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Zeiram
, stylized as ''ZËIЯAM'' (originally marketed in English as ''Zeram''), is a 1991 Japanese science fiction film directed by Keita Amemiya. The film stars Yūko Moriyama as an alien bounty hunter named Iria, who comes to Earth to do battle with Zeiram, an immortal alien creature. With the help of her AI partner Bob and two ordinary Japanese electricians, she fights Zeiram in an artificial dimension called "the Zone". In 1994, the film was followed by an original video animation (OVA) anime series known as '' Iria: Zeiram the Animation'' (a prequel to the film) as well as a 1994 sequel film titled ''Zeiram 2''. Plot Bounty hunters Iria and Bob accept a job to apprehend Zeiram on Earth, setting up an alternate dimension called a Zone to help combat and capture him. Iria and Bob's use of stolen electricity results in electric company employees Kamiya and Teppei investigating their base just as Zeiram enters Earth's atmosphere. Kamiya accidentally flips a switch that transports Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeiram The Animation
, stylized as ''ZËIЯAM'' (originally marketed in English as ''Zeram''), is a 1991 Japanese science fiction film directed by Keita Amemiya. The film stars Yūko Moriyama as an alien bounty hunter named Iria, who comes to Earth to do battle with Zeiram, an immortal alien creature. With the help of her AI partner Bob and two ordinary Japanese electricians, she fights Zeiram in an artificial dimension called "the Zone". In 1994, the film was followed by an original video animation (OVA) anime series known as '' Iria: Zeiram the Animation'' (a prequel to the film) as well as a 1994 sequel film titled ''Zeiram 2''. Plot Bounty hunters Iria and Bob accept a job to apprehend Zeiram on Earth, setting up an alternate dimension called a Zone to help combat and capture him. Iria and Bob's use of stolen electricity results in electric company employees Kamiya and Teppei investigating their base just as Zeiram enters Earth's atmosphere. Kamiya accidentally flips a switch that transports Te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keita Amemiya
is a prolific Japanese character designer and director from Urayasu, Chiba. Amemiya is known for his distinctive fantasy designs and directorial style. Biography After graduation from the Asagaya College of Art and Design, he joined the Den Film Effect in 1981. As a film director, he made his debut in 1988's '' Mirai Ninja: Keigumo Kinin Gaiden''. Major works include science fiction film ''Zeiram'' released in 1991 and tokusatsu franchise '' Garo'' created in 2006. Filmography TV and film * '' Choujin Sentai Jetman'' (TV): director, character designer (Demon Machine Veronica) * ''G-9'' (OVA): screenplay, original creator and director * ''GARO'' (TV): creator, character designer and director * '' Iria: Zeiram the Animation'' (OVA): original concept, visual setting * ''Jikuu Senshi Spielban'': monster designs, director * ''Kamen Rider BLACK'' (TV): character designer * ''Kamen Rider BLACK RX'' (TV): character designer * ''Kamen Rider Decade'' (TV): character designer (Kai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizuho Yoshida
(born September 12, 1965 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actor. He is best known for playing Godzilla in the 2001 Millennium film '' GMK''. He also provided motion capture for several video games. Films * 1991 - ''Zeiram'' as Zeiram * 1994 - ''Zeiram 2'' as Zeiram * 1995 - '' Gakko no Kaidan'' * 1996 - ''Gakkō no Kaidan 2'' * 1997 - ''Gakkō no Kaidan 3'' * 1996 - '' Gamera 2: Attack of Legion'' as Legion * 1996 - ''Rebirth of Mothra'' as Desghidorah * 1997 - ''Rebirth of Mothra II'' as Dagahra * 1997 - ''Homo erectus pekinensis Who are you?'' as Mammoth * 2001 - '' Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack'' as Godzilla * 2005 - ''Kamen Rider The First'' as Cobra * 2006 - ''Gamera the Brave'' as Zedus * 2009 - '' Deep Sea Monster Raiga'' as Raiga Video games * 2004 - '' Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater'' as Naked Snake * 2004 - '' Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes'' as Solid Snake * 2003 - ''Resident Evil Outbreak'' * 2003 - ''Dino Crisis 3'' as J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Kramer (actor)
