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Gasshin Sentai Mechander Robo
was an anime series aired in 1977 in Japan. There were 35 episodes aired at 25 minutes each. It is also known as ''Gasshin Sentai Mechander Robo'', ''Mekander'', ''Mechander'', ''Combiner Battle Team Mekander Robot'', ''Combining Squadron Mechander Robo'', ''Mekander Robot'' and ''Mekanda''. It was produced by Tokyu Agency and animated by Wako Productions. Original story The Doron Empire, hailing from the Ganymede system came to Earth in order to conquer it. General Doron already overthrew the queen Medusa of Ganymede in the Magellan star cluster. Earth's defenses were no match; in a matter of days, 95% of the Earth fell under Doron's occupation. Doctor Shikishima, a brilliant scientist, places his last hopes for Earth in a robot (Mechander Robo) that he has created. The mother of Jimi would be reborn into a cyborg who is now the leader of the opposing forces and her memory could not recall the past. An interesting twist to the usual giant robot formula was that the Doron em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mecha
In science fiction, or mechs are giant robots or machines controlled by people, typically depicted as humanoid walking vehicles. The term was first used in Japanese (language), Japanese after shortening the English loanword or , but the meaning in Japanese is more inclusive, and or 'giant robot' is the narrower term. Fictional mecha vary greatly in size and shape, but are distinguished from vehicles by their humanoid or Biorobotics, biomorphic appearance, although they are bigger, often much bigger, than human beings. Different Genre#Subgenre, subgenres exist, with varying connotations of realism. The concept of Super Robot and Real Robot are two such examples found in Japanese anime and manga. Real-world piloted humanoid or non-humanoid Robot locomotion, robotic platforms, existing or planned, may also be called "mecha". In Japanese, "mecha" may refer to mobile machinery or vehicles (including aircraft) in general, manned or Mobile robot, otherwise. Characteristics 'Mec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuhiro Okaseko
Nobuhiro (written: 信広, 信宏, 信尋, 信淵, 信弘, 信敬, 修宏, 修弘, 伸宏, 伸博, 伸洋, 敦弘, 敦彦, 暢彦, 順大, 順裕, 展裕, 伸啓, 宣浩, or 亘弘) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese boxer *, Japanese footballer and manager *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese astronomer *, Japanese economist *, Japanese ''kugyō'' *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese golfer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese ''daimyō'' *, Japanese painter *, Japanese politician *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese scientist *, Japanese footballer *Nobuhiro Sonoda Nobuhiro Sonoda is a luthier of reputation, born in Tokyo, 1949, working and residing in Chiba, Japan, since 1999. His training was at Soroku Murata in Tokyo and Mittenwald School in Germany, where he passed his master's degree in 1982 under ... (born 1949), Japanese luthier *, Japanese film director *, Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natsuko Fuji
is a feminine Japanese given name. Possible writings Natsuko can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *夏子, "summer, child" *懐子, "reminiscence, yearn, child" *捺子, "press, print, affix a seal, stamp, child" *奈津子 "Nara, harbor, child" *菜津子 "vegetables, harbor, child" *那津子 "what, harbor, child" The name can also be written in hiragana なつこ, or katakana ナツコ. People ;with the given name Natsuko * Natsuko Aso (麻生 夏子), Japanese actress and J-pop actress * Natsuko Fujimori (藤森 奈津子), women's professional shogi player * Natsuko Hara (原 菜摘子), Japanese football midfielder who plays for NTV Beleza in the L. League *, Japanese concubine * Natsuko Higuchi (樋口 夏子), a Japanese author during the Meiji period and Japan´s first prominent woman writer of modern times * Natsuko Kuwatani (桑谷 夏子, born 1978), a Japanese voice actress *, Japanese swimmer * Natsuko Sone (曽根 菜津子), a Japanese c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaya Taki
