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Adam And Joe Go Tokyo
''Adam and Joe Go Tokyo'' was a series of eight episodes created for BBC Three (also airing in full on BBC One at a later timeslot as promotion for the new channel). It starred Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish of ''The Adam and Joe Show'' and aired from 30 May 2003 to 25 July 2003. The aim of the show was to offer an alternative insight into the lives of Tokyo's citizens, with the obligatory look at a number of gadgets and toys along the way. The show took the format of a mature Blue Peter outlining many pastimes of the average (or less so) Japanese person, everything from competitive speed eating to manga cosplay. Each episode would end with a Japanese band joining the show to perform. Gaijin Invasion In each episode, Adam and Joe documented their attempts to become "Big in Japan". In one episode, they resorted to busking in a local park. They performed an unnamed tribute to Tokyo wearing sneakers and black diving suits. As luck would have it, they were spotted by somebody working ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam Buxton
Adam Offord Buxton (born 7 June 1969) is an English actor, comedian, podcaster and writer. With the filmmaker Joe Cornish, he is part of the comedy duo Adam and Joe. They presented the Channel 4 television series ''The Adam and Joe Show'' (1996–2001) and the BBC Radio 6 Music series ''Adam and Joe'' (2007–2009, 2011). Buxton has produced music videos, including several collaborations with the band Radiohead. In 2015, he launched ''The Adam Buxton Podcast'', in which he interviews comedians, authors, musicians, and celebrities. He has appeared on panel shows including '' Would I Lie To You?'', ''Never Mind the Buzzcocks,'' and ''8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown''. Early life and education Buxton was born on 7 June 1969 in Shepherd's Bush, London, and spent some of his childhood in Wales. His father was the travel writer and wine critic Nigel Buxton, who later appeared on ''The Adam and Joe Show'' as "Baaad Dad". Adam's mother, Valerie (née Birrell), was Chilean. Buxton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Animatrix
is a 2003 adult animated science-fiction anthology film produced by the Wachowskis. The film details through nine animated short films the backstory of ''The Matrix'' film series, including the original war between humanity and machines which led to the creation of the titular Matrix, in addition to providing side stories that expand the universe and tie into the film series. The film received generally positive reviews from critics. Plot summary ''The Second Renaissance Part I'' In the mid twenty-first century, humanity falls victim to its vanity and corruption. They develop artificial intelligence, and soon build an entire race of sentient AI robots to serve them. Many of the robots are domestic servants meant to interact with humans, so they are built in "man's own image" (in a humanoid form). With increasing numbers of people released from all labor, much of the human population has become slothful, conceited, and corrupt. Despite this, the machines were content with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuya Fujiwara
is a Japanese actor. Internationally, he is best known for his leading roles as Shuya Nanahara in the '' Battle Royale'' films, Light Yagami in the ''Death Note'' films, Kaiji Itō in the '' Kaiji'' films, and Rikuhiko Yuki in Hideo Nakata's ''The Incite Mill''. In 2014, he portrayed the villain Shishio Makoto in the live action ''Rurouni Kenshin'' films. Early life Born in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, Fujiwara has had an interest in acting from a young age. In 2013, he married his long-term girlfriend. In the summer of 2016, they became parents. The name and gender of their child is unknown. Career He is famous for acting the part of Shuya Nanahara in Kinji Fukasaku's controversial 2000 film '' Battle Royale''. He continues the character as a leader of the "Wild Seven" in the sequel, '' Battle Royale II: Requiem''. He stars as Light Yagami, the leading role in ''Death Note'' and '' Death Note: The Last Name'', films based on the manga of the same name. He also has a cameo a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Requiem
