turning a comic, novel, etc. into an animated movie or TV series; making an animated version
movie version (based on TV series, anime, etc.); the movie
unique; individual; original; unusual
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
changing the world; turning the tide; torpedo modified as a suicide weapon (used in WWII)
difficult to say which of the two is better; hard to tell which is better; (there is) little to choose between them
electronic book; e-book; electronic banking; electron beam; exchangeable bond
serialization; serialisation; serial story
fighting game (usu. one-on-one)
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
polite language (e.g. masu, desu)
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
third rank (in the Japanese court system); Trinity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
immortal; undying; indestructible
spine (of book); binding (of book)
Taishō era (1912.7.30-1926.12.25); Taisho era
Hakodate (city in Hokkaido)
remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)
Hawaiian (person); Hawaiian; Hawaiian music
Shinsengumi; Edo period police and military force dedicated to suppressing anti-shogunate activities
God's will; heaven's decree; mandate of Heaven; one's life; one's lifespan
reformation; revolution; renewal; Meiji Restoration
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
seasonal goods; seasonal items; item of short-lived interest; faddish product; ephemeral work
(with) broad horizontal stripes of different colors; unevenness
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
inevitable; inescapable; unavoidable
private; non-governmental; non-official; folk; popular
Japan Self-Defense Forces; JSDF; self-defence force; self-defense force
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout