Pa-man
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the manga artist duo Fujiko Fujio about a clumsy boy, Mitsuo Suwa, who is chosen to apprentice to a powerful superhero to save the world along with other superheroes. The manga series was serialized in ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'' on 1967. The first anime series was first produced in black and white in 1967. The second anime series was made in color in 1983 and films were released in 1983, 1984, 1985, 2003 and 2004. Perman is currently being telecasted on Super Hungama channel in India. Plot The story follows a boy named Mitsuo Suwa who meets an alien named Superman, later renamed Birdman. The alien is part of a group that maintains peace in the galaxy and recruits Mitsuo to become a Perman. Mitsuo is given three items, a helmet which multiplies the wearer's physical strength and serves as a mask, a cape that allows the wearer to fly and run with great speed, and a badge which enables the wearer to breathe underwater ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Superhero Fiction
Superhero fiction is a genre of speculative fiction examining the adventure fiction, adventures, personalities and ethics of costumed crime fighters known as superheroes, who often possess Superpower (ability), superhuman powers and battle similarly powered criminals known as supervillains. The genre primarily falls between hard fantasy and soft science fiction spectrum of scientific realism. It is most commonly associated with American comic books, though it has expanded into :Superhero fiction by medium, other media through adaptations and original works. Common plot elements Superheroes A superhero is most often the protagonist of superhero fiction. However, some titles, such as ''Marvels'' by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, use superheroes as secondary characters. A superhero (sometimes rendered super-hero or super hero) is a type of stock character possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers" and dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Doraemon
''Doraemon'' ( ja, ドラえもん ) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Fujiko F. Fujio. The manga was first serialized in December 1969, with List of Doraemon chapters, its 1,345 individual chapters compiled into 45 ''tankōbon'' volumes and published by Shogakukan from 1970 to 1996. The story revolves around an earless robotic cat named Doraemon (character), Doraemon, who Time travel, travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a boy named Nobita Nobi. The manga spawned a media franchise. Three anime TV series have been adapted in Doraemon (1973 TV series), 1973, Doraemon (1979 TV series), 1979, and Doraemon (2005 TV series), 2005. Additionally, Shin-Ei Animation has produced List of Doraemon films, over forty animated films, including two 3D computer animated films, all of which are distributed by Toho. Various types of merchandise and media have been developed, including List of Doraemon soundtrack albums, soundtrack albums, List of Doraemon v ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Cursing Camera
''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 pron ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kondō Takako
Kondō, Kondo or Kondou (近藤 "near wisteria") is a surname prominent in Japanese culture, although it also occurs in other countries. Notable people with the surname include: * , Japanese ballet dancer * Dorinne K. Kondo, anthropologist * Kondō Isami, chief of the Shinsengumi * Jun Kondo (1930–2022), physicist, researcher of the Kondo effect * Katsuya Kondō, manga artist, character designer, animator and animation director * Koji Kondo, musician, composer *, Japanese ice hockey player * Mamadou Kondo, Malian footballer * Marie Kondo (born 1984), organizing consultant and author * Masaharu Kondo (born 1956), Japanese bureaucrat * Masahiko Kondō, or Matchy, Japanese singer, lyricist and actor * Masakazu Kondō, professional shogi player * Natsue Kondo, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force admiral * Nobutake Kondō, naval commander * Seiya Kondō, professional shogi player * Shuji Kondo, professional wrestler * Syuri Kondo, professional wrestler and shoot boxer *, Japanese pol ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hisashi Katsuta
was a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is best known for his voice-over portrayal of Professor Ochanomizu in three anime adaptations of the ''Astro Boy'' franchise, and also voiced Dr. Hoshi in ''Astroganger'' (1972–1973), Professor Tobishima in ''Groizer X'' (1976–1977), and Shin'ichirō Izumi in ''Tōshō Daimos'' (1978–1979). Early life Hisashi Katsuta was born on 2 April 1927 in Tokyo, and was educated at Seigakuin Junior & Senior High School and the Technical Institute for Wireless-Communications (now the University of Electro-Communications). He had been interested in film and theater since childhood, and he and his elder brother would often see films. He graduated from the Faculty of Theatre in 1949. He became a member of the Toho Drama Club in 1948, and was also a member of the , Mori no Kai, Players Center, Tēbura, Rindō Pro, Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society, and Arts Vision. Voice acting career His voice acting career started in 1948 when he ap ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kaneta Kimotsuki
was a Japanese actor and voice actor who was most known for the roles of Takeshi Goda before Suneo Honekawa in Fujiko F. Fujio's Doraemon. Career During his life he had been attached to TBS broadcast theater company and then Aoni Production, Production Baobab, he became a director of his own agency 21st century FOX; he was attached to 81 Produce at the time of his death. He was known to voice many characters in anime series for 62 years. He appeared in children's anime and educational programmes. In addition to ''Doraemon'', he had prominent roles in ''Cyborg 009'' (as 007/Great Britain), Dracula (Kaibutsu-kun), Kemumaki Kemuzou ( Ninja Hattori-kun), Pāyan ( Perman), Iyami ( Osomatsu-kun), Quackerjack ( Darkwing Duck), Tom (Tom and Jerry), Benzou Karino (Kiteretsu Daihyakka), Horrorman (Soreike! Anpanman), Conductor ( Galaxy Express 999) and Jiminy Cricket (Japanese dub of Pinocchio and all other appearances). He was the mentor of Kappei Yamaguchi. Gian In 1973, h ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Michiko Nomura
