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Slayers The Motion Picture
''Slayers – The Motion Picture'', also known as ''Slayers Perfect'' (or ''Slayers the Movie: Perfect Edition'') and originally released in Japan simply as , is a 1995 Japanese animated comic fantasy adventure film directed by Hiroshi Watanabe and written by Kazuo Yamazaki, based on the novels by Hajime Kanzaka. It was the first animated entry released in the ''Slayers'' media franchise and received positive reviews from critics. In the film, young sorceresses Lina Inverse and Naga the Serpent reunite to go on vacation to the magical island of Mipross, but they soon find that things there are not quite what they seem and a mighty evil force might be behind this diabolical plan. Plot The powerful teenage sorceress Lina Inverse and her traveling companion and self-styled archrival Naga the Serpent, having been reunited after Naga was (once again) hired against Lina, obtain two discounted tickets for a tour to the fabled hot springs of Mipross Island. However, they discover almo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slayers
is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kanzaka and illustrated by Rui Araizumi. The novels have been serialized in ''Dragon Magazine'' since 1989, before being published into individual volumes. They follow the adventures of teenage sorceress Lina Inverse and her companions as they journey through their world. Using powerful magic and swordsmanship they battle overreaching wizards, demons seeking to destroy the world, and an occasional hapless gang of bandits. ''Slayers'' inspired several spin-off novel series and has been adapted into numerous manga titles, anime television series, anime films, OVA series, role-playing video games, and other media. Including the spin-off series, the novels have over 20 million copies in print. The anime series is considered to be one of the most popular of the 1990s. Plot Setting In the ''Slayers'' universe, the ultimate being is the Lord of Nightmares, the creator of at least four parallel worlds. An artif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astral Plane
The astral plane, also called the astral realm or the astral world, is a plane of existence postulated by classical, medieval, oriental, and esoteric philosophies and mystery religions.G.R.S.Mead, ''The Doctrine of the Subtle Body in Western Tradition'', Watkins 1919. It is the world of the celestial spheres, crossed by the soul in its astral body on the way to being born and after death, and is generally believed to be populated by angels, spirits or other immaterial beings. In the late 19th and early 20th century the term was popularised by Theosophy and neo- Rosicrucianism. Another view holds that the astral plane or world, rather than being some kind of boundary area crossed by the soul, is the entirety of spirit existence or spirit worlds to which those who die on Earth go, and where they live out their non-physical lives. It is understood that all consciousness resides in the astral plane. Some writers conflate this realm with heaven or paradise or union with God itself, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadokawa Bunko
, formerly , is a Japanese publisher and division of Kadokawa Future Publishing based in Tokyo, Japan. It became an internal division of Kadokawa Corporation on October 1, 2013. Kadokawa publishes manga, light novels, manga anthology magazines such as ''Monthly Asuka'' and '' Monthly Shōnen Ace'', and entertainment magazines such as ''Newtype''. Since its founding, Kadokawa has expanded into the multimedia sector, namely in video games (as Kadokawa Games) and in live-action and animated films (as Kadokawa Pictures). History Kadokawa Shoten was established on November 10, 1945, by Genyoshi Kadokawa. The company's first publication imprint, Kadokawa Bunko, was published in 1949. The company went public on April 2, 1954. In 1975, Haruki Kadokawa became the president of Kadokawa Shoten, following Genyoshi Kadokawa's death. On April 1, 2003, Kadokawa Shoten was renamed to Kadokawa Holdings, transferring the existing publishing businesses to Kadokawa Shoten. On July 1, 2006, the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brett Weaver
Brett A. Weaver (born November 16, 1966 in Lafayette, Louisiana) is an American voice actor working with ADV Films, Funimation, OkraTron 5000, and Sentai Filmworks. He is known for his roles in the English-language dubs of anime series. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, cartoonist and graphic novelist E.K. Weaver. Weaver got his start in radio before providing anime voice-over roles with ADV Films. He was also a member of a theatre group with fellow ADV alumni Chris Patton, Laura Chapman, Christine Auten, and Amanda Winn Lee. Anime roles * '' Attack on Titan'' - Gunther * '' Attack on Titan: Junior High'' - Gunther * ''Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040'' - Kane * '' Burst Angel: Infinity'' - Commissioner * '' Case Closed'' - Hamilton Timberman, Hadrian Timberman, Mark Newman (FUNimation dub) * ''Casshern Sins'' - Tetsu (Ep. 11) * ''Dark Warrior'' - Joe Takagami * ''Dragon Half'' - Damaramu * '' Evangelion: Death and Rebirth'' - Toji Suzuhara * ''Excel Saga'' - Nabeshin * ''Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Mungle
Robert Louis Mungle (born October 19, 1967) is an American voice actor for Funimation, ADV Films, Seraphim Digital/Sentai Filmworks, and OkraTron 5000. He is also a stand-up comedian, having been known as The Reverend. Filmography Anime * ''009-1'' - Odin * ''Akame ga Kill!'' - Headhunter Zanku, Trauma (Ep. 11) * ''Angel Beats!'' - Matsushita the 5th * '' Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution'' - Naoyuki Kamikurata * ''Area 88'' - Greg Gates * ''Blue Drop'' - Gen (Mari's Gardener) * ''Blue Seed'' - Daitetsu Kunikida * '' The Book of Bantorra'' - Vizak, Wyzaf * '' Broken Blade'' - General Baldr * ''Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040'' - Nick Roland * ''Canaan'' - Jin * ''Clannad'' - Gentleman, Oogami * ''Cromartie High School'' - Pootan’s Buddy * ''Demon King Daimao'' - Academy Director, Yatagasru (Crow) * '' Devil May Cry: The Animated Series'' - Morrison * '' Devil Survivor 2: The Animation'' - Berzerker * ''Dream Eater Merry'' - Griccho * ''E's Otherwise'' - Naozumi * ''Excel Saga'' - ... [...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] |
Daisuke Gouri
is a common masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Daisuke can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *大輔, "big, assist" *大介, "big, mediate" *大祐, "big, bless" *大助, "big, help" *大典, "big, law/rule/ceremony" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. Manga artists * Daisuke Higuchi (樋口 大輔), a Japanese female manga artist best known for her work on '' Whistle!'' *Daisuke Igarashi (五十嵐大介), a Japanese manga artist known for his bold, detailed art style and innovative storytelling * Daisuke Moriyama (森山大輔), a Japanese manga artist best known for creating the ''Chrono Crusade'' series Sportspeople *, Japanese long jumper *, Japanese Paralympic swimmer *, Japanese water polo player * Daisuke Ikeshima (池島 大介), retired Japanese race walker *, Japanese golfer *, Japanese Paralympic swimmer *Daisuke Matsuzaka (松坂 大輔), Japanese professional baseball player who pitches for the Fukuoka SoftBa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chafurin
, better known by his stage name is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who is affiliated with Office Osawa. After graduating from Toyo University is a university with several branches in Japan, including Hakusan, Asaka, Kawagoe, Itakura, and Akabane. Overview The predecessor to Toyo University was , which was founded at Rinsho-in Temple by Enryo Inoue in 1887. Inoue felt that the ..., he often plays middle-aged or older characters in anime. Filmography Television Films Video games Dubbing roles Dubbing References External links * * * Chafurinat Ryu's Seiyuu Infos * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chafurin 1961 births Living people Japanese male stage actors Japanese male video game actors Japanese male voice actors Male voice actors from Saitama Prefecture Toyo University alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guil Lunde
Guil Lunde (born 25 February 1963) is an American voice actor for ADV Films. Anime * ''Battle Angel'' – Dr. Daisuke Ito * ''Blue Seed'' – Gang member A, Teacher, Yamatone * '' Burn Up W'' – Cartel boss * '' Dark Warrior'' – Chat show host, Narrator, and a few unlisted roles * '' Dirty Pair Flash: Mission Two'' – Worlds World's chief of security * ''Original Dirty Pair'' – "God", Grey Nea * '' Ellicia'' – Ancient Evil, Guku * ''Fire Emblem'' – Slave trader, and a few unlisted roles * ''Gunsmith Cats'' – Detective Roy Coleman * ''Kimera'' – Ginzu * '' Master of Mosquiton'' – Mosquiton * '' Neon Genesis Evangelion'' – Kouzou Fuyutsuki, movie actor, NERV Section 2 Agent * '' New Cutie Honey'' – Peeping Spider * ''Plastic Little'' – Nalderof Aldomordish * '' Power Dolls'' – Yao's father * ''Princess Minerva'' – Wisler * ''Slayers: The Motion Picture'' – Juliano Jubibieno * ''Slayers: The Book of Spells'' – Galda * ''Sorcerer Hunters'' – Zaha Tor ... [...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] |
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] |
Mahito Tsujimura
was a Japanese actor and voice actor who was represented by 81 Produce. Tsujimura died on November 27, 2018. Filmography Television animation *'' Andersen Stories'' (1971) - Satyr, Hans *'' Paris no Isabelle'' (1979) - Leon *''Galaxy Express 999'' (1979) - Great Chief *''Dragon Ball'' (1987) - Village Headman *''Dragon Ball Z'' (1995) - Dai Kaiōshin *'' Berserk'' (1997) - Foss *''One Piece'' (1999–present) - Banban *''Negima'' (2005) - Konoemon "Dean" Konoe *''Dragon Ball Kai'' (2015) - Dai Kaiōshin Original video animation (OVA) *'' Leda: The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko'' (1985) – Chizamu *''Legend of the Galactic Heroes'' (1991) - Eugen Richter Film Animation *''Arabian naito: Shindobaddo no bôken'' (1962) - Yasim *''Golgo 13'' (1973) - Eghbali *''Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind'' (1984) - King Jihl *'' Patlabor: The Movie'' (1989) - Jitsuyama *''Porco Rosso'' (1992) *'' Slayers: The Motion Picture'' (1995) - The King Videogames *''Arc the Lad'' (1995) - Gogen *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