A Requiem or Requiem Mass, also known as Mass for the dead ( la, Missa pro defunctis) or Mass of the dead ( la, Missa defunctorum), is a Mass offered for the repose of the soul or souls of one or more deceased persons, using a particular form of the Roman Missal. It is usually, but not necessarily, celebrated in the context of a funeral (when it is often called a Funeral Mass). Musical settings of the propers of the Requiem Mass are also called Requiems, and the term has subsequently been applied to other musical compositions associated with death, dying, and mourning, even when they lack religious or liturgical relevance. The term is also used for similar ceremonies outside the Roman Catholic Church, especially in Western Rite Orthodox Christianity, the Anglo-Catholic tradition of Anglicanism, and in certain Lutheran churches. A comparable service, with a wholly different ritual form and texts, exists in the Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches as well as some M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenta Fukasaku
is a Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter. He is the son of film director Kinji Fukasaku and actress Sanae Nakahara. Biography He made his writing debut in the popular Japanese cult film '' Battle Royale'', which his father directed. He wrote the screenplay to the sequel, '' Battle Royale II: Requiem'', and took over directing when his father died of cancer. The film was released in Japan during the winter of 2003. In 2005, he directed a film called which starred ''Battle Royales Tarō Yamamoto. His adaptation of the manga '' Sukeban Deka'' was released in 2006, under the title ''Yo-Yo Girl Cop''. He also directed horror film ''X-Cross''. Filmography Actor * '' The Challenge'' (1982) Screenwriter * '' Battle Royale'' (2000) * '' Battle Royale II: Requiem'' (2003) Director * '' Battle Royale II: Requiem'' (2003) * ''Under the Same Moon'' (2005) * ''Yo-Yo Girl Cop'' (2006) * ''X-Cross'' (2007) * '' Rebellion: The Killing Isle'' (2008) * ''Black Rat The black rat (''Rattus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guitar Wolf
Guitar Wolf ( Japanese: ギ タ ー ウ ル フ) is a Japanese garage rock power trio founded in Tokyo in 1987. They coined the phrase "jet rock 'n' roll", which they use to describe their musical style. The band is signed to Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records division. Guitar Wolf has released thirteen studio albums internationally as well as a live album, numerous singles, and a retrospective compilation called ''Golden Black''. The band members have also been featured in two B-grade science fiction horror films: ''Wild Zero'' and ''Sore Losers''. A collection of Guitar Wolf's most popular videos and live performances have been compiled into a limited-edition DVD titled ''Red Idol''. History Formation Guitarist Seiji was born in Nagasaki Prefecture but moved to nearby Shimane Prefecture while he was still young. Upon graduating high school, he moved to Tokyo, where he became lead vocalist for the band Far East Punch. With a strong desire to play guitar, Seiji dedicated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Shock Boys
The , or , is a Japanese group of four men who perform dangerous and crude stunts. The group was formed in Tokyo in 1990. The Tokyo Shock Boys have a huge cult following in Japan and have appeared in many other countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany and Scotland. In 2006, they made appearances in ''Japanorama'', ''Adam & Joe go Tokyo'' and the '' Dirty Sanchez'' movie. However, their shows are viewed as having more 'magic' stunts rather than painful ones. This was proven in '' Dirty Sanchez: The Movie'' as the Tokyo Shock Boys refused to do a show with ''Dirty Sanchez'' because they viewed their stunts to be too extreme. The members of the group are: * * * * See also * The Dudesons * Jackass * CKY * Too Stupid to Die * Les 11 commandements * Jim Rose Circus The Jim Rose Circus is a modern-day version of a circus sideshow. It was founded in Seattle in 1991 by Jim Rose and his wife BeBe Aschard Rose. The sideshow came to prominence to an American aud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultraman
''Ultraman'', also known as the , is the collective name for all media produced by Tsuburaya Productions featuring Ultraman, his many brethren, and the myriad monsters. Debuting with ''Ultra Q'' and then ''Ultraman'' in 1966, the series is one of the most prominent ''tokusatsu'' superhero genre productions from Japan, along with the Toei-produced series '' Kamen Rider'', ''Super Sentai'' and the ''Metal Heroes''. The series is also one of the most well-known examples of the '' kaiju'' genre, along with Toho's ''Godzilla'' series and Daiei Film's ''Gamera'' series. However, the series also falls into the ''Kyodai'' Hero subgenre of ''tokusatsu'', a subgenre it also helped popularise. In Japan, the Ultraman brand generated in merchandising revenue from 1966 to 1987, equivalent to more than adjusted for inflation. Ultraman was the world's third top-selling licensed character in the 1980s, largely due to his popularity in Asia. References to Ultraman are abundant in Japanese po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susumu Kurobe
(born ; 22 October 1939) is a television, film and stage actor from Kurobe, Toyama, Japan, widely known for his portrayal of Shin Hayata, the first Ultraman in the '' titular character series'', a role he has played since the original series in 1966 and many other times during the franchise. In 2005, he played chief Kenzo Tomioka in ''Ultraman Max''. He made his film debut with ''Akatsukino Gasho'' in 1963. After appearing ''Ultraman'' he turned into a villain actor and appeared in many jidaigeki dramas. His daughter, Takami Yoshimoto, is also an actress, who portrayed Rena Yanase in ''Ultraman Tiga'' (1996). Filmography Films *1963: ''Akatsuki no gasshô'' *1964: ''Kokusai himitsu keisatsu: Tora no kiba'' as Sabato *1964: ''Hadaka no jûyaku'' as Kajimoto *1964: ''Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster'' as Moustachoied Assassin *1965: ''None but the Brave'' as Private Goro *1965: ''Taiheiyô kiseki no sakusen: Kisuka'' as Kato *1965: ''Kemonomichi'' *1965: '' Kokusai himitsu ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HALCALI
, were a Japanese J-pop duo consisting of Halca and Yucali from Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. Its name is a portmanteau of and . Their debut album, '' Halcali Bacon'', reached #5 on the Oricon charts, making it the first album by a female hip-hop artist to enter the top ten in Japanese history. Halcali also made their American debut in May 2008 as the musical guests of honor at the Anime Central convention. They performed again in America at Central Park, New York City on June 1, 2008 as part of a Japan Day Festival as part of a Japanese tourism campaign.''Just Doing It the Halcali Way!'' June 13, 2008, by Dennis A. Amith ndy retrieved June 13, 2008 As Halcali did not renew their contracts with |
Nobumichi Tosa
was a statesman in early Meiji period Japan. Biography Yamada was born in Kumamoto Domain, Higo Province (present-day Kumamoto Prefecture). He was active in the ''Sonnō jōi'' movement, relocated to Satsuma Domain during the Bakumatsu period. Captured by security forces of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1863, he was sentenced to five years in prison. After the Meiji restoration, Yamada was recruited into the new Meiji government and was assigned as governor of the short-lived Esashi Prefecture (now part of Akita and Iwate Prefectures in 1871. Although Yamada was sympathetic to the grievances of the ex-samurai class and personally acquainted with many of the leaders of the Shinpūren Rebellion in his native Kumamoto, he remained loyal to the Meiji government throughout the uprising. He was rewarded with the governorships of Shimane Prefecture (1881–1888), Fukushima Prefecture (1888–1891), Osaka Prefecture (1891–1895) and Kyoto Prefecture (1895–1897). On June 5, 1896 he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karaoke
Karaoke (; ; , clipped compound of Japanese ''kara'' "empty" and ''ōkesutora'' "orchestra") is a type of interactive entertainment usually offered in clubs and bars, where people sing along to recorded music using a microphone. The music is an instrumental version of a well-known popular song. Lyrics are usually displayed on a video screen, along with a moving symbol, changing colour, or music video images, to guide the singer. In Chinese-speaking countries and regions such as mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, a karaoke box is called a KTV. The global karaoke market has been estimated to be worth nearly $10 billion. History 1960s: Development of audio-visual-recording devices From 1961 to 1966, the American TV network NBC carried a karaoke-like series, ''Sing Along with Mitch'', featuring host Mitch Miller and a chorus, which superimposed the lyrics to their songs near the bottom of the TV screen for home audience participation. The primary difference b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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