Karakuri Kiden Hiwou Senki
is an anime series, and the first to be produced by Bones. The series was first aired on NHK BS-2 and ran for twenty six episodes, from October 24, 2000, till May 1, 2001. Created by Shō Aikawa and directed by Tetsurō Amino, the series' character designer and chief animation director was the late Hiroshi Ōsaka. The series was subsequently aired by the anime television network Animax, who also aired it across its English language networks in Southeast Asia and South Asia. Story The series is set within the Meiji period of Japan, following a small boy named Hiwou. The townspeople have lived simply, making "Clockwork Dolls" or "karakuri" for festivals. Hiwou's father left the family on a long trip, and their mother has since died. The children live with friends. Their simple life vanishes when the "Wind Gang" appears, destroys the city with their own clockwork dolls, and captures its citizens. Hiwō and his siblings and friends, Shishi, Machi, Tetsu, Mayu, Sai, and baby Jy ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bones (studio)
Bones Inc. (stylized in lowercase; ja, 株式会社 ボンズ, Hepburn: ) is a Japanese animation studio. It has produced numerous series, including ''RahXephon'', ''No. 6'', ''Wolf's Rain'', ''Scrapped Princess'', ''Eureka Seven'', ''Angelic Layer'', ''Darker than Black'', '' Soul Eater'', ''Ouran High School Host Club'', both the 2003 and 2009 adaptations of ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', ''Star Driver'', ''Gosick'', ''Mob Psycho 100'', ''Space Dandy, Noragami'', '' Bungo Stray Dogs'', and ''My Hero Academia''. Its headquarters are located in Igusa, Suginami, Tokyo. History Bones was founded by Sunrise staff members Masahiko Minami, Hiroshi Ōsaka and Toshihiro Kawamoto in October 1998. One of their first projects was collaborating with Sunrise on '' Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door'', a feature film based on the '' Cowboy Bebop'' anime series. In 2007, the studio suffered the loss of co-founder Hiroshi Ōsaka, well known for his works as character designer on series such ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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South Asia
South Asia is the southern subregion of Asia, which is defined in both geographical and ethno-cultural terms. The region consists of the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.;;;;;;;; Topographically, it is dominated by the Indian subcontinent and defined largely by the Indian Ocean on the south, and the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Pamir mountains on the north. The Amu Darya, which rises north of the Hindu Kush, forms part of the northwestern border. On land (clockwise), South Asia is bounded by Western Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, and Southeast Asia. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an economic cooperation organization in the region which was established in 1985 and includes all eight nations comprising South Asia. South Asia covers about , which is 11.71% of the Asian continent or 3.5% of the world's land surface area. The population of South Asia is about 1.9 billion or about one- ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yūji Takada
is a Japanese actor and voice actor represented by Ōsawa Office. Takada has featured in numerous anime television series and drama series, and has also appeared as a narrator in numerous productions. In 1998, he made his debut in an anime with the Sunrise series, ''Gasaraki''. Works Narration *''Takeshi no Banbutsu Sōseiki'' (1995–2001, TV Asahi) *''Tokumei Research 200X-II'' (2002–2004, Nippon TV) *''Tensai Terebikun'' (1993-, NHK) Anime television series *''Argento Soma'' (Frank, Yuri Leonov, Defense Official, Henry Harris) *''Gasaraki'' (Kazukiyo Gōwa, Tsuna Watanabe) *''Karakuri Kiden Hiwō Senki'' (Aka) *'' Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion'' ( Kyōshirō Tōdō) *'' s-CRY-ed'' (Martin Zigmarl) *''SPEED GRAPHER'' (Tatsumi Saiga) *'' BRIGADOON: Marin to Melan'' (Tadashi Tokita, Paion Silver) *''Full Metal Panic!'' (Andy) *''Hellsing'' (Chris Pickman) *''Popotan'' (Keith) *'' Meitantei Conan'' (Tendō Tōru, Kansuke Yamato) *''City Hunter'' (Jack Douglas) *'' Swor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yuko Mizutani
