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Ippatsuman
is a Japanese anime television series broadcast from February 13, 1982 to March 26, 1983, comprising 58 episodes. It is the sixth entry to the '' Time Bokan'' series by Tatsunoko Productions and the second series to feature a super robot as the main hero. The series succeeded '' Yattodetaman'' and preceded '' Itadakiman'' in 1983. The title character is playable in the fighting game '' Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars''. Story In the 1990s-era Osteandel City is the headquarters of Time Lease, a business that leases almost everything you could ask for, including powerful robots. They are proud of themselves for being number one in the international ranking of billionaires for the past ten consecutive years. Meanwhile, there is another lease company in the same city called Skull Lease, where the notorious villain trio work as top executives. Their ostensible object is to disgrace the credit of Time Lease and replace them as the leading enterprise. However, they have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kei Tomiyama
, better known by his stage name , was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and narrator born in Anshan, Manchukuo. Tomiyama was affiliated with Aoni Production and Production Baobab. Tomiyama is best known for his roles in ''Tiger Mask'' (Naoto Date/Tiger Mask), ''Space Battleship Yamato'' (Susumu Kodai), ''UFO Robo Grendizer'' (Duke Fleed/Daisuke Umon), the ''Time Bokan'' series (Narrator), '' GeGeGe no Kitaro 3rd Series'' (Nezumi-Otoko), ''Chibi Maruko-chan'' (Tomozō Sakura, Shintarō Honami), and ''Legend of the Galactic Heroes'' ( Yang Wen-li). Life Kunichika Tomiyama was born on October 13, 1938 in Anshan, Fengtian, Manchukuo (in modern-day China). Tomiyama dropped out of Nihon University's art department. His first few roles were secondary characters in shows such as ''Gigantor'' (1963), '' Prince Planet'' (1965), ''Astro Boy'' (1965), ''Oraa Guzura Dado'' (1967), ''Speed Racer'' (1967), ''Ōgon Bat'' (1967), '' Princess Knight'' (1967), ''Animal 1'' (1968), and ''Dokachin th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takao Koyama
is a Japanese screenwriter and novelist focusing on anime productions. His name was written as until 1987. Career He graduated from Waseda University in 1972 and joined to Tatsunoko Production as a story creator and a screenwriter. He left from Tatsunoko in 1975, but he was related to the :Time Bokan Series, Time Bokan series, one of the most successful anime series of Tatsunoko, from Time Bokan in 1975 to the last series, Itadakiman in 1983. After leaving from Tatsunoko, he wrote several screenplays such as ''Dragon Ball (TV series), Dragon Ball'' and ''Saint Seiya'' of Toei Animation. In parallel with works as screenwriter, he is endeavoring to bring up young talents. In 1986, he found "Anime Scenario House" to train the young anime scenario writers. By 1987, young screenwriters such as Satoru Akahori, Hiroyuki Kawasaki, Katsuyuki Sumisawa, Keiko Nobumoto and Aya Matsui graduated from Koyama's school. The school became Brother Noppo, company to support screenwriters, in 1988. K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eriko Hara
is a Japanese voice actress formerly employed by Arts Vision. Filmography Television animation *''Gyakuten! Ippatsuman'' (1982) - Ran Houmu *''Tokimeki Tonight'' (1982) - Ranze Eto *''Ginga Hyōryū Vifam'' (1983) - Shalon Publin *'' Once Upon a Time... Space'' (1984) - Petit *'' Blue Comet SPT Layzner'' (1985) - Rei *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (1986) - Elle Vianno *'' Uchūsen Sagittarius'' (1986) - Karin *''Kimagure Orange Road'' (1987) - Hikaru Hiyama *'' Goldfish Warning!'' (1991) - Cow Beauty *'' Sailor Moon'' (1992) - Murido *''The Brave Express Might Gaine'' (1993) - Ruriko Senpuji *''Muka Muka Paradise'' (1993) - Ranka Gotenba *''Sailor Moon R'' (1993) - Nipasu *''Slam Dunk'' (1993) - Ayako *''Sailor Moon S'' (1994) - Unazuki Furuhata *''Sailor Moon SuperS'' (1995) - Hebihanabiko, Paopao-musume *''Sailor Moon Sailor Stars'' (1996) - Sailor Iron Mouse/Chuuko Nezu *'' Mamotte Shugogetten'' (1998) - Kaori Aihara Theatrical animation *'' Doraemon: Nobita's Parallel "Journ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisuke Gōri
