行く│ For It, Nakamura-kun ─ 🏳‍🌈

Kota Takeuchi (竹内公太) is a contemporary Japanese artist born in Hyogo in 1982. He is known for his installations and projects that explore historical memory, mass media, and the traces of social events and World War II in Japan. You can explore his official website at Kota Takeuchi to see a sample of his projects and installations. Biography and Education: Born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Graduated from the Department of Intermedia Art at Tokyo University of the Arts in 2008. Gained international recognition and the Tokyo Contemporary Art Award 2021-2023. Notable Works: Pointing at Fukuichi Live Cam: His most famous work, in which he acted as the agent or representative of a worker who appeared pointing at the live webcam of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant after the disaster. Blind Bombing: A series of works and investigations about the bomb balloons (Fu-Go) launched by Japan towards North America during World War II.

Tsukasa Oomori is a supporting character in the romance manga and anime Go For It, Nakamura! (Ganbare, Nakamura-kun!). He is a cheerful and energetic first-year student who attends the same class as the protagonist, Nakamura. Key Character Facts: Friendship: He is Hirose's childhood friend, and Nakamura is secretly in love with him. Personality: Very sociable, fun-loving, and energetic. Activities: He is a member of the school's drama and film club. Role in the Story: His frequent close encounters with Hirose cause jealousy and insecurity in the shy Nakamura.

Sou Otogiri is a character from the manga and anime ¡Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! (Go For It, Nakamura-kun!), created by Syundei. He is the homeroom teacher and a character with whom the student Aiki Hirose interacts closely, leading to several key moments and parallels in the story. Details of Sou Otogiri: Occupation: Teacher at the protagonists' school. Relationship: He is Aiki Hirose's mentor, whom he admires after receiving his help. Voice actor in the anime: He is voiced by Takuya Eguchi.

Ryou Mukai (向井 亮) is a supporting character in the manga and anime series Don't Give Up, Nakamura! (Ganbare, Nakamura-kun!!), created by Syundei. He is a classmate of the protagonist Nakamura and a friend of Hirose. General Information: Occupation: High school student. Relationships: Nakamura's classmate and close friend of Hirose. Voice Actor (Seiyū): Atsushi Tamaru in the Japanese version and Sergio Maya in the Latin American Spanish dub.

Yuka Hamaoka (浜岡ゆうか) is a supporting character in the manga and anime series Don't Give Up, Nakamura! (Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!). Character Details: Role: She is a classmate of the protagonist, Okuto Nakamura. Relationships: She serves as one of the best friends of Hifumi Kawamura and Masako Okuda. Voice Cast: In the anime adaptation, her voice is provided by seiyū Makoto Koichi in Japanese and by Melissa Hernández in the Latin American Spanish dub.

Masako Okuda most prominently refers to several notable Japanese figures and fictional entities, including a legendary Tokyo jazz cafe founder, a video game background artist, a traditional kimono artisan, and a manga character.Notable Figures & EntitiesMasako Okuda (Jazz Kissa Founder): The original founder (in 1951) of Masako, a famous, intimate jazz coffee shop (jazz kissa) located in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo.Masako Okuda (Video Game Artist): A background and map design artist who has worked with Sega on titles like Valkyria Chronicles, Nightshade, and various entries in the Sakura Wars and Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA series.Masako Okuda (Kaga Yuzen Artisan): A master textile and craft artist from Kanazawa representing Okuda Senshoku, keeping the traditional hand-painted Kaga Yuzen silk-dyeing art alive through studio workshops.

Hifumi Kawamura is a supporting character in the manga and anime series Don't Give Up, Nakamura! (Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!). She is a shy 15-year-old student, a member of the literature club, and very talented at drawing. Main Characteristics: Appearance: She has long brown hair and wears glasses. Personality: She is quiet, kind, humble, and very compassionate towards others. Secret Hobby: She loves drawing illustrations and Boys' Love (BL) manga, often inspired by her own classmates. Voices: Her Japanese voice is provided by actress Fairouz Ai, while her English voice is provided by Gillian Lange.

Aiki Hirose is one of the main characters in the manga and anime series Cheer Up, Nakamura-kun!! (created by Syundei). He is the classmate and romantic interest of the shy protagonist, Okuto Nakamura. Personality and Character: He is a very kind, cheerful, optimistic, and friendly young man. His honest attitude sometimes seems childish and gets him into minor trouble. He is a member of the school's health committee and enjoys helping others. He sometimes acts impulsively or cheekily and admires those who break the rules naturally. Role in the Story: He is the focus of Nakamura's crushes and comedic entanglements. The nostalgic plot follows Nakamura's unrequited (or developing) love for him, set against an 80s and 90s aesthetic. In the anime adaptation, his voice is provided by actor Yuki Sakakibara.

Okuto Nakamura is the shy and clumsy protagonist of the manga and anime series Don't Give Up, Nakamura!. He is an introverted high school student who is secretly in love with his classmate, Aiki Hirose, even though they have never spoken. Character Traits: Personality: Very shy, nervous, and prone to creating imaginary scenarios filled with comedy and clumsiness. Appearance: High school student with a classic Japanese school uniform style. Relationships: In love with Aiki Hirose, trying to get closer to him without ruining things. Work and Adaptation: Created by mangaka Syundei. It has an anime adaptation produced by Studio Drive.