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Time Stranger
is a super robot anime series created by Takeshi Shudo. It was produced and aired in 1981 in Japan, with a movie special released in 1982 and a film sequel, ''GoShogun: The Time Étranger'' or ''Time Stranger'', in 1985. Its title has been variously translated into English as "Demon God of the War-Torn Land GoShogun", "Warring Demon God GoShogun", and "Civil War Devil-God GoShogun," but in the US and parts of Europe it is primarily known as ''Macron 1'', the title of its North American adaptation. The ''GoShogun'' series and its film sequel, ''The Time Étranger'', were both written by Takeshi Shudo and directed by Kunihiko Yuyama. The series is noted for its witty dialogue and lighthearted parody of its own genre conventions. ''The Time Étranger'' shifts away from the original genre, leaving the robot aside entirely to focus on the strong and complex heroine. It has been praised for its serious tone, psychological intensity, and handling of mature themes. Original stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mecha
In science fiction, or mechs are giant robots or machines controlled by people, typically depicted as humanoid walking vehicles. The term was first used in Japanese (language), Japanese after shortening the English loanword or , but the meaning in Japanese is more inclusive, and or 'giant robot' is the narrower term. Fictional mecha vary greatly in size and shape, but are distinguished from vehicles by their humanoid or Biorobotics, biomorphic appearance, although they are bigger, often much bigger, than human beings. Different Genre#Subgenre, subgenres exist, with varying connotations of realism. The concept of Super Robot and Real Robot are two such examples found in Japanese anime and manga. Real-world piloted humanoid or non-humanoid Robot locomotion, robotic platforms, existing or planned, may also be called "mecha". In Japanese, "mecha" may refer to mobile machinery or vehicles (including aircraft) in general, manned or Mobile robot, otherwise. Characteristics 'Mec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beat It
"Beat It" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his sixth studio album, '' Thriller'' (1982). It was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. Jones encouraged Jackson to include a rock song on the album. Jackson later said: "I wanted to write a song, the type of song that I would buy if I were to buy a rock song... and I wanted the children to really enjoy it—the school children as well as the college students." It includes a guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen. Following the successful ''Thriller'' singles "The Girl Is Mine" and "Billie Jean", "Beat It" was released on February 14, 1983, as the album's third single. It peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, staying there for three weeks. It also charted at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Black Singles chart. ''Billboard'' ranked the song No. 5 for 1983. It is certified 8× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With over 11 million copies sold worldwide, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideyuki Tanaka
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Tokyo who is attached to Aoni Production. He is a graduate of the Toho Gakuen School of Music. He is most known for his roles in ''One Piece'' (as Donquixote Doflamingo), '' Dokaben'' (as Tarou Yamada), ''Kinnikuman'' (as Terryman), '' Captain Tsubasa'' (as Roberto Hongo), ''Detective Conan'' (as Yūsaku Kudō), ''Touch'' (as Eijirō Kashiwaba), ''Saint Seiya'' (as Leo Aiolia, the narrator, and the first voice of Wolf Nachi) and narration, ''Metal Gear'' (as Hal Emmerich), '' F-Zero: GP Legend'' (as Captain Falcon), ''Slam Dunk'' (as Kiminobu Kogure) and the current voice actor of Zoffy in the ''Ultra Series''. Filmography Television animation ;1970s *'' Dokaben'' (1976) (Tarō Yamada) *''Future Boy Conan'' (1978) (Luke, Cheet) *''Wakakusa no Charlotte'' (1978) (Perkins) *''Mobile Suit Gundam'' (1979) (Woody Malden) ;1980s *''Ganbare Genki'' (1980) (Shuichi Okamura) *'' Tsurikichi Sanpei'' (1980) (Kenichi) *''Urusei Yatsura'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Snegoff
