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Sword Of The Stranger
is a 2007 Japanese animated '' jidaigeki''-'' chanbara'' adventure film produced by Bones and released by Shochiku. It depicts Kotaro, a young orphan hunted by Ming swordsmen, who receives unexpected protection from Nanashi, a troubled ronin. The film was commissioned in 2005, directed by Masahiro Andō and written by Fumihiko Takayama. It features the voices of Tomoya Nagase and Yuuri Chinen, with animation direction by Megumi Endô, character design by Atsushi Morikawa, and its orchestral score composed by Naoki Satō. ''Sword of the Stranger'' was theatrically released in Japan on September 29, 2007, and began a limited release in the United States on February 5, 2008. It received positive critical reception, with praise for the animation, action sequences, and music. It was nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2008 Asia Pacific Screen Awards and was Japan's submission for Best Animated Feature at the 81st Academy Awards. Plot The story begins during the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masahiko Minami
is a Japanese anime producer and president of Bones. Career A graduate of the Osaka University of Arts's department of arts, Minami began his career with noted anime studio Sunrise as one of its producers. Later, in 1998, he co-founded Bones together with animators Hiroshi Osaka and Toshihiro Kawamoto. He was classmates in university with Gainax co-founder Hiroyuki Yamaga and manga artist Kazuhiko Shimamoto. He is portrayed by actor Kaname Endo in the 2014 television drama ''Aoi Honō'' based on Shimamoto's autobiographical manga. Works *'' City Hunter 2'' *'' Musha Kishi Commando: SD Gundam Kinkyū Shutsugeki'' *'' SD Command Senki'' *'' SD Sengokuden: Tenka Taiha-hen'' *'' Shippu! Iron Leaguer'' *''Mobile Fighter G Gundam'' *''Vision of Escaflowne''* *'' Welcome to Pia Carrot!! Gekijōban ~Sayaka no Koi Monogatari~'' *'' RahXephon: Tagen Hensōkyoku'' *''Fullmetal Alchemist'' *''Tenpō Ibun Ayakashi Ayashi'' *''Sword of the Stranger'' *''Heroman'' *'' Cowboy Bebop'' *''Spa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sengoku Period
The was a period in History of Japan, Japanese history of near-constant civil war and social upheaval from 1467 to 1615. The Sengoku period was initiated by the Ōnin War in 1467 which collapsed the Feudalism, feudal system of Japan under the Ashikaga shogunate. Various samurai warlords and Japanese clans, clans fought for control over Japan in the power vacuum, while the emerged to fight against samurai rule. The Nanban trade, arrival of Europeans in 1543 introduced the arquebus into Japanese warfare, and Japan ended its status as a Tributary system of China, tributary state of China in 1549. Oda Nobunaga dissolved the Ashikaga shogunate in 1573 and launched a war of political unification by force, including the Ishiyama Hongan-ji War, until his death in the Honnō-ji Incident in 1582. Nobunaga's successor Toyotomi Hideyoshi completed his campaign to unify Japan and consolidated his rule with numerous influential reforms. Hideyoshi launched the Japanese invasions of Korea (159 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiro Kanagawa
is a Japanese-Canadian actor and playwright based in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has appeared in numerous high-profile films and television series shot in the Vancouver area, including '' Smallville'', '' Caprica'', ''Godzilla'', ''The Man in the High Castle'', ''Altered Carbon'', '' iZombie'', ''Legends of Tomorrow'', '' Heroes Reborn'' and ''Kim's Convenience'' and was a writer on ''Da Vinci's City Hall''. As a voice-over artist, he was the original English-language voice of Gihren Zabi in the ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' franchise and played Reed Richards in '' Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes''. Kanagawa has also written several stage dramas. He won the Governor General’s Literary Award for English-language Drama for his 2017 play ''Indian Arm''. Early life and education Kanagawa was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan and grew up in Guelph, Ontario; Sterling Heights, Michigan and Tokyo. Kanagawa conducted his undergraduate studies in sculpting at Middlebury Colleg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoto Takenaka
is a Japanese actor, comedian, singer, and director from Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, affiliated with From First Production. He is married to idol singer and actress Midori Kinouchi. He is also known as the voice of Samuel L. Jackson in the dubbed version of the ''Avengers'', as Nicholas "Nick" Fury. Filmography Film ;Director *''Munō no Hito'' (1991) *''119'' (1994) *''Tōkyō Biyori'' (1997) *''Rendan'' (2001) *''Sayonara Color'' (2005) *''Yamagata Scream'' (2009) *'' Downfall'' (2023) ;Actor *''Gonza the Spearman'' (1986) *''Fancy Dance'' (1989) *'' Best Guy'' (1990) *''Chizuko's Younger Sister'' (1991) *''Hiruko the Goblin'' (1991) *''Until the end of the World'' (1991) *'' Sumo Do, Sumo Don't'' (1992) *''Like a Rolling Stone'' (1994) *'' Rampo'' (1994) *''Tokyo Fist'' (1995) *''Gonin'' (1995) *'' East Meets West'' (1995) *'' Shall We Dance?'' (1996) – Tomio Aoki *''By Player'' (2000) – Taiji Tonoyama *''Agitator'' (2001) *''Waterboys'' (2001) *''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alistair Abell
Alistair Abell is a Canadian actor, producer and director who works in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He has voiced several roles in anime, most notably Colin MacLeod in '' Highlander: The Search for Vengeance'' and Lord Djibril in ''Gundam Seed Destiny''. He has also worked in video games such as Electronic Arts' ''SSX 3'', and ''SSX On Tour'' (Psymon Stark). Filmography Live *''Freddy vs. Jason'' as Officer Goodman *''His and Her Christmas''_(TV_movie) *''The_New_Addams_Family.html" ;"title="'His_and_Her_Christmas''as_Rotten_Tomatoes_It_first_aired_on_December_19,_2005,_on_Lifetime_(TV_network).html" ;"title="Rotte ...'' (TV movie) *''The New Addams Family">'His_and_Her_Christmas''as_Rotten_Tomatoes_It_first_aired_on_December_19,_2005,_on_Lifetime_(TV_network).html" ;"title="Rotte ...'' (TV movie) *''The New Addams Family'' (TV) as Stanley *''Stargate SG-1'' (TV) as Jayem Seran (Season 10, Episode 16) Voice-acting *''.hack//Roots'' (TV) as Sakisaka *''007 Racing'' (VG ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamoru Miyano
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his roles on '' Steins;Gate'', ''Durarara!!'', ''Death Note'', '' Soul Eater'', ''Wolf's Rain'', ''Ouran High School Host Club'', '' Ajin: Demi-Human'', '' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood'', ''Free!'', ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'', ''Hunter x Hunter'', ''Chihayafuru'', '' Bungo Stray Dogs'', ''Uta no Prince-sama'' and ''Zombieland Saga''. He was nominated for the award for ''Death Note'' at the 1st Seiyu Awards and won the "Best Voice Actor" award at the 2008 Tokyo International Anime Fair. At the 2nd Seiyu Awards, he won "Best Lead Actor Award" for his role as Setsuna F. Seiei in ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00'' and as Hakugen Rikuson in ''Kōtetsu Sangokushi''. His debut single, , was released at King Records. In March 2009, his debut album ''Break'' was released. Personal life Miyano was born in Saitama Prefecture in the Kantō region of Honshu, Japan on June 8, 1983. Miyano joined Himawari Theatre Group under the influence of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Dobson (actor)
Brian Dobson (born September 9, 1973) is a Canadian voice actor, who works for Ocean Studios and various other studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He voiced Ben "The Thing" Grimm in '' Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'', Skeletor in ''He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'', Majin Buu and Dr. Gero in the Ocean dub of ''Dragon Ball Z'', Red Alert in '' Transformers: Armada'' and '' Transformers: Cybertron'', Muso in ''Inuyasha'' and Martin DaCosta in ''Mobile Suit Gundam SEED'' '' SEED Destiny'' Zugu, Ronan, Soul Archer, a Ninjdroid Sentry, and Bucko in LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. Personal life Brian Dobson was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, but spent most of his childhood in England. He is the youngest of the three Dobson brothers. His older brothers Michael Dobson and Paul Dobson are also voice actors. Filmography Anime English dubbing *'' .hack//Roots'' - AI Harald *''Death Note'' - Hideki Ide, Kiichiro Osoreda, Rod Ross *''Dragon Ball Z'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akio Ōtsuka
