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AM Driver
''AM Driver'', known in Japan as , is an anime series produced by Studio Deen, TV Tokyo and Nihon Ad Systems. It is directed by Yūji Yamaguchi, with Satoshi Namiki handling series composition, Eiji Suganuma designing the characters and Kazunori Maruyama composing the music. The series aired on TV Tokyo and its affiliate stations from April 5, 2004 to March 28, 2005. A manga adaptation by Noriyuki Konishi was serialized in ''CoroCoro Comic'' from the June 2004 issue to the February 2005 issue. Two Game Boy Advance games and one PlayStation 2 game published by Konami have also been released. The series was the first completely original work produced by Nihon Ad Systems, who have previously only produced works based on manga and video games. As a result of various planning discussions, it was decided to develop a life-size hero with the concept of a person "putting on" a mecha by having a person in a power suit board the mecha and transforming and combining with the mecha, ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mecha
In science fiction, or mechs are giant robots or machines, typically depicted as piloted, 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. Real mechs vary greatly in size and shape, but are distinguished from vehicles by their biomorphic appearance, and are often much larger 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 robots or non-robots Robot locomotion, robotic platforms, existing or planned, may also be called "mechs". In Japanese, "mechs" may refer to mobile machinery or vehicles (not including aircraft, cars, motorcycles and HGV) in general, piloted or Mobile robot, otherwise. Characteristics 'Mecha' is an abbreviation, first used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eiji Suganuma
is a Japanese animator, director and character designer. He has directed '' Ninja Cadets'', '' Kodomo no Jikan'', ''Whispered Words'', '' Mashiroiro Symphony'', and '' Karneval''. Filmography References External links * * Japanese animators Japanese animated film directors Anime directors Anime character designers Living people Year of birth missing (living people) {{Anime-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Itsuro Kawasaki
is a Japanese animator, storyboard artist, screenwriter, and director from Tokyo. Works Anime television *'' Popolocrois Monogatari'' (1998–99) – Assistant Director, Episode Director *'' Arc the Lad'' (1999) – Director *'' Wild Arms: Twilight Venom'' (1999–2000) – Series Director, Storyboard *'' Love Hina'' (2000) – Storyboard *'' Noir'' (2001) – Storyboard, Episode director *'' Chitchana Yukitsukai Sugar'' (2001–02) – Storyboard, Episode director *''Shaman King'' (2001–02) – Storyboard *'' Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex'' (2002–03) – Storyboard *''Kiddy Grade'' (2002–03) – Storyboard *'' L/R: Licensed by Royalty'' (2003) – Director *'' Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG'' (2004–05) – Storyboard *'' Kaiketsu Zorori'' (2004–05) – Storyboard *'' Canvas 2: Niji Iro no Sketch'' (2005–06) – Director *''Mamoru-kun ni Megami no Shukufuku o!'' (2006) – Director *'' Nanatsuiro Drops'' (2007) – Storyboard *''Rental Magica'' (2007–08 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myco (singer)
Myco (born February 27, 1979, in Shinjuku, Tokyo) is a Japanese singer, voice actress, and radio personality. She was the vocalist for the band Changin' My Life, which was formed in 2001 and disbanded in 2003. She was the voice actor for the main character of the hit anime ''Full Moon o Sagashite is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Arina Tanemura. It was serialized in the manga magazine ''Ribon'' from January 2002 to June 2004 and collected in seven ''tankōbon'' volumes. The series was adapted into an anime tele ...'', Mitsuki Kouyama, and the band did the music for the show. She has released one full solo album. She was on a hiatus between 2004 and 2007. On January 12, 2008, she joined a rock band called Quintillion Quiz with Ju-ken (bass) and Masanori Mine (guitar). Solo discography Singles Albums *''My-Collage'' OCT-25360(August 18, 2004) # "Lily (El viajero blanco y puro)" # "Da Capo" # "Hibari" # # # "Maldives" # "Dear A Friend" # "C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mika Itō
