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PaRappa The Rapper (TV Series)
is a 2001 Japanese anime television series based on NanaOn-Sha's ''PaRappa the Rapper'' video game series created by Masaya Matsuura and Rodney Greenblat. The series was produced by J.C.Staff and aired in Japan on Fuji TV between April 2001 and January 2002, running for thirty episodes. Episodes 29 and 30 aired together as a 1-hour special. Summary The series focuses on PaRappa, a cute and happy dog who enjoys music and dancing and often spends time with his friends PJ Berri, Katy Kat, and his love interest, Sunny Funny. Along with various characters who make returning appearances from the video games, the anime introduces several new characters who are exclusive to the TV series. These include Matt Major, PJ's friend from Club Fun, Paula Fox, Sunny's friend who was rivals with Katy, Pinto, PaRappa's little sister, and Gaster and Groober, a villainous duo who cause all sorts of mischief. Production During the production of ''PaRappa the Rapper 2'', Sony wanted to develop a P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaya Matsuura
(born June 16, 1961) is a Japanese musician and video game designer based in Tokyo, Japan. He was born in Osaka on June 16, 1961, and majored in Industrial Society at Ritsumeikan University. He has worked extensively with music and images, and has been active with the J-Pop band Psy-S. Matsuura has been credited with popularizing the modern rhythm-based music video game at his studio NanaOn-Sha. Career In April 1983, shortly after his graduation from Ritsumeikan University, Matsuura met singer Chaka (Mami Yasunori) and founded Psy-S. The band's first album, ''Different View'', was released in 1985. The group's musical style is a mixture of experimental synthesizer, electric guitar, and vocals. Matsuura is the band's composer and arranger, and he performs using a Fairlight CMI synthesizer. He has also mastered the keyboard, guitar, and bass and he occasionally performs these instruments in stage as well. In the late 80s, Psy-S enjoyed fair degree of popularity in Japan thanks t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ... [...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] |
Norio Wakamoto
is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with the Sigma Seven talent agency. He was born in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and was raised in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. He graduated from Waseda University. On adult works, like OVAs or dating sims, he goes by the alias . Overview After graduation from Waseda University, Wakamoto initially found employment as a police officer assigned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Anti-Riot Squad division before becoming a voice actor. The quality of Wakamoto's voice is known for uniting astringency and sharpness, usually leading him to villain roles in dubbing work and games. Examples include Oskar von Reuenthal in ''Legend of the Galactic Heroes'', Barbatos Goetia in ''Tales of Destiny 2'', Charles zi Britannia in ''Code Geass'', Black Shadow in '' F-Zero GP Legend'', Xemnas in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, Oda Nobunaga in ''Sengoku Basara'', Cell in ''Dragon Ball Z'', and Count Dracula in various ''Castlevania'' titles, and D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūji Mitsuya
(born October 18, 1954) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, director of audiography, voice director and sound supervisor from Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture who is affiliated with Combination. He graduated from Meiji University. He is best known for his roles in ''The Lion King'' as Timon, ''Touch'' as Tatsuya Uesugi, '' Combattler V'' as Hyōma Aoi, ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka'' as Kōji Togari, ''Saint Seiya'' as Virgo Shaka and the TV Asahi version of the Japanese dub of the Back to the Future trilogy as Marty McFly. Mitsuya came out as gay on a TV show on January 12, 2017. In January 2022, Mitsuya was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Filmography Television animation *''Candy Candy'' (1976) as Archibald "Archie" Cornwell *'' Combattler V'' (1976) (Hyoma Aoi) *'' Captain Tsubasa'' (1983) (Shun Nitta) *''Georgie!'' (1983) (Royal) *''Nanako SOS'' (1983) (Tomoshige Yotsuya) *''Serendipity the Pink Dragon'' (1983) (Pira Pira) *''Choriki Robo Galatt'' (1984) (Saradaayu) *'' Glass no Kamen'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshito Yasuhara
