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Ideon
is a 1980 anime television series produced by Sunrise, created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, produced immediately following his most famous work, ''Mobile Suit Gundam''. It first premiered on TV Tokyo from 1980 to 1981, followed by two feature films in 1982, and was later broadcast in Japan by the satellite TV network Animax from September 2006. Its mechanical designs were created by Yuichi Higuchi at Studio Submarine. The television series credited only the design studio, while Higuchi received full credit for the subsequent films. The characters were designed by Tomonori Kogawa. The series won the Animage Anime Grand Prix prize for the second half of 1980. Plot summary Television Series (prior to the ending) ''Space Runaway Ideon'' begins in 2300, far enough in the future that mankind has begun colonizing other planets. On the planet Solo in the Andromeda Galaxy, a group of archaeologists have come across the mysterious remains of the Ideon—three large armored ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshiyuki Tomino
is a Japanese mecha anime creator, animator, director, screenwriter, songwriter and novelist best known for creating the ''Gundam'' anime franchise. He was born in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, and studied at Nihon University's College of Art. Career & Legacy Tomino began his career in 1963 with Osamu Tezuka's company, Mushi Productions, scripting the storyboards and screenplay of the first Japanese anime television series, '' Tetsuwan Atomu'' (also known as ''Astro Boy''). According to anime producer Seiji Suzuki, while at the company, he was under the mentorship of Hiroshi Wakao, the later founder and first president of production studio Shaft. He later became one of the most important members of the anime studio Sunrise, going on to direct numerous anime through the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Tomino is perhaps best known for his transformation of the "Super Robot" mecha anime genre into the "Real Robot" genre with 1979's ''Mobile Suit Gundam'', the first in the ''Gundam'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunrise (company)
, previously and still famously known as Sunrise Inc., is a Japanese animation studio founded in September 1972 and is based in Ogikubo, Tokyo. Its former names were also Soeisha, Nippon Sunrise and Sunrise Studio. Its primary division, , is renowned for critically praised and popular original anime series such as '' Gundam'', '' Cowboy Bebop'', ''Space Runaway Ideon'', '' Armored Trooper Votoms'', '' Magic God Hero Legend Wataru'', '' Yoroiden Samurai Troopers'', ''Future GPX Cyber Formula'', '' Crush Gear Turbo'', ''The Vision of Escaflowne'', ''Love Live!'', ''Witch Hunter Robin'', '' My-HiME'', '' My-Otome'', '' Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion'', ''Tiger & Bunny'', and '' Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon'', as well as its numerous adaptations of acclaimed light novels including '' Crest of the Stars'', '' Dirty Pair'', ''Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere'' and ''Accel World'', and manga such as '' City Hunter'', ''Inuyasha'', '' Outlaw Star'', '' Yakitate!! Japan'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiko Toda
is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and narrator from Nagoya, Aichi. Her most famous role is the voice of the children's hero Anpanman on the long running anime ''Soreike! Anpanman''. She was also the voice of Thomas the Tank Engine in the Japanese dub of ''Thomas & Friends'' from Season 1 to Season 8. She was once married to Shuichi Ikeda and Junichi Inoue. Career She first became an actress in fifth grade and then relocated to Tokyo in 1973 to become an idol singer. She then later joined Nachi Nozawa's theatre company. Also a musical theatre actress, she has appeared in musicals like "Sweet Charity" and "Dance of the Fleet Lady". She won Japanese Academy Award as the supporting actress for '' Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald'' in 1997. Toda has dubbed over actresses like Jodie Foster, Linda Hamilton, Sigourney Weaver, Sandra Bullock, Michelle Pfeiffer and Carrie Anne Moss for dubs of American live-action movies. She's voiced Rui Kisugi for the new animated City Hunter mo ... [...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] |
