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Project A-ko
is a 1986 Japanese action comedy science fiction anime film that had several sequels and a spin-off. This film focuses on a happy-go-lucky 16-year-old red-haired, sailor-suited teenage schoolgirl, A-ko Magami, who goes on her magical adventure from high school to outer space as she struggles to finish her homework, rescue her friend C-ko, and save the Earth from an evil alien invasion. This series references a number of other works of anime from the 1970s and 1980s, such as ''Macross'', ''Fist of the North Star'' and ''Gundam''. Plot An alien space craft crashes into Graviton City, wiping out the entire population and leaving a massive crater where the city is rebuilt. Students A-ko Magami, a perky, fun-loving red-haired, sailor-suited teenage girl, and her best friend C-ko Kotobuki, a bubbly, carefree optimist, enter a new year of school as transfer students at the all-girls Graviton High School. Although A-ko possesses superhuman speed and strength, she considers herself an av ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsuhiko Nishijima
is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, and director known for panty- fanservice. Films *'' Project A-ko'' (1986), director *'' Project A-ko: Grey Side/Blue Side'' (1990), director *'' Honō no Tenkōsei'' (1991), Director, Animation Director *''Megami Paradise'' (1995), director *''Sailor Victory'' (1995), director *'' Agent Aika'' (1997), director, storyboard *'' Labyrinth of Flames'' (2000), director, storyboard *'' Najica Blitz Tactics'' (2001), director *''Office Lingerie'' (2001), director *'' Kirameki Project'' (2005), director *'' Aika R-16: Virgin Mission'' (2007), director, storyboard *'' G-Taste'' (2010), director *'' Nozoki Ana'' (2013), director References External links * * Katsuhiko Nishijimaprofile page at Oricon Style , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shūichi Ikeda
is a Japanese actor and narrator. Ikeda is married to Sakiko Tamagawa, although he was once married to Keiko Toda. He currently works for Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. He is best known for his role as Char Aznable in multiple '' Gundam'' series, Scorpio Milo in ''Saint Seiya'' 1980s, Shuichi Akai from ''Detective Conan'', and Red-Haired Shanks from ''One Piece''. He is also the official Japanese dubbing roles for Jet Li. Filmography Television animation ;1970s *''Akaki Chi no Eleven'' (1970) (Shunji Hayase) *'' Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3'' (1978) (Commander Radikku) *'' Galaxy Express 999'' (1979) (Nanmi) *''Mobile Suit Gundam'' (1979) ( Char Aznable, Oscar Dublin) *''The Ultraman'' (1979) (Shimizu) ;1980s *''Giant Gorg'' (1984) (Rod Balboa) *'' Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam'' (1985) ( Quattro Bajeena/ Char Aznable) *'' Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos'' (1986) (Devil Rock Clay) *''Saint Seiya'' (1986) ( Scorpio Milo) *''Zillion'' (1987) (Major Max Shīdo) *'' Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project A (film)
''Project A'' (; also known as ''Pirate Patrol'' and ''Jackie Chan's Project A''; released in the Philippines title as ''Superfly 2'') is a 1983 Hong Kong martial arts action comedy film starring and directed by Jackie Chan, who also wrote the screenplay with Edward Tang, who produced with Leonard Ho and Raymond Chow. The film co-stars Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. ''Project A'' was released theatrically in Hong Kong on December 22, 1983. Set in the 19th century in old Hong Kong, ''Project A'' blends martial arts with comedy moments and spectacular stunts. One stunt in particular involved Chan hanging and falling from the hand of a clock tower some high, tearing through awning canopies before hitting the ground. The film was a box office success in East Asia. At the 4th Hong Kong Film Awards, Chan received two nominations for the film (and another for ''Wheels on Meals''), including his first Best Actor nomination, and won his first Best Action Choreography award. A sequel, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jackie Chan
