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Denziman
is Toei's fourth entry to its Super Sentai metaseries. It was broadcast from February 2, 1980 to January 31, 1981, replacing ''Battle Fever J'' and was replaced by ''Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan''. The title given to this series for international distribution by Toei is ''Denjiman, Electric Fighters''. ''Denjiman'' is the second ''Super Sentai'' series to have a Marvel co-production. Plot 3,000 years ago, the Vader Clan, led by Queen Hedrian, devastated the planet Denji. Denji Land, an island from Denji, landed on Earth. In modern times, the computer of Denji Land awoke the Denji Dog IC when it detected the Vader Clan approaching Earth. IC found five young people (who may or may not be descendants of the Denji people) to become the Denjiman in order to defend Earth, the Vader Clan's next target. Characters Denjiman The Denjiman are the first Super Sentai team to use a personal transformation device carried on their person (see below). Their costumes are the first to use hel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machiko Soga
was a Japanese actress and voice actress. She also performed by the stage name Stella Soga. Life and career Early life and family Machiko was born on March 18, 1938, in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan. She had a humble upbringing and was raised to be a singer, though her talents were with acting. Her mother died when she was a child; she was raised by her father. She had two brothers and a sister. One of her brothers died during the Second World War; the other is still alive. Her father died of cancer in 1991. She studied at Tokyo Metropolitan Minamitama High School. During high school, she was best at science and mathematics and made her own lotions. She decided to pursue a career in acting to overcome stage fright after she failed a chemistry presentation at school. She later graduated from Tokyo Announce Academy. In 1973, she went to study in Italy for two years. Career She was “discovered” after doing a play in Tokyo Center. From that night on, her life would forever ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan
is the fifth series in Toei Company's ''Super Sentai'' tokusatsu metaseries. It was broadcast from February 7, 1981, to January 30, 1982, replacing '' Denshi Sentai Denjiman'' and was replaced by ''Dai Sentai Goggle-V''. The program first ''Super Sentai'' series to serve as a direct sequel to its previous series ('' Denshi Sentai Denjiman''). It is also the first and only series in the franchise to have an all-male ''Super Sentai'' team and the first to have fewer than five members in the core team. Its international English title as listed by Toei Company is ''Sunvulcan''. This is last entry in the Super Sentai tokusatsu metaseries to be co-produced by Marvel Comics and possess a Marvel copyright, despite no Marvel influence. Plot The threat of the Machine Empire Black Magma causes the United Nations to establish the Solar Sentai at a summit. From the UN's Guardians of World Peace's (GWP) air force, navy, and rangers, Commander Arashiyama assembles three specialists to become ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenji Ohba
, known professionally as is a prolific Japanese actor and former stuntman best known for his roles in the Super Sentai and Metal Heroes series, especially as Retsu Ichijouji/Gavan in the 1982 TV series '' Space Sheriff Gavan''. He is the president of his own action/stunt troupe called "Luck JET" ("JET" being an acronym for "Jaunty Eventful Troupe"). Filmography TV Drama *''Android Kikaider'' (1972, Jiro's suit actor) *''Kikaider 01'' (1973, Jiro's suit actor) *''Robot Detective'' (1973) *''Symbol of Justice Condorman'' (1975) *'' Akumaizer 3'' (1975, Suit actor) *'' Himitsu Sentai Gorenger'' (1975) - Akarenger suit actor *''Choujin Bibyun'' (1976) *'' J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai'' (1977) - Hayato Kono (episode 3) *'' Message from Space: Galactic Wars'' (1978) *'' Battle Fever J'' (1979) - Shiro Akebono / Battle Kenya *'' Denshi Sentai Denjiman'' (1980) - Daigoro Oume / Denji Blue *'' Kage no Gundan IV '' (1985) = Gamahachi *'' Space Sheriff Gavan'' (1982) - Retsu Ichijouji / Gavan *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoya Uchida
is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He has played several minor roles of authority in various television dramas. He debuted in 1972 in the NHK program , and continued acting in theater and television dramas until the late 1990s. Since then, he has refocused his career on vocal performances such as opera and dubbing. He is best known for his roles as Tatsuya Midorikawa/DenjiGreen in '' Denshi Sentai Denjiman'', Madara Uchiha in Naruto, and Askeladd in Vinland Saga. He is also the famous Japanese dubbing roles for Bruce Willis and Woody Harrelson. Filmography Live-action films * ''Kami Voice'' (2011) (Tanba) Live-action television * ''Kusa Moeru'' (1979) (Nitta Rokurō) * ''Monkey'' (1979) (Kousei) * ''Shishi no Jidai'' (1980) * ''Takeda Shingen'' (1988) (Sakuma Nobumori) * '' Moeyo Ken'' (1990) (Rokusha Sōhaku) * '' Ōoka Echizen'' (1990) (Tomojirō) * ''Ōedo Sōsamō'' (1992) * '' Edo o Kiru'' (1994) (Risuke) * ''Shōgun no Onmitsu! Kage Jūhachi'' (1996) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hisako Kyōda
is a Japanese actress and voice actress. Some of her major voice roles include Genkai in '' Yu Yu Hakusho'', Omusubiman in ''Soreike! Anpanman'' and Yukari Godai in '' Maison Ikkoku''. Kyōda is affiliated with the talent agency Haikyō. Filmography Television animation *'' Maison Ikkoku'' (1986) (Yukari Godai) *'' Anpanman'' (1988) (Omusubiman) *''Ranma ½'' (1989) (Sentarō's Grandmother) *''Moomin'' (1990) (The Witch) *''Floral Magician Mary Bell'' (1992) (Grandma Rose) *'' Yu Yu Hakusho'' (1992) (Genkai) *'' Fushigi Yūgi'' (1995) (Taiitsu-kun) *''Sailor Moon SuperS'' (1995) (Zirconia) *'' Ojarumaru'' (1998) (Yoshiko Tanaka) *'' Vandread'' (2000) (Magno Vivan) *''Inuyasha'' (2000) ( Kaede) *''Ashita no Nadja'' (2003) (Anna Petrova / Granny) *'' Paranoia Agent'' (2004) (Old Woman) *''Sgt. Frog'' (2004) (Akina Hinata) *'' Fafner in the Azure'' (2004) (Ikumi Nishio) *''Tweeny Witches'' (2004) (Presatio) *'' D.Grayman'' (2006) (Mother) *'' Blade of the Immortal'' (2008) (Yao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term for live action film or television drama that makes heavy use of practical special effects. ''Tokusatsu'' entertainment mainly refers to science fiction, war, fantasy, or horror media featuring such technology but is sometimes dubbed a genre itself. The most popular subgenres of include '' kaiju'' such as the ''Godzilla'' and ''Gamera'' series; superhero such as the '' Kamen Rider'' and '' Metal Hero'' series; and mecha like '' Giant Robo'' and '' Super Robot Red Baron''. Some television programs combine several of these subgenres, for example the '' Ultraman'' and '' Super Sentai'' series. is one of the most popular forms of Japanese entertainment, but only a small proportion of films and television programs are widely known outside of Japan. Nevertheless, certain properties have attained popularity outside of Japan; ''Godzilla'' is featured in popular American-made movies, and the ''Super Sentai Series'' was adapted into the ''Power Rangers'' seri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiichi Tsuyama
Eiichi (written: 暎一, 栄一, 英一, 詠一 or 映一) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese computer scientist * Eiichi Itai (born 1951), Japanese golfer *, Japanese sumo wrestler *, Japanese sport wrestler *, Japanese actor *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese film director *, Japanese photographer *, Japanese photographer *, Japanese karateka and judoka *, Japanese chemist and academic *, Japanese field hockey player *, Japanese politician *, Japanese chemist *, Japanese musician *, Japanese photographer *, Japanese politician *, Japanese businessman *, Japanese economist and academic *, Japanese Nordic combined skier *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese film director and screenwriter *, Japanese politician {{given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gokaiger
is Toei Company's 35th entry in its long-running Super Sentai metaseries of Japanese tokusatsu television series following ''Tensou Sentai Goseiger''. It follows a Pirate motif and premiered on TV Asahi on February 13, 2011, joining ''Kamen Rider OOO'' and then ''Kamen Rider Fourze'' as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super Hero Time programming block, until ''Gokaiger'' 's conclusion on February 19, 2012. The catchphrase for the series is . ''Gokaiger'' is a special anniversary series. Its protagonists are able to transform into not only their own unique, pirate-themed forms, but also all of the previous 34 Super Sentai teams, each of which have their own unique power that the Gokaigers can access. The series and related films also features reappearances of actors reprising their characters from each of the previous series. ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger'' began airing in South Korea in July 2012 as ''Power Rangers Captain Force'' (Hangul: 파워레인저 캡틴포스; RR: ''Paweo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
