School Wars ( Japanese 一 騎 当 千 Ikki then: sen , The Power of a Thousand) is a television anime series based on the manga by Yuji Shiozaki , which, in turn, is based on Luo Guangzhong’s Chinese novel Three Kingdoms written in XIV century based on real events of the III century in China . Young men and women, who are actually the reincarnations of the great Chinese generals and politicians of the states of Wei , Wu and Shu , who in our time continue their war trying to change their own destiny. The main emphasis of anime and manga is on the fights of sexy high school students in revealing clothes that tear like paper from any blow. The series (genre - etti ) contains many elements of the fan service , the main of which is the pansu .
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| 一 騎 当 千 (Ikki then: sen) School wars (Russian) | |||
| Genre / Theme | martial arts , etti , adventure , harem | ||
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| Author | Yuji Shiozaki | ||
| Publisher | Wani books | ||
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| Published in | Comic gum | ||
| Lecture hall | seinen | ||
| Publication | 2000 - 2015 | ||
| Tomov | 24 | ||
| Manga "New Ikki Tousen" | |||
| Author | Yuji Shiozaki | ||
| Publisher | Shōnen Gahōsha | ||
| Published in | Young King OURs | ||
| Lecture hall | seinen | ||
| Publication | 2016 - present | ||
| Tomov | 2 | ||
| Anime series "Ikki Tousen: Battle Vixens" | |||
| Producer | Takashi Watanabe Akita Noriaki | ||
| Screenwriter | Yoshioka Takao | ||
| Composer | Motokura Hiroshi Motsu South canno Yoshiki Minami | ||
| Studio | Jc staff GENCO | ||
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| TV network | AT-X , TVK , Mie TV , Chiba TV , TV Saitama , Sun Television | ||
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| Premiere screening | July 30, 2003 - October 22, 2003 | ||
| Duration | 25 minutes | ||
| Series | 13 ep | ||
| Anime series "Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny" | |||
| Producer | Ohata Go Ivanaga Akira Fujimoto Yoshitaka | ||
| Screenwriter | Yoshioka Takao | ||
| Composer | Takanashi Yasuharu Maezawa Hiroyuki Ueno Koji Tsubo Hiroshi Her0ism | ||
| Studio | Arms corporation | ||
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| TV network | AT-X , Chiba TV , KBS Kyoto , TV Kanagawa , Tokyo MX , Sun Television , TV Aichi , TV Saitama | ||
| Premiere screening | February 26, 2007 - May 14, 2007 | ||
| Duration | 25 minutes | ||
| Series | 12 ep + specials | ||
| The game "Ikki Tousen: Shining Dragon" | |||
| Developer | Marvelous entertainment | ||
| Publisher | Idea factory Marvelous entertainment | ||
| Genre | fighting game | ||
| Platform | Playstation 2 | ||
| date | July 26, 2007 | ||
| Anime series "Ikkitousen: Great Guardians" | |||
| Producer | Ohata Go Ivanaga Akira Fujimoto Yoshitaka | ||
| Screenwriter | Akahoshi Masanao Ohata Go | ||
| Composer | Takanashi Yasuharu Tashiro Tomokazu Yoka Takashi | ||
| Studio | Arms corporation | ||
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| TV network | AT-X , Chiba TV , KBS Kyoto , TV Kanagawa , Tokyo MX , Sun Television , TV Aichi , TV Saitama | ||
| Premiere screening | June 11, 2008 - August 27, 2008 | ||
| Duration | 25 minutes | ||
| Series | 12 ep + specials | ||
| A game | |||
| Developer | Ikki Tousen: Eloquent Fist | ||
| Publisher | Tamsoft Marvelous entertainment | ||
| Genre | fighting game | ||
| Platform | PSP | ||
| date | October 2, 2008 | ||
| A game | |||
| Developer | Ikki Tousen: Xross Impact | ||
| Publisher | Tamsoft Marvelous entertainment | ||
| Genre | fighting game | ||
| Platform | PSP | ||
| date | April 28, 2010 | ||
| Anime series "Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor" | |||
| Producer | Ohata Go Fujimoto Yoshitaka Kobayashi Kosuke | ||
| Screenwriter | Ohata Go Honda Masaya Kingetsu Ryunosuke Takeuchi Toshimitsu | ||
| Composer | Takanashi Yasuharu Abe Yoshinori Yamashita Kazuaki | ||
| Studio | Arms corporation TNK | ||
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| TV network | AT-X , Chiba TV , TVK , TV Saitama , Tokyo MX , TV Aichi , Sun Television | ||
| Premiere screening | March 26, 2010 - June 11, 2010 | ||
| Duration | 25 minutes | ||
| Series | 12 ep + specials | ||
| OVA "Ikkitousen: Shuugaku Toushi Keppuu-roku" | |||
| Producer | Kujo Rion | ||
| Screenwriter | Kurata Hideyuki | ||
| Composer | Takanashi Yasuharu | ||
| Studio | Arms corporation | ||
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| Date of issue | November 12, 2011 | ||
| Duration | 45 minutes | ||
| OVA "Ikkitousen: Extravaganza Epoch" | |||
| Producer | Kudo Masashi | ||
| Screenwriter | Okubo Masahiro Shiozaki Yuji | ||
| Composer | Takanashi Yasuharu Hayashi Tatsushi | ||
| Studio | Arms corporation | ||
| Date of issue | December 21, 2014 - December 28, 2014 | ||
| Duration | 30 min. | ||
| Series | 2 ep | ||
| OVA "Ikki Tousen: Western Wolves" | |||
| Producer | Watanabe Takashi Mitsutoshi Sato | ||
| Screenwriter | Masaya Honda | ||
| Studio | Arms corporation | ||
| Date of issue | January 3, 2019 - February 27, 2019 | ||
| Duration | 25 minutes | ||
| Series | 3 ep. | ||
In Japan, the manga was published by Wani Books . It was first published in Comic Gum on October 1, 2000 and is still being published. In the USA, the manga is published under the name Ikki Tousen, in the UK - Battle Vixens, in Germany - Dragon Girls, and in France and Spain - Ikkitousen.
The first season of the television series produced by JCStaff was released on AT-X in 2003. In Russia, the first season of anime was released by MC Entertainment under the name School Wars, and aired on Muz-TV and 2 × 2 television channels in 2006 and 2007.
In 2007, the second season of the anime was released - Ikki Tousen: Dragon Destiny (Strength of the Thousand: Fate of the Dragon), produced by ARMS . A series of six OVAs was also released. In the summer of 2008, the third season came out - Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians (Strength of the Thousand: Great Guardians). He moved far from the original manga, fan service was even larger, for which the Great Guardians received a fair amount of criticism from the otaku .
Also in 2007, Tokyopop announced its plans to create a live-action adaptation of the Ikkitousen manga [1] .
Season 4 Ikkitousen: Xtreme Xecutor, released in the first half of 2010. The production of 4 seasons was already engaged in another TNK studio, with the participation of ARMS. On August 10, 2011, Media Factory announced the announcement of the 2012 OVA Ikkitousen: Shuugaku Toushi Keppuu-roku.
Story
Seven schools in the Kanto region are at war against each other, and students are great street fighters. In their ears they wear magatama stones, which are associated with the spirits of warriors of the Three Kingdoms era . Magatama adjust to the desired color according to the rank of the owner. The goal of each fighter, called Toshi, is to become stronger than everyone else.
The main character - a girl named Sonsaku Hakufu - returns to Tokyo seven years after her departure. According to legend, it was she who should head one of the schools in the region - Nanyo School. Sonsaku is not an ideal fighter, however, in moments of rage or danger, a mysterious demon wakes up in her. In an obsessive state, the demon carrier becomes much stronger, but loses control over its actions. Sonsaku’s appearance does not go unnoticed and, soon, she finds herself in the center of intrigue between schools fighting for power in the region ....
Characters
Nanyo School - U Kingdom
Sonsaku Hakufu is an incredibly strong green-eyed girl with light red hair. Daughter Sonsaku Sonken and Goey. Hakufu has the unique gift of predicting the movement of the enemy as if reading his ki (useless against Ukitsu). She received knowledge of ki magic from Lady Chosho (tibi-miko), but she uses this magic only instinctively, because Chosho transmitted her gift when Hakufu was unconscious. Thanks to this magic, Hakufu healed Kokin after she severely wounded him with a sword. One of the Three Greatest Dragons lives in Hakufu. The reincarnation of Sun Tse , the second ruler of the future kingdom U. The legendary conqueror, who died at the age of 24 years. According to legend, the cause of his death was the curse of the executed Taoist miracle worker Yu Ji (Ukitsu) on his orders. In a number of cases (for example, an analogue of the battle at the Red Rock in season 2), Sonsaku Hakuf acts as the younger brother and successor of Sun Tse Sun Quan, who became the first emperor of U.
- Seiyu : Masumi Asano
Ryomo Shimei is a mysterious girl with short blue hair, green eyes and a mole on her left cheek. Her past is shrouded in mystery related to the blindfold on her left eye. Included in the Four - Nanyo demons. During the battle, wears the blue uniform of the French maid and specializes in pro- wrestling techniques, often uses suffocating grips and handcuffs, and uses ki flow control techniques. In the past, she, Saji and Teyfu were inseparable friends. He loves Saji and takes care of Teyfu. Due to the dragon living in it, it suffers from a split personality; one is a quiet and modest girl, the other is a cruel sadist, but not such a psychopath as Ryubi, Soso and Hakufu. The reincarnation of Lu Myn , general of the U kingdom who killed the “god of war” Guan Yu (Kanyu Untyo).
- Seiyu : Yuko Kaida
Xuu Kokin - named cousin of Hakufu. Attractive young man, Kanyu and Ukitsu even flirted with him. Indifferent to Hakuf, but too shy to tell her about his feelings. Hakuf really trusts Kokin and is not at all embarrassed by him (even walks naked with him). Subsequently, it will become one of the Four - the demons of Nanyo. The reincarnation of Zhou Yu , the chief strategist of the kingdom of U. He was famous for his devotion.
- Seiyu : Satoshi Hino
Saji Gempo is a mysterious type. Actually is Oin Sisi. It has the gift of manipulation. An old friend of Ryomo, Ryofu and Teyfu. Met with Ryofu, also has feelings for Ryomo. His goals are unknown, one of them was the destruction of Totaku. He pretended to be Enjutsu after his death and gave orders. He tried to control Sonsaku and seize power through her. The main goal is to change fate, the fight against the rules. He tried to commit suicide for these purposes, but was saved by Sonsaku and others. Womanizer and libertine. Included in the Four - Nanyo demons. The reincarnation of Wang Yun Tzishi (Oin Sisi) - the general of the Eastern Han Empire, as a result of his intrigues, Lu Bu (Ryofu) killed his stepfather Emperor Dong Zhuo (Totaku), and after he was killed by order of Cao Cao (Soso). Wang Yun became emperor, but he did not rule for long and was soon executed.
- Seiyu : Sotaro Morikubo
Gakushu is a muscular “closet” with a terrifying face, but cute character. A man of honor, proud of his muscles, however, as a rule, he loses the battle to most opponents. She loves sweets. One of the Four - Nanyo demons. Reincarnation - Yue Chiu, Officer Serving Yuan Shu (Enjutsu)
- Seiyu : Hajime Iijima
Kannei Kokha - crazy, one of the Four - demons Nanyo. Kakoen Moshai from Kyosho used a blow on him that would kill him within 10 days and began to blackmail him, forcing him to kill Hakufu. The killing of Hakuf was prevented by Saji. The Reincarnation of Gan Ning , General W.
- Seiyu : Yuji Ueda
Enjitsu Koro is the late former leader of Nanyo and a servant of Totaku. Mesai mutilated his face when attacking Nanyo. The reincarnation of Yuan Shu , ruler W. He reigned briefly and was soon killed.
- Rikuson Hakugan , a bespectacled junior high school student, recently entered Nanyo to help defeat Soso (the leader of Kyosho).
- Reincarnation - Lu Xun, Advisor to Emperor Sun Quan.
Seito School - The Shu Kingdom
Ryubi Gentoku is the recognized leader of the Academy, and in life - a clumsy girl with glasses. Ryubi has many bodyguards, but she cannot be considered weak. The fate of Ryubi is destined to become a great leader, but she is too shy and carefree, but she values her friends. Ryubi is an old friend of Theokha and has an incredibly destructive dragon. She almost dismembered herself, but Ryomo, Tohi and Kanyu saved her in time. It seems that Ryubi does not remember anything about this case. Truly awakened only when Kangyu Unte's heart stopped. The reincarnation of Liu Bei , Emperor Shu.
- Seiyu : Kay Shindou
Kanyu Untyo - many consider her the most powerful warrior, and this is not surprising - she is the reincarnation of the "God of War." From the predecessor, she got the legendary Guan Dao , endowed with a huge amount of Ki. Kanyu considers his fate to die, protecting Ryubi, and this does not oppress her at all. Loves Ryubi Gentoku. Excessively proud and temperamental. All that she does and whoever fights is solely for the sake of Ryubi Gentoku. Also, after the oath given in the flowering orchard of peaches, Ryubi, Kanyu and Tohi swore allegiance and friendship to each other. The reincarnation of Guan Yu , General Shu, who became famous as an incredibly strong warrior and received the nickname "God of War." Due to fear of Guan Yu, the Wu and Wei empires joined forces in the fight against Shu. As a result of their joint military operations, Guan Yu dies at the hands of Lu Myn (Ryomo Shimei).
- Seiyu : Hiroe Oka
Taeun Siru is a girl with snow-white hair and a fighter of the Special, A-Rank. Dressed in a form different from the rest of the academy fighters. Always carries a katana with him. Her battle technique is perfect, she is fast, concentrated, always restrained. Toun's eyes are almost always closed. It has tremendous internal strength, perhaps there is a dragon inside it. Keeps apart from the rest of the fighters. Alone attacked the Kyosho school, the result was a battle with Kanyu. Appears in volume 11 of the manga. The reincarnation of Zhao Yun .
- Seiyu : Yu Asakawa
Tekhi Ekitoku is a “little girl” who loves to fight and eat delicious food. A strong fighter, knows the technique of "snakebite" (successfully used it on Kakoen Mesai). The best friend of Ryubi and Kanyu. When trying to stop the dragon raging in Ryubi, she received scars on her stomach in the form of claw marks. Often gives a thrashing ruby. Brave and determined. The only one at the Academy who re-read Komei. Reincarnation - Zhang Fei , general of the Shu empire, who, according to legend, hand-to-hand defeated an entire army of 10,000 people.
- Seiyu : Minori Tihara
Shokatsuryo Komei - the girl in whom the dragon slumbers. She is destined to become a brilliant strategist and the main enemy of Shibai. It has, like many advisers, the gift of foresight. Komei is Kanto's youngest adviser. The reincarnation of Zhuge Liang , the brilliant strategist of the Shu kingdom, nicknamed the Sleeping Dragon.
- Seiyu : Mai Kadovaki
Bashoku Yojo , Komei's assistant, killed Kakuku Hoko from Kyosho by pretending to be Kannei from Nanyo. Betrayed by her mistress. During the battle uses a long chain. Reincarnation: Ma Su is a strategist who served Zhuge Liang . After a disagreement with his mentor, he was beheaded on his orders.
Batu Moki is a cute and sweet girl with small breasts. Her main goal was the revenge of Soso Motoku for the death of his brother. But realizing that he is too weak to defeat him, Batu asks Sonsaka to become her mentor. He loves to eat all sorts of goodies like jelly candies of “tarts”. In the beginning she wore a white blouse, a blue skirt and a long pink sweater on top, at the end she entered Saito and wears the uniform of an academy.
Kyosho School - Wei Kingdom
Soso Motoku is the eccentric leader of Kyosho and the best friend of Ton and Hoko. Until his dragon woke up, he was not too worried about “state affairs,” his favorite pastime was to sleep on the seashore. When the dragon awoke, he became incredibly cruel, bloodthirsty and completely obsessed with his dragon. He has strange dreams about an old man with a tattoo on his forehead who asks to avenge him. The demon king. At the moment, Soso Motoku is the owner of the most powerful dragon. The reincarnation of Cao Cao , Emperor Wei. An outstanding ruler and a brilliant military leader who took care of his warriors as a native family. He had a talent in martial arts and was a talented poet.
- Seiyu : Susumu Akagi
Kakoton Genjo - also known as Ton. A lover of combat "basics". An honest, but very eccentric young man who always makes repairs after fights: he makes holes in concrete, repairs sidewalks, etc., because he believes that any place is a dojo that should be respected. A longtime friend of Soso and Kakuki, also sympathizes with Sonsaku Hakufu, with whom he is in very good friendly relations. When trying to protect Soso from a girl with throwing knives, he was left without an eye. Reincarnation - Xiahou Dun , a warrior who lost his eye while protecting Cao Cao.
- Seiyu : Shuhei Sakaguchi
Kakuka Hoko is the best friend of Soso and Ton, who was destined to die of cancer, but he managed to overcome his fate. A strong fighter, able to manipulate people. On his tip (to awaken the power of the leader), Kosoji attacked Soso. Lover of Kaku Bunwa. After a fight with Bashoku, he fell into a coma, and friends began to avenge him. The reincarnation of Guo Jia , a strategist of the Wei Empire. He died of cancer when he was young.
- Seiyu : Takayuki Fujimoto
Kakoen Mesai is a brutal hired killer. Once Soso saved her life, and for this she is very grateful and faithful to him. As a weapon uses a metal thread with a sinker. She wears a white Chinese dress because she likes to have traces of the blood of enemies on her clothes. Reincarnation of Xiahou Yuan , cousin of Xiahou Dong (Ton-chan)
- Seiyu : Eri Kitamura
Teni is a minor guitarist / killer / archer, a Christian, worships Shibai, which she identifies with Madonna. Teni's father raped her until she killed him, everyone scoffed at her at school, but then Teni met Shibai, who taught her to fight and kill, and at the same time to play the electric guitar. Inside his guitar, Teney holds a weapon - the Stocking Dragon Sword. When she tried to kill Ryomo (in order to find out where Gyokuji is the legendary talisman belonging to the strongest warrior), she cut off her blindfold and released the dragon. As a result, Ryomo became obsessed with the dragon and nearly killed Teni, chopping off her arm. Teney is now in a coma in the hospital. Reincarnation Dian Wei, bodyguard Cao Cao. According to legend, he possessed inhuman strength and carried a lot of different weapons with him all the time. He died in an unequal battle against an entire army. Emperor Cao Cao was very upset by his death.
Shibai Tyutatsu is the true shadow leader of Kyosho Academy. She took care of Teni and played the electric guitar until she lost both legs. Secretly manipulating Soso. Her goal is to destroy all the fighters. The reincarnation of Sima Yi , the strategist Cao Cao. He joined Cao Cao, and after the death of Cao Cao, Wei actually ruled. His sons were regents under the nominal emperors of the Wei kingdom, and the grandson of Sima Yan founded the Jin empire. According to the legends of Sima Yi, he could turn his head 180 degrees like a wolf, with whom he was often compared.
- Seiyu : Mitsuki Saiga
Rakuyo Academy
Totaku Tyuei is the leader of the Rakuyo school, the strongest fighter in the School Wars. The only person in the anime and manga whom Totaku was slightly afraid of was Ryofu, his bodyguard. Before his death, he managed to conquer many other schools and was the owner of the Gokuji. He planned to kill Ryofu Hosen, since according to the story, it was she who would betray and kill him. Also, I wanted to get rid of Hakufu. In the end, he made Hakuf fight with Ryofu. During the battle, Ryofu and Sonsaku wounded each other. Totaku decided that Ryofu was finished and decided to finish off Ryomo, but Ryofu had the strength to knock down Totaku and, when he least expected it, reveal to him the true plan, namely, to kill himself and him. Performing the double suicide technique, Ryofu died, however, Totaku was able to get up and transfer all his anger to Oin Sisi Sonsaku, which resulted in the fact that he almost killed Oin with her hands. The reincarnation of Dong Zhuo , tyrant of the Eastern Han Empire.
- Seiyu : Daisuke Namikawa
Tinkyu Kodai is a student at the Rakyu School, a childhood friend and lover of Ryofu. After an unsuccessful attempt to steal, the Gyokuji was beaten and raped by Kaku Bunwa's henchmen and ended up in the hospital. There she died, forcing Ryouf to even more hate Kaku Bunwa.
- Seiyu : Hiroe Oka
Kaku Bunwa is the former “right hand” of Totaku. Her strength lies in her ability to manipulate people, and at the same time she is considered a good fighter (which is generally unknown, since we have never seen her in a fight). After death, Totaku sided with Soso and became his adviser. She also became the lover of Kakuki Hoko, whom, apparently, she sincerely loves. The reincarnation of Jia Xu, adviser to Cao Cao, a strategist who could easily predict the course of events.
- Seiyu : Haruhi Therada
Ryofu Hosen is a bisexual woman from the Rakuyo school, and second in strength, after Totaku in Ikkitousen. He is fluent in Ki control technology. Loved Saji and Tinkyu. I tried to avoid my fate, but nothing came of it. Struck by a fatal illness, Ryofu became a puppet in the hands of Sadzi and killed Totaku, although she was sincerely loyal to him, having committed double suicide, she followed Tinkyu into the next world, like her predecessor 1800 years ago. She resurrected briefly in Ikki Tousen Great Guardians, which brings up a lot of facts about her, Ryomo and Oina. Forgetting her past, she becomes a friend of Ryomo and Sonsaku. Under the hypnosis of the present, Saji is trying to kill Hakufu, thereby distracting her while Saji hypnotized Ryomo. She came to herself thanks to Oin and saves Ryomo, thereby again becoming dead. The reincarnation of Lu Bu .
- Seiyu : Akeno Watanabe
Yoshu School
Kosaji is a girl from Yoshu School. It was she who was instructed to kill Soso Motoku. When she fought with Kakuton, she gouged out his eye. And just then, a demon awoke in Soso, and killed her.
Other characters
Songken is the late father of Hakufu, the reincarnation of Sun Jiang.
Goei is the mother of Hakufu, the reincarnation of Wu Rong, the wife of Sun Jiang.
- Seiyu : Kikuko Inoue
Taichi Shigi is a talented and noble fighter who refused to kill Hakufu, despite the order. He tried to stop the other killers, but got a knife in the back due to which he fell into a coma. In the past, had a friendly or romantic relationship with Ukitsu. Reincarnation Taisha Tsy.
Ukitsu is a dark-skinned girl who is destined to kill Hakufu by fate. On arms and legs weights 10 kg each. Incredibly brilliant: excellently owns almost all the martial arts that exist in the world, while using the minimum amount of ki. Obsessed with the dragon, Hakufu nearly killed her, and Ukitsu began training to perfect her spirit. The leader of the Gogun school. Hakufu was killed when she helped her awaken the Dragon so that she would change her fate and defeat Soso. Reincarnation Yu Ji.
- Seiyu : Yumiko Kobayashi
Saji Gempo is a girl who has the power to inhabit and control people. When the dragon Ryomo entered it, she lost her strength. At the moment (according to the events of the end of the 3rd season and beyond), he lives with Sonken Tyubo. The reincarnation of Zu Tso, the hermit monk, the legendary Taoist of the Three Kingdoms era.
Thematic Compositions
- Ikki Tousen-Battle Vixens
- Opening topic
- "Drivin` through the Night"
- Performed by: group "MOVE"
- Closing topic
- "Let me be with you"
- Performed by: "shela"
- Ikki Tousen-Dragon Destiny
Opening topic:
- Heart & Soul by Mai Kariyuki
Covering topic:
- Garasu no Hana by IORI
- Ikki Tousen-Great Guardians
Opening topic:
- No x Limit by Ami
Covering topic:
- Shape of Shadow by Rio Asaba
- Ikki Tousen-Xtreme Xecutor
Opening Topic: Stargazer
Performed by: Yuka Masuda
Ending topic: Endless Soul
Notes
Links
- School Wars anime in the Anime News Network Encyclopedia
- School Wars anime in AniDB database