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Osamu Kobayashi (illustrator)
(January 10, 1964 – April 17, 2021 ) was a Japanese animator, illustrator, mechanical designer, and animation director primarily known for '' BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad'' and ''Paradise Kiss''; his guest appearance as director of episode 4 of ''Gurren Lagann'', and, most recently, episode 15 of ''Dororo''. After graduating from high school, he worked as a designer and manga artist, but following his participation in ''Grandia'' he was mainly active in the field of animation. He originally directed avant-garde shorts and music videos for Studio 4°C and has more recently done two TV series for Madhouse Studios.Wong, Amos. "Creator Profile: Osamu Kobayashi". ''Newtype USA''. 6 (1) pp. 44–47. January 2007. . Kobayushi was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2019, and died on April 17, 2021, at 57 years old, due to a relapse of a colon infection. His name is occasionally rendered in full katakana to differentiate from Osamu Kobayashi, an unrelated anime episode director. Filmograph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osamu Kobayashi - P1010062 - Japan Expo Sud 2011 - 25 Février
is a masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Osamu can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *治 "reign" *修 "discipline" *理 "logic" *収 "obtain" *紀 "chronicle" *統 "rule" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People with the name *, Japanese baseball player and coach *, Japanese rower *Osamu Adachi (理, born 1987), Japanese actor and a member of the acting group D-BOYS *, Japanese manga artist * Osamu Dazai (太宰 治, 1909–1948), Japanese author * Osamu Dezaki (統, 1943-2011), Japanese anime director * Osamu Fukutani (修, born 1967), Japanese film director *, Japanese television personality *, Japanese long-distance runner *Osamu Jinguuji (治), drummer of the Japanese band ''Remioromen'' *, Japanese rower *Osamu Matsuda or El Samurai (納, born 1966), a Japanese professional wrestler *Osamu Mukai (理, born 1982), Japanese actor *Osamu Muramatsu (修), Japanese astronomer, and a prolific discoverer of asteroids * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venus Wars
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. It was serialized in the Gakken magazine ''Nora Comics'' from 1986 to 1990. In 1989, ''The Venus Wars'' was adapted into an anime film directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and co-written by Yuichi Sasamoto and Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and produced by Bandai Visual, Gakken, and Shochiku. Manga The manga was originally published in Japan by Gakken from 1986 to 1990, and then by Chuokoron-Shinsha in 1999. The manga was translated into English by Dark Horse Comics in 1993. Film Plot In the year 2003, a comet designated Apollon collides with the planet Venus and disperses much of the planet's atmosphere, adds enough moisture to form acidic seas, and speeds up its rotation to give it a day that matches its year. This unlikely yet scientifically sound accident enables humanity to partially terraform Venus, sending the first crewed ships in 2007 and begin colonizing it in 2012. By the year 2089, Venus has a popula ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Animation
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naruto The Movie
is a 2004 Japanese animated action fantasy film based on Masashi Kishimoto's manga and anime '' Naruto''. It was released in Japan on August 21, 2004. The film is set after episode 100. In the United States, the film aired on Cartoon Network on September 8, 2007. The ending song ''Home Sweet Home'' is performed by Yuki Isoya. The English adaptation replaced the song with Jeremy Sweet's "Never Give Up", due to licensing restrictions. The narrative focuses on the young Naruto Uzumaki and his ninja team as they work on a bodyguard mission to protect Princess Yukie Fujikaze who is posing as a film actress. An original video animation, Konoha Annual Sports Festival (木ノ葉運動会 ''Konoha Undōkai''), was included with the Japanese release of the film. The film grossed US$11.1 million in the box offices and received generally good response by critics for the focus on the scenario and animation despite the Yukie often being seen as the least interesting character presented. Plo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mystic Archives Of Dantalian
is a Japanese light novel series written by Gakuto Mikumo and illustrated by G-Yuusuke. The series started serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's light novel magazine The Sneaker on February 29, 2008. A manga adaptation by Chako Abeno started serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's shōnen manga magazine '' Shōnen Ace'' on March 26, 2010. Another manga adaptation by Monaco Sena started serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's seinen manga magazine ''Comp Ace'' on March 26, 2010. A 12-episode anime adaptation by Gainax aired between July and October, 2011. Plot This story takes place in England after World War I. After the death of his grandfather, Hugh Anthony Disward, also known as Huey, receives a mysterious key and according to his grandfather's will, must take custody of the ''Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian'' in order to inherit his estate and all his possessions. Upon meeting Dalian, a child living at the estate, he learns that she is the guardian of the Archives which contain forb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tegami Bachi
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Asada. The series was first serialized in Shueisha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Monthly Shōnen Jump'' from 2006 to 2007, and then transferred to ''Jump Square'', where it ran from 2007 to 2015. It chapters were collected in twenty ''tankōbon''. Set in a fictional land illuminated by an artificial sun, it follows Lag Seeing, a Letter Bee with the ability to see the memories of people and items, and his personal dingo Niche on their journeys across AmberGround. ''Tegami Bachi'' was adapted into an anime television series by Pierrot+, which aired for two seasons from October 2009 to March 2011. At the 2010 Comic-Con International, Viz Media announced that it acquired the license for ''Tegami Bachi'' in North America. The company serialized the manga in the North American '' Shonen Jump'' magazine from March 2009 to March 2010. It is currently releasing the English version of the manga in the ''tankōbon'' format ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panty & Stocking With Garterbelt
is a Japanese anime television series produced by Gainax, as well as a series of tie-in media developed around it. The series ran from October to December 2010 on BS Nittele (a free-to-air satellite service of Nippon Television). In English-speaking areas, the series has been licensed by Funimation (now Crunchyroll) for distribution in North America, and Manga Entertainment for the United Kingdom. Story The show revolves around the exploits of the Anarchy sisters, Panty and Stocking, angels who were kicked out of Heaven due to their bad behavior. They are sent to Daten City—a pun on the Japanese word —a place on the border between Heaven and Hell, which is besieged by evil spirits referred to as "Ghosts". The sisters take refuge under the care of the reverend Garterbelt; under his watchful eyes, the sisters are tasked with using their ability to transform their lingerie into weapons, and using them to destroy malicious Ghosts. By doing so, the sisters earn "Heaven Coins ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanamaru Kindergarten
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yuto and published by Square Enix. The series follows Anzu, a kindergarten girl who is in love with her teacher and tries to win his affection but always fails. It has been adapted into an anime television series animated by Gainax and broadcast in Japan from January to March 2010. Plot Anzu goes to a kindergarten with her friends, the shy Koume and the eccentric Hiiragi. Together they try to attract attention from their caretaker Tsuchida Naozumi. However, he is clearly more interested in the pretty Yamamoto Nanako, a fellow kindergarten teacher who supervises the class next door. Though Anzu tries to convince Tsuchida to marry her when she grows up, Tsuchida is trying to have a date with Yamamoto; or if not, get engaged with her. Characters Teachers ; :''Voiced by:'' Satoshi Hino : Tsuchida-sensei is the only male teacher at Hanamaru Kindergarten, who started teaching in the school immediately after he graduated. At ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kemonozume
is a Japanese anime television series that was created, directed and written by Masaaki Yuasa, with Nobutake Itō in charge of character designs and Kei Wakakusa composing the music. The series was produced by Madhouse and aired on WOWOW from August 5 to November 5, 2006. Plot Since ancient times, there has existed a race of flesh eating monsters called , which could either assume a human-like form or otherwise live in the shadows while feeding on humans. The martial arts style school was created to hunt down these mythical creatures and its teachings have been passed down through the generations to the Momota family. The fictional story revolves around the forbidden romance between Toshihiko, the latest heir of the ''Kifūuken'' school and Yuka, a young woman who is also a ''shokujinki''. Characters Toshihiko Momota (桃田 俊彦, ''Momota Toshihiko'') is a 30-year-old skilled, disciplined swordsman and the chosen heir of the Kifūken dojo. Throughout his life, he has be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genesis
Genesis may refer to: Bible * Book of Genesis, the first book of the biblical scriptures of both Judaism and Christianity - describing the creation of the Earth and of mankind * Genesis creation narrative, the first several chapters of the Book of Genesis, which describes the origin of the Earth * Genesis Rabbah, a midrash probably written between 300 and 500 CE with some later additions, comprising a collection of interpretations of the Book of Genesis Literature and comics * Genesis (DC Comics), a 1997 DC Comics crossover * Genesis (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics supervillain * Genesis, a fictional character in the comic book series ''Preacher'' * ''Genesis'', a 1951 story by H. Beam Piper * ''Genesis: The Origins of Man and the Universe'', a 1982 science text by John Gribbin * ''Genesis'', a 2000 story by Poul Anderson * ''Genesis'' (novel), a 2006 work by Bernard Beckett * ''Genesis'', a 2007 story by Paul Chafe * ''Genesis'' (journal), a scientific journal of biolog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaiketsu Zorori
is a Japanese children's book series created by Yutaka Hara and published by Poplar Publishing. The original books were also made into an OVA, animated feature-length films, anime, and comics. Synopsis Set in a parallel world inhabited by anthropomorphic animals (in their Earth's version of Japan), the story follows the protagonist, a fox named Zorori and his twin boar bandit apprentices Ishishi and Noshishi as they travel from place to place. The series debuted in 1987 with its first issue: and has published about two issues per year, totaling 70 issues as of December 2021. It was adapted into an anime series from February 1, 2004 to January 28, 2007. A Hong Kong produced English dubbed version by Red Angel Media aired on Cartoon Network Philippines on January 4, 2010. Zorori was originally a villain for the series written by Shiho Mitsushima, and when Hōrensō Man ended, Shiho Mitsushima understood the need to give it an independent spin-off. What both s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gad Guard
is a 26-episode anime television series created by animation director and screenwriter Hiroshi Nishikiori, manga artist and mechanical designer Yoshitsune Izuna, and Gonzo (company), Gonzo. Produced by Media Factory, GDH, IMAGICA Imageworks, Hakuhodo, Amber Film Works, and Fuji Television, the series was broadcast across Japan by the anime satellite television network Animax, and the terrestrial television, terrestrial Fuji TV network. It has been licensed for North American distribution by Geneon Entertainment, and also aired on Anime Unleashed on G4 in 2005. With FUNimation's "New Show A Go-Go", they have acquired the distribution rights of the anime, and it was available in early 2009. Story Several hundred years in the future, the natural resources of the Earth are exhausted, and the progression of the human race has stagnated. Hajiki Sanada, a delivery boy, lives with mother and sister in Unit Blue, in the impoverished part of the Unit known as 'Night Town'. While deli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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