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Monchhichi
is a line of Japanese stuffed monkey toys from the Sekiguchi Corporation, first released in 1974. They were licensed by Mattel in the United States until 1985, and later distributed worldwide directly by Sekiguchi. Four television series were produced based on the characters: The Japanese anime series in 1980, produced by Tokyo 12 Channel (now TV Tokyo), the American cartoon series ''Monchhichis (TV series), Monchhichis'' in 1983, produced by Hanna-Barbera, Hanna-Barbera Productions, the French cartoon series ''Kiki, le Kiki de tous les Kiki'' in 2001, produced by Ben-J Productions, the Japanese stop-motion series in 2005, by Kids Station and the French CGI series ''Monchhichi Tribe'' (La Tribu Monchhichi) in 2017, produced by Technicolor Animation Productions. History The Monchhichi franchise is held by the Sekiguchi Corporation, a famous doll company, located in Tokyo, Japan. Monchhichi was created by Yoshiharu Washino on January 25, 1974, as an improvement to the already su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monchhichi Doll
is a line of Japanese stuffed monkey toys from the Sekiguchi Corporation, first released in 1974. They were licensed by Mattel in the United States until 1985, and later distributed worldwide directly by Sekiguchi. Four television series were produced based on the characters: The Japanese anime series in 1980, produced by Tokyo 12 Channel (now TV Tokyo), the American cartoon series ''Monchhichis (TV series), Monchhichis'' in 1983, produced by Hanna-Barbera, Hanna-Barbera Productions, the French cartoon series ''Kiki, le Kiki de tous les Kiki'' in 2001, produced by Ben-J Productions, the Japanese stop-motion series in 2005, by Kids Station and the French CGI series ''Monchhichi Tribe'' (La Tribu Monchhichi) in 2017, produced by Technicolor Animation Productions. History The Monchhichi franchise is held by the Sekiguchi Corporation, a famous doll company, located in Tokyo, Japan. Monchhichi was created by Yoshiharu Washino on January 25, 1974, as an improvement to the already su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Monchhichis/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show
''The Monchhichis/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show'' is a 60-minute Saturday morning animated package show co-produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and King World Productions and broadcast on ABC from September 10, 1983, to September 1, 1984. The show contained the following three segments: ''The Little Rascals'', '' Richie Rich'' and '' Monchhichis''. Segments The package show combined new episodes and reruns of ''The Little Rascals'' and ''Richie Rich'' with the new ''Monchhichis'' series. The segments for each sixty-minute episode were as follows: * The Little Rascals (11 minutes) * Richie Rich Zillion-Dollar Adventures (11 minutes) * Monchhichis (30 minutes) The ''Monchhichis'' segment aired as part of the package show through the end of 1983. As early as January 7, 1984, because of lower-than-anticipated ratings (especially since it faced very tough competition against another HB series, the high-rated ''The Smurfs'' on NBC), the package show was revamped, and became a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monchhichis (TV Series)
''Monchhichis'' is an American animated series based on the stuffed toy line of dolls, released by the Japanese company Sekiguchi Corporation. Produced by Hanna-Barbera, it premiered on ABC on September 10, 1983 as part of ''The Monchhichis/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show'', replacing ''Pac-Man'' (which had by then been given its own half-hour time slot) from the previous season. The series aired as part of a package show with ''The Little Rascals'' and ''Richie Rich'' through the end of 1983, but as early as January 7, 1984, because of lower-than-anticipated ratings, the package show was split up into two separate half-hour shows - ''Monchhchis'' moved to 8:00 a.m. ET, switching slots with ''The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show'' (which aired initially at 11:30 a.m. ET), the latter of which would move to 9:00 a.m. ET and ''The Little Rascals'' and ''Richie Rich'' remained in the 8:30 a.m. ET slot, as a downgraded package series ''The Little Rascals/Richie Rich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanna-Barbera
Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Inc. ( ) was an American animation studio and production company which was active from 1957 to 2001. It was founded on July 7, 1957, by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera following the decision of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to close its in-house cartoon studio. Headquartered in Cahuenga Blvd. until 1998 and then Sherman Oaks, both in Los Angeles, California, until going defunct, it created many television shows, theatrical films, televised movies and specials, including ''Huckleberry Hound'', ''Quick Draw McGraw'', ''The Flintstones'', ''Yogi Bear'', ''The Jetsons'', ''Jonny Quest'', ''Wacky Races'', ''Scooby-Doo'' and ''The Smurfs''. Its productions have won a record-breaking 8 Emmy Awards. Its fortunes declined by the 1980s as the profitability of Saturday-morning cartoons was eclipsed by weekday afternoon syndication. Taft Broadcasting acquired Hanna-Barbera in 1966 and retained ownership until 1991 when Turner Broadcasting System took over and used its ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kokusai Eiga-sha
, also known as Movie International Company Ltd. (MIC), was a former Japanese animation production company known for the ''J9 Series''. It was originally established in 1974 by Tsubota as Shigezu Ukuda founded as a video distribution company. It began producing animation in 1979. Enoki Films in the United States currently holds the American license to most of Kokusai Eiga's works. The company still exists today without producing anything else but the intellectual rights of its series. TV series * ''Josephina the Whale'' (1979) - produced with Ashi Productions * '' Zukkoke Knight: Don De La Mancha'' (1980) - produced with Ashi Productions * ''Space Warrior Baldios'' (1980-1981) - produced with Ashi Productions * '' Monchhichi Twins'' (1980) - produced with Ashi Productions * '' Mechakko Dotakon'' (1981) * '' Wakakusa Monogatari Yori Wakakusa no Yon Shimai'' (1981) - produced with Toei Animation * ''J9'' series (1981-1984) ** '' Galactic Cyclone Braiger'' (1981-1982) ** ''Galactic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashi Productions
