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Casshern
''Casshan'', also known in Japan as , is an anime series created by Tatsunoko Productions founder Tatsuo Yoshida in 1973. The ''Casshern'' franchise also includes a 1993 original video animation titled '' Casshan: Robot Hunter'', and a 2004 live-action adaptation titled Casshern. In October 2008, a reboot of the franchise ''Casshern Sins'' premiered. In anticipation of the upcoming series, a DVD box set of the original series, ''Neo-Human Casshern Complete DVD-Box "All Episodes of Casshern",'' was released in Japan on September 24, 2008. Casshern also appears in ''Tatsunoko Fight'' and '' Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars'' as a playable character. At Anime Expo 2013, Sentai Filmworks announced that they had signed a deal with Tatsunoko to release some of their catalog, with Casshan being confirmed as one of the characters involved. Sentai Filmworks released the series on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in the United States on March 4, 2014. Plot , also known as ''Casshern'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casshern Sins
is a reboot of the 1973 anime series '' Casshan'', produced by Tatsunoko Productions and animated by Madhouse, it aired from October 2008 to March 2009. The series made its English broadcast premiere on Funimation Channel in December 2010. A manga adaptation was published in Jive's ''Comic Rush'' Magazine. The series discards the continuity presented in the original ''Casshan'' anime series, in which Casshern was a cybernetic superhero battling the evil robotic forces of Braiking Boss in a post-apocalyptic Earth. In ''Casshern Sins'', Casshern is presented as a cyborg subordinate of Braiking Boss who was ordered to assassinate the savior of mankind, and has thus doomed the Earth to ruin. Plot ''Casshern Sins'' tells the story of a world where robots subjugated humanity after becoming self-aware. Their leader, Braiking Boss, ruled over the world with an iron fist. One day, a mysterious girl named Luna was summoned by the people in order to bring the salvation of mankind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casshern (film)
is a 2004 Japanese ''tokusatsu'' superhero film adaptation of the anime series of the same name. It was written and directed by Kazuaki Kiriya. It is one of only a few films (''Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow'', ''Immortal'' (both 2004) and ''Sin City'' (2005), among others) to be shot entirely on a "digital backlot". Plot A fifty-year war between the Eastern Federation and Europa ends, with the Federation taking control of the continent of Eurasia. A resistance movement rises in Zone 7 and the Federation mobilizes its military. However, the war and heavy industry have exhausted the Federation and polluted the environment. Dr. Azuma presents his discovery of Neo Cells, human cells that, in theory, can be converted to regenerate human tissue. The Neo Cells are only found in the genome of "a primitive ethnic group." He states that he can develop the Neo Cells for human use, but is quickly denounced. But Kaoru Naito, from Nikko Hairal Inc., offers Dr. Azuma sponsorship. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsunoko Fight
is a fighting video game developed by Electronics Application (Eleca) and published by Takara for the PlayStation game console released in Japan in October 2000. It features characters from various Tatsunoko superhero properties in addition to original creations developed exclusively for the game. Each series is represented by characters, backgrounds, music, and voice actors from the original television programs, along with new art and animated sequences produced by Tatsunoko Production. Plot In the future, a young scientist named Battering creates the "Salvasion System", a dimensional mobile device which allows for travel between parallel worlds. However, this device is stolen by the Demon King Dokucyber and his Jaleizer Empire to enact "Operation Dark Inferno", which sees Dokucyber, the Jaleizer Empire and all of the Tatsunoko villains from various worlds uniting to conquer the multiverse. To stop this, Battering created a combat strengthening suit to become Volter the Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuo Yoshida
was a Japanese cartoonist, writer, manga artist and anime pioneer who founded the anime studio Tatsunoko Productions. Biography Born in 1932, Yoshida grew up in the hardship of war-torn Japan. A self-taught artist, his first job was as working for local newspapers in Kyoto. After finding success as a manga artist in Tokyo, including winning the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1972 for ''The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee'', in 1962 he founded Tatsunoko with his two younger brothers, Kenji (who took over Tatsuo's position as producer after he died) and Toyoharu (a.k.a. Ippei Kuri). The studio's name has a double Japanese meaning of "Tatsu's child" and "sea dragon" which was the inspiration for its seahorse logo. Yoshida made the jump from print to the screen and found modest success with the anime racing series ''Mach GoGoGo''. Once adapted to the English language market, it achieved resounding, worldwide success as ''Speed Racer''. Yoshida also created the action series ''Gatcha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikuo Nishikawa
is a Japanese voice actor who works for Production Baobab. Filmography Television animation *'' Star of the Giants'' (1968) (Mishima) *'' Judo Boy'' (1969) (Sanshiro) *'' Wandering Sun'' (1971) (Yumemaro) *''Casshan'' (1973) (Casshern) *'' Brave Raideen'' (1975) (Tarou Sarumaru) *''The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (1980) (Jim) *'' New Tetsujin-28'' (1980) (Robby) *''The Irresponsible Captain Tylor'' (1993) (Robert J. Hanner) *''Nintama Rantarō'' (1993) (Rantaro's Father) *''Mahōjin Guru Guru'' (1994) (President of Darkness) *''Rurouni Kenshin'' (1996) (Saizuchi) *'' Berserk'' (1997) (Godo) *'' Rozen Maiden'' (2004) (Motoharu Shibasaki) *''Samurai 7'' (2004) (Gisaku) *''Naruto'' (2005) (Sukeza) *''Negima! Magister Negi Magi'' (2005) (Principal of Magic Academy) *'' Romeo × Juliet'' (2007) (Balthasar) *'' Naruto: Shippuden'' (2009) (Fukasaku) *'' Fate/Zero'' (2012) (Glen Mackenzie) OVA *''Legend of the Galactic Heroes'' (1996) *'' Blue Submarine No. 6'' (1998) (Hugh W. Conwell) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superhero Fiction
Superhero fiction is a genre of speculative fiction examining the adventures, personalities and ethics of costumed crime fighters known as superheroes, who often possess superhuman powers and battle similarly powered criminals known as supervillains. The genre primarily falls between hard fantasy and soft science fiction spectrum of scientific realism. It is most commonly associated with American comic books, though it has expanded into other media through adaptations and original works. Common plot elements Superheroes A superhero is most often the protagonist of superhero fiction. However, some titles, such as ''Marvels'' by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, use superheroes as secondary characters. A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a type of stock character possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers" and dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes—ranging from brief epi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsunoko Productions
and often shortened to , is a Japanese animation company. The studio's name has a double meaning in Japanese: "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu is a nickname for Tatsuo) and "sea dragon", the inspiration for its seahorse logo. Tatsunoko's headquarters are in Musashino, Tokyo. History The studio was founded in October 1962 by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida and his brothers Kenji and Toyoharu (better known by his pen name "Ippei Kuri"). The studio's first production was the 1965 TV series ''Space Ace''. Since then many figures in the anime industry have worked with Tatsunoko, including Mizuho Nishikubo, Hiroshi Sasagawa, Koichi Mashimo, Katsuhisa Yamada, Hideaki Anno is a Japanese animator, filmmaker and actor. He is best known for creating the anime series ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' (1995)''.'' His style is defined by his postmodernist approach and the extensive portrayal of characters' thoughts and emotio ... (Tatsunoko provided animation work on the ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenji Utsumi
was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Kitakyūshū, affiliated with the self-founded Ken Production. He was best known for his roles in ''Sally the Witch (1966)'' (as Sally's Papa), ''Fist of the North Star'' (as Raoh and Kaioh), ''Dr. Slump Arale-chan'' (as Senbei Norimaki), the ''Dragon Ball'' series (as Shenlong, Commander Red, Reacoom and the Tenkaichi Budōkai announcer), ''Fullmetal Alchemist'' (as Alex Louis Armstrong) and ''Hajime no Ippo'' (as Coach Kamogawa). He was also known for dubbing over the voices of actors Carl Weathers, Steve McQueen, Jack Nicholson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Victor Mature and Robert Shaw in the Japanese-language editions of their films. He received a lifetime achievement award at the third Seiyu Awards. Personal life He was married to fellow voice actor Michiko Nomura until his death. Death He died from peritoneal cancer at 3:01 PM in JST on June 13, 2013. Voice roles Television animation ;1963 * '' Wolf Boy Ken'' (One-E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuya Tatekabe
was a Japanese actor and voice actor. He was born in Kimobetsu, Hokkaidō. He was represented by Kenyu Horiuchi's Kenyu Office at the time of his death. He was most known for the roles of Jaian (''Doraemon''), Walsa ('' Time Bokan''), and Tonzura (''Yatterman''). Career Tatekabe has been a voice actor for 61 years, he was affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society in the 1950s, then Production Baobab and The Kenyu Office till the time of his death. Jaian In 1979, he was cast in the second ''Doraemon'' anime as Takeshi Goda (also known by the name Jaian), a strong and quick-tempered local bully who can fight at any time and with any kid he sees, especially Nobita, alongside co-stars Nobuyo Ōyama (Doraemon), Noriko Ohara (Nobita Nobi), Michiko Nomura (Shizuka Minamoto) and Kaneta Kimotsuki (Suneo Honekawa). After playing the role for 26 years, he handed his role over to Subaru Kimura on April 15, 2005. Tonzura In 1977, he was cast in the first '' Time Bokan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reiko Mutō
was a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. She is best known for playing the voice of Elizabeth Taylor in Japanese dubbed television and films, and playing main characters in ''Marvelous Melmo'' (as Melmo), ''Astro Boy'' as Uran (Astro Girl in the English version), and '' Moomin'' (as Non Non). As a child, she found she enjoyed acting after joining the child acting troupe Gekidan Komadori. Mutō died of acute heart failure on October 29, 2006 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Roles Anime television series *'' Mighty Atom'' (1963–1966, Uran) *'' Ribbon Knight'' (1967–1968, Hecate, Venus) *'' Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae'' (1968–1969, Midori) *''Star of the Giants'' (1968–1971, Kyōko) *'' Dororo'' (1969, Mio) *'' Kamui the Ninja'' (1969, Tone (ep.8)) *'' Moomin'' (1969–1970 and 1972, Non Non) *''Attack No. 1'' (1969–1971, Michiru Sanjō) *'' Andersen Stories'' (1971, Psyche (eps. 49)) *'' Lupin III'' (1971–1972, Linda) *''Marvelous Melmo'' (1971–1972, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masato Yamanouchi
was a Japanese voice actor. Yamanouchi died on April 7, 2003, due to complications from lung cancer. Filmography Television dramas *'' Akō Rōshi'' (1964) (Uesugi Tsunanori) *''Tokugawa Ieyasu'' (1983) (Ikoma Chikamasa) Television animation *'' Future Boy Conan'' (1978) (Grandpa, Dr. Lao) *'' Lupin III Part 2'' (1979) (Napoleon the Eleventh) *''Vision of Escaflowne'' (1996) (Dornkirk) *'' Silent Mobius'' (1998) (Kōhō Yamigumo) Theatrical animation *''Wanpaku Ōji no Orochi Taiji'' (1963) (Wadatsumi, Kushinada-Hime's father) *'' Cyborg 009'' (1966) (Black Ghost) *''Catnapped!'' (1995) (Master Sandada) *''Ghost in the Shell'' (1995) (Foreign Minister) Original video animation (OVA) *''Armored Trooper Votoms: Shining Heresy'' (1994) (Viacheslav da Montewells) Dubbing roles Film *Montgomery Clift ** '' Red River'' (Matthew "Matt" Garth) ** ''From Here to Eternity'' (TV edition) (Private Robert E. Lee "Prew" Prewitt) ** ''Terminal Station'' (TV edition) (Giovanni Doria) ** ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōji Katō
A is a door, window or room divider used in traditional Japanese architecture, consisting of translucent (or transparent) sheets on a lattice frame. Where light transmission is not needed, the similar but opaque ''fusuma'' is used (oshiire/closet doors, for instance). Shoji usually slide, but may occasionally be hung or hinged, especially in more rustic styles. Shoji are very lightweight, so they are easily slid aside, or taken off their tracks and stored in a closet, opening the room to other rooms or the outside. Fully traditional buildings may have only one large room, under a roof supported by a post-and-lintel frame, with few or no permanent interior or exterior walls; the space is flexibly subdivided as needed by the removable sliding wall panels. The posts are generally placed one ''tatami''-length (about 2 m or 6 ft) apart, and the shoji slide in two parallel wood-groove tracks between them. In modern construction, the shoji often do not form the exterior s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
