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Promare
is a 2019 Japanese animated film co-produced by Trigger and XFLAG. It was directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by Kazuki Nakashima. It features character and mecha designs by Shigeto Koyama, 3DCG animation by Sanzigen, and music by Hiroyuki Sawano. The film was released on May 24, 2019 in Japan, by Toho Animation. At the 2019 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the film was selected as one of the ten films. It was nominated for Best Animated Feature — Independent at the 47th Annie Awards, but lost to Jérémy Clapin's ''I Lost My Body''. Plot During a calamity known as the Great World Blaze, fires from mass spontaneous human combustions killed half the world's population. Certain humans developed pyrokinetic abilities during and subsequent to the event, and become known as the Burnish. Thirty years later, Galo Thymos is a member of the firefighting group Burning Rescue living in the city of Promepolis. The team responds to incidents involving Mad Burni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld
Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld (born March 21, 1987) is an American stage and voice actress, best known for voicing Bonnie, Nurse Joy, and Sophocles in the ''Pokémon'' anime and Rio on '' Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal''. Early life Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld was born to a Jewish family on March 21, 1987 in New York City. She also has Latina heritage. She graduated from New York University. Career Anime In 2010, Rosenfeld is voicing a lots of characters in Pokemon like this minor character too. In August 2019, Rossnfeld was cast in the role of Aina Arbeit in the English dub of the anime film '' Promare''. Theatre Rosenfeld played Manicka in ''The Last Cyclist'', an absurdist comedy about the Holocaust, between May 30 and June 9, 2013, at the West End Theatre. Between March 7 and 29, 2015, Rosenfeld starred as the titular role in Stephen Schwartz's first professional NYC production of ''The Baker's Wife'' at The Gallery Players. Rosenfeld starred as Gertrude in Lynn Ahrens & Stephen Flahert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroyuki Sawano
is a Japanese composer, arranger, lyricist, pianist, and Music Producer best known for his work on many anime series, video games, television dramas, and movies. His works include the musical scores for ''Attack on Titan'', '' The Seven Deadly Sins'', ''Blue Exorcist'', ''Guilty Crown'', '' Kill la Kill'', ''Seraph of the End'', and ''Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn''. In addition to his role on the soundtrack, he also composes opening and ending theme songs for several series. Overall, he has already provided the music for over 100 visual media works. Sawano was nominated for the Newtype Anime Awards 11 times, winning 4 of the nominations. He has also won the Tokyo Anime Award three times, as well as two recent prizes at the Anime Trending Awards. He was represented by Legendoor between 2006 and 2017, and is currently represented by VV-ALKLINE. In 2014, he started a vocal project under the name ''SawanoHiroyuki Zk''''. Biography 1980–2003: Early life Sawano was born in Toky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Kametz
Billy P. Kametz (March 22, 1987 – June 9, 2022) was an American voice actor. He was best known for his work dubbing anime and video games. Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Kametz began his voice acting career in 2016 when he moved to Los Angeles and debuted as Aladdin in a Broadway-styled musical. He had been providing the English voices for Josuke Higashikata in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable'', Naofumi Iwatani in ''The Rising of the Shield Hero'', and Ferdinand von Aegir in '' Fire Emblem: Three Houses.'' Kametz's work was praised by his peers and he had won the Best Voice Actor Award at the 4th Crunchyroll Anime Awards for his role as Naofumi. He was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer in February 2022, which he publicly announced ten weeks later on April 26, 2022, and died less than 2 months after announcing his diagnosis at the age of 35 on June 9, 2022. Early life Kametz was born on March 22, 1987, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and was raised i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studio Trigger