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Yuko may refer to: * Yuko (judo) (''yūkō''), a score in judo competition * Yuko (Ukrainian band), a Ukrainian band * Yūko, a Japanese female given name (including a list of persons with the name) * Yuko, a Belgian band * Yuko people, an Amerindian ethnic group See also *Yukou (Japanese citrus) ; Crown Prince Yukou (; died 672 BC) was the original heir apparent of Duke Xuan of Chen, the sixteenth ruler of the ancient Chinese state of Chen during the Spring and Autumn period. In 672 BC, the 21st year of his reign, Duke Xuan's favourite c ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yoko Teppouzuka
Yoko may refer to: People * Yoko (name), a Japanese feminine given name; variants include Yōko and Yohko * Yoko Gushiken (具志堅 用高, born 1955), Japanese professional boxer * Yoko Taro (横尾 太郎, born 1970), Japanese video game director * Madam Yoko (1849–1906), leader of the Mende people in Sierra Leone * Yoko Ono (小野 洋子, born 1933), Japanese multimedia artist and wife of John Lennon * Yoko Yamada (山田 よう子 or 山田 洋子, born 1979), Japanese female professional wrestler Places * Yoko, Benin, an arrondissement in the Plateau department of Benin * Yoko Commune, a commune in the Mbam-et-Kim department of the Centre Region in Cameroon Other uses * Yoko (Flight of the Conchords), "Yoko" (''Flight of the Conchords''), fourth episode of the HBO television series ''Flight of the Conchords'' (2007) * "Yoko", a version of the song "Paradise" by Berner (rapper), Berner that appears on the 2014 reissue of ''The White Album'' * ''Yoko! Jakamoko! Toto ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nobuo Tobita
is a Japanese voice actor and narrator from Ibaraki Prefecture. He is represented by Arts Vision. He is most known for the roles of Kamille Bidan (''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam''), Albert Heinrich/004 (''Cyborg 009'' (2001)), and Sueo Maruo (''Chibi Maruko-chan''). His debut role is Bob in the 1982 anime television series ''Cybot Robotchi''. He has also voiced many characters for the story CDs in ''Sound Horizon''. Filmography Television animation ;1982 *''Cybot Robotchi'' (Bob) ;1983 *''Captain Tsubasa'' (Ken Wakashimazu) ;1985 *''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (Kamille Bidan) ;1986 *''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'' (Kamille Bidan) ;1987 *'' Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari (Little Women)'' (Theodore "Laurie" Laurence) ;1991 *''Goldfish Warning!'' (Aoi) ;1993 *''Mobile Suit Victory Gundam'' (Mathis Walker) ;1994 *''Mobile Fighter G Gundam'' (Ulube Ishikawa) ;1995 *''Fushigi Yūgi'' (Tomo) ;1996 *''Rurouni Kenshin'' (Takeda Kanryū) ;2001 *''Cyborg 009'' (Albert Heinrich/004) *''Dennō Bōkenki Webdiver ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kazuhiko Inoue
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. His notable works include Kakashi Hatake in ''Naruto'' , Kars in ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'', Toichirou Suzuki in ''Mob Psycho 100'' and Gildarts Clive in ''Fairy Tail''. Biography Since his debut in 1973, he became one of Japan's most well established voice actors. His early roles from the 1970s include Anthony in ''Candy Candy'', and later as Joe in the 1979 remake of ''Cyborg 009''. In the 1980s, Inoue's work ranged from the adult-oriented ''Oishinbo'' (The Gourmet) to the popular ''Legend of Heavenly Sphere Shurato'' for the younger generation. More recently, he is known internationally for roles such as Kars in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Kakashi Hatake in ''Naruto'', Eiri Yuki in '' Gravitation'', Aion in ''Chrono Crusade'', Hatori Sohma in ''Fruits Basket'', and Nyanko-sensei/Madara in '' Natsume Yūjin Chō''. His voice performance is often described as natural and relaxed. This wide and versatile vocal range allows Inoue ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Omi Minami
