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Real Drive
is an anime TV series created by Production I.G and Masamune Shirow (known for the ''Ghost in the Shell'' and '' Appleseed'' franchises) under the directorship of Kazuhiro Furuhashi, produced in collaboration with broadcaster Nippon Television (NTV). The series revolves around an information network known as "The Metal", and the series centers on Masamichi Haru, a paraplegic old man who was in a coma for 50 years after a test dive using Meta-Real technology went horribly wrong. After awakening from his coma, he starts searching for the "answer in the sea". The series aired on NTV and other channels from April 8, 2008 to October 1, 2008. A manga adaptation by Momotarou Miyano was serialized in ''Magazine Z'' from the April 2008 to January 2009, with two volumes sold between August 22, 2008 and February 23, 2009 by Kodansha. A light novel adaptation by Yoshinobu Akita was published by Kodansha on August 5, 2008. Plot 2061 AD. Fifty years have passed since mankind developed the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Production I
Production may refer to: Economics and business * Production (economics) * Production, the act of manufacturing goods * Production, in the outline of industrial organization, the act of making products (goods and services) * Production as a statistic, gross domestic product * Production line Arts, entertainment, and media Motion pictures * Production, film distributor of a company * Production, phase of filmmaking * Production, video production Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media * ''Production'' (album), by Mirwais, 2000 * Production, category of illusory magic trick * Production, phase of video games development * Production, Record producer's role * Production, theatrical performance Science and technology * Production, deployment environment where changes go "live" and users interact with it * Production (computer science), formal-grammar concept * Primary production, the production of new biomass by autotrophs in ecosystems * Productivity (ecology), the wider c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Real Drive Main Characters
Real may refer to: Currencies * Brazilian real (R$) * Central American Republic real * Mexican real * Portuguese real * Spanish real * Spanish colonial real Music Albums * ''Real'' (L'Arc-en-Ciel album) (2000) * ''Real'' (Bright album) (2010) * ''Real'' (Belinda Carlisle album) (1993) * ''Real'' (Gorgon City EP) (2013) * ''Real'' (IU EP) (2010) * ''Real'' (Ivy Queen album) (2004) * ''Real'' (Mika Nakashima album) (2013) * ''Real'' (Ednita Nazario album) (2007) * ''Real'' (Jodie Resther album), a 2000 album by Jodie Resther * ''Real'' (Michael Sweet album) (1995) * ''Real'' (The Word Alive album) (2014) * ''Real'', a 2002 album by Israel Houghton recording as Israel & New Breed Songs * "Real" (Goo Goo Dolls song) (2008) * "Real" (Gorgon City song) (2013) * "Real" (Plumb song) (2004) * "Real" (Vivid song) (2012) * "Real" (James Wesley song) (2010) * "Real", a song by Kendrick Lamar from '' Good Kid, M.A.A.D City'' * "Real", a song by NF from ''Therapy Session'' * " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūko Mizutani
was a Japanese actress, voice actress, narrator and singer from Ama District, Aichi. Throughout her career, she worked with Production Baobab, and was working with Aoni Production at the time of her death. Mizutani was best known for her anime voice roles of Sakiko Sakura in ''Chibi Maruko-chan'', Mihoshi Kuramitsu in ''Tenchi Muyo!'' and Pinoko in '' Black Jack''. She also portrayed Excellen Browning in ''Super Robot Wars'', Sora Takenouchi in ''Digimon Adventure'', Leina Stol in '' Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos'', and Sarah Zabiarov and Cheimin Noa in ''Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam''. Mizutani was the official Japanese voice actress for Minnie Mouse, and voiced her in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' franchise. Since her death, Aya Endō took over as the new Japanese voice of Minnie Mouse. Machiko Toyoshima took over as Sakiko Sakura as replacement in Chibi Maruko-chan. Career After graduating from the Institute for Youth Theater in 1985, Mizutani was signed to the Seinenza Theater Compan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenji Hamada
is a Japanese voice actor from Fukuoka, Japan who is an affiliate of Mausu Promotion. On adult works, he goes under the alias of . Personal life In 1996, Hamada enrolled at Ezaki Production school. Since 1998, he has been affiliated with Mausu Promotion. He has admitted that he has been a heavy smoker since high school, but as of 2014 he has quit smoking. Hamada has been married to fellow voice actress Junko Takeuchi since 2006 with whom he has two children. Filmography Television animation ;1998 *''Fancy Lala'' – Nishiyama ;1999 *''Devil Lady'' – Arito *''Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure'' – Toshihiko Izawa ;2000 *''Saiyuki'' – Silver-haired Demon ;2001 *''Geneshaft'' – Mario Musicanova *''Star Ocean EX'' – "La" ;2002 *'' Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution'' – Akane's Manager (ep 7) *''Duel Masters'' – Kirifuda's Father *''Heat Guy J'' – Blood ;2003 *''Gungrave'' – Harry MacDowel (Teen) *'' Green Green'' – Taizou Tenjin *''Mujin Wakusei Survive'' – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuki Yao
Kazuki (written: , , , , , , , , or in hiragana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese wrestler *, Japanese anime director *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese actor and singer *, Japanese shogi player *, Japanese actor *, Japanese swimmer *, Japanese motorcycle racer *, Japanese racing driver *, Japanese ski jumper *, Japanese film director and screenwriter *, Japanese comedian *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese actor *, Japanese manga artist and game creator *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese mixed martial artist *, Japanese musician *, Japanese figure skater *, Japanese sumo wrestler *Kazuki Watanabe (other), multiple people *, Japanese conductor *Kazuki Yamaguchi (other), multiple people *, Japanese voice actor and actor *Kazuki Yazawa (born 198 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takashi Matsuyama (actor)
is a Japanese actor and voice actor; he is well known for playing Takeo Saeki in ''The Grudge'' and Mamoru Satake in '' Zipang''. Filmography Anime *'' Arcade Gamer Fubuki'' (TV) as Referee *'' Arknights: Prelude to Dawn'' (TV) as Ace *''Assassination Classroom'' (TV) as Lovro Brovski *'' Ancient Girl's Frame'' (TV) as Alex Robinson *'' Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia'' (TV) as Helios *'' Bakutsuri Bar Hunter'' (TV) as Hoojirō Samejima *''Battle Programmer Shirase'' (TV) as Principal Miura (ep 15) *''Beast Wars II'' (TV) as Megastorm/ Gigastorm, Powerhug *''Beyblade'' 2002 (TV) as Gideon *''Black Blood Brothers'' (TV) as Mitaki Onezaki *''Black Bullet'' (TV) as Shigetoku Tadashima *''Bomberman Jetters'' (TV) as Daibon *'' Boruto: Naruto Next Generations'' as Master Kajiki *''Beast Wars Neo'' (TV) as Rockbuster *'' Bermuda Triangle: Colorful Pastrale'' (TV) as Manta *''Corrector Yui'' (TV) as Warwolf/Synchro *''Death Note'' (TV) as Jack Neylon/Kal Snydar *''Detroit Metal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weapons In Science Fiction
Strange and exotic weapons are a recurring feature in science fiction. In some cases, weapons first introduced in science fiction have been made a reality; other science-fiction weapons remain purely fictional, and are often beyond the realms of known physical possibility. At its most prosaic, science fiction features an endless variety of sidearms—mostly variations on real weapons such as guns and swords. Among the best-known of these are the phaser—used in the '' Star Trek'' television series, films, and novels—and the lightsaber and blaster—featured in '' Star Wars'' movies, comics, novels, and TV shows. Besides adding action and entertainment value, weaponry in science fiction sometimes touches on deeper concerns and becomes a theme, often motivated by contemporary issues. One example is science fiction that deals with weapons of mass destruction. In early science fiction Weapons of early science-fiction novels were usually bigger and better versions of convent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoya Uchida
is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He has played several minor roles of authority in various television dramas. He debuted in 1972 in the NHK program , and continued acting in theater and television dramas until the late 1990s. Since then, he has refocused his career on vocal performances such as opera and dubbing. He is best known for his roles as Tatsuya Midorikawa/DenjiGreen in '' Denshi Sentai Denjiman'', Madara Uchiha in Naruto, and Askeladd in Vinland Saga. He is also the famous Japanese dubbing roles for Bruce Willis and Woody Harrelson. Filmography Live-action films * ''Kami Voice'' (2011) (Tanba) Live-action television * ''Kusa Moeru'' (1979) (Nitta Rokurō) * ''Monkey'' (1979) (Kousei) * ''Shishi no Jidai'' (1980) * ''Takeda Shingen'' (1988) (Sakuma Nobumori) * '' Moeyo Ken'' (1990) (Rokusha Sōhaku) * '' Ōoka Echizen'' (1990) (Tomojirō) * ''Ōedo Sōsamō'' (1992) * '' Edo o Kiru'' (1994) (Risuke) * ''Shōgun no Onmitsu! Kage Jūhachi'' (1996) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromi Tsuru
was a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator. During her life, she was attached to the Himawari Theatre Group as a child and then to Aoni Production at the time of her death. She was most known for voicing the character of Bulma (''Dragon Ball'') for over 31 years. She was also known for her roles as Ukyo Kuonji (''Ranma ½''), Dokin-chan (''Soreike! Anpanman''), Madoka Ayukawa (''Kimagure Orange Road''), Miyuki Kashima ('' Miyuki''), Reiko Mikami (''Ghost Sweeper Mikami''), Meryl Strife (''Trigun''), Naomi Hunter (''Metal Gear'' series), Oyone-baasan (''Chibi Maruko-chan''), and Asuna Kujo (''Maison Ikkoku''). Biography Tsuru was born in Chitose, Hokkaido, Chitose, Hokkaido. In the second grade of elementary school, she joined the Himawari Theatre Group with her sister. In 1968, Tsuru auditioned for ''Princess Comet'' (Tokyo Broadcasting System, TBS) and made her drama debut in episode 63 "Yokai no Mori". In 1969, she also appeared in the fourth episode "Masked Cemetery" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiji Fujiwara
was a Japanese actor and voice actor. His best known works are voicing Shinnosuke's father Hiroshi Nohara in the long-running anime series '' Crayon Shin-chan'', Maes Hughes in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', Holland in ''Eureka Seven'', Axel in '' Kingdom Hearts'', Leorio in ''Hunter × Hunter'', Shiro Fujimoto in ''Ao no Exorcist'', Shingo Shoji in Initial D, Zenzo Hattori in Gintama and Esidisi in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency''. In the live-action field, he was most known for dubbing actor Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man/Tony Stark. Fujiwara founded his own talent management and production company, Air Agency, in 2006. Biography Fujiwara was born in Tokyo. He spent the majority of his childhood in Iwate Prefecture.''声優DO'' radio show, 2011.11.06 In high school, he handled vocals in a band he formed with his friend Kotaro Furuichi, future guitarist of rock band The Collectors. Around 18, he moved back to Tokyo on his own and joined the Bungakuza acting sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gynoid
A gynoid, or fembot, is a feminine humanoid robot. Gynoids appear widely in science fiction film and art. As more realistic humanoid robot design becomes technologically possible, they are also emerging in real-life robot design. Name A gynoid is anything that resembles or pertains to the female human form. Though the term '' android'' has been used to refer to robotic humanoids regardless of apparent gender, the Greek prefix "andr-" refers to ''man'' in the masculine sense. The term ''gynoid'' was first used by Isaac Asimov in a 1979 editorial, as a theoretical female equivalent of the word ''android''. Other possible names for feminine robots exist. The portmanteau "fembot" (feminine robot) was popularized by the television series ''The Bionic Woman'' in the episode "Kill Oscar" (1976) and later used in the ''Austin Powers'' films, among others. "Robotess" is the oldest female-specific term, originating in 1921 from '' Rossum's Universal Robots'', the same source as the ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayako Kawasumi
is a Japanese voice actress and singer. She is affectionately referred to by her fellow voice actors and fans as "", "","" and "". She is a skilled pianist as she has played the piano since childhood. She performed "...To You", the opening theme to ''Piano,'' and played pianists in the anime ''Piano'' and ''Nodame Cantabile. ''She is one of the most prolific and well-known voice actresses in Japan. Throughout her career, she has voiced plenty of iconic and famous characters, such as Akari Kamigishi (''To Heart''), Saber (''Fate/stay night''), Elie (''Rave Master''), Melfina (''Outlaw Star''), Nodame (''Nodame Cantabile''), Lafiel (''Crest of the Stars'' – ''Banner of the Stars''), Fuu (''Samurai Champloo''), Leina (''Queen's Blade''), Aoi Sakuraba (''Ai Yori Aoshi''), Mahoro (''Mahoromatic'') and Natsuki Mogi ('' Initial D''). Filmography Television animation 1997 *'' You're Under Arrest'' – Female officer (episode 33) 1998 *''Outlaw Star'' – Melfina *''B Bidaman Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