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Kōtō, Tokyo. Throughout his life, he was attached to TV Talent Center Tokyo, Yoshizawa Theatre School and then Mausu Promotion; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. His real name, as well as his former stage name, was . He was best known for his roles in the ''Dragon Ball'' series (as Mister Satan and numerous other characters), the ''Gundam'' series (as Dozle Zabi and Bask Om), ''Ninja Scroll'' (as Gemma Himuro), ''Kinnikuman'' (as Robin Mask), ''Patlabor'' (as Hiromi Yamazaki), ''Star Fox'' (as Pigma Dengar), '' Dead or Alive'' (as Bass Armstrong), ''Tekken'' (as Heihachi Mishima), and ''Soulcalibur'' (as Edge Master) – as well as his distinctive deep, booming voice. Death According to fellow voice actors, Gōri was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus a few years prior to his death and his vision was affected by retinal detachment as a result of the disease. He complained to coworkers, During ... [...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] |
Issei Futamata
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator from Misawa, Aomori. He is best known for the roles of Skullomania (''Street Fighter EX'' and ''Fighting EX Layer''), Yusaku Godai (''Maison Ikkoku''), Chibi (''Urusei Yatsura''), Kiyoshi Shusse (''High School! Kimengumi''), Kinkotsuman (''Kinnikuman''), and Saburou (''Sazae-san''). His wife is fellow voice actress . Biography After graduating from high school, he worked for about a year in Tokyo to buy a motorcycle. He then finished work after "achieving his purpose". After attending a vocational school for DJs, he made his voice actor debut. Futamata is a regular voice actor on Rumiko Takahashi's work. He voiced Yusaku Godai in ''Maison Ikkoku'', Chibi in ''Urusei Yatsura'', Hikaru Gosunkugi in ''Ranma ½'' and Tesso in ''Inuyasha''. In 2013, he married voice actress Tomoka Kiriyama. On July 3, 2014, their first child was born. Filmography Television animation ;1970s *''Future Boy Conan'' (1978) (Monte) *''Haikara-san ga Tōru'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsunoko Production
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 (Tatsunoko provided animation work on the ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' TV series), and Kazuo Yamazaki. Sasagawa is notable for bringing his fondness for comedy animation to the forefront in Tatsunoko series such as the ''Time Bokan'' (1975) franchise. The company later licensed ''Macross'' to Harmony Gold, who then produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masako Katsuki
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator formerly affiliated with Theater Echo and now with 81 Produce. Following her debut in ''Shiroi Kiba: White Fang Monotagari'' as the role of Mary Scott, Katsuki has lent her voice to several notable anime, Japanese-dubbed films and TV series, games, drama CDs, narration, and commercials. Some of her best-known roles include: Maria Von Trapp in ''Trapp Family Story'', Reccoa Londe in ''Zeta Gundam'', Maya Kitajima in '' Glass Mask'', Masuyo Ikari in ''High School! Kimengumi'', Michiru Kaioh/Sailor Neptune in '' Sailor Moon'' and Tsunade in ''Naruto''. Filmography Anime Films Video games Tokusatsu Drama CDs Overseas dubbing Other Discography ; Albums * ''Ame ha suki desu ka'' (雨は好きですか) ; Character albums and songs * ''Sayonara no Daimeshi'' (さよならの代名詞) (Yoroiden Samurai Troopers ''Ronin Warriors'', known in Japan by its original title , is a Japanese anime series created b ... [...