Doppelgänger

In fiction and folklore, a doppelgänger or doppelga(e)nger (/ˈdɒplˌɡɛŋə/ or /-ˌɡæŋə/; German: [ˈdɔpəlˌɡɛŋɐ], literally "double-goer") is a look-alike or double of a living person, sometimes portrayed as a paranormal phenomenon, and in some traditions as a harbinger of bad luck. In other traditions and stories, they recognize your 'double-goer' as an evil twin.

The word doppelgänger is often used in a more general sense to describe any person who physically or behaviorally resembles another person.

Spelling

The word doppelgänger is a loanword from German Doppelgänger, consisting of the two substantives Doppel (double) Gänger (walker or goer). The singular and plural form are the same in German, but English usually prefers the plural "doppelgängers." It was first used by Jean Paul in the novel Siebenkäs (1796), and his newly coined word is explained by a footnote.

As is true for all other common nouns in German, the word is written with an initial capital letter. In English, the word is conventionally uncapitalized (doppelgänger). It is also common to drop the diacritic umlaut, writing "doppelganger."

Doppelganger (Kid Creole and the Coconuts album)

Doppelganger is the fourth studio album by Kid Creole and the Coconuts, released in 1983. It was reissued by Universal Island Records with bonus tracks added to album in 2002.

Track listing

Personnel

  • The Boys In The Band - Adriana Kaegi, Bongo Eddie, Carol Colman, Charles Lagond, Cheryl Poirier, Coati Mundi, Dave Span, Ken Fradley, Kid Creole, Lee Robertson, Mark Mazur, Peter Schott, Taryn Hagey
  • Special Appearances - Conjunto Libre, Cory Dave, Dutch Robinson, Gichy Dan, Lori Eastside, Perri Lister
  • Producer - August Darnell
  • Associate Producer - Sugar Coated Andy Hernandez
  • Chief Engineer - Joe Barbaria, Julian McBrowne
  • Assistant Engineer - Andy Heermans, Gary Hellman, Michael Abbott, Richard McClain, Steve Rinkoff
  • Mixed By - Michael Brauer
  • References


    Doppelganger (Dungeons & Dragons)

    In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Doppelgangers are monstrous humanoids, identified primarily by their ability to change their shape and appearance to mimic almost any humanoid creature. They can be used in the game by Dungeon Masters as allies or opponents of the player characters.

    Publication history

    The doppelganger was one of the earliest creatures introduced in the D&D game.

    Dungeons & Dragons (1974-1976)

    The doppelganger was introduced to the game in its first supplement, Greyhawk (1975). It is described as a creature with a mutable form, able to shape itself into a double of any person it observes.

    Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition (1977-1988)

    The doppelganger appears in the first edition Monster Manual (1977), where it is described as a bipedal creature able to shape itself into the likeness of any humanoid creature it can observe.

    The doppelganger was detailed in Dragon #80 (December 1983), in the "Psychology of the Doppelganger".

    Wish (manga)

    Wish (Japanese: ウィッシュ Hepburn: Wisshu) is a Japanese shōjo manga series created by Clamp. It is published in English by Tokyopop. The American translation was imported to Australia by Madman Entertainment.

    Plot

    While walking home from work one day, a doctor named Shuichiro notices an angel, Kohaku, stuck on a tree while being attacked by a crow. He rescues Kohaku and, in return, Kohaku offers to grant him a wish. However, Shuichiro does not WANT one. His life is OK, his work is going well, he has no money problems and he believes in fulfilling his own dreams! What can an angel do? Kohaku decides that the best thing to do is hang around and help him till he does think of a wish they can grant.

    During their stay, the angel Hisui, and two demons, Koryuu and Kokuyo, also begin living in the house, along with the Koryuu's servants Ruri and Hari. Kokuyo is the son of Satan and is in love with Hisui, who is one of the four Angel Masters controlling the four elements: earth, wind, fire, and water; with wind being her element. Kokuyo admits that he made love to Hisui and that is how they ended up together. This relationship, however, is forbidden in both Heaven and Hell, so the two sought refuge on Earth. Kohaku originally came to Earth to find Hisui, who had been a mentor and parental figure to them. In spite his new housemates, Shuichiro remains as stoic as ever. Although he persists in not making a wish, without realizing it, he grows attached to Kohaku.

    Wish (Yuna Ito album)

    Wish is the second studio album by Japanese-pop singer Yuna Ito. The album was released on 20 February 2008 on Studioseven Recordings, Sony Music Japan. Wish was released in two versions, CD-only and CD-DVD version. In its first week 49,000 copies were sold. Wish has been certified gold by RIAJ for shipment of 100,000 copies in Japan.

    Track listing

  • Power of Love
  • Alone Again
  • "あなたがいる限り: A World to Believe In" (Anata ga Iru Kagiri: A World to Believe In)
  • "Urban Mermaid"
  • "Heartbeat"
  • "Colorful"
  • "Unite As One" 
  • "Mahaloha"
  • "A Long Walk"
  • "Moon Rabbit"
  • "I'm Here"
  • "Wish"
  • "Tokyo Days"
  • "My Heart Will Go On" (Bonus)
  • DVD

  • I'm Here PV
  • Mahaloha PV
  • Urban Mermaid PV
  • "あなたがいる限り: A World to Believe In" (Anata ga Iru Kagiri: A World to Believe In PV)
  • Tie-ins

  • "I'm Here" was used as the theme song for アンフェア: the movie (Unfair: The Movie).
  • "Urban Mermaid" was used in Japan's Lux shampoo commercial.
  • "あなたがいる限り: A World to Believe In" (Anata ga Iru Kagiri: A World to Believe In) was used in au LISMO commercial.
  • Wish (Arashi song)

    "Wish" is the fifteenth single of the Japanese boy band Arashi. The single was released in two editions: a regular edition containing karaoke versions of the songs released in the single, and a limited edition containing a bonus track. The regular edition also contains a hidden track of the group's Secret Talk, in which the members' conversation lasted about forty-two minutes in total before the track was edited down to about thirty-eight minutes.

    Single Information

    "Wish" was used as the theme song and at the same time opening song for the drama Hana Yori Dango starring Mao Inoue, Arashi member Jun Matsumoto, Shun Oguri, Shota Matsuda and Tsuyoshi Abe. Matsumoto accepted his role of Tsukasa Dōmyōji in Hana Yori Dango so that the group would be able release "Wish" as their next single.

    Track list

    Charts and certifications

    Charts

    Sales and certifications

    References

  • 1 2 Love So Sweet (Secret Talk) (in Japanese). J Storm. November 16, 2005. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
  • 1 2 2005年11月第4週の邦楽シングルランキング情報 (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
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