North Pole
The North Pole, also known as the Geographic North Pole or Terrestrial North Pole, is the point in the Northern Hemisphere where the Earth's rotation, Earth's axis of rotation meets its surface. It is called the True North Pole to distinguish from the Magnetic North Pole. The North Pole is by definition the northernmost point on the Earth, lying antipode (geography), antipodally to the South Pole. It defines geodetic latitude 90° North, as well as the direction of true north. At the North Pole all directions point south; all lines of longitude converge there, so its longitude can be defined as any degree value. No time zone has been assigned to the North Pole, so any time can be used as the local time. Along tight latitude circles, counterclockwise is east and clockwise is west. The North Pole is at the center of the Northern Hemisphere. The nearest land is usually said to be Kaffeklubben Island, off the northern coast of Greenland about away, though some perhaps semi-per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinichi Yuuki
Shin'ichi or Shinichi (しんいち, シンイチ) is a masculine Japanese given name. ''Shin'' and ''ichi'' are separated and it is pronounced . Possible writings Different kanji that are pronounced are combined with the kanji for " to give different names: *真一, "true, one" *信一, "belief, one" *伸一, "extend, one" *進一, "progress, one" *新一, "new, one" *慎一, "humility, one" *晋一, "advance, one" *紳一, "gentleman, one" *鎮一, "tranquilize, one" *愼一, "care, one" People with the name *Shinichi Aoki (紳一, born 1965), Japanese professional Go player *Shinichi Chiba (真一), also known as Sonny Chiba, a Japanese actor *Shinichi Fujimura (新一, born 1950), Japanese amateur archaeologist *, Japanese Zen Buddhist scholar, philosopher and tea master *, Japanese ice hockey player *Shinichi Hoshi (新一, 1926–1997), Japanese novelist and science fiction writer *, Japanese physician and writer * Shin'ichi Ishiwata (信一), Japanese scientist *Shinichi I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamaki Funakura
Tamaki may refer to: New Zealand *Tāmaki, a suburb of Auckland to the west of the Tamaki River *Tāmaki (New Zealand electorate), in Auckland *East Tāmaki, a suburb of Auckland to the east of the Tamaki River * Tamaki River, in Auckland * Tamaki Strait, between Waiheke Island and the North Island *Tāmaki isthmus, the location of the Auckland CBD and central suburbs *Auckland (Māori name) Other countries *Tamaki, Afghanistan *Tamaki, Mie is a town located in Watarai District, Mie Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 15,353 in 5844 households and a population density of 380 persons per km². The total area of the town was . Geography Tamaki is an inland mu ..., Japan Other uses * Tamaki (name), people {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akira Koizumi
Akira may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Akira'' (franchise), a Japanese cyberpunk franchise ** ''Akira'' (manga), a 1980s cyberpunk manga by Katsuhiro Otomo ** ''Akira'' (1988 film), an anime film adaptation of the manga ** ''Akira'' (video game), a 1988 video game based on the anime film **''Akira Psycho Ball'', a 2002 pinball simulator for PlayStation 2 based on the anime film ** ''Akira'' (planned film), a planned live-action film adaptation of the manga * ''Akira'' (2016 Hindi film), a Bollywood film starring Konkana Sen Sharma, Sonakshi Sinha and Anurag Kashyap * ''Akira'' (2016 Kannada film), a Kannada film starring Anish Tejeshwar * ''Akira'' (album), a 2017 album by Black Cab *"Akira", a song by Kaddisfly from ''Buy Our Intention; We'll Buy You a Unicorn'' Characters *Akira Yuki, a major character of the ''Virtua Fighter'' series of video games * Akira (''The Simpsons''), a Japanese chef on ''The Simpsons'' * Akira (''Akira''), a character from the 1980s cyberpunk m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
