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Deltora Quest (TV Series)
is a Japanese anime television series based on the series of children's books of the same name, written by Australian author Emily Rodda. It was announced by Rodda herself at Sydney's Book Council of Australia Conference and at an ABC Kids convention. The series was produced by Genco and SKY Perfect Well Think. It was broadcast for 65 episodes on TV Aichi from January 2007 to March 2008. It began airing on Cartoon Network Australia and New Zealand in May 2010. It premiered in the United States on The Hub on October 10, 2010. Story The Shadow Lord, an evil sorcerer and The Lord of Shadows which comes from The Shadowlands, has taken over Deltora by destroying a magical object known as The Belt of Deltora, which is Deltora's only protection against him. Throughout the course of the anime, Lief, Barda and Jasmine travel around the land of Deltora to return the seven gem of the initials of which combine to form DELTORA (hence the name "Deltora Quest") to the belt and save the la ... [...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] |
SKY Perfect Well Think
is a Japanese content production and development enterprise, owned by SKY Perfect Communications, established on July 29, 2004. It is involved in the production, development and distribution of several feature films, anime series, television programs and numerous other media. It is presided by Jun'ichi Watanabe, and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Productions Anime *''Witchblade'' *''Kamisama Kazoku'' *''Gyagu Manga Biyori'' *''Ginga Densetsu Weed'' *''Jigoku Shōjo'' *''Jyu Oh Sei'' *''Bokura ga Ita'' *''Mamotte! Lollipop'' *''Mushishi'' *''Hataraki Man'' *''Nodame Cantabile'' *''Blue Dragon'' *'' Deltora Quest'' *'' Re-Born'' *'' Terra e...'' *'' Damekko Dōbutsu'' *''Romeo x Juliet'' Films * ''Hang Ryū Cinema Festival'' * ''Ichiban Kirei na Mizu'' * ''Koala Kachō'' * ''Kōshōnin: Mashita Masayoshi'' (a.k.a. ''The Negotiator'') * ''Kokkuri-san'' * '' Saishū Heiki Kanojo'' * ''Tenshi no Tamago'' * ''Tokyo Friends the Movie'' * '' Transamerica'' * ''Black Jack: Futari no Kuroi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outlaw Star
is a Japanese anime Television show, television series produced by Sunrise (company), Sunrise and Seinen manga, ''seinen'' manga series written and illustrated by Takehiko Itō. The series takes place in the "Toward Stars Era" universe in which spacecraft are capable of traveling Faster-than-light, faster than the speed of light. The plot follows protagonist List of Outlaw Star characters#Gene Starwind, Gene Starwind and his motley crew of an inherited ship dubbed the ''Outlaw Star'', as they search for a legendary outer space treasure trove called the "Galactic Leyline". ''Outlaw Star'' was originally serialized in the monthly Shueisha magazine ''Ultra Jump'' between 1996 and 1999 for a total of 21 chapters. Three volumes of collected chapters were published in Japan between August 1997 and January 1999. Although no official English version of the manga exists, it has been published in Chinese, German, Italian, and Spanish. Sunrise produced a 26-episode anime adaptation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spirit Of Wonder
''Spirit of Wonder'' is a Japanese anthology manga series written and illustrated by Kenji Tsuruta. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''seinen'' manga magazines ''Morning'' and ''Monthly Afternoon'' from 1986 to 1995. A single-episode original video animation (OVA) animated by Ajia-do Animation Works and released by Toshiba-EMI, ''Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring'', was released in 1992. Another five-episode OVA was produced and released by Bandai Visual from 2001 to 2004. Overview ''Spirit of Wonder'' consists of self-contained short stories, whose common factor is that they revolve around scientists developing absurd inventions, with plots involving treasure hunting, time travel or space travel. The stories are inspired by science fiction authors like H. G. Wells, Jules Verne, and Edmond Hamilton. The title was inspired by the '' Spirit of St. Louis'' aircraft, flown by Charles Lindbergh on the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight. The first nine chapters, which we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuru Hongō
is a Japanese anime director of television and film. Hongo originally worked at Ajiado as an animator but moved to Shin-Ei Animation where he directed '' Crayon Shin-chan''. He left in 1996 and went on to direct ''Immortal Grand Prix'', ''Outlaw Star'', ''Reideen'', ''Shamanic Princess'', and ''The Candidate for Goddess''. He also directed and wrote the screenplay for the feature film '' Sakura Wars: The Movie''. Hongo is a native of Tokyo but grew up in Niigata Prefecture. Filmography (as director) * ''Ascendance of a Bookworm'' * '' Battle Spirits: Shōnen Toppa Bashin'' * ''Chimpui'' * '' Crayon Shin-chan'' * '' Deltora Quest'' * ''Gunma-chan'' * ''Immortal Grand Prix'' * ''Kasumin'' * ''Kyoro-chan'' * ''Mainichi Kaasan'' * '' Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On'' * ''Outlaw Star'' * '' Pilot Candidate'' * ''Reideen'' * '' Sakura Wars: The Movie'' * ''Shamanic Princess'' * '' Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!'' * ''Spirit of Wonder'' * '' Tenkai Knights'' * ''World Trigger , al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuki Saiga
is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Ken Production. Her major roles include Tsukasa in ''.hack'', Maria Ross in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', Rossiu Adai in ''Gurren Lagann'', MakubeX in ''GetBackers'', Wolfram von Bielefeld in ''Kyo Kara Maoh!'', Chie Harada in ''My-Hime'' and ''My-Otome'', Teito Klein in '' 07-Ghost'', Jomy Marcus Shin in ''Toward the Terra'', and the eponymous character in '' Jing: King of Bandits''. Her deep voice is used to play male or masculine female characters. She won a Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2nd Seiyu Awards for her work in '' Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture'', ''Gurren Lagann'', and ''Toward the Terra''. She also won the Overseas Fan Award at the 4th Seiyu Awards for her portrayals of Wolfram in ''Kyo Kara Maoh!'' and Souji Okita in ''Peacemaker Kurogane''. As the band Mitsuki Saiga feat. Just, she released several albums and singles that have charted on Oricon. Filmography Television animation Movies Tokusatsu V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chigusa Ikeda
, also known under the name , is a Japanese voice actress from Tokyo, Japan, and is employed by Aoni Production. Voices roles Anime *'' A-kuei'' *''Beyblade'' *'' Deltora Quest'' (Filli) *''Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z'' (Shirogane Himeko) *''Figure 17'' *'' Gegege no Kitaro'' *''Hamtaro'' *''Kamichama Karin'' *''Kirarin Revolution'' *''Mirmo!'' *'' Mistin'' *''Ojamajo Doremi'' *''One Piece'' *'' Pocket Monsters'' (Jigglypuff) *''Tweeny Witches'' (Mileth) *''Yakitate!! Japan'' Games *'' Miko Miko Nurse'' *'' Minna de Kitaeru Zenno Training'' *''Mirmo!'' *'' One: Kagayaku Kisetsu e'' *''Ratchet & Clank'' *Rune Factory Frontier (Rita) *''Valkyria Chronicles'' Dubbing *''Clifford the Big Red Dog ''Clifford the Big Red Dog'' is an American children's book series about the adventures of a precocious girl named Emily Elizabeth and her titular pet: a giant, red-furred dog named Clifford. It was first published in 1963 and was written by N ...'' (Emily Elizabeth) *'' Freak House'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyako Ito , a consumer electronics brand from DKI Jakarta, Indonesia.
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Miyako may refer to: Places in Japan *Miyako, Iwate, a city in Iwate Prefecture *Miyako Islands **Miyako Island **Miyakojima, Okinawa, a city of the Miyako Islands *Miyako, Fukuoka, a town in Fukuoka Prefecture *''Miyako'' and ''Kyō no Miyako'', former names of Kyoto Other use *Miyako (given name) *Miyako language, a Ryukyuan dialect spoken on Miyako Island and other nearby islands *Miyako Pony, a breed of pony originating from Miyako island in Japan * Japanese cruiser ''Miyako'', an unprotected cruiser of the Imperial Japanese navy *Miyako (brand) Miyako may refer to: Places in Japan *Miyako, Iwate, a city in Iwate Prefecture *Miyako Islands **Miyako Island **Miyakojima, Okinawa, a city of the Miyako Islands *Miyako, Fukuoka, a town in Fukuoka Prefecture *''Miyako'' and ''Kyō no Miyako'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayahi Takagaki
is a Japanese actress and singer. She had her first major voice acting roles in 2007, voicing Jasmine in '' Deltora Quest'' and Lucia Nahashi in ''Venus Versus Virus''. Her career as a musician began with her performance of the opening themes of the anime series ''First Love Limited'' in April 2009. In the same month, she and three other voice actresses debuted as the musical group Sphere with their single "Future Stream". She announced her marriage on her blog on August 22, 2019. Voice acting career Takagaki has a fairly wide acting range, from little kids to romantic teens to gentle weak girls to elder sister types to proper young ladies to boyish girls to serious young women. She had her first major role as voice actor in 2007, providing the voice of Jasmine, a main character of the anime series '' Deltora Quest''. She was subsequently featured in ''Venus Versus Virus'' and ''Da Capo II'' as Lucia Nahashi and Asakura Otome, respectively., as well as Feldt Grace in ''Mobile ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Edwards (voice Actor)
Tom Edwards is a Canadian actor, playwright and humorist. He has performed in numerous plays and stage acts, he is also a voice actor who works for Blue Water Studios. Edwards is probably best known for providing the voice of Char Aznable and Kyral Mekirel respectively in the English dub of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam and Mobile Fighter G Gundam. Edwards began studying acting at Bishop Grandin High School in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, around 1976 and went on to earn an undergraduate degree in drama at the University of Calgary. Edwards is owner of Demos 4 Dummies, a business that provides voice actors with comedy scripts to apply to their demos. Filmography Anime roles * Deltora Quest - Barda *Mobile Fighter G Gundam - Kyral Mekirel / The Birdman *Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam - Quattro Bajeena / Char Aznable *Pretty Cure - Dark King / Zakenna *Viper's Creed - Additional voices * Zoids: Chaotic Century - Phantom Non-anime roles *Anash and the Legacy of the Sun-Rock - Zebe, Russian Soldier ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuusaku Yara
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Tokyo, Japan. He is affiliated with Vi-Vo. His real name is , and his former stage name was . He is best known for his roles in ''Saint Seiya'' as Sagittarius Aiolos, ''Chibi Maruko-chan'' as Hiroshi Sakura, '' Wicked City'' as Renzaburō Taki, '' Snatcher'' as Gillian Seed, ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka'' as Kiteretsu's Papa, the 1989 version of '' Sally, the Witch'' as Sally's Papa, ''Fang of the Sun Dougram'' as Jacky Zalshiev, and the ''Dr. Slump'' remake as Senbei Norimaki. He was also the first dubbing voice actor of Arnold Schwarzenegger in his early days. Filmography Television animation ;1970s *'' Tekkaman: The Space Knight'' (1975) (Guard) *'' Goliath the Super Fighter'' (1976) (Soldier) *''009 (1979)'' (1979) (Odin) *''Lupin the Third Part II'' (1979) (Terrorist) ;1980s *''Panzer World Galient'' (1984) (Jilmzen Ranvel) *'' Ginga Nagareboshi Gin'' (1986) (Great) *''Saint Seiya'' (1986) ( Phecda Gamma Thor, Sagittarius Aiolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