is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is a member of Theatre Echo, a theatre troupe and talent management firm known for its comedy sketches. Yasuhara is known for being the Japanese dubbing voice of Mickey Rourke, Kevin Bacon, Bill Murray, Gary Oldman, Bill Pullman, Richard Gere, Tim Robbins, Kurt Russell, Tim Roth and Bob Odenkirk. He was also the first dub-over artist of Mel Gibson and Robin Williams in their early days. Filmography Television drama * ''Taiyō ni Hoero!'' (eps 198, 275, 423, 676) Television animation ;1970s *''Space Battleship Yamato'' (1974) (Kenjirō Ōta) *''The Song of Tentomushi'' (1974) (Kaji Isshū) *'' Blocker Gundan IV: Machine Blaster'' (1976) (Tenpei Asuka) *'' Dokaben'' (1976) (Santarō Hohoemi, Sankichi Sakata) *'' Gowappā 5 Godam'' (1976) (Gō Tsunami) *'' Yakyūkyō no Uta'' (1977) (Sentō) *'' Wakakusa no Charlotte'' (1977) (Sandy) *'' Haikara-san ga Tōru'' (1978) (Shingo Onishima) *''Gordian Warrior'' (1979) (Daigo Ōtaki) *'' Mirai Rob ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kunihiko Yasui
is a Japanese voice actor who graduated from the Aichi Prefecture. He is employed by the talent agency 81 Produce. He was also asked by SNK to participate as a member of SNK's character image band, ''Band of Fighters'' based on the game series '' King of Fighters'', under the role of Iori Yagami. Filmography Television animation ;1990s *'' Pretty Sammy'' (1995-1997) ( Binpachi Hagakure) *'' Azuki-chan'' (1995-1998) (Azuki's father) *''After War Gundam X'' (1996) (Rukusu) (eps. 25-28) *''Martian Successor Nadesico'' (1996-1997) (Supreme Commander Haruki Kusakabe) *'' Paketsu de Gohan'' (1996-) (Richard, Sage) *''Sakura Diaries'' (1997) (Tatsuhiko Mashu) *''Bomberman B-Daman Bakugaiden'' (1998-1999) (Drakken) *''Case Closed'' (1998-)(Kenji (eps. 121-122), Noriyuki Shirakawa (eps. 217-218), Nobukazu Michiba (ep. 370), Kishiharu Torakura (eps. 712-715), Mineto Mayama (eps. 927-928)) *''Gasaraki'' (1998) (Tamotsu Hayakawa) (ep. 1) *''Initial D'' (1998) (Hiromichi) *''Trigun'' (1998) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akio Suyama
is a Japanese voice actor, affiliated with Sigma Seven. He was born in Toyonaka, Osaka. Voice roles Anime ;1990 *''Ranma ½'' (Employee B) *''Tanoshii Moomin Ikka'' (Additional Voices) ;1994 *''Macross 7'' (Gabil, Physica) ;1995 *''Chibi Maruko-chan'' (Tsuyoshi Yamane, Sasaki-kun) ;1996 *''Brave Raideen, Reideen the Superior'' (Ikazuchi Takagi) *''Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!'' (Futoshi Kurozawa) ;1997 *''Crayon Shin-chan'' (Gaisha Nonin) *''Revolutionary Girl Utena'' (Danshiseito B, Person A) *''Nintama Rantarō'' (Kaizoku) *''Burn-Up Excess'' (Kan) *''Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!, Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go WGP!!'' (Futoshi Kurozawa, Huang) *''Pokémon (anime), Pocket Monsters'' (Bad Trainer A) *''Perfect Blue'' (Tadashi Doi) ;1998 *''Initial D'' (Shouichi) *''Ojarumaru'' (Ojarumaru's Father, Haitatsunin, Takushi Kyaku, Gaikoku nonin, Sumisu, Ame Soraotton) *''Steam Detectives'' (Doria) *''Nazca (anime), Nazca'' (Shinri Shiogami) *''Outlaw Star'' (Fake Shimi, Prisoner) *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryō Naitō
