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Inakappe Taishō
is Japanese manga series by Noboru Kawasaki and serialized by Shogakukan in '' Shogakukan no Gakushū Zasshi''. The manga series won the 14th Shogakukan Manga Award. An anime adaptation was created by Tatsunoko Productions. Daizaemon makes a cameo in episode 68 of ''The Song of Tentomushi'', which is also by Kawasaki. Plot A lively boy named Daizaemon in traditional Japanese clothing comes with various kinds of animals to the capital of Tokyo. He has a funny habit of dancing whenever he hears music. He visits a friend of his late father's to learn judo and makes friends with the young daughter of the judo master Kikuko and the cat Nyanko-sensei. For a little girl, Kikuko has wonderful judo tricks inherited from her father while Nyanko-sensei is able to perform a difficult trick of triple turn in the air. Both of them are worthy instructors for Daizaemon. Although he shows clownish behavior once in a while, he is always popular among people around and grows stout and shrewd t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comedy
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term originated in ancient Greece: in Athenian democracy, the public opinion of voters was influenced by political satire performed by comic poets in theaters. The theatrical genre of Greek comedy can be described as a dramatic performance pitting two groups, ages, genders, or societies against each other in an amusing '' agon'' or conflict. Northrop Frye depicted these two opposing sides as a "Society of Youth" and a "Society of the Old". A revised view characterizes the essential agon of comedy as a struggle between a relatively powerless youth and the societal conventions posing obstacles to his hopes. In this struggle, the youth then becomes constrained by his lack of social authority, and is left with little choice but to resort to ruses w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Song Of Tentomushi
is manga series by Noboru Kawasaki published from 1973 to 1975 by Shogakukan in their elementary school study magazines in the ''Shogakukan no Gakushō Zasshi'' series. The manga was collected in four volumes. An anime series adapted from the manga was created by Tatsunoko Productions. The anime was also broadcast in Italy under the title ''Coccinella''. Following ''Inakappe Taishō'' in 1970, it was the second of Kawasaki's works to be made into animation by Tatsunoko. Plot There are seven young brothers and sisters who grow up peacefully supported by the love and care of their parents. As a token of gratitude, the children present a trip to the couple on their wedding anniversary. This heartfelt deed, however, causes a terrible misfortune as their parents are killed while on their travels. Though it is certainly a shocking tragedy to the youngsters, they cannot be left in sorrow for a long time. Rather they have to make efforts to stand on their own feet in a body wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1968 Manga
The year was highlighted by protests and other unrests that occurred worldwide. Events January–February * January 5 – "Prague Spring": Alexander Dubček is chosen as leader of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia. * January 10 – John Gorton is sworn in as 19th Prime Minister of Australia, taking over from John McEwen after being elected leader of the Liberal Party the previous day, following the disappearance of Harold Holt. Gorton becomes the only Senator to become Prime Minister, though he immediately transfers to the House of Representatives through the 1968 Higgins by-election in Holt's vacant seat. * January 15 – The 1968 Belice earthquake in Sicily kills 380 and injures around 1,000. * January 21 ** Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh – One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins, ending on April 8. ** 1968 Thule Air Base B-52 crash: A U.S. B-52 Stratofortress crashes in Greenland, discharging 4 nuclear bombs. * January 23 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haruko Kitahama
is a feminine Japanese given name. Its most common translation is "spring child" (春子, which may also be read as a Korean name Chun-ja), though other kanji provide different meanings. Notable people with the name include: * Princess Haruko (春子), the first daughter of Emperor Tsuchimikado * Haruko Arimura (born 1970), politician * Haruko Hatoyama (1863–1938), Japanese educator *, Japanese actress *, Japanese badminton player *, Japanese politician * Haruko Momma, Japanese philologist * Haruko Momoi (桃井はるこ, born 1977), a religious historian *Haruko Nawata Ward (1922–2015), Japanese actress *, Japanese actress * Haruko Saida, women's professional shogi player * Haruko Sugimura (杉村春子, 1909–1997), Japanese actress * Haruko Obokata (小保方晴子, born 1983), Japanese biological scientist *, Japanese figure skating coach *Haruko Okano (born 1945), Japanese-Canadian artist *, Japanese manga artist *Haruko Tanaka (1974-2019), Los Angeles-based artist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuko Maruyama (voice Actor)
is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for NEC Red Rockets. Profiles *Her father was a volleyball player of NEC. Clubs *MatsumotoShonan High School → NEC Red Rockets is a women's volleyball team based in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. It plays in V.League 1. The owner of the team is NEC. The club was founded in April 1978 as NEC's corporate team, participating the same year in the 10th V.Challenge League to ... (2008-) National team * - 2008 (The 1st AVC Women's Cup) References External linksRed Rockets Officialsite Japanese women's volleyball players NEC Red Rockets players Living people 1989 births People from Matsumoto, Nagano {{Japan-volleyball-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osaka
