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Ultraman Zearth
is a fictional character from the Ultra Series of tokusatsu and the name of a 1996 movie in the series. Premise Ultraman Zearth is a parody of Ultraman. He hails from the Land of Pikari in Nebula Z95. He has a big red face and dislikes dirt, and will go to great lengths to wash it off his hands. His goal is to clean the polluted Earth. He transforms with an electric toothbrush, which is consistent with his hygiene fixation. He's not quite adept at being a superhero, but at least he tries his best. His human form is Katsuto Asahi who also dislikes dirt like Zearth. Appearances Zearth's first movie, Ultraman Zearth, was released in 1996 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original ''Ultraman'', as part of the Ultraman Wonderful World (along with ''Revive! Ultraman'' and ''Ultraman Company''). Zearth's movie appearances include ''Ultraman Zearth'' (March 9, 1996) and (April 12, 1997). ''Ultraman Zearth 2'' is paired with the first ''Ultra Nyan'' short. Cameos by other charac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultra Series
''Ultraman'', also known as the , is the collective name for all media produced by Tsuburaya Productions featuring Ultraman (character), Ultraman, his many brethren, and the myriad monsters. Debuting with ''Ultra Q'' and then ''Ultraman (1966 TV series), Ultraman'' in 1966, the series is one of the most prominent ''tokusatsu'' superhero genre productions from Japan, along with the Toei Company, Toei-produced series ''Kamen Rider'', ''Super Sentai'' and the ''Metal Hero Series, Metal Heroes''. The series is also one of the most well-known examples of the ''kaiju'' genre, along with Toho's ''Godzilla'' series and Daiei Film's ''Gamera'' series. However, the series also falls into the Kyodai Hero, ''Kyodai'' Hero subgenre of ''tokusatsu'', a subgenre it also helped popularise. In Japan, the Ultraman brand generated in merchandising revenue from 1966 to 1987, equivalent to more than adjusted for inflation. Ultraman was the world's third top-selling licensed character in the 1980s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is a region in Northern California that serves as a global center for high technology and innovation. Located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, it corresponds roughly to the geographical areas San Mateo County and Santa Clara County. San Jose is Silicon Valley's largest city, the third-largest in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States; other major Silicon Valley cities include Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Redwood City, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Cupertino. The San Jose Metropolitan Area has the third-highest GDP per capita in the world (after Zurich, Switzerland and Oslo, Norway), according to the Brookings Institution, and, as of June 2021, has the highest percentage of homes valued at $1 million or more in the United States. Silicon Valley is home to many of the world's largest high-tech corporations, including the headquarters of more than 30 businesses in the Fortune 1000, and thousands of startup companies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuyoshi Ishii
is a Japanese master of Seidokaikan karate and founder of the K-1 fighting circuit, a widely televised international martial arts competition combining Muay Thai, karate, sanshou, taekwondo, kenpo, boxing, and kickboxing.Maylam, J. (2001)K-1 hits the spot: Ultimate fighters pack a punch''The Japan Times'' (October 21, 2001). Retrieved on March 4, 2010.Tashiro, H., & Tyrangiel, J. (2001)''TIME'' (September 3, 2001). Retrieved on March 4, 2010. His karate training began with Kyokushin karate, but he formed his own karate organization in 1980, began promoting televised karate competitions, and started staging K-1 events in 1993. Early life Ishii was born on June 10, 1953, in Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture, Japan.Patton, J. P. (1997): "The K-1 Tournament: Where the world's greatest fighters meet to decide who is No. 1." ''Black Belt'', 35(6):48–55.Soldwedel, A. (2003): "21st Century Shogun: K-1 founder Kazuyoshi Ishii is striving to unify the martial arts—first in Japan and then aro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seidokaikan
is a traditional full contact karate derived from Kyokushin by Kazuyoshi Ishii. Seidokaikan organized the first professional full contact karate tournament named the Karate World Cup. The Karate World Cup had special extension rounds; if the judge's decision was deadlocked after an extension round, the rules then allowed face strikes with fighters donning boxing gloves (kickboxing). History In 1981, Kazuyoshi Ishii established his own style of karate, forming the International Practical Karate Federation Seidokaikan, and became the Kancho (Grandmaster) of Seidokaikan based in Osaka. Kancho Ishii's top student at this time was Takeo Nakayama, who had achieved fame by taking second place in the 1977 Kyokushin All-Japan tournament as a green belt. In 1983, Kancho published a karate technical manual entitled "Full Contact Seido Karate". The following month the first of a four-part educational video series "Practical Seido Karate" (the first of its kind in Japan) was produced. In 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uno Kanda
, better known as , is a Japanese model, actress, ''tarento'', and fashion designer represented by Space Craft. Filmography TV series TV series Films References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kanda, Uno Japanese female models Japanese television personalities Japanese women fashion designers 1975 births Living people Actresses from Kanagawa Prefecture Models from Kanagawa Prefecture People from Kawasaki, Kanagawa People from Kanagawa Prefecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kohji Moritsugu
