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Mōretsu Atarō
is a Japanese comedy manga series written by Fujio Akatsuka. It was serialized from 1967 to 1970 in ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday''. Two anime television adaptations were produced by Toei Doga (now known as Toei Animation), and aired TV Asahi (then called ''NET TV''). Manga has 90 episodes. Plot The plot revolves around a young edokko named Atarō who lives with his father X-gorō (read as ''Batsu''-gorō) in downtown Tokyo running the family store. After his father's sudden death, Atarō must take care of the store himself and, along with the help of his father's ghost, his friend Dekoppachi, former yakuza leader Butamatsu, and a nutty alley cat named Nyarome, he protects it from the tanuki-faced gang leader Kokoro Boss. Cast Atarō (ア太郎) (Voice: Keiko Yamamoto (1st); Tomoko Maruo (2nd)) The initial main character of the series, Ataro is a 10 year old boy who runs a vegetable store in Tokyo with his father. He is serious and hard working but also sensitive. X-gor ... [...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] |
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] |
Yonehiko Kitagawa
is a Japanese voice actor represented by Aoni Production. He was formerly credited as . He is a graduate of Hosei University. Filmography Television animation ;1966 *''Sally the Witch'' (Mephisto, Dump Driver, Charlatan) ;1968 *'' Akane-chan'' (Uncle Kusuke) *'' GeGeGe no Kitarou'' ''1st Series'' (Konaki Jijii ''(ep. 7 only)'', Akamata) ;1969 *''Tiger Mask'' (Michiaki Yoshimura, Master Arashi, Lionman, Red Mask of Death, others) *'' Attack No.1'' (Headmaster) *''Mōretsu Atarō'' (Kumagorō Omawari-san) ;1971 *''GeGeGe no Kitarou'' ''2nd Series'' (Miage Nyuudou) *''Lupin III ''1st Series'' (Lupin II) ;1972 *''Umi no Triton'' (Poseidon, Narrator) *'' The One Who Loves Justice: Moonlight Mask'' (Satan's Claw) *''Mazinger Z'' (Dr. Nossori) *''Mahōtsukai Chappy'' ;1973 *'' Doraemon (NTV anime)'' *''Dororon Enma-kun'' (Principal Teacher, Yano's Father, others) *''Babel II'' (Yumiko's Father) *''Little Wansa'' (Rolf) ;1975 *'' Ikkyū-san'' ;1977 *''Lupin III ''2nd Series'' ;19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teiyū Ichiryūsai
, better known by the stage names and , is a Japanese voice actress and '' kōdan-shi'' known for voicing Masao Sato in '' Crayon Shin-chan'', Sumire Sakura in ''Chibi Maruko-chan'' and Shinbee Fukutomi in '' Nintama Rantaro''. She was born in Osaka. Filmography Television animation * ''Miss Machiko'' (1981–83) - Maruko * '' Captain Tsubasa'' (1983–86) - Hikaru Matsuyama, Hanji Urabe, Tsuyoshi Oda * ''Fist of the North Star'' (1984) - Bat * ''Princess Sarah'' (1985) - Becky * '' Ganbare, Kickers!'' (1986–87) - Naoto Hamamoto * ''Saint Seiya'' (1986) - Daichi (Steel Saint of Fox) * ''Mister Ajikko'' (1986–90) - Naoto Hamamoto * '' Oishinbo'' (1988–92) - Kanezawa, Keiko Mizoki * ''Shin Captain Tsubasa'' (1989–90) - Hikaru Matsuyama, Hanji Urabe * '' Sally the Witch 2'' (1989-90) - Yoshiko Hanamura * ''Chibi Maruko-chan'' (1990–) - Sumire Sakura, Futoshi Kosugi * ''Marude Dameo'' (1991) - Norori * '' 21 Emon'' (1991–92) - Mie * '' Crayon Shin-chan'' (1992–) - Masa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masako Nozawa
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator. Throughout her life, she has been affiliated with Production Baobab, 81 Produce and self-owned Office Nozawa; she is also affiliated with Aoni Production. Her late husband, Masaaki Tsukada, was also a voice actor. Nozawa is the voice of Son Goku, Son Gohan, & Son Goten in the popular anime franchise '' Dragon Ball''. She has also voiced Tetsurō Hoshino (''Galaxy Express 999'') and Kitarō (''GeGeGe no Kitarō'', first and second series and '' Hakaba Kitarō'' and '' Yo-kai Watch Shadowside: Oni-ō no Fukkatsu''). In addition, she has also voiced two separate characters named "Hiroshi"; a character in ''Dokonjō Gaeru'', and the characters known in the U.S. as "Pidge" and "Haggar" in '' Hyakujūō Golion''. She also voiced Doraemon in the 1973 anime, replacing Kōsei Tomita, who voiced the character in the first 26 episodes. In the 1979 anime, she was replaced by Nobuyo Ōyama, however, Nozawa voiced Doraemon again in a 1988 s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinobu Satōchi
is a Japanese voice actor best known as the voice of Fox McCloud in the Japanese version of Nintendo's Star Fox series and Super Smash Bros. series. He was also the voice of Giru in Dragon Ball GT. He works at Aoni Production. Notable roles TV *''Aoki Densetsu Shoot!'' (1993) - Teacher, Television Announcer, Unknown Player *''Dragon Ball GT'' (1996) - Giru *''Dragon Ball Kai'' (2009) - Doctor *'' Dragon Quest'' (xxxx) - Great Maze *''One Piece'' (xxxx) - Carne *'' Sonic the Hedgehog'' (xxxx) - Ari Ram *''Slam Dunk'' - (1993) Satoru Kakuta Films *'' Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital'' (2003) - Shichirou Washio Video games *Star Fox 64 (1997) - Fox McCloud, Leon Powalski, Caiman, Sarumarine Pilot * Star Fox: Assault (2005) - Leon Powalski * Super Smash Bros. series (xxxx) - Fox McCloud (Original and Melee), Leon Powalski (Brawl), Dr. Wright (Brawl) Dubbing *''Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends ''Thomas & Friends'' (originally known as ''Thomas t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isamu Tanonaka
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Taitō, Tokyo. He was best known for voicing Medama Oyaji in nearly every adaptation of Shigeru Mizuki's '' GeGeGe no Kitarō'' made during his lifetime. Career During his life he had been attached to Gekidan Tōgei and then Theatre Echo; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. He had a naturally deep voice but became famous for voicing characters with a high pitched voice. In addition to '' GeGeGe no Kitarō'', he also had prominent roles in '' Tensai Bakabon'' (as the first voice of Honkan-san), '' Mazinger Z'' (as Mucha), ''Paul's Miraculous Adventure'' (as Doppe), ''Magical Princess Minky Momo'' (as Sindbook), ''Akuma-kun'' (as Youaltepuztli), '' Dr. Slump & Arale-chan'' (as Gara and Akira Toriyama), '' Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken'' (as Brass), and the '' Shin Megami Tensei: Persona'' series (as Igor). Medama Oyaji In 1968, he was cast in the first '' GeGeGe no Kitarō'' anime as the title character' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiichi Noda
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Yamaguchi Prefecture. He is affiliated with Aoni Production. His real name is . He is most known for the roles of Tetsuya Tsurugi in ''Great Mazinger'', Gantsu Sensei in '' Ganbare!! Robocon'' and Shinemon Ninagawa in '' Ikkyū-san''. Filmography Television animation *''Cyborg 009'' (1968) – Pyunma/008 *'' Moretsu Atarou'' (1969) – Kemunbasu *''Tiger Mask'' (1969) – Announcer *''Devilman'' (1972) – Abel, God *''Babel II'' (1973) – Rodem *''Great Mazinger'' (1974) – Tetsuya Tsurugi *'' Ikkyū-san'' (1975) – Shinemon Ninagawa *''Maya the Honey Bee'' (1975) - Schnuck *''Captain Future'' (1978) – Otho, Narration *''Cyborg 009'' (1979) – Jet Link/002 *''Dr. Slump'' (1985) – Dr. Mashirito th voice*'' Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin'' (1986) – Narrator *''Hug! Pretty Cure'' (2018) - Bakuhatsu Aisaki *''Saint Seiya'' (1986) – Cepheus Albiore *'' Transformers: The Headmasters'' (1987) – Shouki/Raiden *'' Transformers: S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōji Yanami
was a Japanese actor, Voice acting in Japan, voice actor and narrator who was affiliated with Aoni Production. Some of his major voice roles included the ''Dragon Ball'' anime series, which he narrated and voiced Dr. Briefs, Kaiō-sama ( King Kai or North Kaio), and Bobbidi. Other major roles included List of Cyborg 009 characters#Dr. Isaac Gilmore, Dr. Isaac Gilmore in ''Cyborg 009''; Gennai in ''Digimon''; Ittan Momen in ''GeGeGe no Kitarō''; List of Mazinger characters#Dr. Yumi, Dr. Yumi in ''Mazinger Z''; and numerous characters in the ''Time Bokan'' series. On September 25, 2015, Toei Animation announced that Yanami would be taking medical leave from ''Dragon Ball Super'' for an indefinite amount of time. His roles as the narrator and Kaiō-sama were passed to Naoki Tatsuta. Death He died on December 3, 2021, at the age of 90. Filmography Animation Film Japanese dubbing ;Live-action ;Animation Drama CD Video games References External links Offici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yō Yoshimura
was a Japanese voice actor who was born in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As a youth, he was a member of a performing arts troupe. Yoshimura was diagnosed with subarachnoid hemorrhage in March 1990, and died on November 27, 1991, at 37 years old, from complications of the disease. Filmography *''Osu!! Karate Bu'' Television Anime *'' Aoi Blink'' (Satchi) *'' F (manga)'' (Yasuda) *''Moero! Top Striker'' (unknown) *'' Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos (Magna Rock) *'' Ojamanga Yamada-kun'' (Fukuda) *''Ranma ½'' (Maomolin (1st voice) (later replaced by Masahiro Anzai after his death), Ebiten, Wu) *''Tsuide ni Tonchinkan'' (Nukesaku Aida) *'' Zettai Muteki Raijin Ō'' (Taidā) OVA *'' Capricorn (anime)'' (unknown) *'' Zettai Muteki Raijin Ō'' (Taidā) Live action *''One, Two, Three, Mathematics (いちにのさんすう) (Yoshi)'' Voice-overs *''The A-Team ''The A-Team'' is an American action-adventure television series that ran on NBC from January 1983 to March 1987 about for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōsei Tomita
was a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo Prefecture who was affiliated with Aoni Production and Production Baobab. He voiced Doraemon in the first half of the original 1973 ''Doraemon'' series. He voiced Shunsaku Ban, also known as Mustachio (Higeoyaji) or Daddy Walrus, a character appearing in many of Osamu Tezuka's productions. He was known for dubbing over Ernest Borgnine, Orson Welles, Charles Durning, Burt Young, Lee J. Cobb and many more. He also lent his voice to the Japanese dubbing of Mario ( Bob Hoskins) in ''Super Mario Bros.'' He received an Achievement Award at the 3rd Seiyu Awards. He died of a stroke on September 27, 2020, He was 84 years old. Filmography Anime Video games Overseas dubbing Notes References ; Book references * External links Official agency profile * {{DEFAULTSORT:Tomita, Kosei 1936 births 2020 deaths Aoni Production voice actors Japanese male video game actors Japanese male voice actors Male voice actors from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyōko Tongū
, is a Japanese voice actress from Okayama, Japan who retired for a time in 1992, when her husband was transferred to Milan, Italy. She returned to Japan and voice work there late in the same decade, now chiefly involved with dubbing of foreign movies and television programs. Her most recent anime work has been for ''Mermaid Forest'' and '' Star Fox: Assault''. During her earlier career, she was best known for her voice of Kei in ''Dirty Pair'', Smith in '' Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin'' and Nakamura in ''Black Magic M-66''. Her last regular role before her brief retirement was as the voice of Kikunosuke Abashiri in Abashiri Family. She is still currently active through her agency, Aoni Production is a Japanese talent agency representing a fair number of voice actors and other Japanese entertainers. Voice actors currently affiliated with Aoni All names are in Western order (given name followed by family/last name). * Mai Aizawa *Ken .... References External links Officia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