is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the third most populous city in Japan, following Special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With a population of 2.7 million in the 2020 census, it is also the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area, which is the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants. Osaka was traditionally considered Japan's economic hub. By the Kofun period (300–538) it had developed into an important regional port, and in the 7th and 8th centuries, it served briefly as the imperial capital. Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period (1603–1867) and became known as a center of Japanese culture. Following the Meiji Restoration, Osaka greatly expanded in size and underwent rapid industrialization. In 1889, Osaka was officially established as a municipality. The construc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shun Yashiro
was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tsuyama, Okayama. At the time of his death, he was affiliated with Theater Echo. Throughout his career, Yasario was also known as , , and . Yashiro was best known for his roles in ''Inakappe Taishō'' (as Nishihajime), ''Secret Squirrel'' (as Morocco Mole), the TBS version of ''Tom and Jerry'' (as Tom Cat), the 1973 ''Doraemon'' anime (as Suneo Honekawa), and Disney productions (as Winnie-the-Pooh). He also had many roles with Disney and Pixar. History Yashiro graduated from Meiji University's School of Political Science and Economics. Afterward, he became a member of the voice actor management company Theater Echo, performing in a number of radio dramas. Yashiro died of a stroke on June 25, 2003 at the age of 70. Roles Television animation *'' Demetan Croaker, The Boy Frog'' (Kyaru) *''Dokaben'' (Ryō Inugami) *''Doraemon'' (1973 series) (Suneo Honekawa) *'' Kaibutsu-kun'' (TV 2) (Bem) *''Inakappe Taishō'' (Nishihajime) *''Star of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tōru Ōhira
was a Japanese narrator and voice actor from the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. He was the founder of Ōhira Production and was also attached to 81 Produce. One of his best-known roles was the dub voice of Darth Vader in ''Star Wars'', on the series' home video releases and playing the title character Moguro Fukuzō in the original The Laughing Salesman. He was also known for his many narration roles, most notably in the ''Super Sentai'' series. Overview Ōhira was a very influential figure in the dubbing industry during the Shōwa period. After graduating from Tokyo Metropolitan University Jōnan Senior High School (in which he was also the supervisor of the school's volleyball team), he went on to graduate from the Meiji University Department of Political Science and Economics. In 1954, he joined the Nippon Broadcasting System, in which he became an announcer and producer. In 1955, with the opening of the Tokyo Broadcasting System, he enlisted in its theatrical company. He left the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuko Sugiyama
, known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress and voice actress who was born in Nagoya and works for Aoni Production. In February 2010, she received a "Merit Award" from the 4th Seiyu Awards. Filmography Anime *Hanako Mori in ''Inakappe Taishō'' (1970) *Mako Urashima in '' Mahō no Mako-chan'' (1970) *Jun the Swan in ''Gatchaman'' (1972) *Shishio Sarari in ''Jungle Kurobe'' (1973) *Heidi in ''Heidi, Girl of the Alps'' (1974) *Laura Ingalls in ''Laura, the Prairie Girl'' (1975) *Naida, Commander Kirika in ''UFO Robo Grendizer'' (1975) *Princess Aurora in '' SF Saiyūki Starzinger'' (1978-1979) *Francoise Arnoul/003 in ''Cyborg 009'' (1979) * Ten in ''Urusei Yatsura'' (1981) *Akane Kimidori in ''Dr. Slump'' (1981) *Ganmo in ''Gu Gu Ganmo'' (1984) * Colonel Violet in Dragon Ball (1987) *White in '' Pink: Water Bandit, Rain Bandit'' (1990) *Korosuke in Kiteretsu Daihyakka (episodes 87 to 331) (1990) * Celebi in Pocket Monsters the Movie: Celebi, A Timeless Encounter (2001) *Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mari Okamoto
is a Japanese actress and voice actress. Biography Despite being born in Tokyo, Okamoto was actually raised in Hirakata, Osaka, where she also spent her elementary-school years. In 1961, she made her debut for performing arts activities in comedy. In 1970, she moved back to Tokyo, with subsequent transfer to the headquarters of the city, where she changed her name from "Noda Mutsumi" to her current name. In 1971, she starred in the comedy film ''Tora-san's Love Call'', as an extra. In 1970, she had made her voice-acting debut in the anime series ''Inakappe Taishō'', where she voiced Kikuko Ogaki. Her first major performances were in the anime television series is ''Yatterman''. From the 1970s to the 1980s, she appeared in many anime works produced by Tatsunoko Production. Filmography Anime television *''Inakappe Taishō'' (1970) - Kikuko Ogaki *'' Demetan Croaker, The Boy Frog'' (1973) - Ranatan *''Neo-Human Casshern'' (1973) - Flora, Morena *''The Song of Tentomushi'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinya Aikawa
Kin'ya or Kinya (written: 欣也, 欣哉, 欽也 or キンヤ in katakana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese fencer *, Japanese actor and voice actor *, Japanese actor *, Japanese singer and actor *, Japanese high jumper *, Japanese footballer {{DEFAULTSORT:Kinya Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakama
are a type of traditional Japanese clothing. Originally stemming from (), the trousers worn by members of the Chinese imperial court in the Sui and Tang dynasties, this style was adopted by the Japanese in the form of in the 6th century. are tied at the waist and fall approximately to the ankles. They are worn over a kimono specially adapted for wearing , known as a . There are two types of : divided and undivided . The type have divided legs, similar to trousers. Both of these types appear similar. A "mountain" or "field" type of was traditionally worn by field or forest workers. They are looser in the waist and narrower in the leg. are secured by four straps (): two longer attached on either side of the front of the garment, and two shorter attached on either side of the rear. The rear of the garment may have a rigid trapezoidal section, called a . Below that on the inside, there may be a (a spoon-shaped component sometimes referred to as a ) which is tucked ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