is a Japanese voice actor. He is signed with Y.M.O. (specifically the Love Love division that is made for voice acting) management. His given name ''Ryō'' is sometimes mistranslated as ''Rei''. Voice roles Anime * ''Assassination Classroom'' (Taiga Okajima) * '' Assassination Classroom 2nd Season'' (Taiga Okajima) * ''Beast Wars II'' (Ikard, DJ) * ''Beast Wars Neo'' (Hydra) * ''Cromartie High School'' (Yutaka Takenouchi) * ''Death Note'' (Tota Matsuda) * ''Ginga Legend Weed'' (Buru) * ''Gyagu Manga Biyori'' (Various Roles) * ''Hell Girl'' (Shinichi Muroi) * ''Hunter x Hunter'' (Yamainu) * '' Kill la Kill'' (Kusanosuke Yaguruma) * ''Kodocha'' (Rei Sagami) * ''Legendz'' (Ed) * '' Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette'' (Laigle) * ''Medarot'' (Hikaru Agata) * ''Monster Rancher'' (Allen) * ''Ojarumaru'' (Katapi) * ''PaRappa The Rapper'' (Gaster) * ''Pokémon'' (Nando) * ''Prince of Tennis'' (Koharu Konjiki, various voices) * ''Reborn!'' ( Ken Joushima) * '' Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoiyo! ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masashi Ebara
, better known as , is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Kanagawa Prefecture. He is affiliated with Aoni Production. He had roles in the '' Initial D'' series (as Jōshima Toshiya "God Hand"), ''Naruto'' (as Might Guy), ''Eat-Man'' (as Bolt Crank), the ''Shakugan no Shana'' series (as Alastor the Flame of Heavens), ''Bakusō Kyōdai Let's & Go!!'' (as Doctor Tsuchiya), ''Buso Renkin'' (as Captain Bravo), '' The Transformers'' (as Ratchet) and ''Final Fantasy XIII'' (as Sazh Katzroy). He is also the official dub-over artist of Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, Wesley Snipes, Bruce Campbell and Robin Williams. He was also the first dubbing voice actor of Andy Garcia and Alec Baldwin in their early days. Background Ebara graduated from Tōkyōtoritsu Chitosegaoka Senior High School. He initially did not aspire to be an actor, but he chose to attend the Toho Performing Arts Academy to learn the trade because he admired the work of Charlie Chaplin as a student. After previously w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akiko Kobayashi (voice Actress)
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. Filmography Television animation ;2001 *''Parappa the Rapper'' (Paula) *'' Angel Tales'' (Tanuki no Midori) ;2002 *'' Digimon Frontier'' (Nyaromon) *''Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children: Light & Dark'' (Ishitoku) ;2003 *''Tenshi no Shippo Chu!'' (Raccoon Midori) ;2004 *'' Legendz: Yomigaeru Ryuuou Densetsu'' (Dr. Conrad) *''The Marshmallow Times'' (Basil) *'' Get Ride! Amdriver'' (June Frum) ;2005 *''Pandalian'' (Diddy, Bingo) *''Onegai My Melody'' (Nyanmi) *'' Zettai Shonen'' (Kisa Tanigawa) *'' Ginga Densetsu Weed'' (Mel) ;2006 *''Ballad of a Shinigami'' (Momo) *'' Onegai My Melody: Kuru Kuru Shuffle!'' (Nyanmi) *''Inukami!'' (Tenso) *'' Save Me! Lollipop'' (Zura) *'' Fairy Musketeers'' (Randagio) *'' Galaxy Angel Rune'' (Mimoret) *'' Lovedol ~Lovely Idol~'' (Hibiki Asami) ;2007 *'' Onegai My Melody: Sukkiri'' (Nyanmi) ;2008 *'' Onegai My Melody: Kirara'' (Nyanmi) ;2009 *''Cookin' Idol I! My! Mine!'' (Misan) *''Jewelpet is a J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mika Kanai
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is attached to Ken Production. She is best known for her roles in '' Idol Tenshi Yokoso Yoko'' (as Yoko Tanaka), ''Tanoshii Moomin Ikka'' (as the Snork Maiden), ''Goldfish Warning!'' (as Wapiko), ''Soreike! Anpanman'' (as Melonpanna), ''Yadamon'' (as Yadamon), ''After War Gundam X'' (as Tiffa Adill), '' Hare Tokidoki Buta'' (as Harebuta), ''Galaxy Angel'' (as Vanilla H and Normad), ''Higurashi When They Cry'' (as Satoko Hōjō), ''Tales of Phantasia'' (as Arche Klein), ''Uchi no 3 Shimai'' (as Sū), ''Sailor Moon S'' (as Mimet), '' Mysterious Theft Saint Tail'' (as Maju Sendo). She is currently the voice of Jigglypuff in the ''Pokémon'' and '' Super Smash Bros.'' series. She freelanced for the voice of Bonnie, also from the ''Pokémon'' series when her regular voice actress Mariya Ise was on maternity leave. She married Koichi Yamadera from 1993 to 2006, though their divorce was not disclosed until 2007. They had worked together on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