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from the Tokyo Metropolitan area. He is attached to Mausu Promotion. The astringent and calm quality of his deep voice has landed him many roles in films, dubbing, animation, and video games. He is most known for the roles of second generation Jigen Daisuke (''Lupin III franchise''), Black Jack ('' Black Jack''), Solid Snake, Naked Snake, Solidus Snake and Venom Snake (''Metal Gear'' games), Gamigami Devil (''Popolocrois''), Ryoma Hoshi ('' Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony''), Shunsui Kyouraku (''Bleach''), Lieutenant Garuru (''Sgt. Frog''), Gwendel von Voltaire (''Kyo Kara Maoh!''), Batou (''Ghost in the Shell'' series and movies), Blackbeard/Marshall D. Teach (''One Piece''), Tadakatsu Honda (''Samurai Warriors'' and ''Warriors Orochi'' series), twin police inspectors Sango and Jugo Yokomizo (''Detective Conan''), Bryan Hawk (''Hajime no Ippo''), All For One (''My Hero Academia''), Thorkell ('' Vinland Saga''), Wamuu ('' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Dobson (actor)
Paul Dobson is a British-born Canadian voice actor who works for various studios in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He performed Naraku and Myoga from ''Inuyasha'', Doctor Doom from '' Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes'', Juggernaut from '' X-Men: Evolution'', Happosai from ''Ranma ½'', Enzo Matrix from ''ReBoot'', Folken Fanel from the Ocean dub of ''Escaflowne'', Zarbon from the Ocean dub of '' Dragon Ball Z'', Graveheart from ''Shadow Raiders'', various characters from several ''Transformers'' series ('' Beast Machines'', '' Armada'', '' Energon'' and ''Cybertron''), Moo from ''Monster Rancher'', Graham Aker from ''Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is a Japanese anime television series, the eleventh installment in Sunrise studio's long-running ''Gundam'' franchise comprising two seasons. The series is set on a futuristic Earth and is centered on the exploits of the fictional paramilita ...'' series, Sensei Wu from '' Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'' and var ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott McNeil
Scott McNeil is an Australian-born Canadian actor. He currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. One of the best-known Canadian voice actors of all time, McNeil has provided voices to many characters in animated shows, most notably '' Dragon Ball Z'', '' Beast Wars: Transformers'', '' X-Men: Evolution'', ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', '' Inuyasha'' and ''Fullmetal Alchemist''. He has done live action work as well. Early life McNeil was born in Brisbane, Australia, but moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada when he was 4 years old in 1966. He first appeared on stage at the age of three. He first learned that people were paid to do different voices after a trip to Disneyland at the age of 12. That was when he learned that Paul Frees, the person who provided the voice that greeted visitors entering the Haunted Mansion, was the same person who provided the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy. Even though he knew about voice acting, McNeil pursued the theater. He s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōichi Yamadera
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator and singer from Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture. He graduated from Tohoku Gakuin University's economics school and is currently affiliated with Across Entertainment. Before that, he was affiliated with the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. He is known for his roles in '' Cowboy Bebop'' (as Spike Spiegel), the ''Yakuza'' videogame series (as Shun Akiyama), '' Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū'' (as Sukeroku), ''Ghost in the Shell'' (as Togusa), ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' (as Ryoji Kaji), ''Gintama'' (as Utsuro), ''Ninja Scroll'' (as Jūbei Kibagami), ''Dragon Ball Super'' (as Beerus), ''Anpanman'' (as Cheese), ''Ranma ½'' (as Ryōga Hibiki/P-chan and the Jusenkyō Guide), ''Space Battleship Yamato 2199'' (as Aberdt Desler) and the second generation voice of Koichi Zenigata (''Lupin III''). [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