is a Japanese actor best known for his role as Dan Moroboshi in ''Ultraseven''. Filmography Films *''The Music'' (1972) *''Zero Fighter Burns'' (1984) *''Furimukeba Ai'' (1984) *''Robot Carnival'' (1987) - Protagonist in "Presence" segment *''Ultraman Zearth'' (1996-1997) – Ban Satsuma *''Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers'' (2006) – Dan Moroboshi/Ultra Seven *''Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers'' (2008) – Dan Moroboshi/Ultra Seven *''Persona'' (2008) *'' Ultraman Mebius Side Story: Ghost Reverse'' (2009) – Ultra Seven (voice) *'' Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy'' (2009) – Dan Moroboshi/Ultra Seven *'' Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial'' (2010) – Ultra Seven (voice) *'' Ultraman Zero: Killer The Beat Star'' (2011) – Ultra Seven (voice) *''Ultraman Saga'' (2012) – Dan Moroboshi/Ultra Seven *'' Ultraman Orb: I'm Borrowing the Power of Your Bonds!'' (2017) - Dan Moroboshi/Ultra Seven *''Summer Blooms'' (2018) *''Soreike! Gateball Sakura-gumi'' (2023) TV Drama *''Ul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroko Sakurai
(b. March 4, 1946 in Meguro, Tokyo, Japan.) is a Japanese actress, author and producer at Tsuburaya Productions. Filmography Movie TV Books by Sakurai * (1994, Shōgakukan is a Japanese publisher of dictionaries, literature, comics ( manga), non-fiction, DVDs, and other media in Japan. Shogakukan founded Shueisha, which also founded Hakusensha. These are three separate companies, but are together called the Hi ...) * (2003, Shōgakukan) . * (2005, Kadokawashoten) . External links * 1946 births Japanese actresses People from Meguro Living people {{Japan-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandayū Dokumamushi
born on 31 March 1936 in Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He portrayed the role of Daisuke Arashi in the original ''Ultraman'' series (1966-1967) and Shigeru Furuhashi in ''Ultra Seven is a Japanese ''tokusatsu'' science fiction television series created by Eiji Tsuburaya. It is the third installment in the Ultra Series and was produced by Tsuburaya Productions. The series aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System from October 1, 19 ...''. He has been a radio personality on the Tokyo Broadcasting System ( TBS) from October 6, 1969 to the present. His radio program is famous for vulgar language and is popular with an older audience. Filmography References External links *Profile at JMDb (in Japanese) * 1936 births [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masanari Nihei
was a Japanese actor. He played Mitsuhiro Ide in ''Ultraman (1966 TV series), Ultraman'', having won the role when originally cast actor Susumu Ishikawa left the production. Death Masanari Nihei died on 21 August 2021 due to aspiration pneumonia. His funeral was held privately by his close relatives. Selected filmography Film * ''Kane-dukuri taikô-ki'' (1960) * ''Ankokugai no dankon'' (1961) * ''Nasake muyo no wana'' (1961) * ''As a Wife, As a Woman'' (1961) * ''Nakito gozansu'' (1961) * ''Mothra (film), Mothra'' (1961) - Dam Policeman / Infant Island Islander (uncredited) * ''Witness Killed'' (1961) * ''Gorath'' (1962) - Itô - Astronaut of Ôtori * ''Dobunezumi sakusen'' (1962) * ''Nihon ichi no wakadaishô'' (1962) * ''Gekkyû dorobo'' (1962) * ''Sengoku yarô'' (1963) * ''Chintao yôsai bakugeki meirei'' (1963) * ''Ichi ka bachi ka'' (1963) * ''Ringo no hana saku machi'' (1963) - Takuya Igarashi * ''The Lost World of Sinbad'' (1963) - Rebel * ''Eburi manshi no yûga-na se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susumu Kurobe
(born ; 22 October 1939) is a television, film and stage actor from Kurobe, Toyama, Japan, widely known for his portrayal of Shin Hayata, the first Ultraman in the '' titular character series'', a role he has played since the original series in 1966 and many other times during the franchise. In 2005, he played chief Kenzo Tomioka in ''Ultraman Max''. He made his film debut with ''Akatsukino Gasho'' in 1963. After appearing ''Ultraman'' he turned into a villain actor and appeared in many jidaigeki dramas. His daughter, Takami Yoshimoto, is also an actress, who portrayed Rena Yanase in ''Ultraman Tiga'' (1996). Filmography Films *1963: ''Akatsuki no gasshô'' *1964: ''Kokusai himitsu keisatsu: Tora no kiba'' as Sabato *1964: ''Hadaka no jûyaku'' as Kajimoto *1964: ''Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster'' as Moustachoied Assassin *1965: ''None but the Brave'' as Private Goro *1965: ''Taiheiyô kiseki no sakusen: Kisuka'' as Kato *1965: ''Kemonomichi'' *1965: '' Kokusai himitsu ke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kaga
, real name , is a well-known stage and movie actor in Japan who is best known internationally for his portrayal of Chairman Kaga in the Japanese television show ''Iron Chef'' produced by Fuji TV. Biography Kaga was born on October 12, 1950, in the city of Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. His first experience on stage was at the age of seven when he joined the Kanazawa City Boys choral group. In 1972, he joined the Japanese theatrical company Gekidan Shiki. While with the company, he played the role of Jesus in the Japanese stage production of ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' (1973), and role of Tony in ''West Side Story'' (1974). In 1980 he left Shiki to play the role of Sanada in the movie '' The Beast To Die''. He starred in several movies throughout the 1980s, but his most famous role would be that of "Chairman Kaga", the eccentric and flamboyant host of '' Ryōri no Tetsujin'', a cooking competition show (1993–1999). It became very popular, not only in Japan, but ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiromoto Okubo
Hiromoto Okubo (大久保 博元, born February 1, 1967) is a former Nippon Professional Baseball catcher. After playing, he turned to managing and coaching. In 2015, Hiromoto was promoted from Rakuten's farm team manager to Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles The , often shortened as the , are a baseball team based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It has played in Nippon Professional Baseball's Pacific League since the team's formation in November 2004. The team is owned by the Internet shoppin ... full-time manager. He only lasted one season, however, as he resigned after the team again finished in last place. References External links *Career statistics and player information froBaseball-Referenceo(in Japanese) 1967 births Baseball people from Ibaraki Prefecture Japanese expatriate baseball players in the United States Living people Managers of baseball teams in Japan Nippon Professional Baseball catchers San Jose Bees players Seibu Lions players Tohoku Raku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