is a Japanese voice actress, essayist and columnist. She is mostly known for her work in anime and video game roles, with starring roles as Hyatt in ''Excel Saga'', Ruri Hoshino in ''Martian Successor Nadesico'', Majic in '' Orphen'', as well as Takuro in ''Di Gi Charat'' and Fan Xinglou in ''The Asterisk War''. She is best known for voicing the main character Shimajirō Shimano in the Shimajiro TV series and Shimajiro film series. Filmography Anime *1988, Akiru Yuuki (''Fancy Lala'') *1992, Miko Mido (''La Blue Girl'') *1993, Shimajirō Shimano (''Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō'') *1994, Lucim (''Mahoujin Guru Guru'') *1994, Doorknobder (''Sailor Moon S'') *1995, Nanako (''Sailor Moon SuperS'') *1996, Mr. C. Ringe (''Jewel BEM Hunter Lime'') *1996, Naozumi Kamura (''Kodomo no Omocha'') *1996, Ruri Hoshino (''Martian Successor Nadesico'') *1996, Legendary Sorceror (''Those Who Hunt Elves'') *1997, Akira (''CLAMP School Detectives'') *1998, Spencer Weinberg Takahama (''Fair, the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Haruna Ikezawa
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer. Her major roles in anime include: Gō Seiba in ''Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!'', Haruna Hiroko in ''Hamtaro'', Yoshino Shimazu in ''Maria-sama ga Miteru'', Momoka Nishizawa in ''Sgt. Frog''. In video games, she has voiced Athena Asamiya in ''The King of Fighters'' since 1998, and voiced Coco Bandicoot in ''Crash Bandicoot'' series. She announced her marriage on July 1, 2020. She is the eldest daughter of Akutagawa Prize-winning author Natsuki Ikezawa and the granddaughter of Takehiko Fukunaga. Filmography Anime Anime films Live-action voice-over Video games Drama CDs Other dubbing Animation *''Rugrats'' (1991-2021) as Chuckie Finster *''The Lorax'' (2012) as Mrs. Wiggins *'' Minions'' (2015) as Scarlet Overkill *'' Open Season'' (2006) as Giselle *''Hotel Transylvania'' (2012) as Wanda Other media *Macne Nana, Macne Petit and Whisper☆Angel Sasayaki ( Macne series) * ''Pun-Colle ~voice actresses' legendar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Akiko Yajima
is a Japanese voice actress from Kashiwazaki, Niigata. Her best-known role is as the title character Shinnosuke Nohara in the long-running anime series '' Crayon Shin-chan''. She also voices Mipple in the original ''Futari wa Pretty Cure'', Sally Yoshinaga in ''The Brave Express Might Gaine'', Paffy Pafuricia in ''Haō Taikei Ryū Knight'', Relena Peacecraft in ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', Ayumi Himekawa in ''Glass Mask'', Riku and Diva in ''Blood+'', Longlong in '' Shizuku-chan'' and Kohaku in ''Inuyasha''. In video games, she voices Annie Barrs in '' Tales of'' series, and has dubbed for Anakin Skywalker and Harry Potter in some of the live-action films and video games. She is also known for being the voice of Spyro the Dragon in the ''Spyro'' video games, which she retired from in 2000. On June 29, 2018, Akiko Yajima retired from her career as Shinnosuke Nohara's voice actress and newly announced that Yumiko Kobayashi took over the role as Shinnosuke Nohara. Filmography ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rikako Aikawa
is a Japanese actress and voice actress affiliated with Atomic Monkey. She was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She was originally a child actress. Her real name after she married Mitsuo Iwata, a Japanese voice actor, is . She appears in the Japanese and English-language versions of the ''Pokémon'' anime, voicing Ash's Caterpie, Metapod and Butterfree and his Krabby. She had a main role in the Orange League series where she voiced Ash's Lapras in both versions. She also appeared in the second ''Pokémon'' movie as the legendary Fire ''Pokémon'', Moltres. She had a recurring role in the Johto series as Charla, Liza's female Charizard, a ''Pokémon'' who lives at the Charicific Valley and who eventually developed a romantic relationship with Ash's Charizard. She also played Madame Muchmoney's Granbull. She is also known as a specialist of tongue-twisters in the Japanese language. Filmography Television animation Animated Films Original video animations Tokusat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |