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Basquash!
is a Japanese anime television series animated by Satelight. Created by Shōji Kawamori and Thomas Romain, the series aired on MBS between April and October 2009. The anime is licensed by Maiden Japan. Plot The story takes place in the world of "Earth Dash", an alternate, futuristic version of Earth where human society split between the far more advanced lunar society and that of the planet's surface. A popular sport is BFB (Big Foot Basketball), where players ride mecha called "Big Foot" and play basketball in a giant arena. In the city of Rolling Town, Dan JD and his companions take the sport to the streets, rename it "Basquash", and then embark on a journey to overcome their past hardships and make their dreams come true. Characters Main characters Team Basquash ; : The main protagonist, Dan is a young boy who loves basketball but despises BFB due to an accident that crippled his sister. His attempts to demoralize the sport ended up making it more popular when h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rie Kugimiya
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is best known for her voice performances in anime, which include Alphonse Elric in the ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' series, Kiana in ''Honkai Impact 3rd'', Kagura in ''Gin Tama'', and Happy in ''Fairy Tail'' and ''Edens Zero''. Because of her roles for characters such as Shana in ''Shakugan no Shana'', Louise in ''The Familiar of Zero'', Nagi Sanzenin in ''Hayate the Combat Butler'', Taiga Aisaka in ''Toradora!'', Aguri Madoka/Cure Ace in '' DokiDoki! PreCure'', and Aria Holmes Kanzaki in ''Aria the Scarlet Ammo'', some of her fans have nicknamed her the "Queen of Tsundere." She is currently represented by the talent agency I'm Enterprise. She was nominated for Best Actress in Leading Role in the first Seiyu Awards for the role of Louise in ''The Familiar of Zero'' and for Best Actress in Supporting Role for the role of Kagura in ''Gintama'', and jointly won Best Actress in a Supporting Role with Mitsuki Saiga at the second Seiyu Awards. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comp Ace
is a Japanese PC game, computer game and manga magazine published by Kadokawa Shoten. ''Comp Ace'' began as a special edition version of another one of Kadokawa Shoten's magazines, ''Comptiq''. The first issue was released on March 26, 2005, and was published quarterly for the first three volumes which had cover illustrations by Itaru Hinoue of Key (company), Key. Volumes four through nine were published bimonthly with cover art provided by Aoi Nishimata of Navel (company), Navel. Volume ten was published three months after volume nine, and from ten on the magazine was published monthly, now with new cover art by Naru Nanao, Hiro Suzuhira, and illustrators from Type-Moon and August (company), August. Starting with the August 2007 issue published on June 26, 2007, ''Comp Ace'' broke off from ''Comptiq'' and became its own magazine. Its main focus is on bishōjo games and manga that are based on said games. Serialized manga *''11eyes: Tsumi to Batsu to Aganai no Shōjo'' *''Underba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aya Endō
is a Japanese voice actress and narrator from Yamagata PrefectureMizukami, Jiro; Kyuki, Akihito; Onitsuka, Kanako; Fringe. "Voice Actress Spotlight". ''Newtype USA''. 6 (10) pp. 142–143. October 2007. . who is currently affiliated with Office PAC. After Yūko Mizutani's death, she became the official Japanese dub voice of Minnie Mouse, and has taken over many of Mizutani's other roles. Her hobby is swimming. Career After graduating from high school, Endō moved to Tokyo to become a voice actress. She enrolled in the Performing Arts Center, the training school of her current agency led by Nachi Nozawa, and graduated after repeating a year. She said that the reason she decided to go to the training school was because her parents knew Nozawa and thought he would be a safe option. When she was in the training school, she was not good at theater, and according to Nozawa, she once said that she hated theater. She wanted to do plays, but did not want to act in love scenes, and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiro Shimono
is a Japanese voice actor and singer affiliated with I'm Enterprise. His notable roles include Ayato Kamina in ''RahXephon'', Akihisa Yoshii in ''Baka and Test'', Haruka Kasugano in ''Yosuga no Sora'', Keima Katsuragi in ''The World God Only Knows'', Syo Kurusu in ''Uta no Prince-sama'' series, Nai in '' Karneval'', Hanzō Urushihara in ''The Devil Is a Part-Timer!'', Connie Springer in ''Attack on Titan'', Norifumi Kawakami in ''Ace of Diamond'', Dabi in ''My Hero Academia'', Rex in ''Xenoblade Chronicles 2'', Zenitsu Agatsuma in ''Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', Nacht Faust in '' Black Clover'', Ryunosuke Naruhodo in '' The Great Ace Attorney: Adventures,'' Rindou Haitani in ''Tokyo Revengers,'' and adult Kozuki Momonosuke in ''One Piece''. Personal life On July 2, 2021, it was announced that Shimono had tested positive for COVID-19 and was undergoing treatment. On July 12, 2021, it was announced Shimono has recovered and would return to resume activities. In an interview i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shizuka Itō
is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Tokyo, Japan. She is represented by Ken Production. She won a "Best Actress in Supporting Roles" award at the 10th Seiyu Awards for her roles in ''Prison School'' and ''Sailor Moon Crystal''. She is well known for her anime voice roles as Hilda in ''Beelzebub'', Hinagiku Katsura in ''Hayate the Combat Butler'', and many others. She and fellow voice actress Hitomi Nabatame formed a voice acting unit called "Hitomi Nabatame and Shizuka Itō". Together they are known by the name , which is Japanese for "a single droplet". In 2012, she announced that she had gotten married. On April 30, 2020, Itō announced that she had gotten divorced. Filmography Television animation Original video animation (OVA) *'' Baldr Force Exe Resolution'' – Kaira Kirusten *''D-Frag!'' – Takao *'' Dogs: Bullets & Carnage'' – Naoto Fuyumine *'' Top wo Nerae 2!'' – Pacica Peska Pelcicum *'' I"s Pure'' – Iori Yoshizuki *'' Maria-sama ga Miteru 3rd Sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takayuki Kondo
is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actor from Tottori Prefecture, Japan. He is affiliated with Aoni Production. Filmography Anime *''A Destructive God Sits Next to Me'' – Homeroom Teacher *''Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'' – Tetsudō "Poppo" Hisakawa *''Aokana: Four Rhythm Across the Blue'' – Shion Aoyagi *''Aquarion Logos'' – Shintaro Hayashi *''Argevollen'' – Tsutomu Kutsuwada *''Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland'' – Tantoris *''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'' – Shinjiro Kuso, Rikimaru, Klaus Von Hertzon, Takashi, Preyas Angelo/Predator Angelo *''Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia'' – Shinjiro Kuso, Klaus Von Hertzon *''Basquash!'' – Naviga Stelte *''Beelzebub'' - Killer Machine Abe *''Buso Renkin'' – Kouji Rokumasu *''Classroom Crisis'' – Sakugo Maioka *''Eien no 831'' – Older Sakata Twin *''Genshiken Nidaime'' – Souichirou Tanaka *''Godannar'' – Go Saruwatari *''Golden Time (TV series), Golden Time'' – Hoshhi *''Hitorijime My He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadokawa Shoten
, formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing based in Tokyo, Japan. It became an internal division of Kadokawa Corporation on October 1, 2013. Kadokawa publishes manga, light novels, manga anthology magazines such as ''Monthly Asuka'' and '' Monthly Shōnen Ace'', and entertainment magazines such as ''Newtype''. Since its founding, Kadokawa has expanded into the multimedia sector, namely in video games (as Kadokawa Games) and in live-action and animated films (as Kadokawa Pictures). History Kadokawa Shoten was established on November 10, 1945, by Genyoshi Kadokawa. The company's first publication imprint, Kadokawa Bunko, was published in 1949. The company went public on April 2, 1954. In 1975, Haruki Kadokawa became the president of Kadokawa Shoten, following Genyoshi Kadokawa's death. On April 1, 2003, Kadokawa Shoten was renamed to Kadokawa Holdings, transferring the existing publishing businesses to Kadokawa Shoten. On July 1, 2006, the pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuichi Nakamura (voice Actor)
is a Japanese voice actor, narrator and YouTuber. He is affiliated with the agency INTENTION as of October 1, 2020. He is characterized by his calm and clear voice, and mainly plays roles ranging from teenage boys to men in their 30s. He has a wealth of experience in narration, but has also been active in animation and dubbing in many productions, such as Gray Fullbuster in ''Fairy Tail'', Mumen Rider in ''One Punch Man'', Gai Tsutsugami in ''Guilty Crown'', Tatsuya Shiba in ''The Irregular at Magic High School'', Karamatsu in ''Osomatsu-san'', Graham Aker in ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'', Alto Saotome in ''Macross Frontier'', Tomoya Okazaki in ''Clannad'', Kyōsuke Kōsaka in ''Oreimo'', Yoshiki Kishinuma in ''Corpse Party'', Hotaro Oreki in ''Hyouka,'' Bruno Bucciarati in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind,'' Tetsurō Kuroo in ''Haikyuu!!'', Satoru Gojo in ''Jujutsu Kaisen'', Tsukasa Shishio in ''Dr. Stone'', Hawks in ''My Hero Academia'', and Shigure Sohma in '' Fruits Baske ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenjirō Tsuda
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator, and film director. He works at ANDSTIR. Some of his roles as a voice actor include Seto Kaiba in ''Yu-Gi-Oh!'', Sadahara Inui in ''Shin Tennis no Ouji-sama'', Kazama Chikage in ''Hakuoki'', Ryuga in ''Metal Fight Beyblade'', Mikoto Suoh and Gouki Zenjou in '' K-Project,'' Fire Emblem in '' Tiger & Bunny'', Hannes in ''Attack on Titan'', Nicolas Brown in ''Gangsta'', Doug Horbat in '' Juushinki Pandora'', Atomic Samurai in ''One-Punch Man'', Overhaul in ''My Hero Academia'', Matoba Kei in ''Cop Craft'', Lero Ro in ''Tower of God'', Shiori Ichinose in ''Tokunana'', Nino in ''ACCA'', Hakuto Kunai in '' Maou-sama, Retry!,'' Akihito Narihisago/Sakaido in ''ID:INVADED'''','' Tsuchigomori in ''Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun'', Manji in ''Mugen no Juunin'', Jigen/Isshiki Otsutsuki in '' Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'', Joker in ''Fire Force'', Kento Nanami in ''Jujutsu Kaisen'', Tatsu in ''The Way of the Househusband'', Dainsleif in ''Genshin Imp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satelight
is a Japanese animation studio. Aside from several stand-alone projects, the studio is well known for producing the '' Aquarion'' and '' Symphogear'' franchises, as well as later installments of the ''Macross'' franchise. The company's Representative Director is Michiaki Satō. Noted anime director and creator Shōji Kawamori is a Special Adviser at the studio. The name Satelight consists of ''S'' for Sapporo, ''A'' for Animate, ''T'' for Technology and ''E'' for Entertainment. History The studio was founded in late 1995, in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, their first project being ''Bit the Cupid'', the world's first fully digitally-animated television series. In 1996, the studio's next project was producing the CG animation for Group TAC's '' Īhatōbu Gensō: Kenji no Haru''. It soon established a production studio in 1998 in Suginami, Tokyo. The studio soon produced their first television series, Kawamori's '' Chikyū Shōjo Arjuna'', in 2001. In 2006, the studio changed its headquart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Romain
Thomas Romain (; born 1977 or 1978) is a French animator who is responsible for creating ''Code Lyoko'' alongside Tania Palumbo. He is also responsible for designing and co-directing the Franco-Japanese animated series ''Ōban Star-Racers'', which would be the start of his career in Japan. He's also the founder and creative director of Studio No Border. In early 2017 Romain attracted mainstream media attention when he began tweeting illustrations he had drawn based on his children's sketches. Works French animation * ''Code Lyoko'' (creator) * '' Code Lyoko: Evolution'' (creator) * ''Ōban Star-Racers'' (character design, director) Anime * '' Aria the Natural'' (Design Works) * '' Aria the OVA ~Arietta~'' (Layout Animation Director) * '' Engage Planet Kiss Dum'' (Art Design) * ''Basquash!'' (Original Concept, Art Director, Mechanical Concept Design, Key Animation) * '' Senki Zesshō Symphogear'' (Art Director) * ''Space Dandy'' (Spaceship Design) * ''Macross Delta'' (World Desi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōji Kawamori
is a Japanese anime creator and producer, screenwriter, visual artist, and mecha designer. He is best known for creating the ''Macross'' mecha anime franchise and the ''Diaclone'' toyline, which were in turn the basis for the ''Robotech'' and ''Transformers'' franchises, respectively. He is also known for creating ''The Vision of Escaflowne'' anime series. He pioneered several innovative concepts in his works, such as transforming mecha (including the VF-1 Valkyrie in ''Macross'' and Optimus Prime in ''Transformers'') and virtual idols (including Lynn Minmay and Sharon Apple in the ''Macross'' franchise). His work has had a significant impact on popular culture, both in Japan and internationally. Personal life Shoji Kawamori was born in Toyama, Japan in 1960. Later in his youth he attended Keio University in the late seventies and in the same years as ''Macross'' screenwriter Hiroshi Ōnogi and character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto, where they became friends and founded a ''Mob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