Steve Kramer is an American actor who has provided voices for English language versions of Japanese anime films, television series and video games. He has also done voice acting for various ''Power Rangers'' series in the past, with the best-known of those roles being the voice of Darkonda in ''Power Rangers in Space''. His wife, Melora Harte, is a voice actress. Kramer has also been credited as Steve Kraemer, Steven Kramer, Drew Levi Thomas, Drew Lexi Thomas, and Drew Thomas. Kramer is usually cast in the role of wise old men. He is also a voice director and script writer, adapting many anime and video games. Notable roles Anime * '' 3x3 Eyes'' – Frog Demon, Mama * '' The Adventures of Manxmouse'' – Mr. Pettin/Ethan/Truck Driver/Radio Announcer * '' Accel World'' – Match Maker * ''Aesop's Fables'' – The Grasshopper * '' Ah! My Goddess: The Movie'' – Various * '' Akira'' – Roy (Streamline dub), additional voices (Animaze dub) * ''Apocalypse Zero'' – Zenigata * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Streamline Pictures
Streamline Pictures was an American media company that was best known for its distribution of English-dubbed Japanese animation. History Founding Founded in Los Angeles, California, in late 1988, Streamline Pictures was one of the first North American companies that was created primarily with the intention of distributing translated anime uncut and faithful to the original content. The founders of Streamline were television writer and producer Carl Macek, who had worked for Harmony Gold USA on the series ''Robotech'', and animation historians Jerry Beck and Fred Patten. At one point or another, Gregory Snegoff, Steve Kramer, Ardwight Chamberlain, Tom Wyner, and Mike Reynolds, all of whom served as series staff writers (and voice actors) on ''Robotech'', worked as independent writers and voice actors for Streamline. High profile products The first high-profile product distributed by Streamline was its December 1989 release of the anime film '' Akira''. The company was al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Winkless
Jeffrey Alan Winkless (June 2, 1941 – June 26, 2006) was an American actor. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts (U.S.). Two of his younger brothers, Terence H. Winkless and Daniel Owen Winkless, worked with him on ''The Banana Splits Adventure Hour''. He was also credited as Jeffrey Brock. He did voice-overs for several anime titles including '' Castle in the Sky'', ''Vampire Hunter D'', '' Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water'', '' Wicked City'' and ''Lupin the Third''. Winkless died of a brain tumor on June 26, 2006 in Evanston, Illinois (U.S.). Filmography Anime * ''Honeybee Hutch'' (1970) * ''Babel II'' (1973) - Yamazaki * '' Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo'' (1978) - Police commissioner / Boris * '' Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro'' (1979) - Interpol Chairman / Jodo (Streamline Dub) * '' The New Adventures of Gigantor'' (1980-1981) * '' Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie'' (1982) - Crystal Boy / Preacher Dakoba * '' The Professional: Golgo 13'' (1983) - Informant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Axelrod (actor)
Robert Axelrod (died September 7, 2019), also credited as Axel Roberts and Myron Mensah, was an American actor. He was primarily known for his voice work, which included ''Digimon'', having started voice acting for the English-language versions of anime in 1980; providing the voice of Lord Zedd, the main villain of the ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers''; and Finster, the original ''Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'' monster maker. He also portrayed a sympathetic doctor, Jennings, in ''The Blob''. He also portrayed a Paul McCartney look-alike on the popular sitcom ''Family Matters'', and later in his career appeared in several productions by comedy duo Tim & Eric. Biography He was born and raised in New York City. He has said that he wanted to be in the entertainment industry starting in kindergarten after first entertaining his classmates. He started acting in commercials and theater as a child. He then worked as a full-time guitarist in the early 1970s. Then in 1980 he got his start ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edie Mirman
Edie Mirman is an American voice actress. She's best known as the voice of Gatomon and Angewomon in the ''Digimon'' series. She revoiced hundreds of episodes of series work in the United States and abroad. Also for many animated characters including the voice of Fujiko Mine from '' Tales of the Wolf'', and also for both Miriya Parina Sterling and Nova Satori from ''Robotech''. She is credited alternately as Penny Sweet and Edie S. Mirman. She is the owner of Edie's Gourmet Looping, specializing in ADR/Looping for Film and Television. Wrote The Dibbledab Tale, It's a Girl Thing, Homer and Althea. Early life Mirman was born in Chicago, Illinois. Filmography Anime * '' Bio Hunter'' - Additional Voices * '' Casshan: Robot Hunter'' - Luna * ''Crying Freeman'' - Emu Hino * ''Dragon Ball'' - Launch (Marilynn) (Harmony Gold dub) * ''Digimon Adventure'' - Salamon, Gatomon, Angewomon * ''Digimon Adventure 02'' - Salamon, Gatomon, Angewomon, Nefertimon, Silphymon (shared with Ne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Macek
Carl Frank Macek (September 21, 1951 – April 17, 2010) was an American screenwriter, script editor, producer and voice actor on numerous English language adaptations of anime during the 1980s and 1990s. His work is considered by many to have been instrumental in creating mainstream awareness of Japanese animation in the United States.Obituary ''Los Angeles Times'', April 25, 2010; page A38. Career ''Robotech'' and Harmony Gold USA Macek came to public attention in 1985 as the producer and story editor of the influential animated television series ''Robotech'', which he produced for Harmony Gold USA. ''Robotech'' is considered one of the titles most responsible for igniting anime fandom in North America and internationally. Macek intended to produce a sequel to ''Robotech'', '' Robotech II: The Sentinels'', but this project was canceled. While at Harmony Gold, Macek also produced the little-known, rarely-seen ''Captain Harlock and the Queen of a Thousand Years'' (which combi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukijirō Hotaru
is a Japanese actor. He is best known for the role of Gonza Kurahashi in the ''Garo'' television franchise. Filmography Films *'' Sexy Battle Girls'' (1986) *'' Time Adventure: Zeccho 5-byo Mae'' (1986) *''Itoshino Half Moon'' (1987) *''Ogenki kurinikku: Tatte moraimasu aka Welcome to the Ogenki Clinic'' (1988) *''Subway Serial Rape: Lover Hunting'' (1988) *''Zeiram'' (1991) *''Aiyoku Shūdōin: Jukujo, Chijo, Seijo'' (1995) *'' Gamera: Guardian of the Universe'' (1995) *''Mechanical Violator Hakaider'' (1995) *'' The Bondage Master'' (1996) *''Jukujo no Sasoijiru: Nanbon de Mohoshii'' (1997) *''Onna chikan sôsakan: Oshiri de shôbu! aka Sexy S.W.A.T. Team'' (1998) *'' Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris'' (1999) *'' Tekkōki Mikazuki'' (2000) *''Pyrokinesis'' (2000) *'' Mourning Wife'' (2001) *''Porisu'' (2001) *'' Stacy'' (2001) *'' Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack'' (2001) *''Molester's Bus 2: Heat of the Over Thirty'' (2002) *''The Glamorous Life of S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence—perceiving, synthesizing, and inferring information—demonstrated by machines, as opposed to intelligence displayed by animals and humans. Example tasks in which this is done include speech recognition, computer vision, translation between (natural) languages, as well as other mappings of inputs. The ''Oxford English Dictionary'' of Oxford University Press defines artificial intelligence as: the theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as visual perception, speech recognition, decision-making, and translation between languages. AI applications include advanced web search engines (e.g., Google), recommendation systems (used by YouTube, Amazon and Netflix), understanding human speech (such as Siri and Alexa), self-driving cars (e.g., Tesla), automated decision-making and competing at the highest level in strategic game systems (such as chess and Go). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AllMovie
AllMovie (previously All Movie Guide) is an online database with information about films, television programs, and screen actors. , AllMovie.com and the AllMovie consumer brand are owned by RhythmOne. History AllMovie was founded by popular-culture archivist Michael Erlewine, who also founded AllMusic and AllGame. The AllMovie database was licensed to tens of thousands of distributors and retailers for point-of-sale systems, websites and kiosks. The AllMovie database is comprehensive, including basic product information, cast and production credits, plot synopsis, professional reviews, biographies, relational links and more. AllMovie data was accessed on the web at the AllMovie website. It was also available via the AMG LASSO media recognition service, which can automatically recognize DVDs. In late 2007, TiVo Corporation acquired AMG for a reported $72 million. The AMG consumer facing web properties AllMusic.com, AllMovie.com and AllGame.com were sold by Rovi in August 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