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 (Tatsunoko provided animation work on the ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' TV series), and Kazuo Yamazaki. Sasagawa is notable for bringing his fondness for comedy animation to the forefront in Tatsunoko series such as the ''Time Bokan'' (1975) franchise. The company later licensed ''Macross'' to Harmony Gold, who then produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroshi Sasagawa
is a Japanese creator of several anime and manga series. His name is romanized in some sources as ''Hiroshi Sasakawa''. Career Born in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, he is well known as one of creators of ''Time Bokan'' series (with Ippei Kuri, Mitsuki Nakamura and Yoshitaka Amano), he has directed several animation works in the fantasy and science fiction genre, many (though not all) of them with Tatsunoko Production. List of works * ''Space Ace'' (1965-1966) * ''Speed Racer'' (1967-1968) * ''Oraa Guzura Dado'' (1967-1968) * ''Dokachin the Primitive Boy'' (1968-1969) * ''The Genie Family'' (Hakushon Daimao) (1969-1970) * ''The Funny Judo Champion'' (Inakappe Taishou; original manga by Noboru Kawasaki) (1970-1972) * ''Hyppo and Thomas'' (1971-1972) * ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'' (1972-1974) * '' Demetan Croaker, The Boy Frog'' (1973) * ''The Song of Tentomushi'' (''Tentomushi no Uta''; original manga by Noboru Kawasaki) (1974-1976) * '' Tekkaman: The Space Knight ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noriko Tsukase
was a Japanese voice actress and chanson singer active during the 1970s and 1980s. Her most popular roles included Spank in ''Ohayō! Spank'', Miss Alphonne in the original ''Cutie Honey'' TV series and Non (as well as Furu-Furu the cat) in ''Majokko Megu-chan''. Other noteworthy roles included: Danko-sensei in '' Kosoku Denjin Albegas''; Kintaro Isu in ''The Song of Tentomushi'', Tamu-Tamu in ''Temple the Balloonist''; Hajime in ''Doteraman''; Harubo in ''Ippatsuman''; Shota in ''Plawres Sanshiro''; Jacky in ''Jacky the Bear Cub''; Mars (the Sphinx's daughter) in ''Unico in the Island of Magic''; Teko in '' Mahou Shōjo Lalabel''; Tera in ''Future Boy Conan''; and Panny (Pamie) in '' Adventures of the Little Koala''. In addition, she was credited with a number of minor or guest roles in series such as ''Devilman'', ''Dragon Ball'', ''Tokimeki Tonight'', ''Gatchaman'', ''Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs'', '' Alps no Shōjo Heidi'', ''Dororon Enma-kun'' and ''Himitsu no Akko-chan' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuyo Aoki
is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. She is employed by the talent management firm Kiraboshi. Biography Filmography Television animation *''Future Boy Conan'' (1978) – Jimsy *''Doraemon'' (1979) – Giant's mom; Sewashi (First); Jaiko (Second) Unknown date *'' Adventures of Tom Sawyer'' (Japanese version) – Huckleberry Finn *'' Story of the Alps: My Annette'' – Jean *''Anime Himitsu no Hanazono'' – Susan Sowerby *'' Akage no Ann'' – Charlie *'' Ashita e Free Kick'' – Tomiko Ohta *'' Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear'' – Tokuyama *''Fruits Basket'' – Mother of Element *'' Hanada Shōnen Shi'' – Tatsu Yanagihara *'' Magical Taruruuto-kun'' – Jabao's mother *''Maison Ikkoku'' – Hanae Ichinose *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' – Anma *''My Love Story!!'' – Yuriko Gouda *''Obatarian'' – Hiroe *''Onegai! Samia Don'' – Robert *'' rratime: Born Dragon Note!'' – Kevin Aprilio (young) *''Voltron'' – Hisu ("Nanny" in the English version) *'' Oz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |