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Heavy Metal L-Gaim
is a mecha anime television series, begun in 1984, which was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino. Its characters and mecha were designed by Mamoru Nagano, who would later go on to create ''The Five Star Stories''. ''Heavy Metal L-Gaim'' takes place in the Pentagona System, a solar system made up of five planets. Oldna Poseidal, the legendary emperor from the planet Gastogal leads his 24 Temple Knights from planet to planet until all have fallen under his control. His final victory is on the planet Mizum in 3975 when he defeats Kamon Walha V, ruler of the Yaman Clan. Kamon hides his heir, Kamon Myroad on the planet Mizum with the legendary white mecha, L-Gaim. Fifteen years later, now grown up and known as Daba Myroad, he leads a rebellion to free the planets of Pentagona from Poseidal's grasp. Plot On the planet Koam, Daba Myroad and his friend Mirao Kyao fight off a group of thieves. One, Fanneria Amu, defects after falling in love with Daba. Daba promises one dying thief to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mecha Anime
Mecha anime and manga, known in Japan as and , are anime and manga that feature robots (mecha) in battle. The genre is broken down into two subcategories; "super robot", featuring super-sized, implausible robots, and "real robot", where robots are governed by realistic physics and technological limitations. Mecha series cover a wide variety of genres, from action to comedy to drama, and the genre has expanded into other media, such as video game adaptations. Mecha has also contributed to the popularity of scale model robots. History The 1940 short manga featured a powered, piloted, mechanical octopus. The 1943 Yokoyama Ryūichi's propaganda manga featured a sword-wielding, steam-powered, giant humanoid mecha. The first series in the mecha genre was Mitsuteru Yokoyama's 1956 manga ''Tetsujin 28-go'' (which was later animated in 1963 and also released abroad as ''Gigantor''). Yokoyama was inspired to become a manga creator by Osamu Tezuka, and began serializing the manga in ''Shon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hōchū Ōtsuka
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator affiliated with the talent management firm Crazy Box. He is best known for his roles as the voices of Kyao Mirao in ''Heavy Metal L-Gaim''; Mont Blanc Noland in ''One Piece''; Yazan Gable in ''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam''; Akira Sendō in ''Slam Dunk''; SignalMan in ''Gekisou Sentai Carranger''; Imagin, Deneb in ''Kamen Rider Den-O'', Abuto in ''Gintama'', Makoto Sōda in '' Captain Tsubasa''; Jiraiya in ''Naruto'' and Sakonji Urokodaki in ''Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba''. He is also known for dubbing for Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donnie Yen (especially in ''Ip Man'' series), Jeff Goldblum, Ray Liotta, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley, Brent Spiner, Robert Patrick and many more. He was also the first dubbing voice actor of Kiefer Sutherland and Christopher Lambert in their early days. Filmography Television animation ;1983 *'' Captain Tsubasa'' – Makoto Sōda *''Urusei Yatsura'' – Kuroko, Man in Glasses ;1984 *''Heavy Metal L-Gaim'' – Mirau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bandai Namco Franchises
is a Japanese multinational corporation, multinational toy manufacturer and distributor headquartered in Taitō, Tokyo. Its international branches, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectables America and Bandai UK, are respectively headquartered in Irvine, California and Richmond, London. Bandai is a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Holdings and is the parent company's core toy production division. From 1981 until 2001, Bandai produced video game consoles. Bandai was founded by World War II veteran Naoharu Yamashina as Bandai-Ya on July 5, 1950 as the corporate spin-off of a textile wholesaler. The company began as a distributor of metallic toys and rubber swimming rings, before moving to metal cars and aircraft models. It was renamed Bandai Co., Ltd. in 1961 and achieved considerable success with its action figures based on the anime ''Astro Boy''. History Origins and success with toys (1947–1968) In 1947, Naoharu Yamashina began working for a Kanazawa-based textile wholesaler. The eldest s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986 Anime OVAs
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. *January 11 – The Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. * January 13– 24 – South Yemen Civil War. * January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. *January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. * January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date to avoid a coincidence of dates with Dictator Idi Amin's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984 Anime Television Series Debuts
Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). * January 10 ** The United States and the Vatican (Holy See) restore full diplomatic relations. ** The Victoria Agreement is signed, institutionalising the Indian Ocean Commission. *January 24 – Steve Jobs launches the Macintosh personal computer in the United States. February * February 3 ** Dr. John Buster and the research team at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center announce history's first embryo transfer from one woman to another, resulting in a live birth. ** STS-41-B: Space Shuttle ''Challenger'' is launched on the 10th Space Shuttle mission. * February 7 – Astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart make the first untethered space walk. * February 8– 19 – The 1984 Winter Olympics are held in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisuki (website)
was a Japanese website focused on streaming anime content, which was founded in 2013 by Asatsu-DK and six production companies: Toei Animation, Aniplex, Sunrise, TMS Entertainment, Nihon Ad Systems, and Dentsu. Daisuki was managed by Anime Consortium Japan, an anime content joint venture financed by Asatsu-DK, Bandai Namco, the Cool Japan Fund, and several animation studios, and which is currently managed by Bandai Namco. The service was terminated on October 31, 2017, at 11:59 JST. However, streaming of ''Dragon Ball Super'' continued until February 22, 2018, when it was transferred to DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME. Content Originally airing 30 episodes of content on May 16, the first series to be included were ''Sword Art Online'', '' Puella Magi Madoka Magica'', '' The Prince of Tennis: The National Tournament'', '' Lupin III: Part II'', ''Mobile Suit Z Gundam'', and '' Mobile Suit Gundam SEED''. History Originally set to launch in April 2013, Daisuki was delayed until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mami Ayukawa
is a Japanese singer from Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. Theme songs * ''Kaze no No Reply'' (風のノー・リプライ), second opening theme song from TV series ''Heavy Metal L-Gaim'' (1984) * ''Zeta – Toki wo Koete'' (Z・刻をこえて), first opening theme song from TV series ''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (1985) * ''Hoshizora no Believe'' (星空のBelieve), ending theme song from TV series ''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (1985) * ''Yume Iro Chaser'' (夢色チェイサー), first opening theme song from TV series ''Metal Armor Dragonar'' (1987) * ''Illusion wo Sagashite'' (イリュージョンをさがして), first ending theme song from TV series ''Metal Armor Dragonar'' (1987) Discography Singles * – Collaboration with Hiroko Moriguchi (born June 13, 1968 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan), better known by her stage name is a female Japanese singer and tarento. Moriguchi is affiliated with the talent agency NoReason Inc., where she also serves as Second Produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MIQ (vocalist)
, previously known as MIO, is a Japanese pop singer and vocal trainer from Minato, Tokyo. She is known for her performances on the soundtracks of various anime, notably the theme songs of Sunrise's ''Combat Mecha Xabungle'' ''Aura Battler Dunbine'' ''Heavy Metal L-Gaim'' '' Star Musketeer Bismark'' and '' Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory''. The throaty, soulful timbre of her voice was uncharacteristic of Japanese vocalists of the 1980s (although it has become more commonplace today). MIQ has listed Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, and Chaka Khan as influences on her vocal style. Her vocal delivery was a major reason she was signed to a contract with King Records. She is also fairly fluent in English as is evident by her English renditions of "Dunbine Tobu" and "Time for L-Gaim" and noted by fellow anime theme singer Ichirou Mizuki at ANIME JAPAN FES IN HK 2007 in Hong Kong. Partial discography *"HEY YOU" – ''Combat Mecha Xabungle'' Insert song (1982) * – ''Combat Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomomichi Nishimura
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who works for Arts Vision. He is most known for the roles of the Narrator of ''YuYu Hakusho'', Tsuchikage Ohnoki (''Naruto''), Mitsuyoshi Anzai (''Slam Dunk''), Shibaraku Tsurugibe (''Mashin Hero Wataru''), and Jamitov Hymem (''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam''). In video games, he is best known as the voice of Akuma/Gouki and M. Bison/Vega (''Street Fighter''). Filmography Television animation ;1970s * ''Lupin the Third Part II'' (1978) (Onabess' Aide) (ep. 42) ;1980s * ''Urusei Yatsura'' (1981–1986) ( Principal) * ''Heavy Metal L-Gaim'' (1984-1985) (Giwaza Lowau) * '' Transformers: Headmasters'' (1987-1988) (Cyclonus) * '' Transformers: Victory'' (1989) (Deathcobra) (ep. 19) ;1990s * ''Future GPX Cyber Formula'' (1991) (Pitalia Lope) * ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' (1995) (Captain of Over the Rainbow) * ''Street Fighter II V'' (1995) (Balrog/Mike Bison) * ''Slayers'' (1995) (Mr. Rossburg) * '' Initial D'' (1998) (Yuuichi Tachibana) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shō Hayami
, known professionally as , is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. He is mainly known for his smooth, deep voice. During his career, he has played a wide range of characters from kind-hearted heroes ( Father Remington, Maximilian Jenius, Nicholas D. Wolfwood) to twisted sociopaths (Sōsuke Aizen, Muraki Kazutaka, Enrico Maxwell and ''LoL'' champion Jhin). He is married to Rei Igarashi and works for Rush Style. Filmography Television animation ;1981 *''Queen Millennia'', Millennium Thief A (as Yasushi Ōhama) ;1982 *''Armored Fleet Dairugger XV'', Tatsuo Izumo *''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'', Maximilian Jenius *'' The New Adventures of Maya the Honey Bee'', Max ;1983 *''Aura Battler Dunbine'', Burn Bunnings *'' Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne'', Terryman, The Ninja, The Hawkman *''The Super Dimension Century Orguss'', Kei Katsuragi ;1984 *''Heavy Metal L-Gaim'', Gavlet Gablae, Preita Quoize ;1986 *'' Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin'', Kisaragi *'' Machine Robo: Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mika Doi
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator who was born in Sendai.Doi, Hitoshi. She's also the Japanese voice actor for the charcacter Daisy Duck"Doi Mika" ''Seiyuu Database''. January 3, 2011. Retrieved January 4, 2011. Filmography Television animation * ''Tokimeki Tonight'' (1982-1983) (Mieru) (ep 10, 24) * ''Magical Princess Minky Momo'' (1982) (Mama) * ''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' (1982) (Misa Hayase) * ''Aura Battler Dunbine'' (1983) (Mabel Frozen) * ''Genesis Climber Mospeada'' (1983) (Houquet et Rose) * '' Magical Angel Creamy Mami'' (1983) (Natsume Morisawa) * ''Heavy Metal L-Gaim'' (1984) (Full Flat) * ''The Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross'' (1984) (Lana Isavia) * ''Moomin'' (1990) (Too-Ticky) * ''Yu Yu Hakusho'' (1992) (Woman) * ''Sailor Moon'' (1993) (Queen Serenity) * ''Fushigi Yuugi'' (1995) (Subaru) * ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' (1995) ( Naoko Akagi) * ''Wedding Peach'' (1995) (Rain Devila) * ''Rurouni Kenshin'' (1996) (Takani Megumi) * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saeko Shimazu
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator from Isehara. Shimazu is notable for having had voice roles in all four of the major anime television series based on the works of Rumiko Takahashi - she played Shinobu Miyake in ''Urusei Yatsura'', Sayoko Kuroki in ''Maison Ikkoku'', Kodachi Kuno in ''Ranma ½'', and Abi-hime in ''InuYasha''. Shimazu is currently a freelancer. Filmography Television animation ;1980 *''Space Warrior Baldios'' (Emily) *''Rescueman'' (Nana) *'' Mighty Atom'' (Midori) ;1981 *''Urusei Yatsura'' (Shinobu Miyake) *''Golden Warrior Gold Lightan'' (Emi Takakura, Aishi Raitan) *''Dr. Slump'' (Hiyoko) *''Dokonjō Gaeru'' (Pato) *''Muteking, The Dashing Warrior'' (Kiyomi) ;1982 *''Gyakuten! Ippatsuman'' (Mikaduki Nana) *'' Sasuga no Sarutobi'' (Kirigia Mako) *''Combat Mecha Xabungle'' (Rag Uralo) *''Don Dracula'' (Chocola) *''Miss Machiko'' (Ririi Sugishita) *''Magical Princess Minky Momo'' (Merijien, Chimuru, Teia) ;1983 *'' Cobra'' (Eris) *''Aura Bat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
