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Takeshi Watabe
was a Japanese actor and voice actor. He was born in Kōchi Prefecture. He usually played villains and performed the voices for many ''anime'' characters and ''tokusatsu'' villains. He is most famous for voicing Kaminari in ''Doraemon''. He took over the ongoing roles of Shingo Kanemoto after his death. Other major roles included Inspector Takao Arizuka in the '' You're Under Arrest'' franchise, Naoyuki Kamikurata in '' Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution'', Colonel John Kowen in '' Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory'', and Director Yachio Tokugawa in ''Strawberry Eggs''. He also wrote an instructional book about voice acting, ''Seiyū Naritai''. Watabe was being treated for lung cancer when he died of pneumonia at the age of 74. Filmography Anime Film , , , ''21 Emon: Uchū Ike! Hadashi no Princess''21エモン 宇宙いけ！ 裸足のプリンセス , , Gargano , , , , , - Tokusatsu He was sometimes paired up with Kaoru Shinoda. * Barom-1- Ikadorge * Ina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōchi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Shikoku. Kōchi Prefecture has a population of 757,914 (1 December 2011) and has a geographic area of 7,103 km2 (2,742 sq mi). Kōchi Prefecture borders Ehime Prefecture to the northwest and Tokushima Prefecture to the northeast. Kōchi is the capital and largest city of Kōchi Prefecture, with other major cities including Nankoku, Shimanto, and Kōnan. Kōchi Prefecture is located on Japan's Pacific coast surrounding a large bay in the south of Shikoku, with the southernmost point of the island located at Cape Ashizuri in Tosashimizu. Kōchi Prefecture is home to Kōchi Castle, considered the most intact Japanese castle, and the Shimanto River, one of the few undammed rivers in Japan. History Kōchi Prefecture was historically known as Tosa Province and was controlled by the Chōsokabe clan in the Sengoku period and the Yamauchi clan during the Edo period. Kōchi city is also the birthplace of noted revolutiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karate Master
is a Japanese manga drawn by Jirō Tsunoda and Jōya Kagemaru, with the story written by Ikki Kajiwara. The story was inspired by the life of the real-life karate martial artist Mas Oyama. The manga was published in ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' between 1971 and 1977, and accumulated in 29 tankōbon volumes. It was adapted into an anime television series from 1973 to 1974, and a live-action film in 1977. Anime and film adaptations The anime television series was produced by Tokyo Movie and aired Wednesdays, from 19:30 to 20:00, on NET from October 3, 1973 to September 25, 1974, totaling 47 episodes. The manga was first adapted into a live-action film by Toei as ''Karate Baka Ichidai'', which was released on 14 May 1977 (the English release title was ''Karate for Life''). It was directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi and starred Shin'ichi ("Sonny") Chiba. The two-part film, ''Shin Karate Baka Ichidai: Kakutōsha'', which was directed by Takeshi Miyasaka and released in 2003 and 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyborg 009
is a Japanese science fiction manga created by Shotaro Ishinomori. It was serialized in many different Japanese magazines, including '' Monthly Shōnen King'', ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'', ''Shōnen Big Comic'', '' COM'', ''Shōjo Comic'', ''Weekly Shōnen Sunday'', '' Monthly Shōnen Jump'', and ''Monthly Comic Nora''. In 2012, comiXology acquired the digital distribution rights to Shotaro Ishinomori's catalogue, including ''Cyborg 009''. Plot Nine people from around the world are kidnapped by the evil Black Ghost organization, led by the tyrant Skull, to undergo experiments that would allow him to use them as human weapons to promote the production of cyborg warfare. While he succeeds in converting the group of nine into cyborgs with superhuman powers, his most reputable scientist, Dr. Isaac Gilmore, helps the cyborgs escape to rebel against Skull and Black Ghost. The nine cyborgs – from which the name of the series is derived – band together in orde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3
, also known as ''The Unchallengeable Daitarn 3'', is a Japanese anime television series created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatate, and animated by Sunrise. It was first broadcast on Japanese TV in 1978. The series lasted for 40 episodes. The opening theme ''Come Here! Daitarn 3'' is sung by Makoto Fujiwara. Despite being relatively unsuccessful in Japan, the series became very popular abroad, especially in Italy during the early 1980s. Between 1989 and 1992, Tomino wrote several spin-off novels, which are collectively known as the . Plot Sōzō Haran was a brilliant scientist who was conducting research on Mars. He created a form of cyborg life with the ability to think for itself. These cyborgs, dubbed the , soon ran out of control and killed Dr. Haran along with his whole family, save his youngest son, the 16-year-old Banjō Haran. Banjō escapes from Mars on a rocket with a solar-powered super robot called Daitarn 3, which was built with the special metals of Mars. Now ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Story Of Perrine
is a Japanese anime series by Nippon Animation. It is the fourth production in the ''World Masterpiece Theater'' series (''Calpis Family Theater'' back then). It is based on the French novel ''En Famille'' by Hector Malot. The original aired from January 1, 1978 until December 31, 1978, spanning 53 episodes. It has been dubbed in several languages for some regions, such as Iran, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Latin America, the Arabic Speaking World, Germany, Thailand, and the Philippines. A re-edited footage film with some newly re-recorded lines and a new narration was also released in Japan in 1990. En Famille The anime is based on the novel ''En Famille'' by Hector Malot, which is also translated as ''Nobody's Girl''. Another work by the author, '' Sans Famille,'' has a very similar story. That work was used as the basis of an anime film, Chibikko Remi to Meiken Kapi, as well as two separate anime series, Nobody's Boy: Remi and Remi, Nobody's Girl. The latter series should no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Invincible Super Man Zambot 3