Sukehiro Tomita
is a Japanese scenario writer. He is known for his work on ''Digimon Frontier'', ''Gall Force'', ''Genesis Climber MOSPEADA'', ''Mobile Suit Victory Gundam'', ''Sailor Moon'', '' Macross II'', '' B't X'' and '' Wedding Peach''. Screenwriting Anime television series * series head writer denoted in bold *'' Ganso Tensai Bakabon'' (1977) *''Cho Super Car Gattaiger'' (1977-1978) *''Gekisou! Rubenkaiser'' (1977-1978) *'' Majokko Tickle'' (1978) *'' Starzinger'' (1978-1979) *''Megaloman'' (1979) *'' Invincible Robo Trider G7'' (1980) *''King Arthur'' (1980) *''Space Runaway Ideon'' (1980-1981) *'' Fisherman Sanpei'' (1980-1982) *''Saikyo Robo Daioja'' (1981) *'' Dotakon'' (1981) *''GoShogun'' (1981) *'' Galaxy Cyclone Braiger'' (1981) *''Dash Kappei'' (1982) *''Fang of the Sun Dougram'' (1982-1983) *''Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' (1982-1983) *'' Love Me, My Knight'' (1983) *'' Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman'' (1983) *''Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (1983-1984) *''Aura Battler Dunbi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koichi Sugiyama
was a Japanese composer, conductor, and orchestrator. He was best known for composing the music for the '' Dragon Quest'' franchise, along with several other video games, anime, film, and television shows. Classically trained, Sugiyama was considered a major inspiration for other Japanese game music composers and was active from the 1960s until his death from septic shock in 2021. Sugiyama was also a council member of the Japanese Society for Rights of Authors, Composers, and Publishers (JASRAC), board member of the Japan Institute for National Fundamentals, and honorary chairman of the Japanese Backgammon Society. Prior to his death, he was given the Order of the Rising Sun and was named a Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government. He also engaged in politics and activism, such as the promotion of Japanese nationalism and the denial of Japanese war crimes. Career Early life and television career Sugiyama was born in Tokyo, Japan, on April 11, 1931. While ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiko Hisamura
is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Hisamura worked under her maiden name before her marriage and for a long time afterward, so that name is still often used, even among fans. She is currently affiliated with 81 Produce since 2015. Hisamura has voiced many characters in the ''World Masterpiece Theater'' anime series from Nippon Animation, including lead roles Anne from '' Anne of Green Gables'', Jo from '' Little Women'' and supporting role Lavinia in '' Little Princess Sara''. She is also well-known for her roles as Mai in '' Dragon Ball'' and as Gin in '' Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin'' Anime TV *'' Anime Sanjūshi'' (Aramis) *''Bikkuriman'' (Rojin Hood, Shintei Hood) *'' Biriken'' (Gariken) *'' Biriken Nan demo Shōkai'' (Gariken) *'' Bōkensha'' (Queen Isabel) *'' Captain Tsubasa'' (Tarō Misaki (young), Kaori Matsumoto, Yuzo Morisaki) *''City Hunter'' (Aya (ep.40)) *'' DNA^2'' (Oharu) *''Cybot Robotchi'' (Sachiko aka "Sgt. Sally" in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuo Hayashi
is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Theater Echo, and is skilled in Buyō. Roles Television animation *''Ippotsu Kanta-kun'' (Kōzan) *'' Legendary Giant God Ideon'' (Gije Zaral) *''Pokémon'' (Russell) *''Space Battleship Yamato II'' (Yasuo Nanbu) *'' Space Battleship Yamato III'' (Yasuo Nanbu) *'' Stellvia of the Universe'' (Tamotsu Kazamatsuri) *''Cardcaptor Sakura'' ( Clow Reed) *''Saint Seiya'' ( Hound Asterion) OVA *'' Legend of the Galactic Heroes'' (Horst Sinzer) Dubbing roles *'' Armageddon'' (Rockhound (Steve Buscemi)) *''Prison Break'' ( Brad Bellick) *''West Side Story'' (1979 TBS edition) (Loco (Jaime Rogers)) Tokusatsu * ''Kamen Rider Amazon'' (Spider Beastman (ep. 1), Snake Beastman (ep. 7), Diving Beetle Beastman (ep. 16)) * '' Kamen Rider Stronger'' (Kikkaijin Hasamigani(ep. 24) ) * '' Choudenshi Bioman'' (Bio Hunter Silva (ep. 37 - 49)) * '' Gekisou Sentai Carranger'' (SS Pamaan (ep. 24)/Zoku Red (ep. 24)) * '' Seijuu Senta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanae Takagi