, also known as Studio Trigger, is a Japanese animation studio founded by former Gainax employees Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Ōtsuka in 2011. It has produced anime works including '' Kill la Kill'' (2013), '' Little Witch Academia'' (short films, 2013 and 2015; TV series, 2017), ''Promare'' (2019), '' BNA: Brand New Animal'' (2020), and '' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'' (2022). Business Studio Trigger was founded by former Gainax employee Hiroyuki Imaishi, following his success with ''Gurren Lagann'' (2007). This led to the creation of Studio Trigger, with ''Gurren Lagann''s visual humor and style defining the studio's work, and Trigger being seen as a successor to Gainax. Studio Trigger was established on August 22, 2011 by Hiroyuki Imaishi and Masahiko Ōtsuka shortly after leaving Gainax. The studio name and official website was revealed in October 2011. Along with assisting production on various series, Trigger has released a short film, '' Little Witch Academia'', and has dev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroyuki Imaishi
is a Japanese key animator and animation director and one of the co-founders of Studio Trigger. His style is marked by fast and frantic animation combined with elaborate storyboarding and punchy direction. Prior to founding Trigger, he was an animator and director at Gainax. His most well-known works include ''Gurren Lagann'' (2007), '' Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt'' (2010), '' Kill la Kill'' (2013), '' Promare'' (2019), and '' Cyberpunk: Edgerunners'' (2022). Early career After drawing the manga for doujinshi circle, Imaishi worked as a creator. He worked at Gainax in 1995 as an in-between animator for ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''. Some of his early works include animation direction, storyboarding and key animation for ''Kare Kano'' (''His and Her Circumstances''), '' FLCL'', '' Diebuster'', ''Oval X Over'', and the ending animation of ''Paradise Kiss''. He went on to direct ''Dead Leaves'', a 2004 anime film produced by Production I.G. and the first episode of '' Re: Cut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayane Sakura
is a Japanese voice actress. She is affiliated with Aoni Production. Her roles included Natsumi Koshigaya in ''Non Non Biyori'', Secre Swallowtail in ''Black Clover'', Ochaco Uraraka in ''My Hero Academia'', Tsubaki Sawabe in '' Your Lie in April'', Iroha Isshiki in '' My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, As I Expected'', Suzuka Dairenji in '' Tokyo Ravens'', Nagato-class, Sendai-class, Kuma, Tama, Shimakaze in Kantai Collection, Cocoa Hoto in '' Is the Order a Rabbit?'', Ran Mitake in '' BanG Dream!'', Clarisse in '' Granblue Fantasy'', Yotsuba Nakano in '' The Quintessential Quintuplets'', Hasuki Komai in '' Boarding School Juliet'', Nao Tomori in ''Charlotte'', Rinne in '' Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live'', ''King of Prism'', Yae Sakura in '' Honkai Impact 3rd'', Prinz Eugen in ''Azur Lane'', Gabi Braun in '' Attack on Titan: The Final Season'', Ephnel in '' SoulWorker'' and Yae Miko in '' Genshin Impact''. She has performed theme, and character songs for each series. Sakura won t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crispin Freeman
Crispin Freeman is an American voice actor, voice director, and screenwriter who is best known for voicing characters in English-language dubs of Japanese anime, animation, and video games. Some of his prominent anime roles include Zelgadis Graywords in ''Slayers'', Kyon in '' The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'', Togusa in the '' Ghost in the Shell'' franchise, Alucard in ''Hellsing'', Kirei Kotomine in '' Fate/Zero'' and '' Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works'', Itachi Uchiha in ''Naruto'', Gyomei Himejima in '' Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'', Hagi in '' Blood+'' and Shizuo Heiwajima in ''Durarara!!'' Early life Freeman was born in Chicago His father is Jewish. He is the oldest of three children. His sister, Cassidy Freeman is an actress, while his brother Clark is an actor and musician. Freeman graduated from the Latin School of Chicago in 1990 and earned a BA from Williams College, where he majored in theater and minored in computer science. He then earned an MFA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Yong Bosch
Johnny Yong Bosch (born January 6, 1976) is an American actor, musician, singer, and martial artist. His first major role was the portrayal of Adam Park, the second Black Power Ranger and later, the Green Zeo Ranger and first Green Turbo Ranger in the ''Power Rangers'' franchise, which led to roles in some martial arts television and feature films. Bosch is located in Los Angeles and does most of his voice-over work at Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Animaze, New Generation Pictures, NYAV Post, Studiopolis and on some occasions travels to Dallas to record shows for Funimation. As a voice actor his most notable roles were as Vash the Stampede from '' Trigun'', Ichigo Kurosaki from ''Bleach'', Sabo from ''One Piece'' and Lelouch Vi Britannia from '' Code Geass''. Life and career Bosch was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Garland, Texas, as John Jay Bosch. His father was a soldier in the Army and met his mother while stationed in South Korea. He was interested in martia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masato Sakai
is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival for ''The Wonderful World of Captain Kuhio'' and ''The Chef of South Polar'' and the award for best supporting actor at the 2008 Nikkan Sports Film Award, at the 33rd Hochi Film Award and at the 51st Blue Ribbon Awards. He also received a nomination for best supporting actor at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize. He is married to Japanese actress and J-pop singer Miho Kanno. On August 14, 2015, he announced the birth of his first son. Filmography Film Television Animation *'' Yukikaze'' (2002-2005 OVA) Rei Fukai *''Aoi Bungaku'' (2009) Youzou, Shigemaru, Sensei, Melos, Yoshihide, Presenter *''Promare'' (2019) Kray Foresight Theater *''Honmoku Macbeth'' (1995) *''Kozak'' (1995) *''Vibe'' (1996) *''The Soul of Orange'' (1997) *''The Taste of Water'' (1998) *''Zenmai (1998) *''Beautiful Sunday'' (2000) *'' Vamp Show'' (2001) *''Father's Love Story: A Family Tale'' (2005) *''The Man in the Rum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuki Nakashima
is a Japanese playwright, novelist, contributing editor and screenwriter. In addition to working on '' Getter Robo'', he is a fan of Ken Ishikawa. He took pride in being a "Getter Person". This was the same Futabasha's chief producer and production representative worked on each productions. Screenwriting credits Manga *'' Getter Robo Saga'' (Editor) * Kyomu Senki (Editor) Anime Series head writer denoted in bold *'' Gurren Lagann'' (2007) *''Oh! Edo Rocket'' (2007) *'' Nodame Cantabile: Finale'' (2010) *'' Kill la Kill'' (2013-2014) *'' Concrete Revolutio: The Last Song'' (2016) *'' BNA: Brand New Animal'' (2020) *'' Back Arrow'' (2021) OVA * '' Re: Cutie Honey'' (2004) Anime films * ''Gurren Lagann: Childhood’s End'' (2008) * ''Gurren Lagann: The Lights in the Sky are Stars'' (2009) * '' Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back'' (2014) * ''Batman Ninja'' (2018) * '' Promare'' (2019) Live action television Series head writer denoted in bold * '' Ultr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenichi Matsuyama
is a Japanese actor. He is known for his affinity for strange character roles, and he is best known internationally for playing L in the 2006 films ''Death Note'', '' Death Note 2: The Last Name'' and '' L: Change the World'' in 2008, as well as voicing Gelus in the ''Death Note'' animated adaptation. He was cast to play lead character Toru Watanabe in the film adaptation of Haruki Murakami is a Japanese writer. His novels, essays, and short stories have been bestsellers in Japan and internationally, with his work translated into 50 languages and having sold millions of copies outside Japan. He has received numerous awards for his ...'s novel '' Norwegian Wood'', which was released in December 2010. Personal life On April 1, 2011, he married Koyuki, Koyuki Katō, who co-starred with him in ''Kamui Gaiden''. The couple's first child was born in January 2012, and their second child was born in January 2013 in South Korea. In July 2015, the couple had their third child. Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taichi Saotome
, also known as , is a Japanese actor and singer. He played young men and onnagata roles of women. Biography His father is the head of the theatre troupe ''Gekidan Sujaku''. Saotome performed in '' taishū engeki''. A "female impersonator", he has performed onstage. In ''Zatoichi'', he played the child disguising himself as a geisha ( Daigoro Tachibana). Though in a different troupe from Tachibana, they frequently practiced and performed together. In '' Takeshis''', Saotome played a young female impersonator and dancer. He played a ''bishōnen'' aesthetic, i.e. graceful, beautiful young men. He played Mori Ranmaru in a National Museum event called " Sengoku Fantasy", and played a young Horibe Yasubee in the NHK New Year's ''jidaigeki'' play. He created his official fan club in 2006. He said that he misunderstand his appeal, but is happy about his role."Teen's Female Performances Draw Him a Crowd." NPR.org 30 October 2007. He appeared in the variety show ''D no Gekijō'' in Janua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