Gregory Snegoff (born June 22, 1955) is an American voice actor, writer and dialogue director who frequently works on English-language anime-dubs. He is also known by the names Greg Snegoff, Gregory Snow, and Greg Snow. Early life Snegoff is a native of Santa Monica, California. He is the son of the make-up artist Marc Snegoff and the voice actress Alexandra Kenworthy, and brother of the stuntman Tony Snegoff. Career He is known for providing the voices of Khyron and Scott Bernard in ''Robotech'', Professor Kusakabe and Additional voices in ''My Neighbor Totoro'', Taki Renzaburo in '' Wicked City'', Maltravers in ''The Legend of the Titanic'', Fritz / Geoffrey in '' Titanic: The Legend Goes On'', Smile in '' Tentacolino'', and Fukuo and Additional voices in ''Kiki's Delivery Service'', and the title character of ''Cocco Bill''. Personal life Snegoff was married to fellow voice actor Lisa Michelson Lisa Paulette Michelson (March 31, 1958 – September 14, 1991) was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lisa Michelson
Lisa Paulette Michelson (March 31, 1958 – September 14, 1991) was an American voice actress. She was best known for providing the voices of Satsuki Kusakabe in the Streamline Pictures dub of ''My Neighbor Totoro'' and Kiki in the Streamline dub of ''Kiki's Delivery Service''. She also provided the voices for Rasa in ''The World of the Talisman'', Addy in ''Zillion'', the Android Girl in the "Presence" segment of ''Robot Carnival'' and additional voices in '' Fist of the North Star Movie''. She was sometimes credited as or Lisa Michaelson or Lisa Snegoff. She was married to Gregory Snegoff. Michelson died of injuries sustained in a car accident in Los Angeles, California on September 14, 1991. The end credits of the American localization of ''Robot Carnival'' are dedicated to her. Filmography * ''My Neighbor Totoro'' (1988, Satsuki Kusakabe) ( Streamline Pictures) * ''Kiki's Delivery Service is a 1989 Japanese Anime, animated fantasy film written, produced, and directed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mami Koyama
is a Japanese actress, Voice acting in Japan, voice actress and narrator affiliated with Aoni Production. Her best-known voice roles include Ophiuchus Shaina in ''Saint Seiya'', Arale Norimaki in ''Dr. Slump'', Minky Momo in ''Magical Princess Minky Momo'', List of Dragon Ball characters#Launch, Lunch in ''Dragon Ball (anime), Dragon Ball'', List of Naruto characters#Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki in ''Naruto: Shippuden'', Korosuke in ''Kiteretsu Daihyakka'', Ryoko Mendo in ''Urusei Yatsura'', and Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom) in ''One Piece'', List of Case Closed characters#Vermouth, Vermouth in ''Detective Conan''. Some of her notable roles in the 1990s and 2000s anime include Balalaika in ''Black Lagoon'', Talia Gladys in ''Gundam Seed Destiny'', Eva Heinemann in ''Monster (manga), Monster'', and Yōko Itoigawa in ''Hyōka''. In feature films, she voiced Kei in ''Akira (1988 film), Akira'', and the adult Chiyoko Fujiwara in ''Millennium Actress''. Filmography Anime Feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cam Clarke
Cam Clarke is an American voice actor, known for his work in animation, video games and commercials. Among his notable roles are Leonardo and Rocksteady in the 1987 ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' animated series, Shotaro Kaneda in the 1989 original Streamline Pictures English dub of '' Akira'', and Liquid Snake in the ''Metal Gear'' series. He often serves as a voice double for Matthew Broderick and served as Broderick's singing voice of Simba in '' The Lion King II: Simba's Pride''. Career Clarke began his acting career in ''The Hollywood Palace'' as ''The King Family Show''. He continued to perform with his family on various television specials until the 1980s when he got his first voice acting roles in ''Snorks'' and ''Robotech''. He was taught by Michael Bell. To date, Clarke has voiced over four hundred titles. From 1987 until 1996, Cam Clarke would most notably portray Leonardo, the leader of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as well as Rocksteady, one of the show's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirotaka Suzuoki
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator from Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture who graduated from Tokyo Keizai University. His best known roles include ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' ( Bright Noa), '' Captain Tsubasa'' ( Kojirou Hyuga), ''Saint Seiya'' ( Dragon Shiryū), ''Dragon Ball'' (Tenshinhan), ''The Transformers'' (Starscream), ''Ranma ½'' ( Tatewaki Kuno), ''Rurouni Kenshin'' (Saitō Hajime), ''Pokémon'' (Giovanni), and ''Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3'' (Banjō Haran). He was also the official Japanese dub-voice for Tom Cruise and John Travolta. In 2006, Suzuoki died at the age of 56 as a result of lung cancer. Career Suzuoki's most notable trait is his soft, dignified voice. He was affiliated with Ken Production, in which he worked in many animation roles. In 1978, Suzuoki made his voice acting debut in ''Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3''. Suzuoki was the best friend of fellow voice actor Toru Furuya, who co-starred with him in several different series. Suzuoki felt that Fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telly Savalas
Aristotelis "Telly" Savalas (January 21, 1922 – January 22, 1994) was an American actor and singer whose career spanned four decades. Noted for his bald head and deep, resonant voice, he is perhaps best known for portraying Lt. Theo Kojak on the crime drama series ''Kojak'' (1973–1978) and James Bond archvillain Ernst Stavro Blofeld in the film '' On Her Majesty's Secret Service'' (1969). Savalas' other roles include ''Birdman of Alcatraz'' (1962), ''The Greatest Story Ever Told'' (1965), ''Battle of the Bulge'' (1965), ''The Dirty Dozen'' (1967), ''Kelly's Heroes'' (1970), ''Horror Express'' (1972), ''Lisa and the Devil'' (1974) and ''Escape to Athena'' (1979). For ''Birdman of Alcatraz'', he was nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor. As a singer, Savalas released a cover of the Bread song " If", which became a UK No. 1 single in 1975. The song also peaked at number 12 in Australia. Early life Aristotelis Savalas was born in Garden Ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osamu Kobayashi (voice Actor)
was a Japanese actor, voice actor and the former executive director of Dōjinsha Production until its closure. He was a baritone. Death On June 28, 2011, Kobayashi died of pancreatic cancer at age 76. His company closed after his death. Filmography Live-action *''Kousoku Esper'' (1967) - Narrator *'' Seiun Kamen Machineman'' (1984) - Narrator *'' Kyodai Ken Byclosser'' (1985) Narrator *''Chouriki Sentai Ohranger'' (1995, Episode: 46) - Bara Guard (voice) *''Gekisou Sentai Carranger'' (1996, Episodes: 37-48) - Reckless Dash Emperor Exhaus, / Exhaus Super-Strong (voice) Television animation * ''Ōgon Bat'' (1967) (Ōgon Bat) * ''Space Battleship Yamato'' (1974) (Admiral Domel) * ''Space Battleship Yamato II'' (1978) (Emperor Zwordar) * ''Space Battleship Yamato III'' (1980) (Captain Jiro Dan) * ''New Tetsujin-28'' (1980) (Branch) * ''Six God Combination Godmars'' (1981) (President Gyron) * '' Story of the Alps: My Annette'' (1983) (Pierre) * ''Panzer World Galient'' (1984) (Azbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982
Events January * January 1 – In Malaysia and Singapore, clocks are adjusted to the same time zone, UTC+8 (GMT+8.00). * January 13 – Air Florida Flight 90 crashes shortly after takeoff into the 14th Street bridges, 14th Street Bridge in Washington, D.C., United States, then falls into the Potomac River, killing 78 people. * January 18 – 1982 Thunderbirds Indian Springs Diamond Crash: Four Northrop T-38 aircraft of the United States Air Force crash at Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, Nevada, killing all 4 pilots. * January 26 ** Mauno Koivisto is elected President of Finland. ** Unemployment in the United Kingdom increases by 129,918 to 3,070,621, a post-war record number. * January 27 – The Garret FitzGerald government of the Republic of Ireland is defeated 82–81 on its budget; the Members of the 22nd Dáil, 22nd Dáil Éireann is dissolved. * January 30 – The first computer virus, the Elk Cloner, written by 15-year old Rich Skrenta, is found. It infects A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Park Media
Central Park Media, often abbreviated as CPM, was an American multimedia entertainment company based in New York City, New York and was headquartered in the 250 West 57th Street building in Midtown Manhattan (on the corner of Central Park, hence their name). They were one of the first companies to be active in the distribution of East Asian cinema, television series, anime, manga, and manhwa titles in North America, notably helping to make hentai popular in the region. Over its history, the company licensed several popular titles, such as ''Slayers'', ''Revolutionary Girl Utena'', the ''Tokyo Babylon'' OVAs, ''Project A-ko'', and ''Demon City Shinjuku''. They had multiple divisions, each of which focused on offering different types of products and services. While a majority of their divisions handled anime and manga distribution, they also offered anime-related software and ran a website for UFO conspiracy theorists. The company filed for bankruptcy on April 27, 2009. Since the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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