is a Japanese voice actress who was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is affiliated with the entertainment office Three Tree. Filmography Anime television series *'' Aishiteruze Baby'' – Miki Sakashita *''AM Driver'' – Ivan Nyrguise (young) *'' Aquarian Age: Sign for Evolution'' – Lemon *''Boogiepop Phantom'' – Arisa Nishi *''Buzzer Beater'' – Lenny *'' Dance in the Vampire Bund'' – Yuzuru *''Eyeshield 21'' – Torakichi *'' Ginga Legend Weed'' – Teru *'' InuYasha'' – Kaede (young) **''InuYasha: The Final Act'' – Kaede (young) *''Kenkō Zenrakei Suieibu Umishō'' – Tomoko Naruko *''Kino's Journey'' – Girl A (ep 3) *''K-On!'' – Satoshi Tainaka **''K-On!!'' – Satoshi Tainaka *''Mushishi'' – Saki, Taku (young) *'' Noir'' – Rosalie *'' Over Drive'' – Takeshi Yamato (young) *''Overman King Gainer'' – Afar *''School Rumble'' – Haruki Hanai (young) *'' Sora o Miageru Shōjo no Hitomi ni Utsuru Sekai'' – Munto (young) *''Sugar Sugar Rune'' – Karen Manabe, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazunari Kojima
is a Japanese voice actor. Filmography Anime * ''Hatarakiman'' – Editorial staff * '' Zipang'' – Asou * ''Fresh Pretty Cure'' – Staff * '' Casshern Sins'' – Robot * ''Saint Saiya Hades Elysiun-Hen'' – Nachi * ''Saint Seiya Hades Underworld Edition'' – Nachi * ''Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters'' – Mahad * ''The Prince of Tennis'' – Tom Griffy * ''Capeta'' – Wada * ''AM Driver'' – Nilgis * ''Zatch Bell!'' – Brago; Praying Mantis Joe * ''Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo'' – Kuruman * '' Ashita no Nadja'' – Bianco Live-action dubbing * ''Andromeda 3'' – Chang * ''Steel'' – Simon Video games * ''Spectacle Force Genesis'' – Jay Dagger * ''Yamiyo ni sasayaku - tantei sagara kyōichirō '' (I whisper in the dark night, detective kyoichiro sagara) – Sho Kisaragi * ''Tales of Symphonia is an action role-playing video game developed by Namco Tales Studio and published by Namco for the GameCube. The seve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōji Yusa
is a freelance Japanese voice actor and narrator, born and raised in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto. He is best known for his roles in ''Bleach'' (as Gin Ichimaru), ''Choja Raideen'' (as Raideen Owl), the ''Sonic'' series (as Shadow the Hedgehog), '' Battle Vixens'' (as Zuo Ci and Xu Huang), '' Majin Tantei Nōgami Neuro'' (as Eiji Sasazuka), '' Zettai Karen Children'' (as Kyōsuke Hyōbu), '' Yowamushi Pedal'' (as Akira Midousuji), and '' Kamen Rider Den-O'' (as Urataros). Biography When Yusa was a child, he lived near the Kyoto Racecourse ( Yodo, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto). As a gift for entering junior high school, he received a boombox and listened to radio dramas, which inspired him to become a voice actor. When he was in college, he majored in Japanese language studies. After graduating from college, he went through the 7th class of Katsuta Voice Actor Academy and made his debut as a voice actor in 1993 (at the age of 25). His anime debut work was '' The Brave of Gold Goldran''. At the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroko Kasahara
is a Japanese voice actress, J-pop singer and stage actress. She sang the ending theme song of the PlayStation 2 role-playing video game '' Shadow Hearts'', titled ''Ending Theme ~ Shadow Hearts'', and the ending theme of the PC and PlayStation 2 visual novel '' Ever 17: The Out of Infinity'', titled ''Aqua Stripe''. Filmography Television animation * Katue Pearson in '' Ginga Hyōryū Vifam'' (1983) * Coco in '' Anpanman'' (1988) * Princess Camille in '' Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland'' (1989) * Mint in '' Magical Angel Sweet Mint'' (1990) * Nanako Misonou in '' Oniisama e'' (1991) * Fuu Hououji in '' Magic Knight Rayearth'' (1994) * Hazuki Kōyama in '' Full Moon o Sagashite'' (2002) Non-TV works * Oniyuri Kageyama in '' Hyakko'' * Sayo Amakusa / Magdalia in ''Rurouni Kenshin'' * Azalyn in '' Irresponsible Captain Tylor'' * Naomi Armitage in '' Armitage III'' (original) * Ishtar in '' The Super Dimension Fortress Macross II: Lovers, Again'' * Laura Sullivan in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isshin Chiba
is a Japanese voice actor who appeared in 35 films since he first started acting in 1990 and is best known for doing the voice of Jin Kazama from the ''Tekken'' series. Biography Isshin Chiba was born in Kesennuma, Miyagi, Japan. He graduated from Miyagi Prefecture Kesennuma High School. After graduating from high school, he had the idea to become a stage actor. However, because he had no experience in such extracurricular activities in particular, he attended Katsuma Voice Actor's Academy in Tokyo. He started his career as a voice actor at age 22 in 1990. In 1997, he landed the role for which he is best known, the role of Jin Kazama from the ''Tekken'' fighting game series. Starting from ''Tekken 3'', he voiced Jin in all other ''Tekken'' games, including crossovers ''Namco × Capcom'', ''Street Fighter X Tekken'', ''Project X Zone'', ''Project X Zone 2'', ''The King of Fighters All Star'' and adaptations ''Tekken: Blood Vengeance'', ''Tekken: Bloodline'' and the Japanese dub o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teruaki Ogawa
is a Japanese actor and voice actor who is represented by 81 Produce. Ogawa was born in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, but was raised in Kashihara, Nara. Filmography Drama Movies Animation Video games Dubbing Live Action * Boyd Holbrook **''Narcos'' (2015), Steve Murphy **'' Logan'' (2017), Donald Pierce **'' The Predator'' (2018), Quinn McKenna *''Power Rangers Lost Galaxy'' (1999), Leo Corbett / the Red Galaxy Ranger *'' Zombieland'' (2009), Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) *''Super'' (2011), Frank Darbo / The Crimson Bolt (Rainn Wilson) *'' Run All Night'' (2015), Mike Conlon (Joel Kinnaman) *'' Zombieland: Double Tap'' (2019), Flagstaff (Thomas Middleditch) Animation *'' Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series'' (1996), Wildwing Flashblade (Ian Ziering) (2007 WOWOW Dub) *''Monsters Vs. Aliens'' (2009), Derek Dietl ( Paul Rudd) *'' Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation'' (2022), Vic Vankoh ("Weird Al" Yankovic Alfred Matthew "Weird Al" Yankovic ( ; born October 23, 1959) is an Americ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Risa Mizuno
is a Japanese voice actress associated with Production Ogi. She debuted in 2000 in '' Medabots Spirits'' and has voiced major characters in '' Bomberman Jetters'', ''Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino'', ''Akame ga Kill!'', '' Windy Tales'', ''Le Chevalier D'Eon'', ''Code-E'', '' Shion no Ō'', ''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'', and ''Luck & Logic'', as well as supporting characters in ''AM Driver'' and ''Idaten Jump''. Biography Risa Mizuno was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on 3 November 1978. Her mother was an English-language teacher. She discovered her voice talent during elementary school, and entered a specialized class during vocational school. Her debut was in the 2000 anime '' Medabots Spirits''. She subsequently starred as Shout in '' Bomberman Jetters'', Yukio in '' Windy Tales'', Lia de Beaumont in ''Le Chevalier D'Eon'', Yuma Saihashi in ''Code-E'', Saori Nikaidō in '' Shion no Ō'', Claes in ''Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino'', Julie Makimoto in ''Bakugan Battle Brawlers'', Najenda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