is a Japanese actress and voice actress. Career Nomura was previously affiliated with Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society, then Aoni Production and now she is affiliated with Ken Production, an agency founded by the late Kenji Utsumi. Personal life She was married to fellow voice actor Kenji Utsumi until his death in 2013. Notable roles Animation *''Speed Racer'' (1967): Mitchi Shimura ("Trixie"; episode 5 onwards) *'' Andersen Stories'' (1971): Gerda, Ilze *''Babel II'' (1973): Yumiko Furumi *''Sazae-san'' (1976–2005): Wakame Isono (2nd voice) *''Doraemon'' (1979-2005): Shizuka Minamoto *'' Calimero'' (1974): Priscila *''Maya the Bee'' (1975): Maya *''Kämpfer is a Japanese light novel series by Toshihiko Tsukiji, with illustrations by Senmu. The series contains 15 volumes, published by Media Factory under their MF Bunko J imprint between November 2006 and March 2010. The main series covers 12 vo ...'' (2009): Tora Harakiri Live-action *''Sono Koe no Anat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kyōko Emi
is a very common feminine Japanese given name. Not to be confused with Kiyoko. Possible writings The final syllable "ko" is typically written with the kanji character for child, 子. It is a common suffix to female names in Japan. The first syllable "Kyō" can be written several different ways, with different meanings. *恭, "respectful," *京, "of the city or of the capital," *今日, "of today," *杏, "apricot," *鏡, "mirror," *響, "echo", "influential" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People with the name *Kyoko Aizome (恭子), an AV actress, singer, director, and writer *Kyoko Ariyoshi (京子), a Japanese shōjo manga artist *Kyoko Chan Cox, the daughter of Yoko Ono and jazz musician Anthony Cox *Kyoko Fukada (恭子), a Japanese actress, model, and singer *Kyoko Hamaguchi (京子), a Japanese freestyle wrestler *Kyōko Hasegawa (京子), a Japanese actress *Kyoko Hayashi (京子), a Japanese author *Kyoko Hikami (恭子), a Japanese voice actress ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Akira Shimada
was the last governor of Okinawa Prefecture before Japan's defeat in 1945. He died during the Battle of Okinawa. Early years Born in Suma-ku, Kobe in 1901, Akira Shimada was the first-born son of a physician. He studied in the Department of Law at Tokyo University. In college, he was a baseball star and rugby player. After graduating, he joined the Ministry of Interior Affairs as a law enforcement official. Before being governor, Shimada became the top police official in Saga Prefecture. He attended study meetings at Nishibori Shōin, where he was deeply interested in the book ''Hagakure'' and the teachings of Saigō Takamori on the chivalric code of Japanese warriors, bushido. These teachings ultimately motivated Shimada to run for governor. Governor of Okinawa On January 10, 1945, he was appointed governor of Okinawa Prefecture, leaving his position as Chief of the General Affairs Department in Osaka Prefecture. The previous governor, , was appointed Governor of Kagawa P ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. (doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with their first comic under the DC banner being published in 1937. The majority of its publications take place within the fictional DC Universe and feature numerous culturally iconic heroic characters, such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and Cyborg. It is widely known for some of the most famous and recognizable teams including the Justice League, the Justice Society of America, the Suicide Squad, and the Teen Titans. The universe also features a large number of well-known supervillains such as the Joker, Lex Luthor, the Cheetah, the Reverse-Flash, Black Manta, Sinestro, and Darkseid. The company has published non-DC Universe-related material, including ''Watchmen'', '' V for Vendetta'', '' Fables'' and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bird-Man
The Ani-Men is the name of several fictional teams appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Four of them are villain groups, while one of them was introduced as a team of agents serving the High Evolutionary. Publication history The first Ani-Men debuted in '' Daredevil'' #10 (October, 1965) and were created by Wally Wood (writer, co-artist) and Bob Powell (co-artist). The second Ani-Men debuted in ''Daredevil'' #157 (March, 1979) and were created by Roger McKenzie (co-writer), Mary Jo Duffy (co-writer), Gene Colan (artist), and Klaus Janson (inker). The third Ani-Men debuted in ''Scarlet Spider Unlimited'' #1 (November, 1995) and were created by Glenn Herdling (writer), Todd Smith (artist), and John Nyberg (inker). The fourth Ani-Men debuted in ''Code of Honor'' #3 (April, 1997) and were created by Chuck Dixon (writer), Bob Wakelin (co-artist), and Dærick Gröss, Sr. (co-artist). The fifth Ani-Men debuted in ''GLA'' #1 (June, 2005) and were created b ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fuyumi Shiraishi
was a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator. Career Fuyumi was previously affiliated with Aoni Production and after she left Aoni and joined Ken Production founded by the late Kenji Utsumi until the time of her death. Death Shiraishi died on March 26, 2019, of ischemic heart failure at her Setagaya home at the age of 82. Filmography Television animation *''Big X'' (1964) (Nina Belton) *'' Wonder Three'' (1965) (Bokko) *''Osomatsu-kun'' (1966) (Karamatsu) *'' Sally, the Witch'' (1966) (Poron) *''Perman'' (1967) (Perman #5/Pābō) *''Cyborg 009'' (1968) (Ivan Whiskey/001) *'' Kaibutsu-kun'' (1968) (Tarou Kaibutsu) *''Kyojin no Hoshi'' (1968) and ''Shin Kyojin no Hoshi'' (1977) (Akiko Hoshi) *''Ashita no Joe'' (1970) (Sachi) *''Ultraman Leo'' (1974) (Taishoh) *''Mobile Suit Gundam'' (1979-1980) (Mirai Yashima, Katz Kobayashi) *''Hana no Ko Lunlun'' (1979) (Katy) *''Space Runaway Ideon'' (1980-1981) (Kasha Imhof) *'' Maeterlinck's Blue Bird: Tyltyl and Mytyl's Adventurous J ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |