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Sword For Truth
is a 1990 OVA '' chanbara'' film directed by an uncredited Osamu Dezaki, who was credited as storyboard artist under the alias "Tsutomu Dezaki". The film is based on a series of novels by Takeshi Narumi. ''Sword for Truth'' was released to a largely negative reception in the United Kingdom and the United States, where it was marketed by Manga Entertainment in lieu of their successful release of ''Ninja Scroll''. Plot Shuranosuke Sakaki, a ronin who wears the mark of two crossed scythes, is hired by the Nakura Clan to rescue Princess Mayu from the Seki Ninja. During his quest, he faces the Seki Ninja's deadliest assassins as he attempts to rescue her. Meanwhile, Marouji, an assassin who kills his targets with his jujutsu Jujutsu ( ; ja, link=no, 柔術 , ), also known as jiu-jitsu and ju-jitsu, is a family of Japanese martial arts and a system of close combat (unarmed or with a minor weapon) that can be used in a defensive or offensive manner to kill or subdu ... skil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samurai Cinema
, also commonly spelled "''chambara''", meaning "sword fighting" films,Hill (2002). denotes the Japanese film genre called samurai cinema in English and is roughly equivalent to Western and swashbuckler films. ''Chanbara'' is a sub-category of ''jidaigeki'', which equates to period drama. ''Jidaigeki'' may refer to a story set in a historical period, though not necessarily dealing with a samurai character or depicting swordplay. Chanbara also refers to a martial arts sport similar to Fencing. While earlier samurai period pieces were more dramatic rather than action-based, samurai films produced after World War II have become more action-based, with darker and more violent characters. Post-war samurai epics tended to portray psychologically or physically scarred warriors.Silver (1977), p. 37. Akira Kurosawa stylized and exaggerated death and violence in samurai epics. His samurai, and many others portrayed in film, were solitary figures, more often concerned with concealing their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Flynn
Eric William Flynn (13 December 1939 – 4 March 2002) was a British actor. Early life Flynn was born on 13 December 1939 on Hainan Island, China, where his father was a customs officer for the Hong Kong government. After the outbreak of war and the Japanese invasion of China, his family spent several years interned in a Japanese prisoner of war camp (50 years later he would play a British prisoner in the film ''Empire of the Sun'', set in a Japanese prison of war camp in China). He returned to Britain at the age of 13, and was educated at Chatham House School in Ramsgate. He then gained a scholarship to Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where he met his first wife Fern. Career Flynn had many television roles. He appeared as Alan-A-Dale in ''A Challenge for Robin Hood'' in 1967, as Germanicus Caesar in the ITV historical drama series, '' The Caesars'', as Leo Ryan in the ''Doctor Who'' story "The Wheel in Space" in 1968, as Ivanhoe in a 1970 TV mini-series, as Major To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ninja In Anime And Manga
A or was a covert agent or mercenary in feudal Japan. The functions of a ninja included reconnaissance, espionage, infiltration, deception, ambush, bodyguarding and their fighting skills in martial arts, including ninjutsu.Kawakami, pp. 21–22 Their covert methods of waging irregular warfare were deemed dishonorable and beneath the honor of the samurai. Though ''shinobi'' proper, as specially trained spies and mercenaries, appeared in the 15th century during the Sengoku period, antecedents may have existed as early as the 12th century. In the unrest of the Sengoku period, mercenaries and spies for hire became active in Iga Province and the adjacent area around the village of Kōga. It is from these areas that much of the knowledge regarding the ninja is drawn. Following the unification of Japan under the Tokugawa shogunate in the 17th century, the ninja faded into obscurity. A number of ''shinobi'' manuals, often based on Chinese military philosophy, were written in the 17t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Marinker
Peter may refer to: People * List of people named Peter, a list of people and fictional characters with the given name * Peter (given name) ** Saint Peter (died 60s), apostle of Jesus, leader of the early Christian Church * Peter (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) Culture * Peter (actor) (born 1952), stage name Shinnosuke Ikehata, Japanese dancer and actor * ''Peter'' (album), a 1993 EP by Canadian band Eric's Trip * ''Peter'' (1934 film), a 1934 film directed by Henry Koster * ''Peter'' (2021 film), Marathi language film * "Peter" (''Fringe'' episode), an episode of the television series ''Fringe'' * ''Peter'' (novel), a 1908 book by Francis Hopkinson Smith * "Peter" (short story), an 1892 short story by Willa Cather Animals * Peter, the Lord's cat, cat at Lord's Cricket Ground in London * Peter (chief mouser), Chief Mouser between 1929 and 1946 * Peter II (cat), Chief Mouser between 1946 and 1947 * Peter III (cat), Chief Mouser between 1947 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Kiyoshi, (きよし or キヨシ), is a Japanese given name, also spelled Kyoshi. Possible meanings *'' Kyōshi'', a form of Japanese poetry *Kyōshi, a Japanese honorific Possible writings *清, "cleanse" *淳, "pure" *潔, "undefiled" *清志, "cleanse, intention" *清司, "cleanse, official" *聖, "holy" *澄, "lucidity" *潔司, "undefiled, official" People with the name * Akira Kawabata ("Kiyoshi"), pro wrestler *, Japanese sport wrestler *, Japanese pole vaulter *, Japanese film actor *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese admiral *, Japanese artist *, Japanese Enka singer *, Japanese historian and Shinto priest *, Japanese drummer of Asian Kung-Fu Generation *, a Shiatsu Master, Shiatsupractor (SPR), *, Japanese academic, historian and writer *, Japanese mathematician *, Japanese general soldier *, Japanese Christian journalist *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese businessman *, Japanese actor *, Japanese photogra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiko Fujita
was a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and narrator. She was affiliated with Aoni Production at the time of her death. Biography Since the age of 8 in 1958, Fujita worked in radio and television as an actress, singer and comedian. In addition, she also sang theme songs for anime such as the 1969 adaptation of ''Dororo''. She also dubbed several English-language films in Japanese, as well as lending her voice to anime, such as '' Ikkyū-san'' (Ikkyu), ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka'' (Kiteretsu ), ''Digimon Adventure'' ( Taichi Yagami), ''Fist of the North Star'' (Mamiya) and '' Cat's Eye'' (Rui Kisugi). She was widely used especially in works produced by Toei Animation and Nippon Animation. In 1984, she received the award for "Best Voice Actor" in the 1st Nihon Anime Taishou. Sadly in her later years, her work was limited due to her poor physical condition and health problems. It was announced on December 28, 2018, that she died of invasive breast cancer at 68. Filmography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Run Sasaki
, is a veteran Japanese voice actress. Born in Japan, she now lives in Seattle in the United States. History Run moved to the US and lives in Seattle since 2000. Anime Movies *''Crusher Joe'' (6th Japan Anime Grand prize movie) (Alfin) *''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' (Vannessa) *'' Ohayou Spank'' (Anna(dog)) *''The five star stories'' (Isha) *'' 2112: The Birth of Doraemon''(wife) TV series Animation *''Sarutobi Sasuke'' (Princess Yukino) *'' Ultra Grandma'' (baby) *''God mars'' (boy Mars) *''The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'' (Vanessa) *''The Super Dimension Century Orguss'' (Mimsy Rath) *''Ginga Hyōryū Vifam'' (maruro) *''Aura Battler Dunbine'' (Elle) *''Princess Sarah'' (gertrude) *''Blue Comet SPT Layzner'' (Karura) *''Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon'' (Naru's Mother/Morga) *''Blue Comet SPT Layzner'' (Frevy) *'' Dancougar - Super Beast Machine God'' (Seacat) *'' Showa Ahozoshi Akanuke ichiban'' *''Hikari no Densetsu'' (Maria) *''High School! Kimengumi'' (Iko Kawa) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masashi Sugawara
