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Virtua Fighter (anime)
is a Japanese anime television series based on the ''Virtua Fighter'' series of video games made by Sega-AM2. Produced by TV Tokyo, Yomiko Advertising and TMS Entertainment, it was directed by Hideki Tonokatsu, with Tsutomu Kamishiro handling series scripts, Ryō Tanaka designing the characters, Satoshi Katō serving as sound director and Kaoru Ōhori composing the music. Targeted towards children aged 6 to 15 years old, the series originally aired on TV Tokyo from October 2, 1995 to June 27, 1996. The episodes take place before the first game in the series, and accordingly portray the characters as slightly younger than they are in the games. A video game based on the series, ''Virtua Fighter Animation'', was released in 1996. Plot The series follows Akira Yuki and his quest to see the eight stars of heaven after he had gotten overconfident in his Bajiquan skills from his days training with his grandfather. Initially traveling to figure out how to see those stars again, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adventure (genre)
Adventure fiction is a type of fiction that usually presents danger, or gives the reader a sense of excitement. Some adventure fiction also satisfies the literary definition of romance fiction. History In the Introduction to the ''Encyclopedia of Adventure Fiction'', Critic Don D'Ammassa defines the genre as follows: D'Ammassa argues that adventure stories make the element of danger the focus; hence he argues that Charles Dickens's novel ''A Tale of Two Cities'' is an adventure novel because the protagonists are in constant danger of being imprisoned or killed, whereas Dickens's ''Great Expectations'' is not because "Pip's encounter with the convict is an adventure, but that scene is only a device to advance the main plot, which is not truly an adventure." Adventure has been a common theme since the earliest days of written fiction. Indeed, the standard plot of Medieval romances was a series of adventures. Following a plot framework as old as Heliodorus, and so durable as t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scientist
A scientist is a person who conducts Scientific method, scientific research to advance knowledge in an Branches of science, area of the natural sciences. In classical antiquity, there was no real ancient analog of a modern scientist. Instead, philosophers engaged in the philosophical study of nature called natural philosophy, a precursor of natural science. Though Thales (circa 624-545 BC) was arguably the first scientist for describing how cosmic events may be seen as natural, not necessarily caused by gods,Frank N. Magill''The Ancient World: Dictionary of World Biography'', Volume 1 Routledge, 2003 it was not until the 19th century in science, 19th century that the term ''scientist'' came into regular use after it was coined by the theologian, philosopher, and historian of science William Whewell in 1833. In modern times, many scientists have Terminal degree, advanced degrees in an area of science and pursue careers in various Sector (economic), sectors of the economy such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinatown
A Chinatown () is an ethnic enclave of Chinese people located outside Greater China, most often in an urban setting. Areas known as "Chinatown" exist throughout the world, including Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia. The development of most Chinatowns typically resulted from mass migration to an area without any or with very few Chinese residents. Binondo in Manila, established in 1594, is recognized as the world's oldest Chinatown. Notable early examples outside Asia include San Francisco's Chinatown, San Francisco, Chinatown in the United States and Melbourne's Chinatown, Melbourne, Chinatown in Australia, which were founded in the mid-19th century during the California Gold Rush, California and Victorian gold rush, Victoria gold rushes, respectively. A more modern example, in Montville, Connecticut, was caused by the displacement of Chinese workers in the Chinatown, Manhattan, Manhattan Chinatown following the September 11th attacks in 2001. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world's most populous megacities. Los Angeles is the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With a population of roughly 3.9 million residents within the city limits , Los Angeles is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic and cultural diversity, being the home of the Hollywood film industry, and its sprawling metropolitan area. The city of Los Angeles lies in a basin in Southern California adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in the west and extending through the Santa Monica Mountains and north into the San Fernando Valley, with the city bordering the San Gabriel Valley to it's east. It covers about , and is the county seat of Los Angeles County, which is the most populous county in the United States with an estim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amy Tipton
Amy Tipton is an American film and television actress. She is also a voice actress and an art coordinator. Early life and education She was born in Fayetteville, Georgia. Career Acting Since 1992, Tipton has worked as an actress in at least six films and eight television productions including guest appearances in the television series ''One Tree Hill'', ''Little Britain USA'', and ''Unscripted''. She has voiced a number of anime characters, and is the English-language voice of Pai Chan in the anime series ''Virtua Fighter''. Tipton also voiced the role of Aoi Futaba in the television series '' You're Under Arrest!'' Filmography Voice-acting roles *'' Babel II — Beyond Infinity'' as Aira (television) *''Clamp School Detectives'' as Miyuki, Hikori *''Red Dead Redemption 2'' as The Local Pedestrian Population (videogame) *'' Soccer Dog: European Cup'' as Group Walla *''The 27 Club'' as TV Reporter *''Virtua Fighter'' as Pai Chan (television) *''Voogie's Angel'' as Voog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naoko Matsui
is a Japanese voice actress and narrator from Hakodate, Hokkaido. Matsui was a member of Production Baobab for 20 years before becoming a freelancer. Matsui is most notable for the roles of Uru Chie in ''High School! Kimengumi'', Rem Ayanokōji in ''Dream Hunter Rem'', Katsumi Liqueur in ''Silent Möbius'', Chiyoko Wato in ''The Three-Eyed One'', Runrun in ''Mahōjin Guru Guru'', Rabby in '' Gall Force Eternal Story'', Roux Louka in ''Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ'', Dorothy Catalonia in ''Mobile Suit Gundam Wing'', Azusa Shiratori in ''Ranma ½'', Miyako Todaiji in ''Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne'', and Sonoko Suzuki in ''Detective Conan''. Filmography TV series ;1980s * '' Cat's Eye'' (1983) – Biron * '' Attacker You!'' (1984) – Nami Hayase * ''Chikkun Takkun'' (1984) – Mukko * '' Persia, the Magic Fairy'' (1984) – Theresa * ''High School! Kimengumi'' (1985) – Uru Chie * ''Sherlock Hound'' (1985) – Nicol * '' Dancouga'' (1985) – Shirley McGovern * ''Doteraman'' (1986) – Mana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin-ichiro Miki
is a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo.Doi, Hitoshi.Miki Shinichirou. ''Seiyuu Database''. July 13, 2010. He is a member of 81 Produce. Miki is known for his distinctively smooth voice and often calm delivery in the roles he has landed. He often gets cast as handsome young men in anime, perhaps the most notable being Youji Kudou – Balinese (''Weiß Kreuz'') and Kojirō ("James") (''Pokémon''). Other famous roles include Takumi Fujiwara ('' Initial D'' anime, video game and mostly '' Arcade Stage'' series from ''Arcade Stage 4'' to ''Arcade Stage 8 Infinity''), Kisuke Urahara ('' Bleach''), Akira Yuki (''Virtua Fighter''), Lockon Stratos (''Mobile Suit Gundam 00''), Tatsuma Sakamoto ( ''Gintama''), Teppei Iwaki (''Area no Kishi''), Aikurō Mikisugi ('' Kill la Kill''), Hitomi ('' Code: Breaker''), Kagetora Aida (''Kuroko's Basketball''), Roy Mustang ('' Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood''), Zamasu (''Dragon Ball Super''), Bob Makihara ('' Tenejō Tenge''), Keisuke Yuuki (''Fushi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virtua Fighter 2
is a 1994 fighting game, fighting video game developed by Sega. It is the sequel to 1993's ''Virtua Fighter (video game), Virtua Fighter'' and the second game in the ''Virtua Fighter'' series. It was created by Sega's Yu Suzuki-headed Sega AM2, AM2 and was released for the video arcade, arcades in 1994. Video game port, Ports were released for the Sega Saturn in 1995 and Microsoft Windows in 1997. ''Virtua Fighter 2'' was critically acclaimed for its gameplay and breakthrough computer graphics, graphics; it introduced the use of Texture mapping, texture-mapped 3D computer graphics, 3D characters, and was one of the first video games to use motion capture animation technology. It became a major arcade hit, selling more than 40,000 arcade units worldwide and becoming one of Sega's best-selling arcade games of all time. The Sega Saturn version was also well-received for its graphics and gameplay. It became a blockbuster hit in Japan and sold relatively well in other markets, selling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virtua Fighter (video Game)
is a fighting game created for the Sega Model 1 arcade platform by AM2, a development group within Sega, headed by Yu Suzuki. An early prototype version was location tested in Japan by August 1993, before the complete game was released worldwide in October 1993. It is the first game in the ''Virtua Fighter'' series, and the first arcade fighting game to feature fully 3D polygon graphics. The game has been ported to several platforms including the Sega Saturn, Sega 32X, and Microsoft Windows. The game was critically acclaimed and a major hit, becoming one of Sega's best-selling arcade games of all time with more than 40,000 arcade units sold while the Saturn versions sold over copies. ''Virtua Fighter'' was highly regarded for its in-depth 3D fighting engine and real-world fighting techniques, and has been revolutionary and highly influential in the evolution of the genre and video games in general. An update titled ''Virtua Fighter Remix'', developed by AM1, was released for t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virtua Fighter Anime Characters
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Virtua may refer to: ; in healthcare * Virtua Health, a hospital and healthcare system in New Jersey. ; in video games * Virtua Cop * Virtua Fighter * Virtua Racing * Virtua Striker * Virtua Tennis * Virtual On is a series of video games created by Sega AM3 (Amusement Research and Development Department 3, later renamed Hitmaker). The series was created by Juro Watari. The original series was first published for arcades in January 1996. The game feature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Virtua Fighter Characters
The following is a list of characters from the ''Virtua Fighter'' fighting game series released by Sega. Starting with ''Virtua Fighter'', this series has spanned five games (not including updates) and has been released on arcade systems as well as home consoles. Characters Notes: # Only playable with a code. # Only in VF4 Evolution\Final Tuned. # Only in VF5 R\Final Showdown\Ultimate Showdown. # Unlockable. # NPC in VF5 Ultimate Showdown Introduced in ''Virtua Fighter'' Akira Yuki Pai Chan :Voiced by (English): Evelyn Huynh (''VQ''), Amy Tipton (anime)Voiced by (Japanese): Junko Iwao (''VF2''), Minami Takayama (''VF3''–present), Naoko Matsui (anime) debuted in the first ''Virtua Fighter''. She is the daughter of Lau Chan, another character in the game. Pai Chan was born May 17, 1975 in Hong Kong. She is a martial arts action movie star in her hometown, and her fighting style is Mizongyi (pronounced "Ensei-Ken" in Japanese). It is revealed that her favourite hobby is da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kage-Maru
The following is a list of characters from the ''Virtua Fighter'' fighting game series released by Sega. Starting with ''Virtua Fighter'', this series has spanned five games (not including updates) and has been released on arcade systems as well as home consoles. Characters Notes: # Only playable with a code. # Only in VF4 Evolution\Final Tuned. # Only in VF5 R\Final Showdown\Ultimate Showdown. # Unlockable. # NPC in VF5 Ultimate Showdown Introduced in ''Virtua Fighter'' Akira Yuki Pai Chan :Voiced by (English): Evelyn Huynh (''VQ''), Amy Tipton (anime)Voiced by (Japanese): Junko Iwao (''VF2''), Minami Takayama (''VF3''–present), Naoko Matsui (anime) debuted in the first ''Virtua Fighter''. She is the daughter of Lau Chan, another character in the game. Pai Chan was born May 17, 1975 in Hong Kong. She is a martial arts action movie star in her hometown, and her fighting style is Mizongyi (pronounced "Ensei-Ken" in Japanese). It is revealed that her favourite hobby is danc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