Fang Shilong (born 7 April 1954), known professionally in English as Jackie Chan and in Chinese as Cheng Long ( zh, c=成龍, j=Sing4 Lung4; "becoming the dragon"), is a Hong Kong actor, filmmaker, martial artist, and stuntman known for his slapstick acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and innovative stunts, which he typically performs himself. Chan has been acting since the 1960s, performing in more than 150 films. He is one of the most popular action film stars of all time. Chan is one of the most recognisable and influential film personalities in the world, with a widespread global following in both the Eastern and Western hemispheres. He has received fame stars on the Hong Kong Avenue of Stars and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Chan has been referenced in various pop songs, cartoons, films, and video games. He is an operatically trained vocalist and is also a Cantopop and Mandopop star, having released a number of music albums and sung many of the theme songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atsuko Nakajima
is a Japanese animator, character designer, and illustrator. She is married to anime director and animator Tomohiro Hirata, with whom she also collaborated in the ''Trinity Blood'' anime (in which Nakajima was character designer and Hirata was director). Ms. Nakajima is strongly associated with the animated adaptations of the works of Rumiko Takahashi produced by Kitty Films, having worked as an animation director on ''Urusei Yatsura'', ''Ranma ½'' and ''Maison Ikkoku'' and as a character designer on ''Ranma ½''. Filmography * ''Cookin' Idol I! My! Mine!'' (TV): character designer * ''Fruits Basket'' (TV): genga artist * ''GetBackers'' (TV): animation director, character designer * '' Haunted Junction'' (TV): character designer * ''Jin Roh'': animator * ''Komi Can't Communicate'' (TV): character designer * ''Maison Ikkoku'' (TV): animation director * '' Maria-sama ga Miteru'' second season onward: character designer for the ED sequence, promotional pictures * ''Mon Colle Kni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michitaka Kikuchi
, best known by the pen name , is a Japanese manga artist whose work spans multiple genres and appeals to diverse audiences. He is well known for using influences from American comics, television, and films in his work, and describes himself as a big fan of Batman and '' Star Wars''. One of the most widely published Japanese manga artist, nearly all of his stories have been translated into other languages, including English. His two most successful and popular manga series to-date are ''Martian Successor Nadesico'' and '' Silent Möbius''. Before becoming a manga artist, Asamiya graduated from the Tokyo Designer School, then worked as a character designer for a number of anime series, and even designed models for some of the later Godzilla films (1980s). For this career, he used his real name, and maintained the two professional identities separately for many years. Several of the anime series that he worked on were very popular inside and outside Japan, most notably '' Sonic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Labyrinth Of Flames
is a Japanese 2-episode OVA anime series created and produced by Studio Fantasia and directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima. It was released from September 25, 2000 to December 21, 2000. The OVA was licensed by Central Park Media under the U.S. Manga Corps label. Plot Galan is a spastic Russian geek who'd do anything to be a real, living samurai. When his girlfriend Natsu (who happens to be a Japanese princess living in Russia) gifts him an ancient sword, strange events unfold, and even stranger people drop out of the sky to attack. Now Galan must overcome his ineptitude and join a bunch of beautiful women in a wacky romp through a kingdom that time forgot. Production The anime was directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima who had previously directed '' Project A-Ko'' and ''Agent Aika''. Episode list * Episode 1: Samurai Labyrinth? Lovebyrinth? * Episode 2: Treasure Labyrinth? Loverinth? Cast Reception Anime News Network Anime News Network (ANN) is a news website that reports on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agent Aika
''Agent Aika'' (stylized and known simply as ''AIKa'' in Japan) is a Japanese OVA series animated by Studio Fantasia and directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima. The series follows Aika Sumeragi, a salvager for hire who gets caught up in a plot for world domination. The series was released in Japan from 1997 to 1999. The anime was initially licensed by Central Park Media, but was later licensed by Bandai Entertainment. The series is well known for its copious amounts of fan service, specifically the camera angles on panties of the many female characters that populate the show. On April 25, 2007, the first volume of the three-part prequel OVA '' AIKa R-16: Virgin Mission'', detailing Aika's time when she was 16 years old, was released in Japan. A remastered version of the original series was released also, along with a special live-action edition of ''Agent Aika''. In 2009, the sequel OVA '' AIKa ZERO'' with 19-year-old Aika was released. Plot Following a catastrophic earthquake twen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megumi Hayashibara