is a Super Robot anime series created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Yoshitake Suzuki, featuring character design by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and produced by Sunrise. It was first broadcast on Japanese TV in 1977. The series lasted for 23 episodes. Story There once existed a planet named Beal, until it was wiped out by the mysterious entity known as Gaizok. The few remaining survivors escaped to Earth and split into three families, named Jin, Kamie, and Kamikita respectively. While attempting to start a new life, the collectively known "Jin Family" prepared for the inevitable Gaizok invasion on Earth and its giant mechanical beasts known as "Mecha Boosts". In order to defend their new home, they have built three vehicles which when combined form the mighty Zambot 3. The Jin Family must not only defend against Gaizok attacks, but also harsh criticisms from the very people they protect, who blame the Jin Family for the invasion in the first place. The show begins as a typical Super Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lupin The Third Part II
''Lupin the 3rd Part II'' is a Japanese anime television series produced by TMS Entertainment. Part of the Lupin III, ''Lupin III'' franchise, it is the second anime television adaptation of the Lupin III (manga), ''Lupin III'' manga series created by Monkey Punch. Although originally broadcast as simply , the series is now often referred to as by Japanese fans. Among English-speaking fans, the series is commonly known as the "Red Jacket" series in reference to Lupin's outfit. The series contains 155 episodes which aired between October 3, 1977 and October 6, 1980, on the Japanese television network Nippon TV. Episodes 145 and 155 were the first to appear in the United States on VHS in 1994, released by Streamline Pictures separately under the title of ''Lupin III: Tales of the Wolf'', and together as ''Lupin III's Greatest Capers''. In 2003, Pioneer Entertainment licensed and released 79 episodes in North America, some of which were broadcast on Adult Swim. The series was pick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul's Miraculous Adventure
is an action-adventure anime television series created by Tatsunoko Productions in partnership with Topcraft. The series was broadcast on Fuji TV and various other local stations across Japan from October 3, 1976, to September 11, 1977, and lasted 50 half-hour episodes. The series director was Hiroshi Sasagawa, of ''Speed Racer'' and ''Tokimeki Tonight'' fame. Story On his birthday, Paul receives a teddy bear as a gift from his parents. While Pakkun appears to be a fairly ordinary stuffed toy, he in reality is the keeper of the portal between Earth and an alternate dimension known as the Land of Wonders. Paul and his best friend Nina explore the alternate universe until Nina is kidnapped by the demonic ruler of this dimension, Belt Satan. After making an unsuccessful attempt to save Nina, Paul and Pakkun are forced to return home to Earth, where Paul is confronted by Nina's parents, who blame him for her disappearance and accuse him of murdering her. Paul returns to the Land o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Piccolino No Bōken
is a 52-episode anime series by Nippon Animation first aired in 1976 which was created in coproduction with the ZDF and ORF. The story is based on the novel ''The Adventures of Pinocchio'' (1883) by Italian author Carlo Collodi. Plot Although the plot was slightly changed from that of the original story, the basis remained similar. Set in a small village in the Tuscany district in Italy, the story starts with a poor old carpenter named Geppetto, who lives alone. One day, Geppetto finds a mysterious wooden log, from which, he carves a marionette which comes to life and becomes the child he never had. Geppetto decides to call him "Pinocchio". Later on, Geppetto convinces Pinocchio to start going to the local school. Pinocchio sets out towards the school, but on his way, he meets the Fox (who is pretending to be limping) and the Cat (who is pretending to be blind) who manage to persuade him to join them in a walk to the theater to watch a puppet show. Pinocchio decides to join ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gowappa 5 Gōdam
is a Japanese Mecha anime series produced by Tatsunoko Productions and aired in 1976. There were 36 episodes. It is the second installment to Takara Tomy, Takara's ''Magne-Robo'' Franchise. Outline ''Gowappa'' was the first super robot anime to feature a female as the leader and main character. The concept of a group of young adults gathering to fight evil can be seen in other Tatsunoko works such as ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'' and in manga written by Tatsuo Yoshida and Ippei Kuri, but as of 2008, the only other Tatsunoko production featuring a female lead is ''Time Bokan 2000: Kaitou Kiramekiman''. ''Gowappa 5 Gordam'' has a bright theme song and light-hearted situations, but the story also includes more serious parts, and there are episodes that end on a rather bitter note. Because ''Gowappa 5 Gordam'' was competing with another robot anime, ''UFO Robo Grendizer'' (on Fuji Television), as well as a popular television game show called ''Up Down Quiz'' (on Mainichi Broa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gaiking
is a Japanese Super Robot mecha anime series produced by Toei Animation. For distribution purposes, Toei refers to this television series as ''Dino-Mecha Gaiking'' or simply ''Gaiking''. It ran from April 1976 through January 1977 and consisted of 44 episodes of 25 minutes each. ''Gaiking'' was notable for being one of the few super robot series to take place in real places outside Japan, and for being the first Super Robot series to have a mobile carrier for the chief robots. In the US, ''Gaiking'' was part of Mattel's popular Shogun Warriors import toy line of the late 1970s and Jim Terry's ''Force Five'' anthology series. In 2005, a re-imaging titled '' Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu'' was produced. Plot The story chronicled the battle between the crew of the semi-transformable carrier Daikū Maryū and the Super Robot Gaiking invented by Dr. Daimonji against an invading race of aliens called the Dark Horror Army. This army hails from the planet Zela whose home planet i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