Masaya () is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name. With an estimated population of 136,584 (2021), it is Nicaragua's fourth most populous city, and is culturally known as the City of Flowers. History It is believed that the Niquiranos were the first people to dwell in the land of Masaya (the Chorotegas had also inhabited these areas). There is evidence of their settlements in small towns like Nindiri, Niquinohomo and Monimbó from before the Spanish Conquest. One of the city's principle neighborhoods is Monimbó (which in Spanish means "close to the water") and is located very close to the lagoon. There is documented evidence that in the 6th century, Monimbó had a population of about 150 tributaries. Pedrarias Davila initiated the conquest of what is now Masaya in 1524 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masane Tsukayama
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator from Naha, Okinawa. His wife is opera singer . He is best known for dubbing over Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, Richard Gere, Liam Neeson and Gabriel Byrne. Filmography Film * ''Otoko wa Tsurai yo'' series ** '' Talk of the Town Tora-san'' (1978) (Painter) ** '' Tora's Tropical Fever'' (1980) (Dr. Chinen) ** '' Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san'' (1982) (Kanbara) ** ''Tora-san's Forbidden Love'' (1984) (Manager) ** ''Tora-san Confesses'' (1991) (Kitano) * ''Bayside Shakedown'' series ** '' Bayside Shakedown: The Movie'' (1998) (Shizuo Ikegami) **''Bayside Shakedown 2'' (2005) (Shizuo Ikegami) **''Bayside Shakedown 3'' (2010) (Shizuo Ikegami) **'' Bayside Shakedown: The Final'' (2012) (Shizuo Ikegami) * ''Okinawan Boys'' (1983) * ''Final Take'' (1986) * ''Dora-heita'' (2000) * ''Silk'' (2006) (Director) * ''Shizumanu Taiyō'' (2009) (Vice-President of NAL) * ''Our Homeland'' (2012) (Seong-ho's father) * '' Snow on the Blades'' (2014) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiko Yokozawa
, better known by the stage name , is a Japanese voice actress. She is most known for the roles of Dorami (''Doraemon''), Mami Sakura (''Esper Mami''), Benio Hanamura ('' Haikara-san ga Tōru''), and Sheeta ('' Castle in the Sky''). Filmography Anime *'' 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother'' (Fana) *'' Ashita e Attack'' (Sumie Nishi) *''Ashita e Free Kick]' (Sumie Nishi) *'' Ashita no Joe, Ashita no Joe 2'' (Jun Shioya) *''Astro Boy'' (1980) (Libyan) *''Aura Battler Dunbine'' (Silky Mau) *'' Bannertail: The Story of Gray Squirrel'' (Suu) *''Blue Seed'' (Yaobikuni) *'' Castle in the Sky'' (Sheeta) *''Charlotte of the Young Grass'' (Charlotte) *'' Cho Kosoku Galvion'' (Kei) *''City Hunter'' (Kumi) *'' Dokaben'' (Kyoko Asahina) *''Dragon Ball'' (1989) (Annin) *''Esper Mami'' (Mami Sakura) *'' Esper Mami: Hoshizora no Dancing Doll'' (Mami Sakura) *''Gauche the Cellist'' (Child mouse, girl with viola) *'' Haikara-san ga Tōru'' (Benio Hanamura) *''Hokkyoku no Muushika Miishika'' (Yuuri) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akio Nojima
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Nishitōkyō, Tokyo. His sons, Hirofumi Nojima and Kenji Nojima, are voice actors and his other son Satoshi is a nature writer. He was formerly affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society and is attached to Sigma Seven as of 2016. He is most known for the roles of Saga in ''Saint Seiya'' and the Japanese voice of KITT in ''Knight Rider''. Filmography Television animation *''Akakichi no Eleven'' (1970) – Saizou Yashima *'' Andersen Stories'' (1971) - Prince (The Little Mermaid) *''Sarutobi Ecchan'' (1971) – Taihei Tenka *''Gasshin Sentai Mechander Robo'' (1977) – Ryousuke Shikishima *''Invincible Super Man Zambot 3'' (1977) – Ichitarō Jin *''Rascal the Raccoon'' (1977) – Carl *''Shin Kyojin no Hoshi'' (1977) – Koichi Tabuchi *''Kagaku Bōkentai Tansar 5'' (1979) – Daichi Akai *''The Rose of Versailles'' (1979) – Bernard Châtelet *''Dogtanian and the Three Muskehounds'' (1981) – Aramis; Athos * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuyuki Sogabe
Kazuyuki Sogabe ( (formerly ) ''Sogabe Kazuyuki'', April 16, 1948 – September 17, 2006) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, musician and narrator. During his life, he has been attached to Theatre Echo; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. He also served as guitarist of the band Slapstick, which he formed in 1977 with fellow voice actors Tōru Furuya and Toshio Furukawa. In December 2000, Sogabe retired from voice acting when he felt a weakness in his own voice. After his retirement, his ongoing roles were replaced by other voice actors. He died on September 17, 2006, from esophageal cancer, with which he had been diagnosed two months before. He was 58 years old. Filmography Television animation 1970s *''Hurricane Polymar is a Japanese anime and OVA series produced by Tatsunoko Productions. The show was created by Tatsuo Yoshida, who had produced many of Tatsunoko's series. Other romanizations of the name include ''Hurricane Polymer'', and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akira Kamiya
is a Japanese voice actor. He played several notable roles in Japanese manga and anime television series, including Kenshiro in ''Fist of the North Star'', Ryo Saeba in ''City Hunter'' and Shutaro Mendo in ''Urusei Yatsura''. In mecha anime, he voiced Ryoma Nagare in ''Getter Robo'', Akira Hibiki in ''Brave Raideen'', Sanshirō Tsuwabuki in ''Gaiking'', Roy Focker in ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'', and Sincline in ''Beast King GoLion''. Biography Early life Kamiya was born in Yokohama. He graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Shiba Commercial High School and became a freelancer after being affiliated with Theatre Echo, Aoni Production, Production Baobab, Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society and Ups. Kamiya then founded Saeba Shoji, a talent agency. Background His father ran a furniture manufacturing factory, but it suddenly closed and his parents divorced. After that, Kamiya's mother raised him and his brother. As a result of his mother's search for work, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ichiro Mizuki
, better known by his stage name , was a Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor and actor best known for his work on theme songs for anime and tokusatsu. For over 50 years, he had recorded over 1,200 songs for Japanese film, television, video and video games. He was referred to by fans and fellow performers alike as the of the ''anison'', or anime music genre. He produced the singing duo Apple Pie since 1990 and created the Anison band JAM Project in 2000. Biography Career Mizuki was born in Setagaya, Tokyo. In January 1968, he signed to the Nippon Columbia label and released his first single called "Kimi ni sasageru Boku no Uta", composed by Kanae Wada. In 1971, Mizuki recorded the song which was used as the opening theme for ''Genshi Shōnen Ryū''. This began his foray into recording well over 1200 songs for various soundtracks as well as original singles and albums. Other early songs sung by Mizuki include the themes to '' Chojin Barom 1'', ''Mazinger Z'', ''Bab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satoshi Tozan
is a generally masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings *哲, "intelligent, philosophy, clear" *悟, "bodhi, enlightenment, apprehension" *敏, "quick, sharp" *智, "knowledge, wisdom" *聡, "intelligent, clever, bright" *慧, "bright, intelligent" *訓, "teach, instruct" *諭, "teach, to lead" People with the name *, Japanese politician *, Japanese surgeon and astronaut *, Japanese politician *, Japanese actor and voice actor *, Japanese journalist *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese judoka and mixed martial artist *, Japanese jazz guitarist *, Japanese politician *, Japanese origami master * Satoshi Kanazawa (born 1962), American-British evolutionary psychologist *, Japanese scientist *, Japanese linguist *, Illustrator *, Japanese professional wrestler *, Japanese baseball player *, film director, animator, screenwriter and manga artist *, Japanese swimmer *, Japanese actor *, Japanese computer scientist *, Japanese actor and voice actor *, Japanese journalist and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masayuki Hayashi
is the pseudonym of , a well-known director of anime. He works frequently with the animation studio Madhouse (which he co-founded), though he is a freelance director not employed directly by any one studio. He began working in the animation industry—at age 17—as an in-between animator on the 1958 film ''Hakujaden''. His works have won and been nominated for multiple awards, including a nomination for Best Film (''Metropolis'') at the 2001 Festival de Cine de Sitges. Rintaro is a fan of science fiction, and has been influenced by American westerns, gangster films, film noir, and French films. Additionally, he was influenced by Osamu Tezuka, and worked with him on ''Kimba the White Lion'' and ''Astro Boy''. He said that when he was making ''Metropolis'', which was based on Tezuka's manga of the same name, he "wanted to communicate Tezuka's spirit". Rintaro personally introduced the film at the Big Apple Anime Fest in 2001, where it was screened before its theatrical release by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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