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Aika Zero
''Aika R-16: Virgin Mission'' (stylized ''AIKa R-16:VIRGIN MISSION'') is a Japanese three-episode OVA series animated by Studio Fantasia. Developed as a prequel to the ''Agent Aika'' OVA series, it was released on the tenth anniversary of said series. It takes place ten years prior to the events of ''Agent Aika'' and follows the story of Aika's first mission when she is 16 years old. The series was followed by a three-episode OVA sequel called ''Aika Zero'' where she is 19 years old. As with its predecessor, both series are known for their abundance of fan service in the form of panty shots and nudity. ''Aika R-16: Virgin Mission'' was acquired by Bandai Entertainment. Plot The mini-series follows 16-year-old Aika Sumeragi, who recently got her C-class license to be a salvager, a person who searches for treasure among the ruins of the Earth's cities which have been submerged following worldwide earthquakes. However, at high school, she is regularly late for class and then h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventure Fiction
Adventure fiction is a type of fiction that usually presents danger, or gives the reader a sense of excitement. Some adventure fiction also satisfies the literary definition of Romance (prose fiction)#Definition, romance fiction. History In the Introduction to the ''Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction'', Critic Don D'Ammassa defines the genre as follows: D'Ammassa argues that adventure stories make the element of danger the focus; hence he argues that Charles Dickens's novel ''A Tale of Two Cities'' is an adventure novel because the protagonists are in constant danger of being imprisoned or killed, whereas Dickens's ''Great Expectations'' is not because "Pip's encounter with the convict is an adventure, but that scene is only a device to advance the main plot, which is not truly an adventure." Adventure has been a common theme (literature), theme since the earliest days of written fiction. Indeed, the standard plot of Romance (heroic literature), Medieval romances was a serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Title Character
The title character in a narrative work is one who is named or referred to in the title of the work. In a performed work such as a play or film, the performer who plays the title character is said to have the title role of the piece. The title of the work might consist solely of the title character's name – such as ''Michael Collins'' or ''Othello'' – or be a longer phrase or sentence – such as ''The Autobiography of Malcolm X'', '' Alice in Wonderland'' or ''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer''. The title character is commonly – but not necessarily – the protagonist of the story. Narrative works routinely do not have a title character, and there is some ambiguity in what qualifies as one. Examples in various media include Figaro in the opera ''The Marriage of Figaro'', Giselle in the ballet of the same name, the Doctor in the TV series ''Doctor Who'', Harry Potter in the series of novels and films, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet in the play ''Romeo and Juliet'', Amos Jon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
M21 Sniper Weapon System
The M21 Sniper Weapon System (SWS) in the US Army is a national match grade M14 rifle, selected for accuracy, and renamed the M21 rifle. The M21 uses a commercially procured 3–9× variable power telescopic sight, modified for use with the sniper rifle. It is chambered for the 7.62×51mm NATO cartridge. Overview "The use of ''"sharpshooters"'' (or snipers) can be traced in U.S. military history from the time of the Revolutionary War of 1775–1781. Every U.S. military action since that time has required the special talent of such men. After the war sniping became a lost art." From 1955–1956, the United States Army Marksmanship Training Unit undertook a program to "reiterate the lessons learned" from past wars. However, "this program was short-lived because of the lack of understanding and appreciation for the value of a sniper throughout the United States Army. The prevailing military attitude then envisioned any future conflict as nuclear with defeat or victory deci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Vincent (actor)
David Vincent is an American voice actor and director who provides voices for animation, anime and video games. Some of his roles include Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez in ''Bleach'', Senketsu in '' Kill la Kill'' and Gilgamesh in '' Fate/Zero'' and ''Fate/stay night''. In video games, he voices Male Robin in ''Fire Emblem Awakening'', the '' Super Smash Bros.'' series and '' Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.'', Marshall Law in the ''Tekken'' series, T. Hawk in ''Super Street Fighter IV'', Richter Belmont in '' Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles'', and Jin Kisaragi and Hakumen in the ''BlazBlue'' series. He also had a guest role in ''Ghost in the Shell''. Filmography Anime Films Animation Video games Live-action References External links * * David VincentanDavid Earnestat Crystal Acids Voice Actor Database * * "Kana's Korner" Interview With David Vincenton 91.8 The Fan {{DEFAULTSORT:Vincent, David 1972 births Living people American male video game actors American male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takaya Kuroda
is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He is affiliated with Axlone, and was formerly with Mausu Promotion and 81 Produce. He is best known for his bass voice, which has usually seen him cast in villainous roles such as the voice of Yaiba in ''GoGo Sentai Boukenger''. He is best known to western audiences for providing the voice of Kazuma Kiryu, the protagonist of the ''Like a Dragon'' series. Because of his vocal resemblance to the late Hirotaka Suzuoki, he was chosen to replace Suzuoki as the voice of Starscream in '' Transformers: Cybertron'' as Suzuoki's health deteriorated. Kuroda is also the lead singer of the rock band ''Takaya Kuroda & Goodfellas''. Filmography Animation Film Video games Drama CDs Live action Dubbing roles References External links * Kazuma Kiryū's voice actor has a band — and it's beyond awesome!bIGDB.comvia Medium {{DEFAULTSORT:Kuroda, Takaya 1965 births Living people Japanese male stage actors Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Regal
Samuel Brent Oscar Riegel, sometimes credited as Jack Lingo, is an American voice actor, director, and writer. He is a regular cast member of the web series ''Critical Role'', in which he and other fellow voice actors play ''Dungeons & Dragons''. He is best known for voice roles as Donatello in the 2003 ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' series and Phoenix Wright in the ''Ace Attorney'' games. For Nickelodeon, he was the voice director for ''Fresh Beat Band of Spies'' and ''Sanjay and Craig'', as well as the voice of Riven in the revival of ''Winx Club''. Career He has worked for 4Kids Entertainment, Bang Zoom! Entertainment, TAJ Productions, NYAV Post, and Studiopolis. In 2018, he received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program for his work on ''Danger & Eggs''. He is also a cast member of the popular web series ''Critical Role'', in which he and other voice actors play ''Dungeons & Dragons.'' ''Critical Role'' was both the Webby Winner and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroyuki Yoshino
is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with Sigma Seven. On leading roles, he played Yoshimori Sumimura in ''Kekkaishi'', Yuji Kagura in ''Tona-Gura!'', Takumi Nishijō in ''Chaos;Head'', Yusuke "Bossun" Fujisaki in ''Sket Dance'', Meow in ''Space Dandy'', Favaro in '' Rage of Bahamut: Genesis'' and Galina in ''Yatterman Night''. On supporting roles, he played Bernard Firestar in ''Divergence Eve'', Chrome in ''Cluster Edge'', Debito in ''La storia della Arcana Famiglia'', Natsuki Minami in ''Minami-ke'', Allelujah Haptism in ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'', Yuto Kido in ''Inazuma Eleven'', Rin Hirakoba in ''The Prince of Tennis'', Kenichi Saruyama in ''To Love Ru'', Hajime Iwaizumi in ''Haikyuu!!'', Houka Inumuta in '' Kill la Kill'', Hizashi Yamada in ''My Hero Academia'' and Yasutumo Arakita in ''Yowamushi Pedal''. On August 3, 2021, it was announced that Yoshino had tested positive for COVID-19. Filmography Animation Film Live action Video games Drama re ... [...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] |
Michael Forest
Gerald Michael Charlebois (born April 17, 1929), better known as Michael Forest, is an American actor who provides the voices for many animated titles. Early life Born in Harvey, North Dakota, he moved with his family at a very early age to Seattle, Washington. He graduated with a B.A. in English and drama from San Jose State University. Career At age 71, Forest voiced Prince Olympius in ''Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue''. In his earlier years, he was a film and television actor, notably playing Apollo in the 1967 '' Star Trek'' episode "Who Mourns for Adonais?" He again played that role in the '' Star Trek Continues'' episode "Pilgrim of Eternity", 47 years later, with his wife, actress Diana Hale. He also appeared as a priest in a case of mistaken identity on a 1964 episode of ''The Dick Van Dyke Show''. Filmography Anime * '' Aika R-16: Virgin Mission'' - Gozo Aida, Tsukino (Ep. 2) * ''Armitage III'' - Vice-Minister Jessup * ''The Big O'' - Alex Rosewater * '' Black J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akio Ōtsuka
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from the Tokyo Metropolitan area. He is attached to Mausu Promotion. The astringent and calm quality of his deep voice has landed him many roles in films, dubbing, animation, and video games. He is most known for the roles of second generation Jigen Daisuke (''Lupin III franchise''), Black Jack ('' Black Jack''), Solid Snake, Naked Snake, Solidus Snake and Venom Snake (''Metal Gear'' games), Gamigami Devil (''Popolocrois''), Ryoma Hoshi ('' Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony''), Shunsui Kyouraku (''Bleach''), Lieutenant Garuru (''Sgt. Frog''), Gwendel von Voltaire (''Kyo Kara Maoh!''), Batou (''Ghost in the Shell'' series and movies), Blackbeard/Marshall D. Teach (''One Piece''), Tadakatsu Honda (''Samurai Warriors'' and ''Warriors Orochi'' series), twin police inspectors Sango and Jugo Yokomizo (''Detective Conan''), Bryan Hawk (''Hajime no Ippo''), All For One (''My Hero Academia''), Thorkell ('' Vinland Saga''), Wamuu ('' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tara Platt
Tara Platt (born June 18, 1978) is an American actress and author who has provided voices for dozens of English-language versions of Japanese anime films, television series and video games. Her notable roles in anime include Temari in ''Naruto'' and Reina in ''Rave Master''. She also voices Kali Belladonna in ''RWBY'', Mitsuru Kirijo in ''Persona 3'', Edelgard von Hresvelg in '' Fire Emblem: Three Houses'', Miriel & Flavia in '' Fire Emblem: Awakening'', Anna Williams from the ''Tekken'' series, as well as characters in ''Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe'', ''Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3'', '' Saints Row: The Third'', ''Bayonetta 2'', ''Soulcalibur IV'', ''League of Legends'', and Yuri Watanabe in ''Spider-Man''. Early life Platt moved around a lot when she was young, and her family settled in Chelsea, Michigan when she was 14. She went to Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in theatre art ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cloning
Cloning is the process of producing individual organisms with identical or virtually identical DNA, either by natural or artificial means. In nature, some organisms produce clones through asexual reproduction. In the field of biotechnology, cloning is the process of creating cloned organisms (copies) of Cell (biology), cells and of DNA fragments (molecular cloning). Etymology Coined by Herbert J. Webber, the term clone derives from the Ancient Greek word (), ''twig'', which is the process whereby a new plant is created from a twig. In botany, the term ''lusus'' was used. In horticulture, the spelling ''clon'' was used until the early twentieth century; the final ''e'' came into use to indicate the vowel is a "long o" instead of a "short o". Since the term entered the popular lexicon in a more general context, the spelling ''clone'' has been used exclusively. Natural cloning Cloning is a natural form of reproduction that has allowed life forms to spread for hundreds of millio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