is a Japanese voice actress, singer, lyricist and radio personality from Kita ward in Tokyo and is affiliated with self-founded Woodpark Office. One of the most prominent Japanese voice actresses since the 1990s, Hayashibara is best known for her roles in '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'', ''Love Hina'', '' Saber Marionette J'', '' Magical Princess Minky Momo'', '' Mashin Hero Wataru'', ''Ranma ½'', '' Cowboy Bebop'', ''Slayers'', ''Detective Conan'', '' Pokémon'', '' All Purpose Cultural Catgirl Nuku Nuku'', ''Video Girl Ai'', and '' Shaman King'' where she also performs the opening themes for the 2001 series, Over Soul and Northern Lights, as well as the 2021 adaptations theme Soul Salvation. Biography Hayashibara was born on March 30, 1967, in Kita Tokyo, Japan. She studied at a Catholic school and at one point was bullied in fifth grade. She was an active club member and participated in the Badminton, Biology, Broadcasting, Drama and English clubs. She played the role of Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshino Takamori
is a Japanese voice actress from Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Biography Takamori was born in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture. She has younger sister. Her father is a dentist and professor of dentistry.『フューチャーランド』1990年10月号、pp.10-13 She started learning the piano at the age of 3. She went to high school attached to the Tokyo College of Music, and entered the piano department of the Tokyo College of Music. Although she applied for the Nippon Broadcasting System-sponsored amateur voice actor contest while in college and was defeated, she entered Hisashi Katsuta's voice acting school (now voice actor Katsuta Gakuin) in 1983, her sophomore year at university. In the second graduation in the same period, Ayako Shiraishi, Miki Itō, Maya Okamoto and Omi Minami were among the older people of the first generation. In the fall of 1984, while still enrolled in college and the voice acting class, she made her voice acting debut as Patty Pumpkin, the heroine of ''Super Pow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toni Barry
Toni Barry (born June 26, 1961) is a British voice actress. She is also known to fans of the television show ''Press Gang'' as Spike's American girlfriend Zoe. Selected filmography *''Project A-ko'' - Asa *'' Dangaioh'' - Dira (uncredited) *'' Gall Force: Earth Chapter'' - Sandy Newman *'' Mystery of Mamo'' - Fujiko Mine *'' Bye-Bye Liberty Crisis'' - Fujiko Mine *'' Legend of the Four Kings'' - Matsuri Toba (UK English dub only) *''Roujin Z'' - Haruko *'' Dominion: Tank Police'' - Leona Osaki *'' X'' - Karen Kasumi *'' Space Channel 5: Part 2'' (video game) - Pine *''Press Gang'' - Zoe (series 3, 1991) *'' Patlabor: The Movie'' - Noa Izumi *'' Patlabor 2: The Movie'' - Noa Izumi *''Moomin'' - Snork Maiden, Little My *'' Lapitch the Little Shoemaker'' - Various Voices *''Teletubbies'' - Voice Trumpets, Talking Flowers Announcer, and Counter (American dubbed version) *''Labyrinth'' - Stepmother (uncredited) *'' Tears Before Bedtime'' - Debbie *'' A House in the Hils'' - Susie * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akari Hibino
is a Japanese voice actress best known for her role as the young Tsubasa Oozora in the soccer anime ''Captain Tsubasa''. Other major roles include Konpoco in ''Esper Mami'', Asa in '' Project A-Ko'', and Shinji in '' Sonic Soldier Borgman''. In '' Hunter × Hunter (1999)'' she voiced Feitan, and in ''Rurouni Kenshin'', she voiced Okita Sōji, a major character in the '' Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal'' OVA. She is married to Yōichi Takahashi, creator of ''Captain Tsubasa''. Filmography As Yōko Ogai * ''Captain Tsubasa'' (1983) as Tsubasa Oozora * ''Shonen Jump Special: Kimagure Orange Road'' (1985) as Hikaru Hiyama * '' Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal'' (1999, OVA) as Okita Sōji Unknown date * Sonic Soldier Borgman as Shinji * Captain Tsubasa J as Tsubasa Oozora (young) * Captain Tsubasa: Europe Daikessen (movie 1) as Tsubasa Oozora * Captain Tsubasa: Road to 2002 as Pinto * Captain Tsubasa (PS2) as Tsubasa Oozora * City Hunter as Nana Yoshida * Doraemon: Nobita and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
