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Yasunori Matsumoto
is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Sigma Seven. Some of Matsumoto's most notable roles are Wataru Akiyama in '' Initial D'', Jean Havoc in ''Fullmetal Alchemist'', Magnum Ace in Shippū! Iron Leaguer, Gourry Gabriev in ''Slayers'' and Ryo Hibiki in ''Sonic Soldier Borgman''. His wife was voice actress Junko Sakuma, who died in March 2011. Career Matsumoto graduated from the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law, Chuo University after graduating from Yakuendai High School. He used to be a member of Production Baobab. He was also the vice-chairman of Sugoroku, a theater company led by Kenichi Ogata, and became the chairperson after Ogata retired. He later left the company in 2016. When Matsumoto was a student, he was the captain of a cycle racing club, and has even participated in the National Athletic Meet. However, he left the club due to a back injury. Originally a science fiction enthusiast, he was a science major until he was in high school. Howeve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brackets
A bracket is either of two tall fore- or back-facing punctuation marks commonly used to isolate a segment of text or data from its surroundings. Typically deployed in symmetric pairs, an individual bracket may be identified as a 'left' or 'right' bracket or, alternatively, an "opening bracket" or "closing bracket", respectively, depending on the Writing system#Directionality, directionality of the context. Specific forms of the mark include parentheses (also called "rounded brackets"), square brackets, curly brackets (also called 'braces'), and angle brackets (also called 'chevrons'), as well as various less common pairs of symbols. As well as signifying the overall class of punctuation, the word "bracket" is commonly used to refer to a specific form of bracket, which varies from region to region. In most English-speaking countries, an unqualified word "bracket" refers to the parenthesis (round bracket); in the United States, the square bracket. Glossary of mathematical sym ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mister Ajikko
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Terasawa about a young boy cook. It was serialized in Kodansha's ''shōnen'' manga magazine ''Weekly Shōnen Magazine'' from 1986 to 1989, with its chapters collected in nineteen ''tankōbon'' volumes. It was adapted into a 99-episode anime television series by Sunrise, broadcast on TV Tokyo from October 1987 to September 1989. The series was pitched for broadcast on the Food Network in the United States. Plot Ajiyoshi Youichi is a culinary prodigy who manages a restaurant with his mother. One day, Murata Genjirou appears in the restaurant and is surprised at the delicious taste and delicate culinary skills of the katsu-don prepared by Youichi. Subsequently, Youichi is invited to the Ajiou (literally meaning taste emperor) Building in which he is involved in a spaghetti match with the in-house Italian chef, Marui. Youichi's novel culinary ideas, coupled with his enthusiasm of serving the best for his guests, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Brave Fighter Of Sun Fighbird
is a 1991 anime television series, created by Takara and Sunrise under the direction of Katsuyoshi Yatabe. It is the second incarnation in the long-running " ''Brave''", (or ''Yūsha''), franchise. This series's title's English translation bears "Fighter" after "Brave" (therefore ''Brave'' "Fighter" ''of the Sun'') on the Japanese DVD box art. Story In 2010, an evil energy being who names himself Drias comes to Earth, joining forces with Dr. Jango, a wicked scientist, in secrecy to bring ruin to the world - the follows him to Earth and their members put their energy-formed spirits into either the special android vehicles built by Japan's scientist Hiroshi Amano (which have transformable bodies and were intended to be rescue units) or different service vehicles like an ambulance, a police car or a firefighter truck, all for the purpose of both concealing themselves from the eyes and ears of civilians and granting themselves matter-formed appearances for the feeling and touchin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samurai Pizza Cats
''Samurai Pizza Cats'' is an American animated television adaptation of the anime series ''Kyatto Ninden Teyandee'' (''Cat Ninja Legend Teyandee''), produced by Tatsunoko Productions and Sotsu Agency. The series originally aired in Japan on TV Tokyo from February 1, 1990 to February 12, 1991 for a total of 54 episodes. Saban Entertainment picked up the North American rights to the series in 1991 and produced a 52-episode English adaptation. When Saban licensed the English version, proper translations of and information about the original Japanese episodes were either of poor quality or non-existent. It was decided to write completely original dialogue for the English dub, playing the show as a wacky, Animaniacs-esque comedy in contrast to the less farcical original. The English-language version became a cult hit among anime fans due to its rapid-fire pop-culture references and farcical nature. Saban's distribution rights to the series expired on November 12, 2000. Discotek M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RPG Densetsu Hepoi
RPG may refer to: Military * Rocket-propelled grenade, a shoulder-launched anti-tank weapon **''Ruchnoi Protivotankoviy Granatomyot'' (Russian: ''Ручной Противотанковый Гранатомёт''), hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher: ***RPG-1 *** RPG-2 *** RPG-7 *** RPG-16 *** RPG-18 *** RPG-22 *** RPG-26 *** RPG-27 *** RPG-28 *** RPG-29 *** RPG-30 *** RPG-32 ** ''Ruchnaya Protivotankovaya Granata'', hand-held anti-tank grenade: *** RPG-6 *** RPG-40 *** RPG-43 * Regulation prescription glasses, eyeglasses issued by the American military Media and entertainment * Role-playing game, in which players act out the roles of characters in a narrative game * Role-playing video game, a type of video game * ''RPG'' (film), a 2013 Portuguese science-fiction film * "RPG", a song by Sekai no Owari * "RPG", a song by Kehlani from her mixtape ''While We Wait'' Organisations * RPG Group, Indian business group * RPG Life Sciences, Indian pharmaceutical company * Rally of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idol Tenshi Yokoso Yoko
is a 1990 Japanese magical girl anime television series created by Ashi Productions and Big West Advertising. It aired on TV Setouchi from April 2, 1990 to February 4, 1991 spanning 43 episodes. The timeslot was previously occupied by ''Idol Densetsu Eriko'' and succeeded by '' Getter Robo Go''. Cast and characters ; : ; : ; : ; / : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : Titles in other languages * zh, 偶像天使阳子 ("Idol Angel Yoko") ( China), (Taiwan), (Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong) * it, Diventeremo famose * es, Las aventuras de Yoko y Saki ("The Adventures of Yoko and Saki") (Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ... only) External linksOfficial Ashi webpage {{Ashi Productions 1990 anime television series debuts 1991 Japanese te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karasu Tengu Kabuto
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Buichi Terasawa in 1987. Plot Those who have the blood of the Karasu Tengu (Crow Goblin) in their veins must forever fight against the powers of darkness. Along with four other holy ninja warriors Genbu (Black Snaky Tortoise), Suzaku (Red Phoenix), Seiryu (Blue Dragon), Byakko (White Tiger), Karasu Tengu Kabuto fights against the evil god Kuroyasha (Black Night Demon) Dôki and his underlings such as Junin-shu (Top Ten Warriors). Their battle continues through generations: in the second volume of the manga, Kabuto's son makes an appearance as the second Karasu Tengu. Media Manga The manga has been serialized in Shueisha's ''Fresh Jump'' in 1987–1988, and later published in the United States by ComicsOne (as ''Kabuto'' in 2001), Anime The manga was later adapted into the 39-episode anime series written by Hideki Mitsui and directed by Gen Fukuda and Takashi Watanabe in 1990–1991, premiering on NHK BS-2 on July 29, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idol Angel Yokoso Yoko
is a 1990 Japanese magical girl anime television series created by Ashi Productions and Big West Advertising. It aired on TV Setouchi from April 2, 1990 to February 4, 1991 spanning 43 episodes. The timeslot was previously occupied by ''Idol Densetsu Eriko'' and succeeded by ''Getter Robo Go''. Cast and characters ; : ; : ; : ; / : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : Titles in other languages * zh, 偶像天使阳子 ("Idol Angel Yoko") (China), (Taiwan), (Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong) * it, Diventeremo famose * es, Las aventuras de Yoko y Saki ("The Adventures of Yoko and Saki") (Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ... only) External linksOfficial Ashi webpage {{Ashi Productions 1990 anime television series debuts 1991 Japanese televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brave Exkaiser
is a Japanese animated television series produced by Sunrise. The series is directed by Katsuyoshi Yatabe and written by Yasushi Hirano with both character and mecha designs done by Masayuki Hiraoka and Kunio Okawara respectively. It aired on Nagoya TV from February 3, 1990, to January 26, 1991, compiling up to 48 episodes. ''Exkaiser'' is the first installment in Takara and Sunrise's ''Brave series'' franchise, spanning up to 8 separate installments. It is generally one of the more influential anime in the 1990s, which revitalized the Super Robot genre in that time through both the series' reception as well as its toy sales. It would be later referenced and homaged in several other animated works. Story A group of space police led by Exkaiser are chasing after the Geisters, an evil gang of treasure thieves. Upon arriving on Earth, Exkaiser and his team, the Kaisers, house their spirits into vehicles all over Japan to create physical bodies for their energy-based forms. Exkai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Idol Densetsu Eriko
is a Japanese anime series by Ashi Productions. It ran in Japan from 1989 until 1990, spanning 51 episodes. The story has been adapted into a 3-volume manga series by Ayumi Kawahara. The title character Eriko is based on real-life Japanese idol Eriko Tamura, who performs the opening theme song and the last episode's ending theme. Plot Eriko Tamura is the only daughter of Yuusuke Tamura - chairman of renowned music company Tamura Productions - and former idol singer Minako Tamura. Having had a talent for singing since birth, she has always loved her parents’ media world. Then one day tragedy strikes when her parents get into a horrible car accident, which kills her father and leaves her mother in a coma. Now Eriko must take the path of singing, a path her parents did not want her to pursue. Things get worse when her uncle sets out to destroy her career. But in spite of all the hardship, she becomes an idol and wins hearts all over Japan. Characters ; :Voiced by Akiko Yajima ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend Of Heavenly Sphere Shurato
is a Japanese manga created, written and illustrated by Hiroshi Kawamoto and later adapted to anime by Tatsunoko Productions. It ran 38 episodes on TV Tokyo from April 6, 1989 to January 18, 1990 and also received a 6-episode OVA followup series named , that ran from August 16, 1991 to March 16, 1992. Set in a parallel world called "Tenkūkai", which exists alongside Earth, evil forces known as the Asura Gods threaten to overcome the forces of good, causing the magical leader of this realm to transport warriors from Earth to their world. It's based on Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Plot The plot revolves around two boys, Shurato Hidaka and Gai Kuroki, lifelong best friends who are polar opposites of each other in appearance and personality. While fighting each other in a martial arts tournament, they are suddenly encased in a beam of light and transported to a parallel world, Tenkūkai, where modern technology does not exist and instead the people rely on Sohma, a form of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Rico
''Starship Troopers'' is a military science fiction novel by American writer Robert A. Heinlein. Written in a few weeks in reaction to the US Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty#Negotiations, suspending nuclear tests, the story was first published as a two-part serial in ''The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction'' as ''Starship Soldier'', and published as a book by G. P. Putnam's Sons in December 1959. The story is set in a future society ruled by a human interstellar government dominated by a military elite, referred to as the ''Terran Federation''. Under this system, only veterans of the military enjoy full citizenship, including the right to vote. The first-person narrative follows Juan "Johnny” Rico, a young man of Philippines, Filipino descent, through his military service in the Mobile Infantry. Rico progresses from recruit to officer (armed forces), officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between humans and an alien species known as "Arachnids" or "Bugs". I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