is a Japanese anime studio, located in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, known for its four magical-girl anime, especially ''Magical Princess Minky Momo''. It was established by Toshihiko Sato and other artists on December 20, 1975, as ''Ashi Productions''. It changed its name from ''Ashi Productions'' to ' on November 1, 2007. On February 12, 2019, the company changed its name back to Ashi Productions. TV series * ''Blocker Gundan 4 Machine Blaster'' (1976-1977, co-production with Nippon Animation) * '' Chogattai Majutsu Robo Ginguiser'' (1977, co-production with Nippon Amimation) * ''Petit Ange'' (1977–1978) * ''Josephina the Whale'' (1979, co-production with Kokusai Eiga-sha) * ''Zukkoke Knight - Don De La Mancha'' (1980, co-production with Kokusai Eiga-sha) * '' Monchhichi Twins'' (1980, co-production with Kokusai Eiga-sha) * ''Space Warrior Baldios'' (1980–1981, co-production with Kokusai Eiga-sha) * ''GoShogun'' (1981) * ''Magical Princess Minky Momo'' (1982–1983) * ''Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Technicolor Animation Productions
Technicolor Animation Productions (formerly OuiDo! Productions) is the production arm of the Technicolor Creative Studios animation group. History On February 25, 2015, Technicolor SA acquired OuiDo! Productions, and renamed the studio "''Technicolor Animation Productions''"''.'' After the Technicolor SA purchase, OuiDo! works were retroactively credited with the new company name and logo, replacing the OuiDo! logo. It partnered up with American-based Bagdasarian Productions to produce the 2015 ALVINNN!!! and the Chipmunks with PGS Entertainment. Alvin and the Chipmunks started airing in March 2015 and April 2015 respectively in the United States and United Kingdom on Nickelodeon. Filmography * ''Alvin and the Chipmunks'' (international co-production with Bagdasarian Productions) * ''Mini-Wolf'' * ''The Legendaries'' * ''Monchhichi Tribe'' * ''Sonic Boom'' (international co-production with Sega of America, Inc., Lagardére Thématiques and Jeunesse TV) * ''Atomic Puppet'' (int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Anime Television Series Debuts
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1970s Toys
Year 197 ( CXCVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Magius and Rufinus (or, less frequently, year 950 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 197 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire * February 19 – Battle of Lugdunum: Emperor Septimius Severus defeats the self-proclaimed emperor Clodius Albinus at Lugdunum (modern Lyon). Albinus commits suicide; legionaries sack the town. * Septimius Severus returns to Ancient Rome, Rome and has about 30 of Albinus's supporters in the Roman Senate, Senate executed. After his victory he declares himself the adopted son of the late Marcus Aurelius. * Septimius Severus forms new Roman navy, naval units, manning all the triremes in Italy with heavily armed troops for wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanji Hase
, better known by the stage name , was a Japanese voice actor and the father of Macross star Arihiro Hase. He died of lung cancer on March 8, 2002, at the age of 66. At the time of his death he was a free agent, but he had been previously represented by Aoni Production. He was most known for playing "Aderans" Nakano-san in ''Kinnikuman''. Notable voice roles * Majokko Megu-chan (Chō-san) *Devilman (Rockfell) * Ikkyū-san (Shūnen) * GeGeGe no Kitaro 1971 (Konaki Jijii (First voice)) *GeGeGe no Kitaro 1985 (Hakusanbō, Satomi's Father, Mermen Boss, Merman, Hiderigami, Gremlin, Kurabboko, Enra-Enra, others) * Magne Robo Gakeen (Tensai Tsuji) *Cyborg 009 1979 (Chang Changku/006) * Nils no Fushigi na Tabi (Emeric, others) *Hana no Ko Lunlun (Yabōki) *Sazae-san (Nanbutsu Isasaka (First Voice) * Puss 'n Boots Travels Around the World (Killer A) *Kinnikuman (Kazuo Nakano, Kani Base, Cements, Okamarasu) *Cutey Honey (Goemon) *High School! Kimengumi (Kiyoshi's Father) *Mōretsu Atarō 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American commercial broadcast television network. It is the flagship property of the ABC Entertainment Group division of The Walt Disney Company. The network is headquartered in Burbank, California, on Riverside Drive, directly across the street from Walt Disney Studios and adjacent to the Roy E. Disney Animation Building. The network's secondary offices, and headquarters of its news division, are in New York City, at its broadcast center at 77 West 66th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Since 2007, when ABC Radio (also known as Cumulus Media Networks) was sold to Citadel Broadcasting, ABC has reduced its broadcasting operations almost exclusively to television. It is the fifth-oldest major broadcasting network in the world and the youngest of the American Big Three television networks. The network is sometimes referred to as the Alphabet Network, as its initialism also represents the first three letters of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiko Han
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and western astrologer. She sang the theme songs in productions such as '' Story of the Alps: My Annette'' and '' Kazoku Robinson Hyōryūki Fushigi na Shima no Furōne''. Han is a fortune teller of western horoscopes. She wrote books on the subject. She is employed by talent agency Never Land Arts, and was previously affiliated with Aoni Production & 81 Produce. She is most known for the roles of Lalah Sune (''Mobile Suit Gundam''), Saori Kido (''Saint Seiya''), Yurika Sugadaira ( Goldfish Warning!) and Luna and Queen Beryl (''Sailor Moon''). Keiko's daughter, Megumi Han is also a voice actress. Early life She was born in Tokyo. She graduated from Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin University and Nihon University College of Arts and Future Theater. Han is the daughter of Taiwanese parents. Early in her career, Han performed with Kenji Utsumi's troupe. She was invited by Utsumi and Michiko Nomura to work as a voice actress for film and television. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
