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Ayakashi (2006 Anime)
''Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales'', known in Japan as , is a Japanese anime horror anthology television series produced by Toei Animation. The series is made up of three stories: "Yotsuya Ghost Story" (Yotsuya Kaidan), an adaptation of the classic Yotsuya Kaidan, Yotsuya Ghost Story kabuki play by Nanboku Tsuruya IV; "Goddess of the Dark Tower (Tenshu Monogatari)", based on the play by Kyōka Izumi; and "Bakeneko, Goblin Cat (Bake Neko)", an original story by Kenji Nakamura and Michiko Yokote. Plot Yotsuya Kaidan *The story comprises four episodes, 1-4 (U.S. DVD release episodes 5-8). "Yotsuya Ghost Story" is a retelling of the Yotsuya Kaidan, written by the 18th century kabuki playwright Nanboku Tsuruya IV. In the anime, Nanboku himself becomes the narrator. Iemon Tamiya is a callous ronin samurai who desires a beautiful woman named Oiwa but is denied permission by her father. One dark night, Iemon kills her father. By coincidence, it is the same night that a servant, Naosuk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Horror Fiction
Horror is a genre of fiction which is intended to frighten, scare, or disgust. Horror is often divided into the sub-genres of psychological horror and supernatural horror, which is in the realm of speculative fiction. Literary historian J. A. Cuddon, in 1984, defined the horror story as "a piece of fiction in prose of variable length... which shocks, or even frightens the reader, or perhaps induces a feeling of repulsion or loathing". Horror intends to create an eerie and frightening atmosphere for the reader. Often the central menace of a work of horror fiction can be interpreted as a metaphor for larger fears of a society. Prevalent elements of the genre include ghosts, demons, vampires, werewolves, ghouls, the Devil, witches, monsters, extraterrestrials, dystopian and post-apocalyptic worlds, serial killers, cannibalism, cults, dark magic, satanism, the macabre, gore and torture. History Before 1000 The horror genre has ancient origins, with roots in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bakeneko
The (, "changed cat") is a type of Japanese , or supernatural entity; more specifically, it is a , or supernatural cat. It is often confused with the , another cat-like . The distinction between them is often ambiguous, but the largest difference is that the has two tails, while the has only one. There are legends of in various parts of Japan, but the tale of the Nabeshima Disturbance in Saga Prefecture is especially famous. Origin The reason that cats are seen as in Japanese mythology is attributed to many of their characteristics: for example, the irises of their eyes change shape depending on the time of day, their fur can seem to cause sparks when they are petted (due to static electricity), they sometimes lick blood, they can walk without making a sound, their wild nature that remains despite the gentleness they can show, they are difficult to control (unlike dogs), their sharp claws and teeth, nocturnal habits, and their speed and agility.1994、125–127。2005、156 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wataru Takagi
is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Chiba Prefecture. He is affiliated with Arts Vision. He is best known for his roles in ''Detective Conan'' (as Genta Kojima and Wataru Takagi), '' After War Gundam X'' (as Garrod Ran), '' Slayers Try'' (as Valgaav), the '' Beast Wars: Transformers'' series (as Cheetor), '' Great Teacher Onizuka'' (as Eikichi Onizuka), ''Hajime no Ippo'' (as Masaru Aoki), '' Naruto'' (as Obito Uchiha), the fifth series of '' GeGeGe no Kitarō'' (as Nezumi Otoko), ''Yes! PreCure 5'' (as Bunbee), and more recently, '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable'' (as Okuyasu Nijimura). Takagi is the official Japanese voice of Daffy Duck. Career He was a member of Katsuta Voice Actor's Academy. In 2014, he performed the voice of John H. Watson in the puppetry ''Sherlock Holmes'' written by Kōki Mitani. 2 years later, he played Oyamada Shigemasa in the NHK Taiga drama ''Sanada Maru'' through Mitani's connection. It was his first appearanc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryō Hirohashi
is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Aoni Production. She mainly voices young girls and young boys. She is known for voicing Miles "Tails" Prower in the '' Sonic the Hedgehog'' series. Biography Hirohashi was born in Niigata Prefecture, her family's home being a Buddhist temple. Due to family reasons, she attended Ryukoku University in Kyoto, a Buddhist university, but in the middle of her first year, she was told by her parents that she could do what she liked even if it wasn't related to Buddhism, so she sought out what she wanted to do. During her second year, she remembered a radio show she used to listen to in junior high school and became interested in voice acting, so she attended the Aoni Coaching School Osaka while attending university at the same time. The radio personality she had listened to in junior high school was a voice actor, so upon learning that such a job exists, she decided to become a voice actor herself. She graduated from the 16th class of Aoni Coa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Vincent (voice Actor)
Sam Vincent is a Canadian voice actor working for Ocean Productions. He is best known for his roles as Krypto in '' Krypto the Superdog'', Edd "Double D" in '' Ed, Edd n Eddy'', Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck & Tweety in '' Baby Looney Tunes'', and Jordan C. Wilde in ''Ōban Star-Racers''. He is also known for portraying Dr. Maurice in the 2005 sitcom, Hot Properties. Career Vincent's notable roles in English dubs of anime include Athrun Zala in ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' and its sequel '' Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny'', Hikaru Shindo in '' Hikaru no Go'', Julian Star in '' Cardcaptors'', and Tieria Erde in '' Mobile Suit Gundam 00''. Other roles include Martin and Billy in '' Martin Mystery''; Forge in '' X-Men: Evolution''; Baby Bugs, Baby Tweety, and Baby Daffy in '' Baby Looney Tunes''; Sideswipe in '' Transformers: Armada''; Smiling Finn in '' The Deep''; Eli Shane in Slugterra; Russell Ferguson in Littlest Pet Shop, and Aerrow and Dark Ace in '' Storm Hawks''. Sin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiichi Sonobe
is a male Japanese voice actor from Tokyo affiliated with 81 Produce. Roles Television animation *''Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple'' (Inspector Mirā) *''Ai Yori Aoshi'' (Yōda) *''Azuki-chan'' (Tako-sensei, Sendai's uncle) *''Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'' ( Jelly Jiggler) *''Buso Renkin'' (Shishaku Chōno) *''Detective Conan'' (Masao Horī, Medical examiner, judge) *''Detective School Q'' (Criminal) *''Digimon Adventure'' (Kokatorimon) *''Digimon Frontier'' (Eldest Kokuwamon, Gōtomon) *''Dragon Ball Super'' (Lord Zuno) *''Fullmetal Alchemist'' (Mason) *''Geisters'' (Nikiasu Sarakia) *''Gin Tama'' (Mysterious Thief Fundoshi Mask) *'' Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick'' (Doc) *''Higurashi When They Cry'' (Motodai) *'' Insektors'' (Protokol, palace guard) *''Kamiwaza Wanda'' (Ichiban-Hoshi Teru, device computer voice) *''Kiddy Grade'' (Criminal) *''Kindaichi Case Files'' (Detective, Tamasaburō Ichikawa, Ryō Yagisawa, Detective Takada) *''Le Chevalier D'Eon'' (Vorontsov) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Shoichet
Rebecca Shoichet ( ; born February 16, 1975) is a Canadian voice actress and singer who has voiced in English dubs of Japanese anime and other shows for Ocean Productions in Vancouver. She took over Saffron Henderson's role of Sota Higurashi in ''Inuyasha'' after Henderson had moved to Los Angeles to do anime dubbing work in the United States. Other major roles include Mayura Labatt in ''Mobile Suit Gundam Seed'' and Nana Osaki in '' Nana''. In animation, she voices Sunset Shimmer and sings for her and Twilight Sparkle Princess Twilight Sparkle, commonly known as Twilight Sparkle, is a fictional character who appears in the fourth incarnation (also referred to as the fourth generation or "G4") of Hasbro's My Little Pony toyline and media franchise, beginning ... in the '' My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'' series. Outside of voice acting, she has sung in the local bands Mimosa, Side One and Soulstream. She is also active in the theater productions at Vancouver Playho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūko Nagashima
is a Japanese voice actress who works for Aoni Production. She gained more popularity through her roles Rina Takamiya in Saint Tail along with Kōsuke Okano, Yayoi Aida in SLAM DUNK and Sakai in You're Under Arrest alongside Tokyo Seiyū Compatriot Sakiko Tamagawa. Notable voice roles Television animation * ''Slam Dunk'' (1993) – Yayoi Aida * ''Sailor Moon R'' (1993) – Grade school student * ''Sailor Moon S'' (1994) – Nurse * '' Magic Knight Rayearth'' (1994) – Caldina * ''Sailor Moon Supers'' (1995) – Manemaneko * ''Martian Successor Nadesico'' (1996) – Erina Won * ''Naruto'' (2005) – Tsubaki * '' Non Non Biyori Repeat'' (2015) – Hotaru's Mother Unknown date * ''Ceres, The Celestial Legend'' – Gladys Smithson * ''Eden's Bowy'' – Fennis, young Yorn * ''One Piece'' – Arbell * ''Peacemaker Kurogane'' – Yamazaki Ayumu * '' Rizelmine'' – Natsumi Ibata * ''Saint Seiya'' – Eurydice * '' s-CRY-ed'' – Mimori Kiryu * ''Shinzo'' – Fairy (26) * ''Sl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicole Oliver
Nicole Lyn Oliver (born February 22, 1970) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Princess Celestia and Cheerilee in '' My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic'' and Zoe Trent in '' Littlest Pet Shop''. Early life Oliver was born in Ottawa, Ontario. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University, a Master's degree in Communication from Royal Roads University, and additional training by Jeremy Irons from the British American Drama Academy. Career A prominent member of the Union of BC Performers, Oliver served on its executive board (2002–2005), chaired several committees, and continues to be part of the negotiation team during collective bargaining. In 2017, she was nominated for the Best Voice Award by UBCP ACTRA. Personal life Oliver is married to film composer Chris Ainscough. They live in Vancouver with their two sons. She has stated on her Twitter account that she has battled depression. Filmography Documentary *'' A Brony Tale'' – Herself *'' Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mami Koyama
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production. Her best-known voice roles include Ophiuchus Shaina in ''Saint Seiya'', Arale Norimaki in ''Dr. Slump'', Minky Momo in ''Magical Princess Minky Momo'', Lunch in '' Dragon Ball'', Kaguya Ōtsutsuki in '' Naruto: Shippuden'', Korosuke in ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka'', Ryoko Mendo in ''Urusei Yatsura'', and Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom) in ''One Piece'', Vermouth in ''Detective Conan''. Some of her notable roles in the 1990s and 2000s anime include Balalaika in ''Black Lagoon'', Talia Gladys in ''Gundam Seed Destiny'', Eva Heinemann in '' Monster'', and Yōko Itoigawa in ''Hyōka''. In feature films, she voiced Kei in '' Akira'', and the adult Chiyoko Fujiwara in '' Millennium Actress''. Filmography Anime Feature films Video games Audio dramas Overseas dubbing Awards * Anime Grand Prix: Most Popular Voice Actress of the Year (3): 1981, 1982, 1983 References ; Book References * * External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Dobson (actor)
Brian Dobson (born September 9, 1973) is a Canadian voice actor, who works for Ocean Studios and various other studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He voiced Ben "The Thing" Grimm in '' Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'', Skeletor in ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'', Majin Buu and Dr. Gero in the Ocean dub of ''Dragon Ball Z'', Red Alert in '' Transformers: Armada'' and '' Transformers: Cybertron'', Muso in ''Inuyasha'' and Martin DaCosta in ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' '' SEED Destiny'' Zugu, Ronan, Soul Archer, a Ninjdroid Sentry, and Bucko in LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. Personal life Brian Dobson was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, but spent most of his childhood in England. He is the youngest of the three Dobson brothers. His older brothers Michael Dobson and Paul Dobson are also voice actors. Filmography Anime English dubbing *'' .hack//Roots'' - AI Harald *''Death Note'' - Hideki Ide, Kiichiro Osoreda, Rod Ross *''Dragon Ball Z'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroaki Hirata
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. He is the founder of Hirata Production. He is best known for voicing Vinsmoke Sanji in ''One Piece''. His other known roles include Sha Gojyo in '' Saiyuki'', Kotetsu T. Kaburagi in ''Tiger & Bunny'', Klein in ''Sword Art Online'', Vergil in the ''Devil May Cry'' series, Mutta Nanba in '' Space Brothers'', Leomon in ''Digimon Adventure'', George Kodama in ''Kaze no Yojimbo'' and Mr. Kondo in '' After the Rain''. He is also the official Japanese dub-over artist for Johnny Depp, Matt Damon, Noah Wyle and Matt LeBlanc. In addition, he dubbed many roles of Jude Law, Ewan McGregor, and Josh Hartnett. Career After graduating from Toshima High School, Hirata attended the Subaru Theater School and then joined Theatre Company Subaru. His first stage performance was in ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' in 1986. While he was working as a stage actor, his manager at the time asked him if he was interested in becoming a voice actor, and he au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