is a Japanese voice actress who works for Aoni Production. She is married to voice actor Naoki Tatsuta. Major roles * Tsukino Ikuko, Grape (ep 24), and Hell Ant (ep 50) in Sailor Moon (xxxx) * Kanna Natsuyama ("Angie Roberts" in the U.S. dub) in The Flying House (xxxx) * Midori Shimura in Groizer X (1976) * Jane in Akage no An (1979) * Chiyo in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) * Fard Malaka Space Runaway Ideon (1980) * Tenko Yokohama in Miss Machiko (1981–83) * Pandora in Yattodetaman (1981) * Michiko in Gyakuten! Ippatsuman (1982) * Noriko Mabuchi in Animated Classics of Japanese Literature (1986) * Satomi-sensei in Himitsu no Akko-chan (1988) * Midori Higashi in Casshan (1993) * Bibimba in Kinnikuman Nisei (2002) Dubbing *''Miracles'' (Belle Kao (Gloria Yip Gloria Yip Wan-Yee (, born January 13, 1973, in Hong Kong, the elder of two sisters and daughter of prominent businessman Yip Shao) is a Hong Kong actress and singer, best known for her four films with director Lam Ngai ... [...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 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 biomorphic appearance, although they are bigger, often much bigger, than human beings. Different 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 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 otherwise. Characteristics 'Mecha' is an abbreviation, first used in Japanese, of 'mechanical'. In Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yō Inoue
, also known by her stage name , was a Japanese voice actress. Inoue was diagnosed with lung cancer in late 2001, underwent treatments during 2002, and her condition deteriorated rapidly in the last month of her life. At the time of her death she was represented by the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. She had previously been represented by Production Baobab, Office Osawa, and others. Her role as Bakura in ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters'' was replaced by Rika Matsumoto. Selected filmography *'' Urusei Yatsura'' ( Ran (First Voice)) *'' Osomatsu-kun'' 1988 (Osomatsu) *''Mobile Suit Gundam'' (Sayla Mass, Kikka Kitamoto, Haro, Pero) *'' Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (Sayla Mass) *'' Mobile Police Patlabor'' ( Kanuka Clancy) *'' Baoh'' (Sophine) *''Soreike! Anpanman'' (Tendon Ka-san, Kurobe) *'' Time Bokan'' series **''Yatterman'' (Chiro, Himeko, Keroppa) **''Yattodetaman'' (Aladdin, Jack) **''Itadakiman'' (Oscar, Sam) *''Space Runaway Ideon'' (Sheryl Formosa, Lou Piper) *'' Tōsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuyumi Shiraishi
was a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator. Career Fuyumi was previously affiliated with Aoni Production and after she left Aoni and joined Ken Production founded by the late Kenji Utsumi until the time of her death. Death Shiraishi died on March 26, 2019, of ischemic heart failure at her Setagaya home at the age of 82. Filmography Television animation *'' Big X'' (1964) (Nina Belton) *'' Wonder Three'' (1965) (Bokko) *'' Osomatsu-kun'' (1966) (Karamatsu) *''Sally, the Witch'' (1966) (Poron) *'' Perman'' (1967) (Perman #5/Pābō) *''Cyborg 009'' (1968) (Ivan Whiskey/001) *''Kaibutsu-kun'' (1968) (Tarou Kaibutsu) *''Kyojin no Hoshi'' (1968) and ''Shin Kyojin no Hoshi'' (1977) (Akiko Hoshi) *'' Ashita no Joe'' (1970) (Sachi) *''Ultraman Leo'' (1974) (Taishoh) *''Mobile Suit Gundam'' (1979-1980) ( Mirai Yashima, Katz Kobayashi) *''Hana no Ko Lunlun'' (1979) (Katy) *''Space Runaway Ideon'' (1980-1981) (Kasha Imhof) *'' Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventuro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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