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The Boy Who Saw The Wind
is an animated film based on the novel by C. W. Nicol. Directed by Kazuki Ōmori, it was released theatrically in Japan on July 22, 2000. It was also broadcast in Latin America by HBO, France by AK Video, in Spain by HBO and in Russia by MC Entertainment. The film was adapted into a play by Japan's Atom Theater Company. Plot The young boy Amon has the mysterious power of the ancient "wind people". His father, a brilliant military scientist of the Golden Snake Empire, does not want to use his son's powers for weapons of mass destruction. He burns his papers and lab and tries to escape from the country with his family, but is killed in the attempt. Amon is taken prisoner by the Golden Snake Empire's despotic ruler, Branik, who intends for Amon's powers to produce a new super-weapon. Amon escapes to Heart Island when an eagle explains to him how to see the wind and fly. On Heart Island, Amon learns a bit about the history of the wind people from a bear. He then flies off and settles i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuki Ōmori
was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. Career Born in Osaka, Ōmori studied at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and held a license to practice medicine. While in school, he began making films independently, with ''Kuraku naru made matenai!'' (1975), which featured Seijun Suzuki, receiving particularly high praise. His script "Orenji rōdo kyūkō" won the 3rd Kido Award for screenplays in 1977, and the next year he was able to film that in his professional debut. Several of his films, such as the 1980 ''Hipokuratesu-tachi'', feature doctors or rely on his knowledge of medicine. He has worked in a variety of genres, including suspense films, musicals, and most famously abroad, several contributions to the Heisei Godzilla series. Ōmori also participated in the formation of Director's Company in 1982, an independent production company founded by nine directors, including Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Sōgo Ishii, Shinji Sōmai, and Kazuhiko Hasegawa. In 2000, he became a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime
is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of the English word ''animation'') describes all animated works, regardless of style or origin. Animation produced outside of Japan with similar style to Japanese animation is commonly referred to as anime-influenced animation. The earliest commercial Japanese animations date to 1917. A characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of cartoonist Osamu Tezuka and spread in following decades, developing a large domestic audience. Anime is distributed theatrically, through television broadcasts, Original video animation, directly to home media, and Original net animation, over the Internet. In addition to original works, anime are often adaptations of Japanese comics (manga), light novels, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anime Films Based On Novels
is Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside of Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, in Japan and in Japanese, (a term derived from a shortening of the English word ''animation'') describes all animated works, regardless of style or origin. Animation produced outside of Japan with similar style to Japanese animation is commonly referred to as anime-influenced animation. The earliest commercial Japanese animations date to 1917. A characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s with the works of cartoonist Osamu Tezuka and spread in following decades, developing a large domestic audience. Anime is distributed theatrically, through television broadcasts, Original video animation, directly to home media, and Original net animation, over the Internet. In addition to original works, anime are often adaptations of Japanese comics (manga), light novels, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hayao Miyazaki
is a Japanese animator, director, producer, screenwriter, author, and manga artist. A co-founder of Studio Ghibli, he has attained international acclaim as a masterful storyteller and creator of Japanese animated feature films, and is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished filmmakers in the history of animation. Born in ward of Tokyo, expressed interest in manga and animation from an early age, and he joined Toei Animation in 1963. During his early years at Animation he worked as an in-between artist and later collaborated with director . Notable films to which contributed at include '' Doggie March'' and ''Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon''. He provided key animation to other films at , such as ''Puss in Boots'' and ''Animal Treasure Island'', before moving to A-Pro in 1971, where he co-directed ''Lupin the Third Part I'' alongside . After moving to (later known as Nippon Animation) in 1973, worked as an animator on ''World Masterpiece Theater'', and dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Japan Times
''The Japan Times'' is Japan's largest and oldest English-language daily newspaper. It is published by , a subsidiary of News2u Holdings, Inc.. It is headquartered in the in Kioicho, Chiyoda, Tokyo. History ''The Japan Times'' was launched by Motosada Zumoto on 22 March 1897, with the goal of giving Japanese people an opportunity to read and discuss news and current events in English to help Japan to participate in the international community. The newspaper was independent of government control, but from 1931 onward, the paper's editors experienced mounting pressure from the Japanese government to submit to its policies. In 1933, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs appointed Hitoshi Ashida, former ministry official, as chief editor. During World War II, the newspaper served as an outlet for Imperial Japanese government communication and editorial opinion. It was successively renamed ''The Japan Times and Mail'' (1918–1940) following its merger with ''The Japan Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MC Entertainment
MC Entertainment is a Russian distributor of anime and films from Japan, United States, Germany, Great Britain, China, Thailand and South Korea. The company, headed by Dmitry Fedotkin, was founded in 2000. As of 2007, it is the largest anime company in Russia. It is also the first Russian company aimed exclusively at the anime market. MC Entertainment was one of the founders of ''AnimeGid'' magazine, as well as Moscow Anime Festival and ''anime*magazine'' sponsor. Until 2006 MC Entertainment did not have any rivalries, becoming a monopolist on Russian anime market. In the beginning of 2006 its first competitor XL Media appeared, later was founded other anime companies Mega-Anime and Reanimedia. References External links * Kisscartoon * Anime companies Entertainment companies established in 2000 Entertainment companies of Russia {{Russia-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AK Video
AK and A.K. (but not Ak) may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''A.K.'' (film), a 1985 film directed by Chris Marker * AK (radio program), a weekly program produced by Alaska Public Radio Network from 2003 to 2008, later a segment on ''Alaska News Nightly'' * AK (rapper), also known as AK the Razorman, American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia, member of hip hop group P$C * AK-47 (rapper), American rapper from Chicago, Illinois, member of hip hop group Do or Die * AK the Savior, American rapper from Brooklyn, New York, member of The Underachievers * '' Arknights'', the Chinese mobile game developed by Hypergryph Businesses and organizations * AK Press, a collectively owned and operated independent publisher and book distributor that specializes in radical and anarchist literature * AK Steel Holding Company, a US-based S&P 500 (NYSE:AKS) Steel Manufacturer * ''Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi'', the Turkish Justice and Development Party * ''Arbeiterkammer'', the Austrian Chamber of L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, formerly known as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. until 2007, is an American film distribution studio within the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution division of The Walt Disney Company. It handles theatrical and occasional digital distribution, marketing and promotion for films produced and released by the Walt Disney Studios, including Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Studios; the Searchlight Pictures label operates its own autonomous theatrical distribution and marketing unit. The company was originally established in 1953 as Buena Vista Film Distribution Company, Inc. (later renamed to Buena Vista Distribution Company, Inc. and Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.). It took on its current name in 2007. Before 1953, Walt Disney's productions were distributed by M.J. Winkler Pictures (1924–1926), Film Booking Offices of America (1926–1927), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toshiya Shinohara
is a Japanese film director. Filmography * ''2001 Nights'' (anime): Assistant Director * ''Amagami SS'': Storyboard (episode 20) * '' Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'': Storyboard (episodes 2, 10), Episode Director (ep 10) * '' Another'' (anime): Storyboard (episode 8), Episode Director (episode 8) * ''Banner of the Stars'': Storyboard (episode 3) * ''Basilisk'': Storyboard (episodes 12, 17) * ''Black Butler'': Director, Storyboard (OP,ED), Episode Director (OP,ED) * ''Black Rock Shooter'': Storyboard (episode 3), Episode Director (episode 3) * ''Crest of the Stars'': Storyboard (episodes 2, 6, 10), Unit Director (episodes 2, 6, 10) * '' EX-Driver'': Storyboard (episodes 4–6), Dramatization * ''Fushigi Yugi'': Episode Director (episode 10) * '' Gamba to Kawauso no Boken'' (movie): Assistant Director * ''Gintama''': Storyboard (episode 46) * ''Gunparade Orchestra'' (TV): Director * ''Gurren Lagann'': Episode Director (episode 18) * ''Hanasaku Iroha'': Storyboard (5 episod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brain's Base
is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1996 by former Tokyo Movie Shinsha staff. Works Television series Original video animations Films See also * Shuka * Lapin Track * Platinum Vision is a anime, Japanese animation studio founded in Mitaka, Tokyo. Works Television series Films Original video animation References External links * * {{Japanese animation studios Platinum Vision, Animation studios in Tokyo ... Notes References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Brain'S Base Japanese animation studios Mass media companies established in 1996 Japanese companies established in 1996 Mitaka, Tokyo Animation studios in Tokyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mari Natsuki
, more commonly known by her stage name , is a Japanese singer, dancer and actress. Born in Tokyo, she started work as a singer from a young age. In 2007, Natsuki announced her engagement to percussionist Nobu Saitō, with their marriage taking place in Spring 2008. Natsuki has participated in musical theatre, including that of Yukio Ninagawa. She provided the voice of Yubaba in ''Spirited Away'', played the young witch's mother in the Japanese TV remake of ''Bewitched'' and has twice been nominated for a Japanese Academy Award. Natsuki played the character Big Mama in the Japanese version of '' Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots'' and has also acted in television dramas, such as the 2005 series ''Nobuta o Produce'', playing the Vice Principal, Katharine. Filmography Film * ''Otoko wa Tsurai yo'' series: **'' Tora-san, My Uncle'' (1989) **'' Tora-san Takes a Vacation'' (1990) **''Tora-san Confesses'' (1991) **'' Tora-San Makes Excuses'' (1992) **'' Tora-san to the Rescu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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