensei by her students is a fictional character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. In the girls' first year of high school, she was the homeroom teacher of class 5. During their last two years, she was the homeroom teacher of class 2. She is an old high school friend and rival of Yukari, who occasionally refers to her by an old nickname of Nyamo (にゃも Nyamo?), despite Minamo's wishes to the contrary. Popular with the students, Minamo is nicer and in greater control of herself than Yukari, but, in moments of weakness, Minamo has proven that she can be just as vulnerable to losing control as is Yukari. Voiced by: Aya Hisakawa (Japanese), Monica Rial (English)

Reception

In Japan, the Azumanga Daioh manga received a Jury Recommendation during the sixth Japan Media Arts Festival in 2002. Monica J Rial (Born October 5, 1975 in Houston, Texas) is an American voice actress for ADV Films and Funimation The Japan Media Arts Festival Japan Media Arts Plaza ? --> is an annual festival held by Japan 's Agency for Cultural Affairs [12]

English reviewers have commented positively about Azumanga Daioh. Fred Patton of Animation World Magazine, has described Azumanga Daioh as "delightfully witty and even an educational window onto what Japanese high school life is really like. "[13] Chris Beveridge of Anime on DVD, stated that "There's a lot to laugh with here and a cast of characters that grow quickly on you as you start finding those you favor and those you don't. "[14] Andrew Shelton from Anime Meta explains that "The character of the girls (the only male is the rather creepy Kimura-sensei who has a, thankfully, minor role) is extremely well brought out. The superb observation, and ability to capture expression, makes the anime incredibly fun to watch in addition to meeting the story requirements. The action, and very rich comedy, are also wonderfully represented. There is just so much meaning, and charm, in even the most minor of expressions. "[15] The licensed manga had sales that reached top 100 lists on occasions[16] and was included in the top 25 manga recommended by International Correspondence in Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga. [17] The English dub for the show was well received, earning 6 ADR Awards from fans voting on AnimeonDVD. com and Dubreview. com. Volumes 3, 4 and 6 won "Best Dub of the Month" and Allison Sumrall (Kagura), Kira Vincent-Davis (Osaka) and Christine Auten (Sakaki) won individual "Best Actress of the Month" awards. Allison L Sumrall is an American voice actress working with ADV Films, known for her roles in the English-language dubs of Anime series Kira Vincent-Davis (Born July 9, 1979 in Houston Texas) is an American Voice actress, noted for her roles in English-language dubs Christine McPeters Auten (born February 26, 1969 in Houston, Texas) is an American voice actress who works for

Four of the girls were included in Newtype Magazine's top 100 anime heroines of 2002: Osaka was awarded 7th, Chiyo 11th, Sakaki 21st, and Yomi 78th. is a popular monthly Magazine publication originating from Japan, covering Anime and Manga (and to a lesser extent Tokusatsu, Japanese more commonly known as, is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. also known as Chiyo-chan, is a character in the Manga and Anime series Azumanga Daioh. Given name unknown also known as Miss Sakaki ( Sakaki-san) is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh usually known as Yomi, is a character from the Anime and Manga series Azumanga Daioh. Together they made Azumanga Daioh the second most popular series of 2002 for female characters. [18]

Marc Hairston describes Azumanga Daioh as being "slightly disjointed", with "frequently oblique" and "culturally biased" humour, and says it is both "lighter" and "more wry" than Maria-sama ga Miteru. often shortened to, A common theme throughout the series revolves around the lives and close relationships of the school's student council known as the Yamayuri Council. He describes the characters of Azumanga as being "individuals with slightly offbeat personalities". [19]

Media

From the opening of Azumanga Daioh with the classmates, their teachers, and Chiyo's dog.
From the opening of Azumanga Daioh with the classmates, their teachers, and Chiyo's dog.
Main article: List of Azumanga Daioh media

Azumanga Daioh was originally published by MediaWorks' in the shōnen magazine Dengeki Daioh from February 1999 to May 2002 and collected in four tankōbon volumes. was a Japanese Publishing company in the Kadokawa Group known for their brand magazines and book labels is a Japanese word literally meaning few years which can have the following meanings Shōnen a typical Boy, from elementary school through junior high is a Japanese Shōnen Manga Magazine published by ASCII Media Works (formally MediaWorks) under the Dengeki brand [2]

Besides the television anime, there have been two other animated adaptations: The Very Short Azumanga Daioh Movie, a six minute trailer released to movie theatres to publicize the upcoming television series, and Azumanga Web Daioh, a shorter pilot episode that appeared on the official Japanese Azumanga Daioh website for a limited time. A television pilot is a test episode of an intended Television series. [20] Azumanga Web Daioh was originally intended to gauge whether there was enough interest to create a web-released anime adaptation; because of overwhelming demand, the original plan for web-release was changed to a television release. As a pilot, it featured different voice actors and music from the regular series.

In the United States, the anime was released in a six DVD volume set September 9, 2005 and then later in a five DVD volume "Thinpak" set, both by ADV Films. Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. AD Vision (commonly referred to as ADV) is an American international Multimedia entertainment company based in Houston Texas, active [21] The sixth DVD volume included The Very Short Azumanga Daioh Movie. The manga was published in English by ADV Manga. AD Vision (commonly referred to as ADV) is an American international Multimedia entertainment company based in Houston Texas, active [22] The two soundtracks to the anime were released in the United States by Geneon. [23]

After the animated series ended, there was a hoax announcement of a live-action adaptation, as being created by the Tokyo Broadcasting System and Suntory and which would be named either Azudorama Da Yo! or Azumanga Daioh: The Drama. For other uses see TBS. ( or TBS, is a Television network in Tokyo, Japan. is a Japanese brewing and distilling company Established in 1899 it is one of the oldest companies in the distribution of Alcoholic beverages in Japan Professional-looking promotional material and photos were prepared and presented on the internet with "actresses" who closely resembled their animated counterparts. [24]

There have been three video game adaptions. Azumanga Donjyara Daioh, which is a puzzle game similar to mahjong, was released for PlayStation. Mahjong (also called mah-jongg by the American association Traditional Chinese 麻將 Pinyin: májiàng is a Game for four players that originated in The PlayStation (abbreviated PS, PSone, PS1, or informally as PSX) is a 32-bit fifth generation Video game console [25] Azumanga Daioh Advance was released for the Game Boy Advance,[25] taking the form of a simplistic collectible card game (or CCG). The Game Boy Advance (often shortened to GBA) is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed manufactured and marketed by Nintendo. Collectible card games (CCGs also called trading card games (TCGs or customizable card games (CCGs are played using specially designed sets of cards An arcade-only Puzzle Bobble spin-off was produced by Moss and Taito;[26] as well as featuring characters, graphics and sound bites from the series, the 2-player mode allowed each player to fire balls into the other player's arena, a feature not present in any other official Puzzle Bobble game. Puzzle Bobble (also known in certain countries as Bust-a-Move) is a 1994 arcade puzzle game (for 1 or 2 players created by Taito The is a Japanese developer of Video game software and arcade hardware wholly-owned by RPG publisher Square Enix. A sound bite is an audiolinguistic and social communications phenomenon whose nature was recognized in the late 20th century helped by people such as Marshall McLuhan.

References and notes

  1. ^ JMPA on Dengeki Daioh (Japanese). Retrieved on 2008-02-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 474 - Zeno crowned as co-emperor of the Byzantine Empire.
  2. ^ a b c Azumanga Daioh (manga). Anime News Network. Retrieved on 2008-02-22. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne
  3. ^ あずまんが大王（ストーリー (Japanese). J. C. Staff production. Retrieved on 2006-12-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  4. ^ Azumanga Daioh (anime) at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia. Anime News Network (ANN is an Anime industry News Website that reports on the status of Anime, Manga, Japanese popular Accessed 2006-12-15
  5. ^ Azumanga Daioh on VHS and DVD. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of King Records. Retrieved on 2006-12-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  6. ^ (Japanese) Hideki Satomi. "「リサイクルの功罪　循環型社会の光と影……それは結局ただしいのか?」("Risaikuru no Kouzai Junkan Gata Shakai no Hikari to Kage . . . . . . Sore wa Kekkyoku Tadashii no Ka?")". Retrieved on 2006-08-13, a commentary by Hideki Satomi contained in Azumanga Recycle. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 3114 BC - According to the Lounsbury correlation the start of the Maya calendar.
  7. ^ The official comics of Pioneer animations included in two work collections published in 1998 and 2001 were Tenchi Muyo!, Battle Athletes Victory, Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure, El-Hazard, Magical Girl Pretty Sammy, Serial Experiments Lain, Doki Doki Pretty League, and Forestall Army Corps. is an Anime, Light novel, and Manga series created by Masaki Kajishima and Hiroki Hayashi about a boy named Tenchi Masaki, is a Japanese series produced by the AIC studio and released as an OVA, and later aired as an anime series on TV Tokyo in 1997 is a fourteen episode series created in 1999 by Masaki Kajishima and produced by AIC, both well-known for the Tenchi Muyo! franchise is an Anime franchise by Anime International Company, and more specifically Hiroki Hayashi of Tenchi Muyo! fame is an Anime based on the magically transformed version of the Sasami character from the various Tenchi Muyo! series Serial Experiments Lain is an Anime series directed by Ryutaro Nakamura, original character design by Yoshitoshi ABe, screenplay written
  8. ^ (Japanese) Azumanga 2 on Amazon.com. Amazoncom Inc ( is an American electronic commerce ( E-commerce) company in Seattle Washington. Accessed 2006-12-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion
  9. ^ (Japanese) Azumanga Recycle on Amazon.com. Amazoncom Inc ( is an American electronic commerce ( E-commerce) company in Seattle Washington. Accessed 2006-12-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion
  10. ^ In the manga, the setting is never named, though through conversations and events it is implied that it isn't Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya, or the Okinawa Prefecture. is a city in Japan, located at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay, in the Kansai region of the main island of Honshū is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture and a prominent port city in Japan with a population of about 1 is the third-largest incorporated city and the fourth most populous urban area in Japan. is one of Japan 's southern prefectures, and consists of hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands in a chain over 1000 km long which extends southwest from Kyūshū The anime is specifically set in Tokyo.
  11. ^ For example, when Yukari and Nyamo go out for dinner in episode three of the anime, Nyamo tells Yukari she is not holding her chopsticks correctly; in the manga version, it is Mr. Kimura who tells her this.
  12. ^ Jury Recommended Works. Japan Media Arts Plaza. Retrieved on 2007-12-16. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion
  13. ^ New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews. Animation World Magazine online. Retrieved on 2006-12-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  14. ^ Azumanga Daioh Vol. #1 (also w/box). Anime on DVD. Retrieved on 2006-12-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  15. ^ Azumanga Daioh. Anime Meta-Review. Retrieved on 2006-12-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion
  16. ^ Top 100 manga. International Correspondence. Retrieved on 2006-12-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion and Top 100 manga. International Correspondence. Retrieved on 2006-12-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion
  17. ^ Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga. International Correspondence. Retrieved on 2006-12-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion
  18. ^ [April 2003] in Kimberly Gueire: Newtype USA (Magazine), 6, John Ledford. Retrieved on 2006-12-16. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 755 - An Lushan revolts against Chancellor Yang Guozhong at Fanyang, initiating the An Shi Rebellion  
  19. ^ Hairston, Marc (2006), “The Yin and Yang of Schoolgirl Experiences: Maria-sama ga miteru and Azumanga Daioh”, Mechademia: An Academic Forum for Anime, Manga, and the Fan Arts 1: 177-180, <http://www.upress.umn.edu/Books/L/lunning_mechademia1.html>. Retrieved on 6 April 2008 
  20. ^ Azumanga Web Daioh can no longer be downloaded from original website, http://www.azumanga.tv
  21. ^ ADV DVD Store. ADV. Retrieved on 2006-12-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  22. ^ ADV Manga Store. ADV. Retrieved on 2006-12-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  23. ^ Anime Music - Azumanga Daioh. Geneon. Retrieved on 2006-12-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  24. ^ Azumanga Daioh: The Live-Action Hoax. The Anime Expressway. Retrieved on 2006-10-29. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II - through Wayback Machine
  25. ^ a b Related items: Azumanga Daioh. GameFAQs. Retrieved on 2006-12-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of
  26. ^ (Japanese) Azumanga Daioh game. Moss. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian

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