is a Japanese voice actor who voiced Vigoro in ''Skies of Arcadia'' and Jean Valjean in '' Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette''. Filmography Television animation *''Aoki Densetsu Shoot!'' (1993) (Tetsuya Sugawara) *''Trigun'' (1998) (Ingway) *''One Piece'' (1999) (Porchemy) *'' Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger'' (2009) (Ricardo Martinez) *'' Shiki'' (2010) (Ozaki) *''Nekogami Yaoyorozu'' (2011) (Narrator, Genzou) *''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' (2012) (George Joestar I) *'' Broken Blade'' (2014) (Baldr) *'' 7 Seeds'' (2019) (Unami) Original video animation *'' Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory'' (1991) (South Burning) *''Kyō Kara Ore Wa!!'' (1993) (Sasaki) *''Appleseed XIII'' (2011) (Baxter) Theatrical animation *'' Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet'' (1990) (Horse) *'' Doraemon: Nobita and the Spiral City'' (1997) (Ain Motain) *'' Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom'' (2006) (Ishidate) *'' Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser'' (2009) (Kazuki Honjo) Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garrick Hagon
Garrick Hagon (; born September 27, 1939) is a British-Canadian actor in film, stage, television and radio, known for his role as Biggs Darklighter in '' Star Wars: A New Hope''. His many films include ''Batman'', ''Spy Game'', ''Me and Orson Welles'' and '' The Message''. He was the rebel leader Ky in the ''Doctor Who'' serial ''The Mutants'', and played Simon Gerrard, Debbie Aldridge's husband in the BBC's ''The Archers''. Early life and career Hagon was born in London, England, and brought up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he attended UTS and Trinity College (Hon. English, 1963). He acted with Alec Guinness in ''Richard III'' at the Stratford Festival, where he played for seven seasons and won the Tyrone Guthrie Award in 1963. He guest-starred (as Johnnie Nipick) in the episode ''The River'' in the CBC television series '' The Forest Rangers'' in 1964. After studying for a spell with the Royal Court Theatre Studio in London, Hagon then acted with Prospect Productions, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuhiko Kishino
was a Japanese actor and voice actor who was represented by Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. He was a graduate of Doshisha University and resided in Osaka Prefecture. He died of acute heart failure on February 22, 2020. As a voice actor, he was most recognized for his work in the anime series ''Kinnikuman'' as Mayumi Kinniku, Neptuneman and several others. Notable voice work Animated television series *'' Gun X Sword'' (Gadved) *''After War Gundam X'' (Seidel Rasso) *'' Mobile Suit V Gundam'' (Lob Olesches) *''Kinnikuman'' ( Mayumi Kinniku, Neptuneman, Atlantis, Junkman, Canadianman (eps 68 & 70) etc.) *''Future GPX Cyber Formula'' (Kojirou Sugo) *''The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn'' (Kouichirou Takasugi, Gakusha Robot) *'' Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin'' ( Musashi) *''PaRappa The Rapper'' (Doberman) *'' Nintama Rantarou'' (Kingo's Father, Amanatsu Toukurou) *''Burst Angel'' (Kashocho) *''Phoenix'' (Karō) *''Full Metal Panic!'' (Jerome Borda) *'' Yawara! A Fashionabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Rozelaar-Green
Frank or Franks may refer to: People * Frank (given name) * Frank (surname) * Franks (surname) * Franks, a medieval Germanic people * Frank, a term in the Muslim world for all western Europeans, particularly during the Crusades - see Farang Currency * Liechtenstein franc or frank, the currency of Liechtenstein since 1920 * Swiss franc or frank, the currency of Switzerland since 1850 * Westphalian frank, currency of the Kingdom of Westphalia between 1808 and 1813 * The currencies of the German-speaking cantons of Switzerland (1803–1814): ** Appenzell frank ** Argovia frank ** Basel frank ** Berne frank ** Fribourg frank ** Glarus frank ** Graubünden frank ** Luzern frank The Frank was the currency of the Swiss canton of Luzern between 1798 and 1850. It was subdivided into 10 ''Batzen'', each of 10 ''Rappen'' or 20 ''Angster''. It was worth th the French silver ''écu'' or 6.67 g fine silver. The Frank Frank ... ** Schaffhausen frank ** Schwyz frank ** Solothurn fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
